Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Senator Anthony Portantino called for support of later school start times, a national health issue, in his annual educational and fiscal updates to the South Pasadena School Board. While other districts across the nation have introduced late starts, South Pasadena and many other school districts in California have not. […]
Fires consuming Southern California impact SPHS faculty
Featured photo courtesy of Garrett Shorr Photo by Isaac Marziali Videographer Fires blaze throughout Southern California during early and mid December, burning countless acres and forcing thousands of evacuations. The impact of the Creek Fire on the west side of Los Angeles has extended its impact to SPHS, where some members of staff are receiving ash […]
Albertsons officials unveil Pavilions “podium store” overhaul
Written by Isabella Tsai Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Albertsons Companies Southern California Real Estate Director Sam Shink The Fair Oaks Pavilions market is beginning the process of a complete overhaul that will result in a new, full-service store that will supply upscale items in addition to functioning as a conventional grocery store. Albertsons Companies […]
Girls’ soccer remains undefeated against Schurr
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team took down the Schurr Spartans, 2-0, in an away match on Thursday, December 14. After struggling through an intense first half battle, the Tigers switched into full gear and overpowered the worthy Spartan opponent. Eight games into preseason, South Pas remains undefeated and not […]
Girls’ soccer runs wild against the Burbank Bulldogs
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ soccer team maintained its intimidating reputation with a landslide 10-0 victory over the Burbank Bulldogs at home on Tuesday, December 12. The Tigers ran circles around their opponent; a rock-solid defense and midfield cleared each and every Burbank attempt while the frontline barraged the Burbank box […]
Boys’ soccer ties Burbank; maintaining its Rio Hondo leading preseason record
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer In a chippy preseason game, boys’ varsity soccer secured a draw with the Burbank Bulldogs by a score of 1-1 on Tuesday, December 12. The Tigers used a last-minute goal to draw even with the Bulldogs, who had gained control with of the game with a second half goal […]
Girls’ water polo remains undefeated against Pasadena High School
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ water polo picked up another preseason win at home on Tuesday, December 12th, in a 14-2 victory over the neighboring Pasadena High School (PHS). The win brought the team’s record to 3-0, a strong position preparing for league play. After South Pasadena dominance defined the first half, the […]
With a vote over net neutrality two days, the fate of a free internet is at stake
Illustration by Elaine Yang Design Associate Editor The last few weeks have been filled with discussion about net neutrality, yet the majority of the American public knows little about what these Internet regulations are, and what effect their repeal will have. Special interest groups have taken advantage of this collective ignorance to propel their agenda […]
Peer Mediators link SPHS and community in TEDx salon, ‘Connection and Communication’
Written by Rachel Lu News Editor Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The SPHS school and community engaged on the themes of ‘Connection and Communication’ during the SPHS Peer Mediators’ second TEDx event Saturday, December 9. The salon highlighted student speeches from Amanda Estevez, Ben Elbaum, and Archer Willems, transforming the SPHS library into a discussion […]
First Academic Achievement Day celebrates beyond the GPA
Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor SPHS students were chosen by their teachers for representing desired qualities during the first Academic Achievement Day at SPHS on December 8, 2017. Commissioner of Academics Kate Ba hoped to recognize students who exemplify positive academic characteristics beyond traditional standards. Ba created the event herself with suggestions and advice […]
Boys’ soccer shuts out Alhambra
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Varsity boys’ soccer defeated Alhambra 3-0 under the lights on Friday, December 8th. With the win, the Tigers improve to 5-1, marking their best start in four years. Freshman striker Caleb Lee opened the scoring for the Tigers with a breakaway goal in the first half. Lee’s tenacious defense […]
Boys’ basketball triumphs against Flintridge Prep in overtime
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer With under five seconds left on the game clock and South Pasadena down 57-55, senior Nick Corvino strode to the free throw line. As players positioned themselves to scramble for a rebound, Corvino received the pass from the referee, took a breath, and let the ball fly. After making […]
Boys’ basketball defeats San Marino in the Providence tournament
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff writer Fortune didn’t favor boys’ basketball over the past week in the Providence Tournament, as the squad suffered two crushing losses by five or fewer points to Flintridge Prep and Providence on Wednesday, November 29, and Thursday, November 30, respectively. Nevertheless, the squad finished with a 2-2 record in the […]
SPHS Mediators to host second TEDx event: “Connection and Communication”
Photo by Hana Tyszka The Peer Mediators are hosting their second TEDx Salon Saturday, December 9 in the SPHS library. Student speakers junior Amanda Estevez and seniors Ben Elbaum and Archer Willems will speak at the event, which is entitled “Connection and Communication.” “Connection and Communication’ is broadening the meaning from our last salon [“Expecting and […]
Girls’ soccer remains undefeated; claims victory over La Salle
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ soccer team came out strong with a 2-0 victory over the La Salle Lancers at home on Tuesday, December 5. Although initially apprehensive of the formidable Lancers, the Tigers were able to maintain composure and fend off all La Salle advances while landing a couple goals […]
Love, life and meaning in Almost, Maine
Images courtesy of Shari Corell Almost, Maine is about love, about falling in and out of love, about love in all of its forms. Through a harmonious combination of emotional performances, creative set design, and a universal subject matter, the SPHS Drama department has reached a new level of quality. The fall production of Almost, […]