Story by Ellie Campbell and Zoe SchlaakStaff Writers Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer South Pasadena’s girls varsity volleyball team is one of pure talent. With a diversity of skill and experience, winning comes easily for the Tigers. While the spotlight is on juniors Lola Foord and Lindsay Hirano for their violent spikes and defensive digs, […]
Sports coaches are ‘too demanding’
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Bella Kan arrives home tired and hungry after a full day of school and varsity tennis practice. Tossing her backpack on the floor, the senior slumps into her chair. It’s already late and she has a mountain of AP homework and an important club meeting […]
Thea McCallie: Skating with confidence and dedication
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Editor Junior Thea McCallie always dreamt of flying. The moment she walked onto the derby track at eight years old, she felt an undeniable rush of belonging. As she positioned herself on the line, she took a deep, nervous breath. The whistle blew and she found the next best thing to […]
Nicholas Chau: Fueling a future Olympian
Story by Ellie CampbellStaff Writer Photo by Ben FeriaContributor Sophomore Nicholas Chau isn’t your average high school athlete. Sports like football, basketball, soccer, or track typically come to mind when people think of elite high school athletes. But for Chau, he finds his success when hovering above the water on a diving board. Although SPHS […]
SPHS students shine in Legally Blonde
Senior Lindsey Calva thrives on performing. After four years in South Pasadena’s drama department, she has participated in numerous productions, covering roles in The Addams Family, Peter Pan, and Hairspray. However, even as a veteran actor, the demanding and high-energy role as Elle Woods in SPHS’ spring musical, Legally Blonde, has pushed Calva out of […]
Tiger talks with new South Pasadena Police Chief Joe Ortiz
Following South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller’s resignation, Joe Ortiz, formerly the police chief of Sierra Madre, was selected by the City of South Pasadena to take over the position. As the incoming leader of the South Pasadena Police Department, Ortiz will face numerous challenges within South Pasadena to support community projects and South Pasadena’s […]
The Crack Shack fails to hook customers on innovative cuisine
Story and Photos by Cat FloresStaff Writer Fusion restaurants have taken on the challenge of putting original spins on beloved classics — often combining two foods for an unexpected match. At The Crack Shack, chicken dishes are transformed into the lighthearted and sunny spirit of innovative cuisine. The Crack Shack delivers a homey, yet modern feeling to […]
Instagram Profile — Elene Wu (@vegamelon)
57.5 thousand followers Story by Caroline KimbelStaff Writer Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Elene Wu’s Instagram page stands out among the rest. Rather than using her platform to showcase a highly-edited version of herself, she uses it to spread an important message. As a passionate vegan, Wu has a desire to highlight how simple and appetizing it can be […]
Staff Profile: Anthony Chan
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo Courtesy of Anthony ChanContributor Anthony Chan never expected to wake up with more than a million views on a photo he and his girlfriend uploaded to Reddit. During their trip to Monument Valley, Arizona, the couple snapped a peaceful portrait of a stray dog basking in the winter morning sun (seen right). “I think […]
Staff Profile: Elsa Laron
Story by Dominic MarzialiAssociate Feature Editor Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor Spanish teacher Elsa Laron showed up at her first party in the US wearing a full length gown. Before immigrating to the US, Laron had never been to an American party, nor worn a mini skirt. Born in El Salvador and raised in Costa Rica, such an act would have been […]
South Pasadena’s homegrown ‘Little Silver Hearts’
Story by Adam Kwoh Associate News Editor Photo Courtesy of Edward Donnelly Contributor South Pasadena is commonly regarded as the typical American suburb with its quaint aesthetic and populace of kid-raising, dog-loving families. However, on Friday nights, the small town’s quiet culture is transformed by its underground community of rock. Little Silver Hearts prides itself on […]
South Pasadena election results in ‘No’ on Measure N
Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council celebrated the overwhelming “no” to the repeal of the Utility Users Tax (UUT), as well as the re-election of the District 4 and 5 councilmembers in their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 7. These results followed the Nov. 6 mid-term elections, where residents voted on […]
SPHS Chinese department anticipates first trip to China
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer The SPHS Chinese department announced its first organized trip to China in partnership with the Chinese Ministry of Education and held an informational meeting for those interested on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The program, titled “The Dragon Tour,” will fly students into the Chinese province of Jiangsu to explore the […]
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Track: March print edition
Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor The track and field teams have entered their 2017 season with a depleted staff, forcing a slashed roster on both the varsity and frosh-soph levels. Many of the budget cuts have come as a result of a new state budget proposal, which has restricted the adult leadership surrounding the […]