Written by Isabella Tsai and Elizabeth Bock Staff Writers California governor Jerry Brown approved two student advocacy bills this past September, giving high school representatives a stronger voice when it comes to school board decisions in the future. Assembly Bill 261 (AB-261) and Senate Bill 468 (SB-468), will grant student board members all over the […]
South Pas thrashed by Monrovia in league opener
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff writers Photo by Luke Quezada Staff photographer The Color Day spirit didn’t translate to the football field on Friday, as Monrovia handed the Tigers a 49-10 loss in the team’s league opener. The Wildcats, who were celebrating their homecoming, took the lead early and never let it […]
Girls’ volleyball defeated by San Marino
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ volleyball was defeated in an intense matchup with San Marino on Tuesday, October 3. The Tigers league record is now 2-2. The Tigers struggled to gain momentum in the first set. San Marino drilled tough hits to strategic spots on the court giving them an early lead. Strong […]
Boys’ water polo falls to Temple City in overtime
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Despite a fierce effort, boys’ water polo suffered a tough 7-6 overtime loss to the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, October 3. The defeat, which drops the Tigers’ overall record to 3-4 and league record to 2-1, was defined by consistent momentum swings and suffocating defense. As a result, […]
21-year-old former SPHS student identified as victim of suicide from fatal train collision
Written by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Image via Google Plus At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, a woman stepped onto the Metro Gold Line tracks in South Pasadena before a southbound train, resulting in a fatal collision. The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office confirmed yesterday the identity of the woman and ruled the incident as a […]
Girls’ golf pummels Alhambra
Photo by Tucker Judkins The girls’ golf team decimated Alhambra on September 8th, scoring 201 as opposed to Alhambra’s 396. The Tigers dominated the match in terms of placement, with sophomore Lindsey Biggar achieving first place at 36 points. Sophomore Victoria Tskvitichvili and senior Bethany Chen were not far behind with scores of 37 and 39 […]
Woman killed in train collision by possible suicide on Monterey Road
Photos and Story by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor A woman was fatally struck by a southbound metro gold line train in South Pasadena this morning. The incident is being assessed as a possible suicide by authorities and witnesses of the incident. The fatal collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. while surrounding streets were relatively empty. According […]
Boys’ water polo overpowers San Marino
Written by Alex Betts Associate Sports Editor Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Maintaining its momentum from Tuesday’s win over Blair, boys’ water polo defeated the San Marino Titans 8-5 on Thursday, September 28, improving their league record to 2-0 and overall record to 3-3. Beginning the game with a heightened offensive presence, the Tigers jumped […]
Personality Profile: Naoki Yamaguchi
Meet Naoki Yamaguchi. On any given day, he might adorn platform shoes and bell bottom pants, or a Homburg. His closet spans decades, ranging from the early 20th century, to the 70s, and beyond.
Girls’ volleyball dominates Temple City
Girls’ volleyball destroyed Temple City in three sets with scores of 25-14, 26-24, and 25-14 on Thursday, September 29. Improved offensive consistency helped them improve their league record to 1-2 The Tigers began the game by overwhelming the Rams with dominant offense. Senior Maddie Saito and junior Kimberly Brown drilled Temple City with strong heading […]
Girls tennis stumbles against La Cañada
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team fell short of a win in an 6-12 matchup against the La Cañada Spartans at home on Thursday, September 28. Its league and overall records now stand at 1-2 and 6-3, respectively. Junior Shannon Huang won two of her three singles matches with scores […]
Football falls victim to costly turnovers against Eagle Rock
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff photographer South Pasadena football suffered their second loss of the season on Thursday, September 28, falling to Eagle Rock 35-17 at home. The Tigers, now 4-2 on the year, were plagued by a multitude of turnovers in their final preseason game. […]
SPHS Pep member wheeled off field after stunt accident
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Isaac Marziali Videographer Paramedics wheeled a member of SPHS Pep off of Roosevelt Field after she fell during a stunt at the junior varsity football game on Thursday, September 28. The flyer was getting into position to practice a stunt when she lost her balance and fell, hitting her […]
Girls tennis dominates against Monrovia
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The girls’ tennis team secured its first league victory 16-2 against the Monrovia Wildcats at home on Tuesday, September 26. The team’s Rio Hondo record now sits evenly at 1-1, while the overall record is 6-2. Singles players junior Shannon Huang and freshman Carissa Park both swept all three […]
Students relieve stress in mediator event, ‘Yoga with Jaroch’
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Students joined English teacher Katie Jaroch in the dance room for a beginner’s yoga workout, relaxing their bodies and minds during lunch on Wednesday, September 27. The ‘Yoga with Jaroch’ session continues the SPHS Mediators’ series of biweekly stress-relief workshops. The stress-relief workshops, which […]
Boys’ water polo routs Blair in league opener
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Hitting on all cylinders, boys’ water polo dominated Blair 22-0 in its league opener on Tuesday, September 26, putting their league record at 1-0 and overall record at 2-3. A swarming Tiger defense prevented the Vikings from establishing an offensive presence and enabled numerous South Pas scoring chances in […]