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 […]
Royal Tigers announced at Pep rally
By Nick Michael News Editor Illustration by Sandra Moore Design Editor After two rounds of voting, the Royal Tiger court was officially announced on Friday, October 21 during lunch. Students were able to vote for fellow students of all genders for the first time, and consequently two of the six court members are male. Kathleen […]
Burglary suspect shot and arrested in police standoff
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Luke Quezada A man was shot after barricading himself in a duplex during an altercation with South Pasadena Police and SWAT officers from the Los Angeles County’s Sheriff’s department on the north side of the 1300 block of Huntington Drive. The suspect surrendered himself to police after a short […]
Grad Nite committee holds meeting to discuss venue
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer The Grad Nite committee, comprised of both students and parents, met on Wednesday, September 28th at local restaurant, Carrows. At the meeting, Grad Nite Committee Chair, Ms. Helga Kuhn presented about the history of Grad Nite. The presentation covered the philosophy and tradition […]
South Pasadena celebrates Chinese culture at Moon Festival
By David Seo Staff Writer Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator Members of the South Pasadena Chinese-American Club (SPCC) hosted the Moon Festival, an annual celebration of Chinese culture, on Saturday, September 24 at the South Pasadena Public Library. This revered day gave South Pasadena residents a glimpse of Chinese culture, from its ancestral dances […]
SPHS student arrested, charged with assault and battery
By Sandra Moore Design Editor Photo by Tiger Staff A 16-year old SPHS student was arrested today, September 26, for the assault and battery of a fellow student during lunchtime. The South Pasadena Police Department, in a news release, described the perpetrator as the older brother of two students that were being bullied by the […]
Internship program continues with second workshop
By David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The Internship Program conducted its second training workshop after school on Tuesday in the Career Counseling Center. Directed once again by Career Technical Education Specialist Ms. Andrea Fox, the second phase of the students’ initiation focused heavily on the job interview process. Many of […]
Students prepare for the workplace at first internship workshop
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer The Internship Program held its first compulsory workshop this Tuesday, September 13 in the Career Counseling Center. The workshop, led by Career Technical Education Specialist Ms. Andrea Fox, included a lesson on personal branding and a guest speaker on the importance of savings. During […]
Peer Mediators receive designated class
By David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer The peer mediation group at South Pasadena High School has recently received a designated class for the 2016-17 school year. Previously, the group was only able to meet in weekly morning meetings at 7:00 a.m. The class, a 7th period study hall, now […]
SAC Assembly promotes school spirit
By Noah Miyamae Sports Editor Photo by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The SPHS Associated Student Body held its annual SAC Assembly on Friday, September 2 to introduce the new members of ASB, encourage students to buy various school-promoted items, and raise spirit through several performances. Students were initially greeted by band performances as everyone found […]
SPHS welcomes parents at Back to School Night
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Staff Photographer South Pasadena High School hosted parents on September 1 for its Back to School night. The annual event welcomed parents ‘Back to School’ through an introduction and walkthrough their students’ schedules on campus. The evening began with parents assembling in the SPHS auditorium at […]
Turf renovations to reach completion within next few weeks
By Nate Rudman Copy Editor Photos by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor The renovations to the South Pasadena High School campus’s grassy areas could be completed in just three weeks. The project, which has been in progress for two years, includes providing proper seating, shade, and communal space for Construction workers and gardeners have been removing […]