Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys basketball defeated Blair in its first league game 74-68, on Wednesday, Jan. 8. This victory brings the Tigers to a 12-3 record. Throughout the close game, South Pas struggled with defense but boasted a strong offense in the second half. Senior Billy Reed III […]
Girls water polo loses league opener to Temple City despite late comeback
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo fell against Temple City, 8-6, in the league opener on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Compared to previous games, the team showed stronger chemistry with consistent communication and strategic calls. Yet, with the ball in hand, the players hesitated and shot with poor […]
Boys basketball falls in overtime to Flintridge Prep
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Boys basketball narrowly lost to Flintridge Prep, 50-46, on Monday, Jan. 6, in its final preseason game. The Tigers will enter the league season with an 11-3 record. A gritty defensive battle sent the game into overtime, where South Pas suffered from multiple turnovers. The […]
November and December 2019 at SPHS
Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster & Videographer Catch up on November and December of 2019 at SPHS.
Wrestling closes the preseason with its final weekend tournaments
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls and boys varsity wrestling team competed in their last preseason tournaments on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 3 and 4. The female athletes wrestled at Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday, while their male counterparts went to John Glen High School on both […]
Boys basketball soundly defeats Bosco Tech
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball triumphed over Bosco Tech, 62-31, at the East L.A. College Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 4. The 31-point blowout boosts the Tigers’ overall record to 11-2. “Although we lost two tourney games last week, we took a moral-boosting win today,” sophomore Mikey Ebner […]
South Pasadena Rose Parade float takes home Mayor Award for its second consecutive year
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena’s Rose Parade float “Victory at Last” received its second, consecutive Mayor Award, Wednesday morning on Jan. 1. Connecting to the 2020 Rose Parade’s official theme “The Power of Hope,” the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses (SPTOR) commemorated the 100th anniversary of […]
Wrestling reaches podium at Upland preseason tournament
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The boys and girls varsity wrestling team competed in a preseason tournament at Upland High School from Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 26-28. Juniors Roxanne Lynch and Devin Peries both reached the podium. Lynch (131) took home second place in her weight class while Peries […]
Boys basketball competes at the SoCal Christmas Classic
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys basketball faced stiff competition in its final tournament before league, finishing 1-2 on the weekend of Saturday, Dec. 28. South Pas now stands at 10-2 on the season. The Tigers had a rough start, kicking the tournament with their first loss of the […]
The case for “All Year’s” resolutions
Story by Nicolas LiuCo-Opinion Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Adopting a plethora of resolutions that promise physical and psychological advancement with the arrival of a new calendar year is a commonality during the final months of the year and holiday season. However, the popularity of this practice is often overshadowed by its frequent failure; one source […]
Girls soccer competes in Hart Soccer Showcase
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls soccer split two games at the Hart Soccer Showcase on Thursday, Dec. 26. South Pas defeated Filmore, 1-0, but fell to Hart, 4-0. The Tigers were scheduled to play Friday, but forfeited due to a lack of players. Senior star Andrea Castellanos, who […]
‘Frozen 2’ is a disappointing sequel to a beloved childhood film
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 2/5 stars The sequel to the inspiring and heart-warming Frozen released in theaters on Nov. 22, after six long-awaited years. Disney’s Frozen Ⅱ features Anna and Elsa’s quest to restore peace between the four nature spirits within the fabled Enchanted Forest. However, an overly complex […]
Student mental health and clashing priorities
One would think that schools would prioritize access to mental health services in a climate of seemingly everyday school shootings and ever increasing adolescent suicide rates. However, it is quite the opposite. According to Mental Health America, only about one in five kids in need of mental health services receive them. SPHS’ alarming lack of […]
“Metamorphoses” Fall play places among top three productions in LA County
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor enterpriseculturalheritage.org Photo courtesy of Shari CorrelContributor The SPHS Drama Department’s Fall play “Metamorphoses” placed among the top three high school productions in LA County by the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) at the annual Fall Play Festival on Dec. 10, 2019. The CETA adjudicates Fall productions throughout Southern California and recognized […]
Girls soccer draws with Mayfield
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls soccer tied Mayfield, 1-1, at home on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The team sits at a 3-2-2 preseason record. The Cubs dominated the first half, and South Pas struggled to create any chances early on. In the final 40 minutes, both teams were evenly […]
Calculus for a Cause fundraiser faces the possibility of legal action
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor ertms-conference2014.com Photo courtesy of Calculus for a CauseContributor A South Pasadena resident has raised the possibility of legal action against the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) in relation to SPHS’ Calculus for a Cause. Resident John Srebalus asserted in a letter to SPUSD that the packets distributed at Calculus […]