Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The annual Metro Assembly invited students to learn about safety and services available with the Metro on Thursday, Jan. 30. Metro representative Mark Arroyo explained the history of the transit company in the LA area, starting with the two original lines in the early […]
Tigers honored with 12 Gold Key Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Illustration by Maddie Yoo Design Editor South Pasadena High School received 71 Scholastic Western Region Awards on Friday, Jan. 31, recognizing the visual and written works of over 50 students. Students submitted works in categories ranging from illustration to science fiction & fantasy where their works were evaluated by a […]
Pasadena commemorates victims of the Holocaust with “Every Person Has a Name” 24-hour reading
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Local representatives and community members gathered on the steps of Pasadena City Hall to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, on Saturday Jan. 25. The Jewish Federation hosted Every Person Has a Name, a 24-hour reading of the names of people who were killed in the […]
Braden Wong selected as new Commissioner of Athletics
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Senior Braden Wong was selected as the new Commissioner of Athletics in January. The two sport athlete is captain of the varsity soccer and track teams. Former Commissioner of Athletics Tearay Taylor left the position of Commissioner of Athletics in December 2019, transferring to Victorville. […]
Band to play Soviet National Anthem for Apple TV show
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Noelle Chan Contributor The South Pasadena High School band will be featured in a filming shoot on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for a new episode of the Apple TV Cold War drama “For All Mankind.” The shooting will be a one day event, with the band […]
SPHS introduces new counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer SPHS announced its newest counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez on Friday, Jan. 17. Ku-Rodriguez will take over former counselor Marilyn Garcia’s effective Tuesday, Jan. 21. Ku-Rodriguez has previously served as a counselor in New York City. Ku-Rodriguez also grew up in California, being selected as a […]
Virtual business teams compete at 22nd annual Bakersfield trade show
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor The South Pasadena Virtual Business teams — ARCH and GLO — traveled to Bakersfield for the 22nd Annual Trade Show on Wednesday Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16. Although the business plan teams did not qualify for nationals, ARCH received two presentation gold awards and […]
“You Matter” assembly spotlights challenge and self-esteem with speaker Richard Kuo
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The You Matter Global Movement highlighted the importance of self-esteem and confidence in an assembly on Friday, Jan. 17, advocating for mental health awareness among the student body. Organized by the Health and Wellness chairs seniors Bini Ballagh and Charis Au and ASB advisor […]
SPUSD introduces draft plans for elementary school renovation
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) introduced its draft plan to renovate the three elementary schools on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at a school board meeting. Although plans are still in their beginning stages, SPUSD presented the current focuses of renovation […]
Tiger Health club organizes city’s first annual Family Wellness Fair
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor South Pasadena invited residents to its first Family Wellness Fair at Orange Grove Park on Saturday, Jan. 11. Tiger Health, led by seniors Christian Montoya and Bailey Negrete, organized the event, bringing together health-focused organizations across the Los Angeles area to inform attendees about resources and services […]
TEDx program prepares to host fourth TEDx event
Story by Cloe Maurer Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Emily Garcia Contributor TEDxSouthPasadenaHigh will return for its fourth year on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m in the SPHS Little Theater. The event, hosted by the SPHS TEDx club, will feature eight student speeches under the theme “Wish It. Dream It. Do It.” […]
Motorcyclist confirmed dead after collision on Fremont Avenue
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer A motorcyclist was killed at approximately 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, after colliding with a truck while heading north on Fremont Avenue. The motorcyclist, identified by the county coroner as 39-year-old Brandon Jay Valdies, was reportedly riding a stolen motorcycle before crashing the vehicle in the accident. SPPD […]
South Pasadena Rose Parade float takes home Mayor Award for its second consecutive year
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena’s Rose Parade float “Victory at Last” received its second, consecutive Mayor Award, Wednesday morning on Jan. 1. Connecting to the 2020 Rose Parade’s official theme “The Power of Hope,” the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) commemorated the 100th anniversary of […]
Looking Back at the Decade
Story by Amber Chen, Noah Kuhn, & Cloe MaurerStaff Writers Photos courtesy of Patch, Tiger Archives, The LA Times, & The Pasadena Beautiful Foundation South Pasadena has witnessed a decade of immense movement, unrest, and change. Despite being a small town, South Pas has experienced death, celebration, and activism. As the 2010s come to a […]
Seniors selected for Young Legislators program
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of the Office of Assemblymember Chris Holden Contributor Several SPHS students were selected to be part of the Young Legislators Program organized by California Assemblymember Chris Holden. Seniors Hanwul Choi, Raquel Moreno Ramirez, and Simon Pierce will meet with Holden and about 15 other seniors from neighboring […]
“Metamorphoses” Fall play places among top three productions in LA County
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor enterpriseculturalheritage.org Photo courtesy of Shari CorrelContributor The SPHS Drama Department’s Fall play “Metamorphoses” placed among the top three high school productions in LA County by the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) at the annual Fall Play Festival on Dec. 10, 2019. The CETA adjudicates Fall productions throughout Southern California and recognized […]