By Sarah Stukan Print Managing Editor 4/5 Dr. Stephen Hawking’s work in the field of physics has made him a fixture of popular culture. In The Theory of Everything, however, director James Marsh crafts an emotionally charged examination of Hawking’s life through the chemistry created by his lead actor and actress. Hawking’s biopic depicts him […]
By Ross Lelieur Staff Writer 3/5 Big Hero 6 has all the elements of a winning Disney animation film. Likable, cute robot? Check. Super-genius kid protagonist? Check. Dead parents? Of course. These facets of the classic animated film from Disney function perfectly to create a blueprint superhero adventure film. But as the reuse of these […]
By Fiona Bock Staff Writer These delicious pumpkin pancakes are quick, easy, and bring a taste of fall to the breakfast table in just 15 minutes! Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 […]
By Sandy Grossman & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff The mats are being rolled out, the roster is being set, and the training is beginning. Wrestling season has officially begun its preliminary preparations, and the Tigers are looking to take full advantage of this, gearing up for another year of dual meets and tournaments. The team has been […]
By Kevin Park Staff Writer After silencing the critics by earning a spot in CIF round two playoffs last year, the South Pasadena High School varsity boys’ soccer team is looking to pick up right where they left off as the 2014-2015 season rolls around. Tryouts have officially ended and practices begun as the Tigers […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer With the girls’ basketball season starting in December, the team only has a few weeks before Rio Hondo League starts up again. “I’m excited for our season to start,” head Coach Tammy Lai said. “It’s been a couple of months since our team has played a game so we’re just […]
By Marion Wood Staff Writer After a difficult season last year, the South Pasadena High School girls’ soccer team has been practicing diligently in preparation for the 2014-15 winter season. The program was upended last year when the previous head coach retired with little notice, prompting the school to quickly find a replacement. The players […]
By Olivia Nouriani Staff Writer SPHS’ girls’ varsity water polo team is hard at work preparing for league opener on December 5. The team is adjusting to working with new coach Meaghan Paschall, and is looking forward to forging a successful season. The squad is in the pool almost every day focusing on building a […]
By Tiger Staff SPHS was placed on lockdown at approximately 11:30 this morning, due to an unspecified e-mail threat. Principal Janet Anderson informed the staff that the anonymous threat was received Thursday night through the high school website. Upon receiving the e-mail, Anderson contacted SPPD Chief Art Miller and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Geoff Yantz. The […]
By Karen Hsueh Copy Editor The South Pasadena High School Marching Band and Color Guard took on a brand new style of music as they performed this year’s field show, Star-Crossed Lovers, at their annual Friends and Family Night on Wednesday, November 19. The music, compared to last year’s Hayao-Miyazaki-themed show, contained elements of Tchaikovsky’s […]
By Faye Witherall Assoc. Feature Editor Soccer players, parents, and school officials met Monday, November 17, to discuss the high school’s plan to move the boys and girls team off of the stadium field due to track renovations. The parents and players did not succeed in overturning the district’s decision to perform the work from […]
By Kevin Park Staff Writer A series of burglaries struck South Pasadena between Tuesday, October 28 and Monday, November 10. According to the police, the robberies hit 11 different houses in the northern area of South Pasadena. Four robberies occurred between the 300 block of Oaklawn and the 200 block of Grace. Two suspects seen […]
By Marion Wood Staff Writer Photos by Jenny Luo Despite the loud cheers from the home bleachers, the South Pasadena High School girls’ volleyball team fell in four sets to the Polytechnic School Panthers Thursday night, November 11, ending their CIF run and overall season. The first set started off well, with a 25-14 win […]
Sports editor Andrew Shults sat down with AD Greg Luna to discuss the disqualification of the football team from CIF on Wednesday, November 12. In it, Luna admits to the existence of photo evidence. He also states he is content with how he and the administration handled the situation. Andrew Shults: What evidence was there […]
By Marion Wood Staff Writer Pictures by Tucker Judkins and Matt Scholtz In their first CIF match of the season, the Tigers demolished West Torrance High School in three quick sets, 25-16, 25-21, 25-17. The Tiger dominance was apparent from the beginning, with South Pasadena forging a strong lead in the first few minutes. Unfortunately, […]
By Julian Prime & Andrew Shults Sports Editors For the first time in over a decade, the South Pasadena Varsity football team earned themselves a CIF berth following a 21-3 road victory over the La Cañada Spartans on Wednesday, November 7. The win sent the Tigers to a 7-3 record, clinching third place in the Rio […]
