Written by Amelia Anthony Copy Editor Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino spoke to South Pasadena residents at a town hall event Wednesday night, October 18. Constituents of the 25th district gathered in the South Pasadena Public Library community room to engage in dialogue with the state senator. Portantino […]
Samudio joins Southern California High School Honors Choir
Written by David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor SPHS senior Michael Samudio became the newest addition to one of the most prestigious youth choruses Friday, October 6. Southern California High School Honors Choir (SCHSHC) summons 250 of the best young vocalists in the greater Los Angeles area to perform in a prestigious show […]
Students spar in heated debate over DACA
Photos by Isaac Marziali Videographer Thomas Forman Photo Editor Politically curious students poured into the SAC room on Friday, October 13 during lunch to attend the student debate over President Donald Trump’s repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which provided work permits and amnesty for children of undocumented immigrants. The debate, the […]
2017 Homecoming Nominees announced at pep rally
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The final 2017 Homecoming Court was announced in a pep rally at lunch Friday, October 13. Students gathered around the Tiger patio to watch as Commissioner of Spirit senior Hannah Lee presented each member of this year’s Tiger Royalty between pep performances. This announcement was […]
South Pasadena City Council votes unanimously to become a sanctuary city
Written by Dominic Marziali & Peter Wang Staff Writers Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council introduced an ordinance Wednesday, October 4 deeming South Pasadena as a “safe and welcoming city for immigrants.” The ordinance unanimously passed as a council effort to protect the rights and privacy of all residents. City […]
21-year-old former SPHS student identified as victim of suicide from fatal train collision
Written by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Image via Google Plus At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, a woman stepped onto the Metro Gold Line tracks in South Pasadena before a southbound train, resulting in a fatal collision. The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office confirmed yesterday the identity of the woman and ruled the incident as a […]
Woman killed in train collision by possible suicide on Monterey Road
Photos and Story by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor A woman was fatally struck by a southbound metro gold line train in South Pasadena this morning. The incident is being assessed as a possible suicide by authorities and witnesses of the incident. The fatal collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. while surrounding streets were relatively empty. According […]
SPHS Pep member wheeled off field after stunt accident
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Isaac Marziali Videographer Paramedics wheeled a member of SPHS Pep off of Roosevelt Field after she fell during a stunt at the junior varsity football game on Thursday, September 28. The flyer was getting into position to practice a stunt when she lost her balance and fell, hitting her […]
Students relieve stress in mediator event, ‘Yoga with Jaroch’
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Students joined English teacher Katie Jaroch in the dance room for a beginner’s yoga workout, relaxing their bodies and minds during lunch on Wednesday, September 27. The ‘Yoga with Jaroch’ session continues the SPHS Mediators’ series of biweekly stress-relief workshops. The stress-relief workshops, which […]
Baseball gloves stolen in second locker room heist
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer $1500 worth of baseball gloves were stolen from the locker room Thursday afternoon, marking the latest locker room heist at SPHS. The robbers entered the locker room at around 1:55 pm, as it had recently been unlocked for baseball practice at 2:00. There are currently no suspects, but head varsity […]
South Pasadena City Council selects final district-based election maps
Co-Written by Peter Wang and Dominic Marziali Staff Writers Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council held its penultimate meeting regarding the transition to a district-based election system on Wednesday, September 20th. The council discussed feedback from the September 16th community workshop regarding the four proposed maps, and made live edits to the popular ‘Green […]
Proposed election district maps unveiled at community workshop
Co-Written by Peter Wang and Dominic Marziali Staff Writers District maps attached at the conclusion of the article Courtesy of the City of South Pasadena The South Pasadena City Clerk’s department hosted a community workshop to present and receive input regarding the proposed voting district maps Saturday, September 16th. Chief City Clerk Anthony Mejia and interim City […]
Car chase ensues into South Pasadena, suspect in possession of shaved keys apprehended
Co-written by Rachel Lu News Editor and Alina Mehdi Copy Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Additional reporting by Isaac Marziali Videographer Police engaged in a stolen car chase off the 110 freeway into South Pasadena Monday night. The suspect, an alleged gang-runner, was apprehended near the corner of Magnolia Street and Orange Grove Avenue at roughly 9:40 […]
Tiger Guide quiz changed to a survey, no longer graded
Written by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor A quiz on the Tiger Guide, initially planned to be distributed to all fourth-period classes and counting toward a letter grade, has been replaced by a survey which will not affect a grade, meant only to aid understanding of the SPHS rules, requirements and tradition. SPHS Principal Janet […]
Tiger Guide quiz will be given to all students, counting toward a letter grade
Story and Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor South Pasadena High School students will take a mandatory quiz reviewing the Tiger Guide— a document listing the school’s rules and guidelines— before the end of September. The quiz is set to be distributed to all period four classes and will count toward a student’s grade in […]
City Council unanimously selects Stephanie DeWolfe as city manager
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council selected Stephanie DeWolfe in a unanimous decision posted Thursday, September 14. DeWolfe, working within city service for 30 years, has previously overseen planning and community affairs in Pasadena and West Hollywood. “I am excited to be part of team South Pasadena,” DeWolfe said in a […]