By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor South Pasadena’s “Never Give Up” float showcased the city’s spirit along with thousands of locally grown materials for the 128th Rose Parade. As the oldest self-built float association, the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses portrayed the classic Aesop’s fable of “The Tortoise and […]
SP purchases former 710 freeway lots
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Online Managing Editor South Pasadena City Council is currently rezoning two vacant lots owned by Caltrans for its formerly proposed 710 Freeway surface extension. The lots, located at 1107 Grevelia Street and 2006 Berkshire Avenue, are two of 112 properties in the city that Caltrans is […]
Winter Assembly spotlights musical talent at SPHS
By Nick Michael News Editor Photo by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photography Editor The spirit of the holidays was a prominent theme of the Winter Assembly on Wednesday, December 21. Commissioner of Assemblies Charlotte Emerson led the audience through a lively series of musical performances, video presentations, and holiday-themed skits, all culminating with the reveal of […]
Academic Decathlon overcomes key absences to place second
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The Academic Decathlon team prevailed to second place at its second scrimmage of the school year last weekend. The smaller-scale competition took place on Saturday, December 10th, at Cleveland High School in Reseda, California. Since the ACT and multiple SAT subject tests occurred on […]
The ongoing struggle over rising rents
By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor Contributions from Maya Williamson Assoc. Feature Editor The rising cost of housing in South Pasadena is making many reconsider whether they can afford to live in the city. This was the case for South Pas resident Samantha Dorman, who, on September 30, […]
Blood drive draws over 80 student donors
STORY DAVID SEO PHOTOGRAPH KEVIN HUANG American Red Cross collaborated with SPHS ASB to host the first blood drive of the year in the practice gym on Thursday, December 15. Organized by Commissioner of School and Community Tei Park, a total of 87 students came and donated blood, with estimates totalling around 70 pints. All […]
Instrumental Music presents holiday concert
By Nick Michael News Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator The auditorium served as an oasis of both warmth and music last Thursday as the SPHS Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble performed on a chilly, quiet night. The two-hour show, dubbed the Instrumental Music Winter Concert, was conducted by Mr. Howard Crawford, and included […]
Math Team claims first at Bay Math League competition
By Amelia Anthony Staff Writer The Math Team earned first place at the second Bay Math League meet of the year this Wednesday, held at Arcadia High School. Out of the 12 schools present, South Pasadena came out victorious, placing ahead of longtime rivals and consistent top scorers San Marino, Arcadia, North Hollywood, and Palos […]
Tiger Run attracts participants of all ages
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor South Pasadena’s 2016 Tiger Run covered the city from the water tower to the YMCA on Saturday, December 3rd. The annual 5k/10k Run/Walk attracted local runners as well as participants from neighboring cities from under 11 to over 80 years old. Proceeds from […]
Students unwind with slime at latest Stress Relief Workshop
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photography Editor The Peer Mediation group provided free slime outside the Career Counseling Center on November 30th during another weekly Stress Relief Workshop, in an effort to teach students healthy ways to destress. This latest workshop was yet another example of the Mediators’ work to reduce stress […]
Former SPHS student reported missing
By Nick Michael News Editor Huggins Nicoll, a former South Pasadena High School student, was reported missing by the Pasadena Police Department late last night. He was last seen in South Pasadena yesterday around 4:45 p.m. Nicoll, 16, attended SPHS for two years as a freshman and a sophomore, and was a member of the […]
South Pasadena Democratic Club meets following election results
By Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator The Democrats of South Pasadena, a city-wide political club, gathered at the War Memorial on Friday, November 18 to discuss the result of the recent election. Inspired by the protests and activism around Los Angeles, club president Zahir Robb called the meeting to […]
Burglar takes hundreds of dollars from girls’ locker room
By Rachel Lu and Elizabeth Bock Staff Writers Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator Several thefts occurred after SPHS school hours on Wednesday, November 16th in the girls’ locker rooms. Roughly $300 was taken from several girls Cross Country athletes around 2:15-2:45 pm, as reported by the victims. “I had put my wallet and phone in […]
Peer Mediators collaborate with Active Minds to promote mental health awareness
By Isabella Tsai and Rachel Lu Staff Writers Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The SPHS Peer Mediators hosted a mental health awareness assembly and closure night on Friday, October 28th. Nonprofit organization Active Minds collaborated with the mediators to introduce renowned speaker Dave Romano and the Send Silence Packing display. Peer mediators started at […]
San Marino cheerleaders demean South Pasadena with explicit posters
By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Photo edited by Brandon Yung Banners displaying obscene messages directed against South Pasadena were discovered this morning on the San Marino High School campus. Although it is customary that the two rival teams would post banners promoting tonight’s varsity football game, members of the San Marino pep squad posted […]
New mental health organization bolsters much needed student support
By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator The South Pasadena Middle and High Schools are now offering the assistance of an outside organization in response to a student need for emotional support. Foothill Families, a Pasadena-based organization consisting of licensed counselors and therapists, is now officially working with counselors at […]