Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls basketball team obliterated San Marino, 67-33, on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The Tigers completely dominated both ends of the floor Wednesday night. South Pas practically secured the victory in the first half, walking into the break with a 22-point lead and finishing with a […]
Boys soccer destroys San Marino
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys varsity soccer crushed the San Marino Titans, 6-0, on Wednesday, Jan. 22. After their fifth league game, the Tigers improve to 2-2-1 in the Rio Hondo League, while their overall record moves to 5-6-2. South Pas maintained control of the ball most of the […]
Girls water polo claims first league win over San Marino
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Girls water polo earned its first league victory, 21-13, against the San Marino Titans on Tuesday, Jan. 21. This victory brings their overall league record up to 1-3. Compared to the previous league games, South Pas remained composed on the ball, unlocking […]
Band to play Soviet National Anthem for Apple TV show
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Noelle Chan Contributor The South Pasadena High School band will be featured in a filming shoot on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for a new episode of the Apple TV Cold War drama “For All Mankind.” The shooting will be a one day event, with the band […]
Boys basketball triumphs over Monrovia
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball reigned victorious, 68-55, over Monrovia on Friday, Jan. 17. The 13-point win moves the Tigers up to 2-2 in the Rio Hondo League and 14-5 overall. Both teams showcased stifling defenses; in a turnover-filled game, neither was able to grab a consistent […]
Girls basketball leaps over Monrovia
Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls basketball delivered a crushing 66-25 defeat to the Monrovia Wildcats on Friday, Jan. 17. The Tigers maintained their lead throughout the entire game, coasting along the way to bump their league record to 2-1. The Tigers came out of warmups sluggishly. South Pas […]
Boys soccer ties with Monrovia
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys varsity soccer drew, 1-1, against the Monrovia Wildcats on Friday, Jan. 17, in its fourth league game of the season, making their overall record 4-6-2 and the Rio Hondo League, 1-2-1. South Pas put themselves in quality scoring chances time and time again in […]
SPHS introduces new counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer SPHS announced its newest counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez on Friday, Jan. 17. Ku-Rodriguez will take over former counselor Marilyn Garcia’s effective Tuesday, Jan. 21. Ku-Rodriguez has previously served as a counselor in New York City. Ku-Rodriguez also grew up in California, being selected as a […]
Girls soccer falls to last place in Rio Hondo League after Monrovia loss
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls soccer lost its third straight league game against Monrovia, 2-0, on Friday, Jan 17. The Tigers drop to 0-3 in the RHL and 5-3-8 overall. Early on, South Pas took care of the ball, but struggled to create any lethal chances. Monrovia proved […]
Virtual business teams compete at 22nd annual Bakersfield trade show
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor The South Pasadena Virtual Business teams — ARCH and GLO — traveled to Bakersfield for the 22nd Annual Trade Show on Wednesday Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16. Although the business plan teams did not qualify for nationals, ARCH received two presentation gold awards and […]
“You Matter” assembly spotlights challenge and self-esteem with speaker Richard Kuo
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The You Matter Global Movement highlighted the importance of self-esteem and confidence in an assembly on Friday, Jan. 17, advocating for mental health awareness among the student body. Organized by the Health and Wellness chairs seniors Bini Ballagh and Charis Au and ASB advisor […]
Girls water polo still seeks first league win after loss to Monrovia
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo continued its losing streak, stumbling against Monrovia, 14-9, on Thursday, Jan. 16. With this defeat, the Tigers stand 0-3 in the Rio Hondo League. The girls consistently conveyed a lack of communication, miscalculated passing, and poor defense. However, junior Amanda Kanaly […]
Boys soccer suffers second straight league defeat to Temple City
Story by Haelee Kim & Kimberly HsuehAssociate Opinion Editor & Staff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys varsity soccer suffered its second league defeat against the Temple City Rams, 2-1, on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The team stands 4-6-1 in the season and 1-2 in the Rio Hondo League. In the first half, the Tigers […]
Boys basketball drops home game to Temple City
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys basketball fell to Temple City in its third league game, 53-43, on Wednesday, Jan. 15. This defeat brings the Tigers to a 13-5 record and 1-2 in the Rio Hondo League. Throughout the closely contested game, Temple City boasted a strong offense and had […]
Girls soccer stumbles against Temple City
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls soccer lost to Temple City, 5-2, on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The Tigers now drop to 0-2 in the Rio Hondo League, sinking to fourth out of the five teams. South Pas struggled from the starting whistle and played poorly as a unit, falling […]
Boys basketball blows out Bellflower
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys basketball earned a blowout 62-38 win in an away game against Bellflower on Monday, Jan. 13. The victory bumped South Pas up to 13-4 on the season. A sloppy first quarter from both sides kept the score close. However, starting in the second […]