Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor South Pasadena residents tuned in to watch the 103th annual Rose Parade Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, only to find that the city’s float, titled “Three Little Birds” was absent from the live coverage of the parade. The float, which won the Mayor’s Award, was one of a few entries that were […]
Atlantis is brilliant and Jason Momoa delivers, but ‘Aquaman’ barely stays afloat
Story by Matthew TsaiStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 3/5 starsThe DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has struggled to find its footing, with the majority of its films rated poorly by critics and underperforming at the box office. As the Marvel Cinematic Universe churns out successful movies with ease, the DCEU has turned away from Batman and Superman […]
Full of more appropriate comedy, ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ takes a fairytale spin on its predecessor
Story by Kimberly HseuhStaff Writer Illustration by Elaine YangDesign Editor In late December, families take time off work and finally unite with their loved ones, celebrating the wonderful holiday season with Rudolph, Frosty the Snowman, eggnog, and too much of Jingle Bells. In Once Upon a Deadpool, the wholesomeness of these activities works to provide the perfect satirical platform […]
Authorities arrest suspect in the attempted robbery at Vana Watch and Jewelry
Photo courtesy of the South Pasadena Police Department Los Angeles County sheriffs arrested Omar Teriq Bradley, one of the two suspects charged with an attempted robbery and stabbing at Vana Watch and Jewelry, Tuesday, Dec. 18. Bradley and a second unidentified individual conducted a failed robbery at the store on Friday, Dec. 14 and attempted […]
SPHS team “Log_rhythm” wins Most Artistic at the JPL Invention Challenge
Photo courtesy of Dana Lin The SPHS Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) team, “Log_rhythm,” placed 11th in the annual JPL Invention Challenge finals on Friday, Dec. 14, becoming the first South Pas team to compete in the final round. The team was awarded the Most Artistic award for their unique Tiger illustration on the side of the […]
The SPHS bands and orchestra light up South Pas with lively holiday music
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The SPHS bands and orchestra brought holiday cheer to the streets of South Pasadena with Christmas carols, Saturday, Dec. 15. Over 100 students performed at 12 local shops and restaurants, including Canoe House, Dinosaur Farm, and Hi-Life. “It was a great time. We got to brighten up the days of […]
Boys’ soccer defeats Basset in an impressive performance
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer triumphed against Bassett at home with a score of 3-0 on Monday, December 17. The Tigers remain undefeated on their home turf with a 5-0 record in 2018. The South Pas team kicked off the first half with dominant offensive pressure that gave it early ball control. Within […]
Boys’ soccer salvages 1-1 tie with late goal against Schurr
Photos by Andres OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer managed to secure a 1-1 tie on Thursday, December 13 on the road against Schurr. The Tigers’ dominant performance in the second half compensated for a slow start and kept the team from its first preseason loss. The Tigers struggled to maintain consistent ball control in the first half. […]
SPHS and SPMS choirs unite and display vocal range in winter concert
Story by Luyang ZhangStaff Writer After a full semester of practice, the South Pasadena Middle and High school choirs showcased their vocal talent at a combined winter concert on December 12th in the South Pasadena Middle School auditorium. Throughout the program, the middle and high school groups performed songs of a wide range of genres, […]
Santa should have no place in public education
Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Throughout elementary school, I distinctly remember participating in a fair share of Christmas-themed school activities. From writing wish lists for Santa to reading books centered around the North Pole, my small Pennsylvania elementary school heavily integrated Christmas celebration into its curriculum. I am only half Jewish and do culturally celebrate Christmas, […]
SPHS music program brings holiday cheer in annual Winter Concert
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The SPHS orchestra and bands ushered in the holidays with the annual Winter Concert Thursday, Dec. 13. Friends and family gathered in the auditorium to enjoy a wide variety of compositions, ranging from upbeat jazz performances to grand overtures. The concert band opened the evening with the overture “Festivo,” a piece […]
Girls’ soccer shuts down Schurr
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team seized victory against the Schurr Spartans 2-0 in a home game on Thursday, December 13. The Spartans gave an aggressive push against the Tigers’ collaborative lineup, but they nevertheless were outmatched. Regardless of South Pas’ dominance throughout the game, the Spartans combative nature pushed the […]
ASB tries quirky new take on annual Winter Assembly
Photos by Tony Chen and Oscar Walsh Staff Photographers SPHS closed out 2018 with its annual Winter Assembly Friday, Dec.14. This year, Commissioner of Assemblies Flannery Clark took a new approach to the assembly, trading in the traditional assembly format — musical performances sandwiched between video sketches — for new acts to entertain the crowd. The […]
Owner and store employees fend off attempted knife-point robbery at Vana Watch and Jewelry
Photo courtesy of the South Pasadena Police Department The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) is searching for two individuals involved in an attempted stabbing and robbery at Vana Watch and Jewelry Friday morning, Dec. 14. The suspects entered the building at 10:54 a.m. and pretended to browse the store’s wares for about five minutes before one […]
SPUSD remembers Cathy Erskine
Photo courtesy of SPUSD SPUSD personnel technician Cathy Erskine has passed away at the age of 59 on Friday, Nov. 30, after an almost two-year battle with cancer. Erskine’s work as a personnel technician involved the management and recruitment of SPUSD staff. She also oversaw student discipline, dual-residency, and district families in transition. Her position […]
SPHS dance students explore the power of harmony in annual Winter Concert
Story by Aanji Sin Staff Writer Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer The SPHS Dance Program held the opening night of their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 6, and Friday, December 7, in the SPHS auditorium. The event featured Dance II and III as well as members of Color Guard. Directed by dance teacher Courtney Cheyne, […]