By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Mass shootings and bombings, in a city where residents once felt safe from terrorism. Panic, crippling worry, and grief about friends and family in the area at the time of the attack. Full hospitals and nationwide terror about attacks that could descend at any time. For the past 24 […]
Tiger Patio renovation to begin during Thanksgiving break
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer ASB announced plans for renovations to the Tiger Patio during a pep rally at lunch on Friday, November 13. The first phase of the project is set to be completed by the end of Thanksgiving break. The $166,575 project is set to include seven new trees, new concrete benches, decomposed granite, and […]
Girls’ volleyball falls in second round of CIF playoffs to Westridge
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matthew Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team fell to Westridge on the road in their second CIF matchup in three sets with scores of 17-25, 25-27, and 16-25. Westridge finished third in the Prep league, and was seeded fifth in MaxPreps’ playoff predictions, while South Pas was ranked sixth. […]
Boys’ water polo suffers 6-13 loss against Aliso Niguel in first round of CIF
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Matthew Scholtz The varsity boys’ water polo team’s season came to a disappointing end on Wednesday, November 11, as the boys lost at home to the Aliso Niguel Wolverines, 6-13. The Tigers got off to a hot start, as junior Spencer Gurley slipped a shot past the […]
City Council addresses parking issue at Adelaine Avenue
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council discussed a resolution to issues involved with non-residential parking on Adelaine Avenue during the meeting on Wednesday, November 4. Two months prior to the meeting, the street’s residents filed complaints about customers and employees of Trader Joe’s and Halvorson’s Cleaners who had been taking up […]
Girls’ volleyball advances to second round of CIF
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team was victorious in its first CIF game against Paso Robles High School at home, winning in three sets with scores of 25-17, 25-20, and 25-23. Despite missing key starters senior Taleen Mitchell and sophomore Isabel Blüml to injuries, South Pas remained consistently […]
Measure L and new school board members results established
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo Matt Scholtz The South Pasadena general municipal elections drew to a close on Tuesday, November 3. Months of campaigning led up to this day as positions on both the School Board and City Council and the proposed renewal of Measure L were on the ballot. The two School […]
Football clinches first CIF berth in 12 years with win over Rams
By Ryan Nakamura Photos by Tucker Judkins Two critical goal line stands by the South Pasadena defense solidified the Tigers’ first CIF berth in 12 years on Friday, November 6, when the Tigers topped the Temple City Rams 14-12 in a nail-biting win. The first quarter didn’t look promising for the Rams as their offense […]
Boys’ water polo drops final league game, still finishes first in RHL
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team fell short in its final regular season game on Thursday, November 4, at home against the San Marino Titans. The Tigers fell behind early on in the first quarter, as they struggled to breach San Marino’s defense. Junior DJ […]
Cross Country teams of both levels dominate Rio Hondo League final
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka Cross country finished its season spectacularly today at the Rio Hondo League Finals in Lacy Park. All five divisions, Frosh/soph boys, JV Girls, JV Boys, varsity boys and varsity girls, competed, with all South Pas teams except the varsity girls securing first in league. Girls’ varsity […]
A.P. Environmental Science students take annual stream field trip
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima The A.P. Environmental Science classes biked down to the Arroyo Seco park for its sixth annual field trip this past week. The trips to the Arroyo Seco stream began as a way for students to become more actively involved in the course. Students tested the water […]
Girls’ tennis concludes season with CIF loss
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The girls’ varsity tennis team fell to Dos Pueblos High School on the road by a score of 7-11 on Tuesday, November 3. This was the first and final round of CIF that the team will compete in for the 2015 season. South Pas was dominant in doubles play […]
Girls’ volleyball dominates Blair in final RHL match
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team demolished Blair High School on the road in three sets with scores of 25-5, 25-6, and 25-9 for the squad’s final league game. This was South Pas’ first time facing off against the Vikings, as the Tiger JV team pitted itself against […]
Girls’ golf loses team CIF bid
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity girls’ golf team concluded their season in Team CIF on Monday, November 2 at the Los Serranos Golf Course in Chino Hills. The girls played 18 holes and finished with a team score of 515. Through 18 holes, co-captain junior and Monteview League MVP Caitlyn Yamashita finished the […]
Search for armed suspect underway after carjacking
By Riley Segal Photos by Tiger Photographers The South Pasadena Police Department is currently searching for an armed suspect after he and two others allegedly hijacked a vehicle on the 1500 block of Oxley Street before fleeing the scene. Dozens of police cars and officers set up a perimeter between Mound Avenue on Monterey Road […]
Boys’ water polo falls to San Marino in first RHL loss
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team suffered its first loss in league play on Monday, November 2, away against the San Marino Titans. The Tigers played well in the beginning, but fell short towards the end, eventually losing 13-8. Both teams were relatively even in […]