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 […]

Uncovering Asian-American apoliticism

Written by Sammy Park Senior Staff Writer Illustration by Kate Rogers Staff Illustrator Asian-American parents often push their children towards a career in medicine to the point of it being stereotyped. However, the wellbeing of the Asian-American community has, ironically, nothing to do with how many healthcare professionals we can produce: our future success as […]

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 […]

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 […]

Personality Profile: Lindsey Calva

Story by Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer During her freshman year, junior Lindsey Calva starred in the SPHS production of Company as one of the only underclassmen in the cast, a huge achievement for her age. With years of singing and acting lessons under her belt, she found that the […]

Football dispatches Riverside Prep in its penultimate preseason matchup

Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey  Staff Writers  Photos by Luke Quezada  Staff Photographer  South Pas varsity football continued their non-league dominance, beating the Riverside Prep Silver Knights by a score of 55-6. The Tigers advance to 3-1 on the season, with just one preseason game remaining. Riverside Prep, located outside of Victorville, made […]

Girls’ tennis dominates against Maranatha

Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer  The girls’ varsity tennis team extended its winning streak with a 11-7 home win against the Maranatha Minutemen on Friday, September 15. The team’s overall record sits at 5-0 with one game left in the preseason. The matchup featured a slightly modified lineup with sophomore Teryn Kum and freshmen […]

City Council unanimously selects Stephanie DeWolfe as city manager

Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council selected Stephanie DeWolfe in a unanimous decision posted Thursday, September 14. DeWolfe, working within city service for 30 years, has previously overseen planning and community affairs in Pasadena and West Hollywood. “I am excited to be part of team South Pasadena,” DeWolfe said in a […]

Girls’ tennis dominates Marshall en route to its fourth consecutive win

Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer  The girls’ varsity tennis team showcased a strong doubles performance in a 14-4 victory over the Marshall Fundamental Eagles on Thursday, September 14. The team’s overall record now stands at 4-0 with two games left in the preseason. The team experimented with a new lineup going into its game […]

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