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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Girls’ water polo falls to La Serna in close game

Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Madeleine YooStaff Writers Photos by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls’ water polo dropped its second home straight game, falling 10-9 to La Serna in a closely contested match. After a disheartening defeat against Notre Dame earlier in the week, the Tigers were determined to challenge the strong Lancer squad. However, with the Lancers’ aggressive play, […]

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, […]

Girls’ soccer pulls ahead late for preseason victory

Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team’s offensive persistence led to a 1-0 road victory against the Chino Cowboys on Tuesday, December 11. Propelled by their triumphs in Saturday’s Newport Harbor Tournament, the Tigers pushed aggressively against the seemingly impenetrable Cowboy defense, eventually managing to score in the final quarter. The win […]

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