Boys basketball triumphs over Monrovia

Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball reigned victorious, 68-55, over Monrovia on Friday, Jan. 17. The 13-point win moves the Tigers up to 2-2 in the Rio Hondo League and 14-5 overall. Both teams showcased stifling defenses; in a turnover-filled game, neither was able to grab a consistent […]

SPHS introduces new counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez

Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer SPHS announced its newest counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez on Friday, Jan. 17. Ku-Rodriguez will take over former counselor Marilyn Garcia’s effective Tuesday, Jan. 21. Ku-Rodriguez has previously served as a counselor in New York City. Ku-Rodriguez also grew up in California, being selected as a […]

Girls soccer falls to last place in Rio Hondo League after Monrovia loss

Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls soccer lost its third straight league game against Monrovia, 2-0, on Friday, Jan 17. The Tigers drop to 0-3 in the RHL and 5-3-8 overall. Early on, South Pas took care of the ball, but struggled to create any lethal chances. Monrovia proved […]

Virtual business teams compete at 22nd annual Bakersfield trade show

Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor The South Pasadena Virtual Business teams — ARCH and GLO — traveled to Bakersfield for the 22nd Annual Trade Show on Wednesday Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16. Although the business plan teams did not qualify for nationals, ARCH received two presentation gold awards and […]

“You Matter” assembly spotlights challenge and self-esteem with speaker Richard Kuo

Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The You Matter Global Movement highlighted the importance of self-esteem and confidence in an assembly on Friday, Jan. 17, advocating for mental health awareness among the student body. Organized by the Health and Wellness chairs seniors Bini Ballagh and Charis Au and ASB advisor […]

Girls water polo still seeks first league win after loss to Monrovia

Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo continued its losing streak, stumbling against Monrovia, 14-9, on Thursday, Jan. 16. With this defeat, the Tigers stand 0-3 in the Rio Hondo League.  The girls consistently conveyed a lack of communication, miscalculated passing, and poor defense. However, junior Amanda Kanaly […]

SPUSD introduces draft plans for elementary school renovation

Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) introduced its draft plan to renovate the three elementary schools on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at a school board meeting. Although plans are still in their beginning stages, SPUSD presented the current focuses of renovation […]

Tiger Health club organizes city’s first annual Family Wellness Fair

Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor South Pasadena invited residents to its first Family Wellness Fair at Orange Grove Park on Saturday, Jan. 11. Tiger Health, led by seniors Christian Montoya and Bailey Negrete, organized the event, bringing together health-focused organizations across the Los Angeles area to inform attendees about resources and services […]

Boys wrestling excels at San Fernando tournament

Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The boys varsity wrestling team shone at another tournament on Saturday, Jan. 11, at San Fernando. Junior Devin Peries (160 lb) placed first, senior Alex Garza (145 lb) placed second, and Abdel Alkhatib (145 lb) placed fifth in their respective weight categories. “Overall we […]

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