Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo decimated La Cañada on the road, 20-2, Thursday, Oct. 3. After two blowout victories to begin the regular season, South Pas is sitting comfortably at the top of the Rio Hondo League standings. The Tigers looked unstoppable, as junior keeper Liam Markus’ […]
Girls volleyball extends winning streak after trouncing San Marino
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Girls volleyball destroyed rivals San Marino in three sets on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Tiger easily overpowered the Titans, allowing South Pas to experiment with lineups and utilize the underclassmen and reserves more often. The team remains undefeated and first in the Rio Hondo League. […]
Girls golf loses to Gabrielino in tight match
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The girls golf team fell short against Gabrielino, losing 205-203 on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Tigers have now won and lost three games each, sitting at an even .500 in the Rio Hondo League. Star sophomore Lauren Calderon had a spectacular day, shooting for 33 […]
Boys water polo destroys Monrovia in league opener
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo blew out the Monrovia Wildcats, 23-3, in its first game of the regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Tiger lineup overpowered the Wildcats, starting the game off on an 11-0 run, and never looked back. Seconds into the game, junior Eddie […]
Girls golf drops second straight league game to Temple City
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Editor The girls golf team suffered its second league loss this season against Temple City, 178-205, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Halfway through the season, the Tigers now hold a 3-2 record. Sophomore Lauren Calderon finished the game with a score of 36, while senior Victoria Tskvitichvili […]
Volleyball remains undefeated in league with victory over Temple City
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls volleyball dominated Temple City in three sets on Tuesday, Oct. 1. In the first matchup against the Rams this season, the Tigers’ violent spikes, powerful blocks, and good team chemistry resulted in an easy win, bumping their league record up to 5-0. The […]
Conversation with Alyesha Wise and Matthew Hernandez
Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster Matthew Hernandez and Alyesha Wise, both of whom spoke and performed at the Tiger Reads assembly, sat down with Tiger to share their experiences with the hardships of growing up in underprivileged neighborhoods, explore the effects of traumatic violence, and explain how they have seen oppression and privilege intersect within their lives […]
Poets highlight oppression and privilege at Tiger Reads assembly
Story by Audrey Ernst Staff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera, Sarah Lee, and Oscar WalshStaff Photographers Students attended the annual Tiger Reads assembly on Friday, Sept. 27, to hear poetry focused on the themes of Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give. Featured poets Matthew “Cuban” Hernandez and Alyesha Wise told their stories about oppression, privilege, and hardships as people of […]
Cross country competes in Dana Hills Invitational
Photo by Philson HoContributor Cross country ran at the Dana Hills Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Tigers fared well, with three teams earning top three finishes. Senior Sam Clark was the only South Pasadena runner to compete in the senior Division I race, individually placing 40th with a time of 15:25.1. Ian Wang led […]
Asian characters don’t need colored hair to be interesting
Story by Aanji Sin Senior Staff Writer Photo by David Sohn Staff Illustrator When it comes to Asian girl stereotypes in mainstream media, Mean Girls pretty much nails the main two: the Nerdy Asians and the Cool Asians. The Nerdy Asian is easy to imagine: glasses, straight black hair, innocent with absolutely no sex appeal. […]
Football shuts out Bassett in penultimate preseason match
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Football rallied for a 41-0 home win against the Bassett Olympians on Friday, Sept. 27. The Tigers dominated with an aggressive offense and a swarming defense that forced multiple turnovers. The Tigers shut down the Olympian offense on the opening drive, as South Pas linebackers quickly tracked down the Bassett […]
Cross country shines in first Rio Hondo League meet
Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer The cross country team excelled in its first Rio Hondo League meet at Lacy Park on Thursday, Sept. 26. With favorable weather conditions, the team gave a stellar performance. The girls team placed second and the boys team placed first. Senior Sam Clark led the charge, completing three miles in […]
Girls golf narrowly loses to San Marino
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotographer Editor The girls golf team suffered its first loss against San Marino with a close score of 192-199 Thursday, Sept. 26. South Pas now stands at 3-1 in the Rio Hondo League and 7-3 overall. Sophomore Lauren Calderon led the team and shot for 30 strokes. Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili and sophomore […]
HBO Max Pilot ‘Generation’ begins filming at SPHS
Photo by Max YeeContributor Production crews began filming at SPHS on Sept. 24, 25, and 26, using the campus as a set for a new HBO Max series. Camera crews brought rigs, props, and extras onto campus for the filming of “Generation,” a 30 minute pilot that will air on HBO’ new streaming service in 2020. […]
Girls volleyball races past Blair
Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The girls volleyball team easily beat Blair in three sets on Thursday, Sept. 26. The Tigers now extend their winning streak to four games, remaining firmly in first place in the Rio Hondo League. South Pas absolutely dominated the Vikings in the first set. Blair was unable to match junior […]
TAAGLAA: Melrose Trading Post
Story and Photos by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer For students who prefer to avoid the highly branded clothing of many popular fashion lines, thrift shops are the best place to find a look that better fits their wardrobe aesthetic. Outside of thrift stores that are few and far between in cities like South Pasadena, the Melrose Trading […]