By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team was victorious in its first CIF game against Paso Robles High School at home, winning in three sets with scores of 25-17, 25-20, and 25-23. Despite missing key starters senior Taleen Mitchell and sophomore Isabel Blüml to injuries, South Pas remained consistently […]
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo Matt Scholtz The South Pasadena general municipal elections drew to a close on Tuesday, November 3. Months of campaigning led up to this day as positions on both the School Board and City Council and the proposed renewal of Measure L were on the ballot. The two School […]
By Ryan Nakamura Photos by Tucker Judkins Two critical goal line stands by the South Pasadena defense solidified the Tigers’ first CIF berth in 12 years on Friday, November 6, when the Tigers topped the Temple City Rams 14-12 in a nail-biting win. The first quarter didn’t look promising for the Rams as their offense […]
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team fell short in its final regular season game on Thursday, November 4, at home against the San Marino Titans. The Tigers fell behind early on in the first quarter, as they struggled to breach San Marino’s defense. Junior DJ […]
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka Cross country finished its season spectacularly today at the Rio Hondo League Finals in Lacy Park. All five divisions, Frosh/soph boys, JV Girls, JV Boys, varsity boys and varsity girls, competed, with all South Pas teams except the varsity girls securing first in league. Girls’ varsity […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima The A.P. Environmental Science classes biked down to the Arroyo Seco park for its sixth annual field trip this past week. The trips to the Arroyo Seco stream began as a way for students to become more actively involved in the course. Students tested the water […]
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The girls’ varsity tennis team fell to Dos Pueblos High School on the road by a score of 7-11 on Tuesday, November 3. This was the first and final round of CIF that the team will compete in for the 2015 season. South Pas was dominant in doubles play […]
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team demolished Blair High School on the road in three sets with scores of 25-5, 25-6, and 25-9 for the squad’s final league game. This was South Pas’ first time facing off against the Vikings, as the Tiger JV team pitted itself against […]
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity girls’ golf team concluded their season in Team CIF on Monday, November 2 at the Los Serranos Golf Course in Chino Hills. The girls played 18 holes and finished with a team score of 515. Through 18 holes, co-captain junior and Monteview League MVP Caitlyn Yamashita finished the […]
By Riley Segal Photos by Tiger Photographers The South Pasadena Police Department is currently searching for an armed suspect after he and two others allegedly hijacked a vehicle on the 1500 block of Oxley Street before fleeing the scene. Dozens of police cars and officers set up a perimeter between Mound Avenue on Monterey Road […]
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team suffered its first loss in league play on Monday, November 2, away against the San Marino Titans. The Tigers played well in the beginning, but fell short towards the end, eventually losing 13-8. Both teams were relatively even in […]
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Photos by Hana Tyszka South Pasadena JV cross country competed at the Apache Invitational Friday, October 30th, in Arcadia County Park. The entirely flat course made the run significantly easier than the team’s most recent endeavour at Mt. San Antonio College, but the longer 5K (3.1 miles) course yielded […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The varsity football struggles continued in the team’s fourth game of Rio Hondo League. In a frustrating 49-7 rout, South Pasadena now stands 2-2 in league and maintains a third place ranking behind San Marino (4-0) and Monrovia (3-1). A quick turnover on downs stalled the South Pas momentum and […]
Staff Editorial Since we were children, we’ve been told that our perspectives will change when we enter “the real world,” and we will understand what it means to be a responsible adult. While it’s true that students have much to learn before we can live independently, there is no question that the world we live […]
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Public Schools have always been one of the gleaming triumphs of American accomplishments. Embodying the core of social mobility, public education is designed to give every American, regardless of race or class, a shot at the good life. As promising as these ideals may sound, the truth is, we are […]
By Olivia Nouriani Opinion Editor School spirit is important. It brings students together, and instills a sense of community. It contributes to a positive school atmosphere, which in turn makes for happier students. SPHS is incredibly lucky to have a group of students dedicated to raising spirit. ASB puts enormous amounts of effort into getting […]
