Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Students file out onto campus during the breaks, catching up and attempting to find a bit of normalcy, and then shuffle into half-empty classrooms wearing masks. South Pasadena High School has implemented numerous changes to its schedule and class structure since its swift transition to […]
Softball fails to overpower Temple City
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Softball suffered a 12-0 defeat against the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, May 4. South Pas stumbled in their eighth loss of the season, and seventh in the Rio Hondo League. The Rams dominated from the first pitch. Even as South Pas gained some […]
Season two sports check in
Story by Ellie Campbell, Kahlen Miao, Quinn Manzo, & Zoe SchlaakSports Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Writer, & Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer After taking a year-long pause in athletic competitions due to coronavirus, winter and spring sports were unsure of the future of their seasons. As restrictions have eased, South Pasadena High […]
Girls basketball continues their winning streak with a victory against Monrovia
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer If there was a vote for the most exciting girls basketball game of the season, Wednesday’s clash against the Monrovia Wildcats wouldn’t even make it onto the ballot. In a 67-24 victory on May 5, South Pas competed in a sluggish game with probably […]
Brian Solinsky appointed as new Chief of Police
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of City of South Pasadena Contributor Interim City Manager Sean Joyce announced 27-year SPPD veteran Brian Solinsky as the City’s new police chief on Wednesday, May 5. Solinksy was selected after being interviewed by a panel of four community members, three ex-SPPD chiefs, and SPFD Chief Paul […]
Girls golf stays undefeated with win over Alhambra
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls golf annihilated Alhambra High School at their match on Thursday, April 29 at Eaton Canyon Golf Course. They won by a powerful margin of 330-237, bumping them to a 3-0 record. Junior Lauren Calderon led with a score of 37, which also happens to […]
Boys golf continues to dominate with win against Monrovia
Story By Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo By Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Boys golf defeated Monrovia High School in a match on Tuesday, April 27 at Eaton Canyon Golf Course. The team completed the course with a steep margin of 235-205. Sophomore Ian Jin led with an impressive score of 34. Juniors Ark Chang and Andrew Kowal […]
SPHS track hosts 75th Pasadena Games
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Schools from all over the greater Los Angeles area made their way to SPHS to participate in the 75th annual Pasadena Games track meet on Saturday, April 24. South Pas emerged victorious, ending the day with multiple podium finishes and personal records. Senior Patrick Latting set a […]
Track and field athletes excel at triple dual meet against Blair, San Marino, and Temple City
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor The SPHS track and field team continued to dominate in the Rio Hondo League in a triple dual meet against Blair, Temple City, and San Marino on Thursday, April 29. The boys division excelled, triumphing over Temple city 110-5, San Marino 102-13, and Blair 111-5. The girls […]
Students benefit from return to in-person learning
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Students in Cohorts A and B have reported a significant improvement in their learning experience since the start of the new hybrid model on Thursday, April 15. According to a survey Tiger administered to 256 students, 63 percent of those in Cohorts A and B […]
Nostalgia in Media is Necessary in a Time Period Where the Future Teems with Uncertainty
[Spoilers ahead for I’m Thinking of Ending Things] Charlie Kaufman’s 2020 film I’m Thinking of Ending Things was one of the most disturbing pieces of media of the last decade. It starts with Jake, a man in a relationship that is seemingly on its last legs, going to visit his elderly parents with his girlfriend. […]
Nadia Lee Cohen’s “Women” studies the drama of the mundane
A crinkled paper grocery bag lies upside down in an empty parking lot. A Redbox DVD rental stand flickers in the distance next to a couple of Glacier water machines. Although only an image, one can imagine the lyrical chirp of crickets, the gentle whirr of the water machine, and maybe an occasional car passing […]
Virtual business teams place nationally
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of SPHS Virtual Business Team Contributor Virtual Business teams Pebbly and MyMeals placed at the National Business Plan competition on Monday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 21, scoring fourth and fifth, respectively. The virtual contest featured over 600 competitors and reaffirmed SPHS’ spot as one of the top high […]
Photos of the Month – April
Here are Tiger’s photos of the month, the theme is Miscellaneous Photos by Sarah Lee, Sophie Yeung, Katelyn Hernandez, Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographers, Photo Editor & Associate Photo Editor
Students age 16 and older seize vaccination opportunity
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Russel Farmarco Contributor Students who have received the coronavirus vaccine, which became officially available to all California residents over the age of 16 on Thursday, April 15, have felt safer knowing they are protecting themselves and their communities. Out of the three vaccines currently available — Moderna, […]
Girls basketball continues strong play against Glendale
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Girls basketball defeated Glendale Nitros, 39-37, on Tuesday, April 27. The Tigers leap up to an even 3-3 on the season. Freshman guard Dylan Tse (D. Tse) poured in 24 points, including 12 in the third quarter, to give the Tigers a comfortable lead for […]