By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor Contributions from Maya Williamson Assoc. Feature Editor The rising cost of housing in South Pasadena is making many reconsider whether they can afford to live in the city. This was the case for South Pas resident Samantha Dorman, who, on September 30, […]
By Nate Rudman Staff Writer Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator The environment is like the force. It binds and surrounds everyone. But unlike the force, environmental issues are not vague, looming, shapeless spectres. They’re vast and overarching, yet affected and experienced by every being on the Earth. Environmental issues are incredibly important, but are almost […]
By Tigernewspaper Staff How SPHS is leaving an entire community without adequate representation and visibility A prevailing notion in Los Angeles is that the residing LGBT+ community experiences full equality. Especially at South Pasadena High School, it seems like there isn’t much to improve on in terms of tolerance. Of course, this school is much […]
STORY MATT WAKAMOTO & OONA FOLEY PHOTOGRAPHS THOMAS FORMAN Since the turn of the century, the cost of living in Echo Park has risen parallel to the sharp increase in “niche” boutiques and vegan bistros. Nestled between one of said bistros and an energetically hip bookstore is the Time Travel Mart. Sunset Boulevard’s “convenience store for time travelers” […]
page MICHAEL STUKAN story SANDRA MOORE illustrations ANGELICA NAVARRO graphics TRUMAN LESAK The scribbling of pencils. The rustle of papers. And, occasionally, the furtive sliding of eyes over to look at the work of the neighbor, or the flash of a cell phone shielded from the teacher’s searching eyes. This so-called “cheating culture” exists in every class, no […]
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 […]
