Staff Editorial Illustration by Sandra Moore It is not an especially rare occurrence when a teacher says something in class that causes some to cringe in disbelief. After all, teachers are people, too. Educators, however, are incredibly influential to a student’s moral compass, and therefore have more of an obligation to be cautious in what […]
There Ain’t No Such Thing As a Free (or Reduced) Lunch
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins SPHS is one of many schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. This system provides free meals for those with incomes less than 30% above the poverty line, and reduces the cost of meals for those with incomes less than 85% above the line, as […]
High School Realities
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo by Stephanie Kim Troy and Gabriella lied to me; the captain of the basketball team is not the star of the fall play, it is not socially acceptable to sing my feelings to the whole cafeteria, and two blonde twins do not rule the school. As one group […]
Depression Destroys Adolescence
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Most teenagers today either have or know someone who has clinical depression. The rate of major mood disorders in teenagers has doubled in the past thirty years, and at a rate of 12.5%, it has surpassed what it was during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Psychologists attribute this rapid […]
Jung Su’s Views: Companionship Against Conformity
By Jung Su Park Sports Editor Communities establish certain individuals as leaders for effective management. Such a notion applies to sports teams as coaches outline a guiding game plan for matchup victories. Player captains are also appointed to act as role models on and off the athletic stage. However, the boys’ varsity water polo team […]
Football Takes Home Crucial Win in RHL Opener
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Tiger football is confident that their season will go well after overpowering the La Cañada Spartans in a 36-0 league opening victory on Friday, October 9. Nothing could stop the Tiger onslaught as the packed South Pas crowd rallied behind the team’s first touchdown three minutes […]
XC Prepared to Take Down Rivals
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Photo by Bailey Wu Boys and girls’ cross country faced tough competition but performed exceptionally well Saturday, October 3, at the Staub Barnes Invitational in Crescenta Valley County Park. With the girls’ squad taking fourth out of six teams in Division I and the boys’ squad securing an impressive […]
Boys’ Water Polo Carries Pre-Season Success over to RHL
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team coasted past the Monrovia Wildcats at home on Thursday, October 8, winning comfortably by a score of 18-6. Monrovia, who finished with an 0-8 league record last year, provided the Tigers with minimal difficulties. “We played pretty well and […]
Girls’ Volleyball Looks to Capture Top Spot in RHL Standings
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Matthew Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team has lived up to the high expectations set by previous years this season, conceding only one game and four sets in total. The Tigers are currently undefeated in Rio Hondo League play, tied for the number one spot with La Cañada. South […]
Girls’ Golf Bounces Back After Rare Loss
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins The varsity girls’ golf team continues to dominate the Rio Hondo League. After losing their first league game in eight years on September 24 to Gabrielino, the girls racked up three straight wins to earn an overall record of 7-1 and league record of 5-1. The […]
Player Profile: Molly Feldmeth
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Matthew Scholtz Junior Molly Feldmeth has enticed crowds since her first high school game. She has been a part of the varsity volleyball team for three years, and a major factor in the team’s CIF runs in the past two seasons. Feldmeth plays a crucial role in […]
Player Profile: Kieran Press-Reynolds
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Photo by Thomas Forman South Pasadena cross country coach Joe Soto can often be heard reciting his signature motto: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” While runners may roll their eyes at this repetitive lesson, it does in fact hold some truth. For the past two […]