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 […]
Boys basketball wins the Grizzly Classic
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo Courtesy of Anthony ChanContributor The boys varsity basketball team charged through the Grizzly Classic basketball tournament this week, finishing with a perfect 4-0 record and bringing home yet another tournament championship. The Tigers started their week on Monday, Dec. 9, defeating Artesia, 57-51. They then beat Vistamar on […]
Boys soccer drops match to Canyon Country
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys soccer fell short, 3-1, against the Canyon Country Cowboys on Thursday, Dec. 12. Missing multiple attacking starters, South Pas was not able to function properly in the first half, letting Canyon take the lead. The Tigers equalized in the second half, but ran out […]
Girls soccer defeats Schurr as senior Andrea Castellanos nets hat trick
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photos by Sean JinStaff Photographer South Pasadena defeated Schurr, 5-2, in a preseason clash on Thursday, Dec. 12. Schurr began aggressively with high pressure and cohesive passes. However, senior Andrea Castellanos racked up a hat trick by the 49th minute and the established a 3-0 lead in the second […]
Girls water polo triumphs over Hoover
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls water polo earned in its first victory, defeating the Hoover Tornadoes, 12-5, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Freshman Grace Markus set the tone with her aggressiveness on offense and would finish the game with five goals. Markus snagged the opening sprint and from the start, […]
City council announces new mayor for 2019-2020 term
Story by Noah Kuhn Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The South Pasadena city council introduced the new mayor and mayor pro tem for 2019-2020 term on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Outgoing mayor Marina Khubesrian delivered the annual state of the city address before handing the mayor position to Robert S. Joe. Robert S. Joe, […]
Boys soccer draws with Flintridge Prep in home opener
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys varsity soccer tied 1-1 against the Flintridge Prep Rebels on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in its home opener. The Tigers now sit at a 2-2-1 preseason record. Throughout the match, the teams jostled back and forth for possession of the ball. Flintridge Prep and South […]