Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Girls’ volleyball was defeated by Westridge in its first preseason game on Tuesday, August 22, with set scores of 25-18, 25-12, and 25-13. The Tigers fell to Westridge in a CIF match up as well as in a preseason showdown last season. South […]
Students and teachers paused to look up at the sky, viewing the Great American Eclipse on Monday morning. Telescopes and viewing glasses were set up by physics teacher Dean Papadakis to allow students to witness the rare crescent shaped sun. Song: DPH by Pablo Gaeta Video by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang With a new school year beginning, the SPHS girls’ tennis team is preparing for a successful season under new coach, Sean Taroli. Due to the departure of graduated seniors, incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to contribute in the 2017 season. The girls’ varsity team […]
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer After six years of coaching Freshman and JV basketball at SPHS, Ryan Lee will be this year’s new varsity boys’ basketball head coach. Lee will step up to fill the varsity job vacated by coach David Lutzeier, who recently took a new coaching job at Bellarmine Jefferson high school […]
Story and Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Writer and Photographer Council Members officially swore in Paul Riddle as the City of South Pasadena Fire Chief at the Wednesday, August 16th city council meeting. Since his initial appointment in July, Riddle has become the 17th officer to occupy the position for the City of South Pasadena. […]
Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles this past Sunday to protest the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Protestors chanted “No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA” in response to the largest white nationalist gatherings in over two decades. Others held signs condemning the driver who plowed into a crowd of over […]
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator A decade after his first film exposed the existence of climate change, Al Gore’s newest movie, An Inconvenient Sequel, presents the dire situation the world has been thrown into. The film effectively mixes troubling statistics and startling images, providing a somber reminder of […]
Written by Lily Azat Staff Writer A gas explosion on the 1700 block of Huntington Drive hospitalized one woman around 6:30 AM the morning of Tuesday, August 15. The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) received several calls of the explosion and a fire. The woman was quickly rushed to the hospital, severely injured with burns […]
Written by Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Photo by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Incoming South Pasadena High School freshmen gathered outside the gym on August 8 to complete orientation. From 9 AM to 12 PM, the new students were given an opportunity to tour SPHS and form deeper class bonds. “Assimilating to high school as a […]
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer With the graduation of many seniors, South Pasadena athletic programs have been left afflicted by the departure of numerous key players. As the fall season approaches, Tiger has ranked the varying degree of loss from these teams, with squads ranked from lowest to highest talent depletion. 7. Girl’s Cross […]
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Illustration by Kate Rogers Staff Illustrator Compressing a complex series of eight books spanning several genres and 4,250 pages into an hour and a half movie is destined to include its fair share of flaws and setbacks. The Dark Tower, based primarily on Stephen King’s 1982 novel “The Gunslinger”, […]
Written by Christine Mao Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer A cool gust of air conditioning, the pleasant clatter of plates, and a lively atmosphere greets customers as they step through the glass doors of Icho Izakaya. Located in Temple City, this Japanese restaurant fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with Chinese dishes. Upon entrance, […]
Story and Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor David Speck was recently hired as South Pasadena High School’s newest Assistant Principal of Student Services. He fills the position after the departure of Ginger Merritt-Paul, who is now the Principal at the International Polytechnic High School in Pomona. The role of Assistant Principal of Student […]
Written by Christine Mao Staff Writer After earning its consecutive 9th league championships last season, the girls’ golf team is striving to preserve its undefeated streak and dominion over the region. Last season, the team claimed victory in the Montview league with an overall record of 9-1, losing only one game due to a two […]
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator It is not unusual for someone to tell a person with an anxiety disorder that they need to “relax” or “spend more time outside” rather than accepting the fact they need medicine to address their chemical imbalance. Simple solutions to combat stress will […]
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Design Editor Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk gives viewers a more unique and immersive glimpse into the story of the Battle of Dunkirk in 1940 than any historical movie to date. The director combines his signature non-linear storytelling with tense near-death scenes to create a thrilling war […]
