Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer lepsoc2014.com Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer It is hard to imagine traveling for more than a couple of miles just to pick up a box of a dozen donuts, no matter how good they are. However, The Donut Man deserves this hype, reining customers into its nondescript yet quaint storefront […]
One would think that schools would prioritize access to mental health services in a climate of seemingly everyday school shootings and ever increasing adolescent suicide rates. However, it is quite the opposite. According to Mental Health America, only about one in five kids in need of mental health services receive them. SPHS’ alarming lack of […]
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Eataly L.A. shares its home — the Westfield Century City shopping center — with renowned establishments such as Tiffany & Co, Din Tai Fung, a Tesla showroom, and the Consulate General of Portugal. The eclectic combination of restaurant and market spans 67,000 square feet across […]
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor enterpriseculturalheritage.org Photo courtesy of Shari CorrelContributor The SPHS Drama Department’s Fall play “Metamorphoses” placed among the top three high school productions in LA County by the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) at the annual Fall Play Festival on Dec. 10, 2019. The CETA adjudicates Fall productions throughout Southern California and recognized […]
Story by Ellie Campbell & Zoe SchlaakAssociate Sports Editor & Staff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera & Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor & Staff Photographer Freshmen give an extra boost to varsity teams every year, typically providing youthful energy. The current South Pasadena Middle School eighth grade class boasts a bevy of athletic talents ready to […]
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls soccer tied Mayfield, 1-1, at home on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The team sits at a 3-2-2 preseason record. The Cubs dominated the first half, and South Pas struggled to create any chances early on. In the final 40 minutes, both teams were evenly […]
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor ertms-conference2014.com Photo courtesy of Calculus for a CauseContributor A South Pasadena resident has raised the possibility of legal action against the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) in relation to SPHS’ Calculus for a Cause. Resident John Srebalus asserted in a letter to SPUSD that the packets distributed at Calculus […]
Story by Audrey ErnstStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Senior Corey Segal has been playing soccer since fourth grade. She earned a varsity starting spot as a freshman and has been a vital attacker for SPHS’ historic 2018 CIF run. She was passionate about the sport and excelled at it; this was the path […]
Story by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Early non-league matchups are a prime opportunity for teams to stack up wins in preparation for CIF seeding. With most teams halfway through their preseasons, Tiger shares its takeaways for some of the winter sports. All information is accurate as of press time. Boys soccer […]
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo Courtesy of Anthony ChanContributor The boys varsity basketball team charged through the Grizzly Classic basketball tournament this week, finishing with a perfect 4-0 record and bringing home yet another tournament championship. The Tigers started their week on Monday, Dec. 9, defeating Artesia, 57-51. They then beat Vistamar on […]
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The SPHS Dance Program showcased student talent and creativity in the annual winter concert on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. The performance consisted of six dance numbers dedicated to renowned American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, with a majority of the acts choreographed by the […]
Story by Ellie Campbell, Noah Kuhn, Haelee Kim, Aanji Sin, Kimberly Hsueh, & Zoe SchlaakAssociate Sports Editor, Associate News Editor, Associate Opinion Editor, Senior Staff Writer, & Staff Writers Photos by Oscar Walsh, Ella Jayasekera, Sean Jin, Jayden Eden, Katelyn Hernandez, & Sophie YeungPhoto Editor, Associate Photo Editor, Staff Photographers, & Contributor. In the previous […]
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Kathy Mason Contributor The Varsity and JV Virtual Business teams attended their regional competition at Rio Hondo College on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) senior Chloe Lovejoy and the varsity virtual business plan team entered the competition with their company focused on selling tiny houses — […]
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili stood on the golf course, tightly gripping her club, observing the fairway ahead of her. In this moment, a sense of calm washed over her. To Tskvitichvili, playing golf is exhilarating, yet unhurried; immersed into the game and without worry, and she […]
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys soccer fell short, 3-1, against the Canyon Country Cowboys on Thursday, Dec. 12. Missing multiple attacking starters, South Pas was not able to function properly in the first half, letting Canyon take the lead. The Tigers equalized in the second half, but ran out […]
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photos by Sean JinStaff Photographer South Pasadena defeated Schurr, 5-2, in a preseason clash on Thursday, Dec. 12. Schurr began aggressively with high pressure and cohesive passes. However, senior Andrea Castellanos racked up a hat trick by the 49th minute and the established a 3-0 lead in the second […]
