Boys’ water polo falls short against Temple City

Photos by Thomas Forman  Photo Editor  Boys’ water polo was defeated by Temple City, 9-7, in a spirited match on Thursday, October 19, marking its second loss to the Rams this season. The Rams were superior early on, but the Tigers battled back with incredible effort. The loss, which drops South Pas’ league record to […]

SPHS students prepare with 10th annual ‘Great California Shakeout’

Written by Noah Parker Associate Feature Editor Photos by Luke Quezada, Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer, Associate Photo Editor SPHS students filed out of their classrooms and onto the football field Thursday morning for the 10th annual Great California ShakeOut. Schools and businesses across California participated in the statewide drill, preparing themselves for a major earthquake. The exercise began at […]

City Council and HRC reexamine South Pasadena housing situations

Written by Peter Wang and Dominic Marziali  Staff Writers Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The Housing Rights Center (HRC) gave a presentation on the services they provide underneath their contract with South Pasadena during the City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 18th. The South Pasadena City Council allotted an annual check of $10,000 to the HRC to help […]

Portantino engages with South Pasadena in town hall discussion

Written by Amelia Anthony Copy Editor Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer California State Senator Anthony J. Portantino spoke to South Pasadena residents at a town hall event Wednesday night, October 18. Constituents of the 25th district gathered in the South Pasadena Public Library community room to engage in dialogue with the state senator. Portantino […]

Girls’ golf leads the first round of the Montview playoffs

Photos by Tucker Judkins  Contributing Photographer  The girls’ golf team dominated the first round of the Montview league finals on Tuesday October 17, sending three individual athletes to round two. Senior Bethany Chen and sophomore Victoria Tskvitichvili tied for first in the league, with stroke counts of 38 each. Sophomore Lindsey Biggar narrowly advanced into […]

Students spar in heated debate over DACA

Photos by Isaac Marziali Videographer Thomas Forman Photo Editor Politically curious students poured into the SAC room on Friday, October 13 during lunch to attend the student debate over President Donald Trump’s repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which provided work permits and amnesty for children of undocumented immigrants. The debate, the […]

Sugarmynt Gallery hosts its annual Halloween show

Story by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer The Sugarmynt gallery opened its annual Halloween show, “Welcome to Haddonfield II” on Saturday, September 17 providing a fresh change from South Pasadena’s typically quiet nightlife. The gallery’s eye-catching and colorful exterior drew the attention of young people looking to enjoy an evening […]

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