Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Softball continued its preseason with a 11-2 loss against the Glendale Nitros at home on Tuesday, February 27. The Tigers went in with a record of 0-3. Since the Tigers were at home, junior Anna Riffle started the game on the mound. In the first inning, Riffle’s steady pitching contributed […]
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor South Pasadena residents voted to continue Measure S, a parcel tax that provides benefits for programs across South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Tuesday, February 27. The measure funds programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), art, music, and drama, among other programs. Residents and businesses throughout South Pasadena […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer With a magnificent 4-0 shutout victory over the Los Amigos Lobos at an away match on Tuesday, February 27, the girls’ varsity soccer team has secured a chance at the CIF Southern Section Division V title. This matchup served as the ultimate showcase of the talent and skill that […]
Photo courtesy of Mr. Andrew McGough SPHS’ “Math Day at the Beach” team placed second at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) on Saturday, February 24. The competition invited schools from Southern California to bring a team of six for a day of problem-solving and “camaraderie with university mathematics students and professors.” The event was […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo editor Varsity baseball was defeated by La Salle 4-2 in its first preseason game on February 24th. Although a home game was planned, it was played at La Salle due to complications with the Tigers’ field. The Tigers had an initial advantage, scoring two runs in the early innings. Two […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The SPHS Peer Mediators hosted the third and final TEDx Salon of the year, “Embracing and Breaking Stereotypes,” on Saturday, February 24. Students, teachers, parents, and other members of the South Pasadena community gathered in the SPHS library to participate in the final installment of the three-part salons based on […]
Photos by Kevin Huang Contributing Photographer The boys’ tennis team was trampled by Crescenta Valley in a near shutout on February 23 at home. The Tigers were outdone at nearly every turn by their opponents, ending the day with a score of 14-4 for Crescenta Valley and their first loss of the season. The face-off marks […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer Girls’ varsity soccer breezed through the CIF quarterfinals as they beat out the Beaumont Cougars, 2-1, at a home CIF Southern Section Division V match on Friday, February 23. Though they conceded their first goal since their first San Marino matchup in early January, the Tigers took a solid […]
Illustration by Elaine Yang Associate Design Editor With the arrival of Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has put out 18 interconnected movies alongside ten television shows, and there still seems to be no end in sight. Although the release of Avengers: Infinity War in May will bring together every hero that the […]
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer’s improbable postseason run finally came to a close on Saturday, February 24, following a loss to Rubidoux in a thrilling CIF quarterfinal game. After a 0-0 finish to regulation, the two teams remained scoreless through overtime, taking the game into penalty kicks. The Falcons won […]
Photo by Isaac Marziali Politically-engaged SPHS students gathered in the SAC room at lunch on Friday, February 23, to express thoughts regarding the recent school shootings––including the recent Parkland ––and discuss plans for the National School Walkout. The meeting came in the wake of a nationwide movement to reduce gun violence, which will take action […]
Photo by Thomas Forman Indivisible South Pasadena and Feminists in Action hosted an event focusing on Democratic candidate Katie Hill, who is planning to run against incumbent Steve Knight to represent CA-25 –– encompassing Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. CA-25 has been represented by Republican representatives since 1992, a pattern which Hill seeks to disrupt as […]
Photo by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer The City of South Pasadena will be offering an alternative power supplier for its residents this year. The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is a community-based power company that will be replacing Southern California Edison as the city’s default power supplier. The city will switch commercial and industrial customers to […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team struck yet again with a 3-0 shutout triumph over the Maranatha Minutemen at an away CIF Southern Section Division V match on Tuesday, February 20. Differing greatly from their previous Glendale matchup, the Tigers practically waltzed in to secure the win– two early goals […]
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer continued its postseason run with a 3-0 victory over Riverside Prep at home on Wednesday, February 21. After a slow start, the Tigers exploded for three goals in the second half, electrifying the large South Pasadena audiance. The win propels South Pas into CIF quarterfinals, […]
Photos by Brandon Yung and courtesy of Sulynn Chee Students from South Pasadena and Beijing exchanged culture and conversation at South Pasadena Middle School, where a performance and social event celebrated Chinese New Year. The Beijing high schoolers put on a Chinese New Years performance for in the middle school auditorium, and afterward, were treated to […]
