By Cole Cahill Staff Writer South Pasadena is no stranger to the big screen. Throughout town, big trailers line the streets; and the Hollywood recognition makes sense: many houses in South Pasadena easily pass as Anytown, USA. However, our city is seldom used as the real setting for a movie – not just a suburban-esque […]
Jurassic World is a flashy but safe sequel to the decade-long franchise
By Nick Michael & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff 3.5/5 stars The Jurassic Park films have had their successes and failures. The original, released in 1993, is considered by many to be a classic, but its two sequels were mediocre at best. The mixed expectations approaching Jurassic World were met by a film that surpassed the two […]
We Cannot Be Erased
By Sammy Park Staff Writer The film Breakfast at Tiffany’s is critically acclaimed and many consider it to be a “defining” moment of the 1960s. In the film, Mr. Yunioshi is one of the most offensive caricatures of East Asians and is played by Mickey Rooney, a white man. Not having proper representation leads to […]
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SPEF summer school draws hundreds of students
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo by Nick Ut A short, one week summer came to an abrupt end for many students on Monday, June 22. This day marked the beginning of instruction for the South Pasadena High School summer school classes. Students from all grade levels returned to campus to fulfill requirements, create […]
Local YMCA flooded, expected to reopen
By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photos Hana Tyszka The South Pasadena San Marino YMCA is currently closed to the public due to water damage. Flooding began on Wednesday morning when a water line broke, causing water to spill throughout the building. When asked about what exactly caused the water line to break, officials declined to […]
Alumnus designed Snapchat Geotag gives South Pasadena new identity
By Faye Witherall Feature Editor Photos by Nayad Salim South Pasadena now has its own Snapchat identity, thanks to a recent SPHS graduate. Nayad Salim submitted an illustration that can be attached to images on the popular photo sharing media. Snapchat received the stamp three months ago and approved it as the city’s identifier on […]
Funnel cake just got served (à la mode)
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Sammy Park A classic dessert with an elegant element just arrived in Alhambra. After one sweet bite, the funnel cake ice cream sandwich which seemed like an average high calorie fair-food quickly transformed into a glorious dream. The ice cream, which came in decadent flavors like blueberry pie, […]
Seniors move the tassel at graduation
By Kyle Kan & Jenna Giulioni Tiger Staff Seniors, family, and friends came together on the Roosevelt Field to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, June 10. The ceremony began at 5 pm as seniors filed onto the field in pairs and the SPHS band played ‘Pomp and Circumstance.’ Shortly after […]
Seniors’ last celebration before graduation
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim “Today, we say goodbye to each other, to our teachers and administration, and to our school,” senior Nina Acebo said in her speech “The Last Farewell” at this year’s Baccalaureate on Sunday, June 6. The ceremony, which took place in the auditorium, featured performances and speeches […]
SPHS says farewell to seniors at final assembly
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim and Matthew Scholtz The entire South Pasadena High School student body and faculty crowded inside the gym to bid the senior class goodbye one last time before finals and graduation on Thursday, June 4. Commissioner of Assemblies Ryan Chase appeared on the back of a student […]
The Road Not Taken
By Glenda Chen Guest Writer I would very much like to speak at graduation, but I wasn’t chosen, so here is what I would like to share with you. If I told you to swim in an ocean full of sharks, would you do it? Alright, fine. What if I told you that vending machines […]
Swimming sends five to CIF State Championships
By Olivia Nouriani Assoc. Opinion Editor Five Tiger swimmers who seized qualifying times during CIF Section Championships headed to Clovis for the first ever California State High School Swimming Championships on May 21 and 22. The boys’ squad sent sophomore Jacob Mullen, junior Aaron Ogita, and seniors William Jo and Garrett Tse to compete. In […]
New Pep Squad hosts its first rally
By Brandon Kim Online Managing Editor Incoming Commissioner of Spirit Gabby Marquez had her debut in her first pep rally of the year on Friday, May 22. Incumbent Commissioner Samantha Lee stepped down after her final rally, Crossover, on Friday, May 1, this performance was the first with Marquez and the newly selected pep members. […]
Math teacher Nicholas Blackford to leave at end of school year
By Stanley Wu & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff Math teacher Nicholas Blackford announced his upcoming departure from South Pasadena High School in a staff email on Wednesday,May 27. The end of the school year will conclude his two-year career as a Tiger. Blackford cited the lengthy commute to school and back home as the main […]
Former SPMS teacher Cynthia Rogers passes away
By Fiona Bock Staff Writer South Pasadena Middle School science teacher Cynthia Rogers, also known as Cindy, passed away on Saturday, May 16 from ovarian cancer. Students and teachers attended a service for Rogers at Christian Assembly in Eagle Rock on Friday May 22. “It was nice seeing everyone come together. They were all really […]