A two-story South Pasadena home located on the 1800 block of Hanscom Drive partially sunk underground after a water line ruptured Tuesday night, Mar. 12. Engineers from South Pasadena and Pasadena are continuing to assess the damage to the property and are attempting to mitigate further harm. The emergency was reported to local authorities after […]
Seniors demolish juniors in annual Powerpuff game
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The seniors outclassed the juniors 60-0 in the annual Powerpuff game on Friday, March 8. A six touchdown effort from senior Uma Hornish propelled the class of 2019 to avenge their blowout loss last year. The opening minutes showed a combination of tenacious defense and early offensive butterflies, leading to […]
Tiger Spirit assembly encourages school spirit and class competition
Photos by Alicia Alderete and Tony ChenPhoto Editor and Staff Photographer SPHS celebrated school spirit and promoted the annual Powerpuff game with variety of class competitions at the Tiger Spirit assembly Friday, Mar. 8. Commissioner of Assemblies senior Flannery Clark led students in a series of activities pitting each of the four classes against each […]
SPHS showcases band and orchestra performances at annual Spaghetti Dinner Night
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor The SPHS band and orchestra hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner Night on Thursday, Feb. 28. Family, friends, and community members congregated in the SPHS gym to enjoy a both a night of music and an Italian dinner. Band and orchestra members selected and performed compositions, ranging from film scores to […]
SPUSD holds informational meeting in response to increased suicide concerns
SPHS addressed an increase in students’ suicidal symptoms during an informational meeting titled “Teen Depression and Risk Factors for Suicide” for community parents on Monday, Feb. 25. The event gave attendees an introduction to various disorders that can lead to suicide and the measures taken by the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) to address […]
Mother of Vanessa Marquez files $20 million wrongful death lawsuit against South Pasadena
Photo courtesy of Alice S. Hall / NBCU Photo Bank Delia McElfresh, the mother of actress Vanessa Marquez, announced a $20 million dollar wrongful death lawsuit against the City of South Pasadena in a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 20. Marquez was killed in an officer-involved shooting after the South Pasadena Police Department responded to a welfare […]
SP residents propose to raise minimum wage
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Graphic by Talulla ChowDesign Associate South Pasadena residents announced a proposal to raise the minimum wage at a city council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6. South Pasadena’s rate has remained stagnant over the recent years while surrounding cities and unincorporated Los Angeles County have continually bumped up their minimum wage. John Srebalus, on behalf of […]
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards recognizes SPHS students’ work
Illustration by Elaine YangDesign Editor Scholastic awarded a total of 66 Western Region awards to approximately 50 Tigers for their work in art and writing Friday, Feb. 1. Students of all grades who registered for the competition submitted their writing, photos, illustrations, and/or artworks to be regionally judged in the annual competition. “I was honestly really surprised […]
Car crash on Fair Oaks slows traffic
Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer A Black Chrysler crashed into a Honda Pilot near the South Pasadena Middle School on Fair Oaks Avenue and Bank Street on Thursday, January 31. Four people were hospitalized and two of three lanes temporarily obstructed following the accident. The Honda was traveling westbound when the Chrysler failed to stop at […]
MHS students advocate for environmentally friendly straws at city council meeting
Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer Monterey Hills Elementary School students and parents rallied at the South Pasadena City Council meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16 to bring awareness to the environmental dangers of single-use plastic straws. The student speakers passed out biodegradable paper straws to both the public and city council in an effort to encourage environmental awareness and […]
South Pasadena’s Mayor Award Rose Parade float cut out of live coverage after small fire on preceding float
Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor South Pasadena residents tuned in to watch the 103th annual Rose Parade Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, only to find that the city’s float, titled “Three Little Birds” was absent from the live coverage of the parade. The float, which won the Mayor’s Award, was one of a few entries that were […]
Authorities arrest suspect in the attempted robbery at Vana Watch and Jewelry
Photo courtesy of the South Pasadena Police Department Los Angeles County sheriffs arrested Omar Teriq Bradley, one of the two suspects charged with an attempted robbery and stabbing at Vana Watch and Jewelry, Tuesday, Dec. 18. Bradley and a second unidentified individual conducted a failed robbery at the store on Friday, Dec. 14 and attempted […]
SPHS team “Log_rhythm” wins Most Artistic at the JPL Invention Challenge
Photo courtesy of Dana Lin The SPHS Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) team, “Log_rhythm,” placed 11th in the annual JPL Invention Challenge finals on Friday, Dec. 14, becoming the first South Pas team to compete in the final round. The team was awarded the Most Artistic award for their unique Tiger illustration on the side of the […]
The SPHS bands and orchestra light up South Pas with lively holiday music
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The SPHS bands and orchestra brought holiday cheer to the streets of South Pasadena with Christmas carols, Saturday, Dec. 15. Over 100 students performed at 12 local shops and restaurants, including Canoe House, Dinosaur Farm, and Hi-Life. “It was a great time. We got to brighten up the days of […]
SPHS music program brings holiday cheer in annual Winter Concert
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The SPHS orchestra and bands ushered in the holidays with the annual Winter Concert Thursday, Dec. 13. Friends and family gathered in the auditorium to enjoy a wide variety of compositions, ranging from upbeat jazz performances to grand overtures. The concert band opened the evening with the overture “Festivo,” a piece […]
ASB tries quirky new take on annual Winter Assembly
Photos by Tony Chen and Oscar Walsh Staff Photographers SPHS closed out 2018 with its annual Winter Assembly Friday, Dec.14. This year, Commissioner of Assemblies Flannery Clark took a new approach to the assembly, trading in the traditional assembly format — musical performances sandwiched between video sketches — for new acts to entertain the crowd. The […]