Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball lost to the Highland Bulldogs 54-50 in its second and last playoff game of the season. In a game that started out with many missed opportunities and turnovers, the Tigers roared louder than ever in their second half gameplay. Unfortunately, the […]
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball demolished the Arcadia Apaches 71-47 in the first game of the CIF Division 2A playoffs on Saturday, Feb. 12. The Apaches jumped to an early lead, sinking multiple 3-pointers through avoiding the Tigers’ defense with long-range shots. However, the Tigers quickly […]
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Indian Springs Coyotes 68-62 in its first CIF Division 3A playoff game on Friday, Feb. 11. The Tigers dominated the first two quarters, and even with injuries and fouls plaguing the second half, their communication and plentiful shots secured […]
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer 46 SPHS students received Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their written and visual pieces on Friday, Jan. 28. Students submitted works in numerous categories including Flash Fiction for writing and Fashion for art and were regionally judged by a panel of educators. The […]
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Fifth graders from all three SPUSD elementary schools performed in Seussical Jr. at SPHS on Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5. This marks the annual partnership between the South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s (SPEF) and Upstage Theatre School to produce the Fifth Grade Musical. The […]
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer Girls soccer emerged victorious in their match against the Temple City Rams on Wednesday, February 2. Despite the Rams’ dominance in the first half, the Tigers managed to rally back in the second to win the game 3-0. From kickoff, Temple City’s aggressiveness […]
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Tiger fans came out in full force to support boys basketball in their final league game against San Marino on Friday, Feb. 4. Tensions were high, with both teams clawing for the top two spots in the Rio Hondo League. Eventually, boys basketball […]
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Image courtesy of Zach Brown Contributor The City Council made strides toward an anti-racist future by proclaiming February 2022 Black History Month and condemning South Pasadena’s history of institutionalized racism by approving the Sundown Town Resolution at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2. However, the Council was also lambasted by […]
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Temple City Rams 61-50 in a comfortable away game on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Even though the Tigers were able to secure a win, their shaky first-half shooting plagued them once again. A constant challenge throughout the match was […]
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball cruised to another league win, defeating the La Cañada Spartans 69-47 on Monday, Jan 31. The spectacular win raised the Tigers’ overall record to 22-1 and an 8-0 league record, keeping them in first place in the league. From the tipoff, […]
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Senior night and a critical league game for the South Pasadena Boys Basketball team converged for a loud gym, energized crowd, and electric play from the fourth-year stars of the program. In a game with significant CIF and league implications, opposing rival […]
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys Basketball crushed the Blair Vikings 70-48 in an exciting league game on Friday, Jan. 28. The Tigers started their second-string players against an opponent they dominated previously this season, before giving their starters playing time. Eager to get playing time, the second-string […]
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Boys basketball defeated the Monrovia Wildcats 63-46 in an eventful Rio Hondo League matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 26. While both teams played well, the relatively close margin came as a disappointment for the Tigers. Right from the tipoff, the Wildcats were formidable opponents, […]
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Photographer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls basketball demolished the Monrovia Wildcats 84-20 in a league match on Wednesday Jan 26. After the unbelievable win, the Tigers stand at an overall record of 19-1, and an undefeated 5-0 league record. The Tigers jumped to an early lead in the […]
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart summed up censorship laws best in his threshold test for obscenity in 1964’s Jacobellis v Ohio, stating “I know it when I see it.” This now infamous quote perfectly encapsulates society’s hasty interpretations of obscenity in film […]
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Alyssa Sokolow Contributor Senior Ally Sokolow announced her commitment to play Division III volleyball at Maryville College in Tennessee on Saturday, Jan. 22 via Instagram. The star varsity volleyball player plans to pursue a career as a personal athletic trainer and aims to major in sports […]
