Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer In a glorious showdown, the girls’ varsity soccer team came out triumphant over the San Marino Titans, 2-0, at an away match on Wednesday, January 31. After a frustrating and narrow loss to San Marino at the first league game of the season, the Tigers came back to assert […]
Boys’ soccer climbs back to .500 with a big win over San Marino
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer defeated rival San Marino by a score of 4-0 on Wednesday, January 31. The Tigers overcame a slow start to the game to win their second straight over the Titans and jump into the third spot in the Rio Hondo League. South Pas struck first […]
Girls’ water polo suffers its first loss of the season against Temple City
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ water polo was defeated by Temple City, 10-5, in a challenging match on Thursday, January 18, marking its first loss this season. The Tigers kept up with the Rams early on, but were ultimately overpowered. The loss, which drops South Pasadena’s league record to 2-1 and overall record […]
South Pasadena ‘Baseball Night’ features Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Dodgers fans of all ages packed the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room on Monday, January 29 for Baseball Night, featuring a conversation with LA Dodgers broadcaster star, Joe Davis. The event allowed fans to connect with Davis while learning more about him and his job as a broadcaster. […]
Tiger Newspaper January 2018
Neighborhood favorite Twohey’s to move into South Pasadena
The iconic Twohey’s restaurant will be moving to South Pasadena from its current Alhambra location this spring. After 75 years, the diner-style favorite will be closing its doors and taking over 424 Fair Oaks Avenue, the former home of Carmine’s. Its Alhambra location will remain open until the move is complete in Spring of 2018. […]
Boys’ basketball fails to maintain its grip on Monrovia
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball suffered a crushing 77-63 loss to Monrovia on Friday, January 26, as South Pas failed to play to its full potential in the final three quarters. The Tigers immediately showcased their prowess, but squandered their freight train-like momentum with tentative play and missed offensive opportunities. Now sitting […]
Girls’ basketball displays its stellar offense in a win against Monrovia
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Girls’ basketball enjoyed yet another victory on January 26, this time on an away game against Monrovia. The massive bleachers that lined Monrovia’s side of the court were all but empty, allowing the Tiger audience to cheer on their team as if it were a home game. Almost as […]
Girls’ soccer dominates Monrovia on senior night
Photos by Helena Fu Staff photographer The girls’ soccer victory tour carries on as the varsity soccer team shut out the Monrovia Wildcats yet again, 3-0, at home on Friday, January 26. Unlike the similar shutout win against La Cañada the week prior, the Tigers effortlessly dominated during this somewhat sleepy match. This last home […]
Boys’ soccer falters in the second half against Monrovia
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Photographer The second half comeback attempt fell just short on Friday, January 26, as South Pasadena boys’ soccer was defeated by a score of 2-1 against the Monrovia Wildcats. The second matchup between the Tigers and Wildcats followed the trend of the first game, as the two teams received seven […]
You won’t be sorry at Sari Sari
Story and Images by Maya Williamson Feature Editor Los Angeles is nationally recognized for its diverse cuisine that separates it from every other city in the world. The city is constantly adapting to the latest trends, occasionally beginning the obsession with specific cuisines in mainstream American diets. Korean barbecue, for example, hit its stride in […]
Boys’ basketball falters versus Blair
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer A strong comeback proved futile in the final moments of boys’ basketball’s 65-61 defeat to Blair on Wednesday, January 24. The Vikings’ incredible combination of length, speed, and athleticism overwhelmed the Tigers early on, but South Pas retaliated in brilliant fashion. Unfortunately, Blair knocked down key shots in the […]
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SPPD arrests convicted felon for illegal possession of firearms
South Pasadena police arrested Paul Anthony Cruz on Tuesday, after he was charged with child endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm, and criminal storage of a firearm. He was not allowed to own any firearms, as he was a convicted felon. During a child-abuse investigation at the 1100 block of Huntington Dr. on Tuesday, South […]
Boys’ soccer runs wild against Blair
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Photographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer dominated its competition on Wednesday, January 24, defeating Blair by a score of 5-1. The Tigers scored all five of their goals in the first half, allowing them build a large cushion and play conservatively for the rest of the game. The win marks the […]
Los Angeles Women’s March stokes the fire before 2018 midterm elections
Photos by Alicia Alderete, Helena Fu and Brandon Yung Staff Photographers, Online Managing Editor Marking the first anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration, the second ever Women’s March drew protestors from around the country to protest his administration. In Los Angeles, more than 600,000 people descended downtown in a display for a myriad of topics. This year, […]