Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ volleyball pummeled Blair High School in three sets with scores of 25-10, 25-11, and 25-15, on Tuesday, September 26. This win brings their league record to 1-1 and their overall record to 4-3. The Tigers began with strong offense and powerful serving. Senior Maddi Saito and freshman Lola […]
Boys’ water polo struggles in America’s Finest Water Polo Invitational
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo competed at America’s Finest City Water Polo Invitational in San Diego on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23, finishing with an overall record of 2-3. The well-known tournament gave the youthful South Pas squad valuable experience against quality opponents, effectively preparing them for the upcoming […]
Football shuts out Alhambra to secure fourth win of the season
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff photographer South Pas football was triumphant once again, routing the Alhambra Moors 27-0 on Friday, September 22. On the brisk fall night, the Tigers were able to take care of the Moors with ease, extending their preseason record to 4-1. After […]
Cross country dominates in its first league showdown of the season
Written by Alina Mehdi Staff Photographer Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The South Pasadena cross country team nearly swept their first league meet of the season on Thursday, September 21. The varsity boys’ and girls’ teams performed exceptionally, placing first and second overall, respectively. The Lacy Park meet also went well individually with the […]
Girls’ tennis suffers first league loss of the season
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team suffered its first loss of Rio Hondo League play with a score of 3-15 to the San Marino Titans at home on Thursday, September 21. The team begins its season with an 0-1 league record and a 5-2 overall record. The tough defeat featured […]
Girls’ volleyball falls to La Cañada in league opener
Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff photographer South Pasadena girls’ volleyball lost in three sets to La Cañada on Thursday, by scores of 25-9, 25-20, and 25-16, respectively. The Tigers drop to 0-1 in league play and 3-3 overall following the loss. Miscommunication by Tiger players in the first set allowed the Spartans to take an […]
Baseball gloves stolen in second locker room heist
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer $1500 worth of baseball gloves were stolen from the locker room Thursday afternoon, marking the latest locker room heist at SPHS. The robbers entered the locker room at around 1:55 pm, as it had recently been unlocked for baseball practice at 2:00. There are currently no suspects, but head varsity […]
“It” finds success as a horror film but mediocrity as an adaptation
Story by Dashiel Bove and Ben Clark Staff Writers Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator 3.5/5 Stars In 1986, Stephen King’s tour de force horror novel It was published to much critical acclaim. King’s novel focused on the story of 7 friends in the 1950s and their clash with a supernatural force that took the […]
South Pasadena City Council selects final district-based election maps
Co-Written by Peter Wang and Dominic Marziali Staff Writers Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council held its penultimate meeting regarding the transition to a district-based election system on Wednesday, September 20th. The council discussed feedback from the September 16th community workshop regarding the four proposed maps, and made live edits to the popular ‘Green […]
Cross country sets personal records in the Woodbridge XC Classic
Photos by Richard Gomez The South Pas cross country team commenced its season during the Woodbridge XC Classic at Silver Lakes Sports Park on Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16. The girls’ and boys’ teams concluded their first races in overall fifth and fifteenth place, respectively. Individual results were strong and included many personal […]
Girls’ tennis takes first loss against Alhambra
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team closed out preseason with its first loss of the year in a tight 8-10 away game against Alhambra High School on Monday, September 18. The team now enters the regular season with an overall record of 5-1. The Tigers faced a strong Alhambra singles […]
Girls’ volleyball sweeps San Gabriel in final preseason game
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Photos by alicia-alderete Staff Photographer The girls’ volleyball team defeated San Gabriel in three sets on Tuesday, with scores of 25-22, 29-27, and 26-21. The Tigers demonstrated calculated offense against the Matadors in the team’s victory, bringing their record to 3-2. The Tigers began the first set with a strategic play […]
Proposed election district maps unveiled at community workshop
Co-Written by Peter Wang and Dominic Marziali Staff Writers District maps attached at the conclusion of the article Courtesy of the City of South Pasadena The South Pasadena City Clerk’s department hosted a community workshop to present and receive input regarding the proposed voting district maps Saturday, September 16th. Chief City Clerk Anthony Mejia and interim City […]
Car chase ensues into South Pasadena, suspect in possession of shaved keys apprehended
Co-written by Rachel Lu News Editor and Alina Mehdi Copy Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Additional reporting by Isaac Marziali Videographer Police engaged in a stolen car chase off the 110 freeway into South Pasadena Monday night. The suspect, an alleged gang-runner, was apprehended near the corner of Magnolia Street and Orange Grove Avenue at roughly 9:40 […]
Tiger Guide quiz changed to a survey, no longer graded
Written by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor A quiz on the Tiger Guide, initially planned to be distributed to all fourth-period classes and counting toward a letter grade, has been replaced by a survey which will not affect a grade, meant only to aid understanding of the SPHS rules, requirements and tradition. SPHS Principal Janet […]
Classic cars go ‘Cruz’n for Roses’ in thirteenth SPTOR event
Co-written by Sammy Park Senior Staff Writer and Ben Clark Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor and Dillon Bullock Contributing Photographer Bright red Chevelles and custom hot-rods lined the streets of downtown South Pasadena for the annual Cruz’n for Roses Hot Rod & Classic Car show Sunday, September 17. People crowded the streets to see the hundreds […]