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Football triumphs over Polytechnic behind late fourth quarter push
Story by Brady NakamuraStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Football now boasts a 5-1 record after defeating the Polytechnic Panthers, 34-20, Friday, Oct. 4. Senior quarterback Samuel Luna-Long controlled the game with an unstoppable aerial attack against the weak Panther defense, throwing for 260 yards and five touchdowns. The Tigers have already won more […]
Boys water polo blows La Cañada out of the water
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo decimated La Cañada on the road, 20-2, Thursday, Oct. 3. After two blowout victories to begin the regular season, South Pas is sitting comfortably at the top of the Rio Hondo League standings. The Tigers looked unstoppable, as junior keeper Liam Markus’ […]
Girls volleyball extends winning streak after trouncing San Marino
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls volleyball destroyed rivals San Marino in three sets on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Tiger easily overpowered the Titans, allowing South Pas to experiment with lineups and utilize the underclassmen and reserves more often. The team remains undefeated and first in the Rio Hondo League. […]
Girls golf loses to Gabrielino in tight match
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls golf team fell short against Gabrielino, losing 205-203 on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Tigers have now won and lost three games each, sitting at an even .500 in the Rio Hondo League. Star sophomore Lauren Calderon had a spectacular day, shooting for 33 […]
TAAGLAA: The Last Bookstore
Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Photographs by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer I first visited The Last Bookstore four years ago and immediately fell in love. It is a bookworm’s happy place: two floors containing every book you could possibly imagine. Residing in an abandoned bank on Fifth and Spring in downtown Los Angeles, it is […]
Boys water polo destroys Monrovia in league opener
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo blew out the Monrovia Wildcats, 23-3, in its first game of the regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Tiger lineup overpowered the Wildcats, starting the game off on an 11-0 run, and never looked back. Seconds into the game, junior Eddie […]
Girls golf drops second straight league game to Temple City
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Editor The girls golf team suffered its second league loss this season against Temple City, 178-205, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Halfway through the season, the Tigers now hold a 3-2 record. Sophomore Lauren Calderon finished the game with a score of 36, while senior Victoria Tskvitichvili […]
Volleyball remains undefeated in league with victory over Temple City
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls volleyball dominated Temple City in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 1. In the first matchup against the Rams this season, the Tigers’ violent spikes, powerful blocks, and good team chemistry resulted in an easy win, bumping their league record up to 5-0. The […]
Senior Cole Fox announced as 2020 Tournament of Roses Royal court member
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced its 2020 Rose Court on Monday, Sept. 30. SPHS senior Cole Fox joined six other young women from nearby schools to be accepted onto the 2020 Rose Court. Hundreds of contenders from over 40 schools began the […]
Conversation with Alyesha Wise and Matthew Hernandez
Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster Matthew Hernandez and Alyesha Wise, both of whom spoke and performed at the Tiger Reads assembly, sat down with Tiger to share their experiences with the hardships of growing up in underprivileged neighborhoods, explore the effects of traumatic violence, and explain how they have seen oppression and privilege intersect within their lives […]
Cross country competes in Dana Hills Invitational
Photo by Philson HoContributor Cross country ran at the Dana Hills Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Tigers fared well, with three teams earning top three finishes. Senior Sam Clark was the only South Pasadena runner to compete in the senior Division I race, individually placing 40th with a time of 15:25.1. Ian Wang led […]
Asian characters don’t need colored hair to be interesting
Story by Aanji Sin Senior Staff Writer Photo by David Sohn Staff Illustrator When it comes to Asian girl stereotypes in mainstream media, Mean Girls pretty much nails the main two: the Nerdy Asians and the Cool Asians. The Nerdy Asian is easy to imagine: glasses, straight black hair, innocent with absolutely no sex appeal. […]
Football shuts out Bassett in penultimate preseason match
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Football rallied for a 41-0 home win against the Bassett Olympians on Friday, Sept. 27. The Tigers dominated with an aggressive offense and a swarming defense that forced multiple turnovers. The Tigers shut down the Olympian offense on the opening drive, as South Pas linebackers quickly tracked down the Bassett […]
Cross country shines in first Rio Hondo League meet
Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer The cross country team excelled in its first Rio Hondo League meet at Lacy Park on Thursday, Sept. 26. With favorable weather conditions, the team gave a stellar performance. The girls team placed second and the boys team placed first. Senior Sam Clark led the charge, completing three miles in […]
Girls golf narrowly loses to San Marino
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotographer Editor The girls golf team suffered its first loss against San Marino with a close score of 192-199 Thursday, Sept. 26. South Pas now stands at 3-1 in the Rio Hondo League and 7-3 overall. Sophomore Lauren Calderon led the team and shot for 30 strokes. Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili and sophomore […]