Associate design editor Ashton Carless is one of many on campus dealing with video game addiction, a largely undiscussed issue with real consequences. PAGE TRUMAN LESAK & ASHTON CARLESS STORY & ILLUSTRATIONS ASHTON CARLESS I am addicted to video games. Well, not video games, a video game: Hearthstone. I have been playing this game for […]
STORY DAVID SEO PHOTOGRAPH KEVIN HUANG American Red Cross collaborated with SPHS ASB to host the first blood drive of the year in the practice gym on Thursday, December 15. Organized by Commissioner of School and Community Tei Park, a total of 87 students came and donated blood, with estimates totalling around 70 pints. All […]
Submitted By Charles J. Li “TRUMP SURGES!!!” CNN expressed their shock with this headline as the whole world watched a historic moment: Donald J. Trump, who was labelled as racist, sexist, and xenophobic, who had zero political experience, was elected President of the United States. Nearly all of the polls were wrong. Thousands of liberals rioted […]
By Ryan Nakamura Senior Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor After four preseason games without a loss, boys’ varsity soccer suffered its first defeat against the Schurr Spartans by a score of 2-1, away on Thursday, December 15. The team now stands at 2-1-2 with Rio Hondo League quickly approaching. Although the Tigers […]
By Nick Michael News Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator The auditorium served as an oasis of both warmth and music last Thursday as the SPHS Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble performed on a chilly, quiet night. The two-hour show, dubbed the Instrumental Music Winter Concert, was conducted by Mr. Howard Crawford, and included […]
By Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor The girls’ basketball team fell to Flintridge Preparatory School 64-57 on Tuesday, December 13 in its first non-tournament preseason game. The Tigers remained close in score for almost the entire game until the Rebels managed to pull ahead, leaving South Pas unable […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor Boy’s soccer pushed their undefeated streak to two wins, along with two ties, after dropping the Polytechnic Panthers by a score of 2-1, away, on Tuesday, December 13. After claiming their first win against the Alhambra Moors last week, South Pas developed a renewed […]
By David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer At its fifth preseason game at home, the varsity girls’ soccer team prevailed over the Sierra Vista Dons by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday, December 13. The Tigers showcased dynamic effort on the strikers’ and defenders’ part, setting their overall season record at […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor Boys’ varsity soccer claimed its first victory of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over the Alhambra Moors at home on Friday, December 9. South Pas entered the match looking for its first win of the season, after tying with Marshall Fundamental and […]
By Amelia Anthony Staff Writer The Math Team earned first place at the second Bay Math League meet of the year this Wednesday, held at Arcadia High School. Out of the 12 schools present, South Pasadena came out victorious, placing ahead of longtime rivals and consistent top scorers San Marino, Arcadia, North Hollywood, and Palos […]
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator 4/5 stars In the past decade, Disney has sought to upend their original ‘princess needs a prince’ stereotype established in the studio’s’ earliest works with newer, more self-reliant princesses. However, films like Brave and Frozen never went far enough to reach a truly independent […]
By David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ soccer team took its first defeat 2-1 against the Mark Keppel Aztecs at an away game on Thursday, December 8. In a painfully close match, the Tigers gave a strong performance, dominating a majority of the game, but were ultimately outmaneuvered […]
By Dashiel Bove Staff Writer Illustration by Truman Lesak Staff Illustrator Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, directed by long time Harry Potter filmmaker, David Yates, is a superb film, and certainly a must see for fans of the Harry Potter franchise. Through a combination of witty and intelligent writing and masterfully executed special […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor Boy’s soccer tied their second game of the season after ending the match with a score of 2-2 at home against Marshall Fundamental High School on Tuesday, December 6. After staying scoreless the previous game against Burbank, South Pas looked to improve upon their missed […]
By David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer At its first away preseason game, the varsity girls’ soccer team clinched its second win against the Marshall Fundamental Eagles on Tuesday, December 6 by a score of 3-0. Between multiple precise shots and an unwavering defense, the Tigers demonstrated authority over Marshall’s team […]
By Rachel Lu & Isabella Tsai Tiger Staff Photo by Brian Kojima The SPHS’ girls varsity water polo team continued its preseason winning streak with a 17-1 victory at home against the La Salle Lancers, bringing its overall record to 2-0. In the team’s first home game of the season, all ten Tiger athletes scored […]
