Illustration by Finley Mullen Staff Illustrator My older sister hated high school. When she came home for winter break during her freshman year of college, she refused to even step foot on the SPHS campus. As an eighth-grader, this came as a shock to me. I had survived all of middle school with the hope […]
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer It is not uncommon to see a Wielenga or two jogging down El Centro Street, as all three of the Wielenga men are involved in the cross country program in South Pasadena. Jacob and Pieter are each runners on the SPHS team while Mr. Wielenga used to be the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hidden in the walls of South Pasadena High School’s auditorium are marimbas, cymbals, and organ pipes two stories tall. The forgotten Wurlitzer pipe organ, housed in the theater, can play them all. Donated to SPHS in the ‘90s, the Unit 216 Wurlitzer is now maintained by the Los Angeles Theater Organ Society. After finishing recent […]
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, […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The girls’ basketball team suffered a tough, 60-54, loss to Temple City on January 17, after an intense battle including multiple changes in the lead. The game’s first period was a defensive one. As soon as the ball was tipped to the Tigers, the action flew back and forth […]
