By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Photo by Matthew Scholtz Hidden in the depths of YouTube is a music video co-produced by senior Sophia Williamson. The shaky video features Williamson and senior Lily Round, prancing in Crocs and spitting offbeat raps about “Grade A Eggs” and high school angst. These precious pieces of Williamson’s activity […]
Matt Damon Shines in The Martian
By Declan Chin Staff Writer 4/5 Stars Ridley Scott has produced some of the greatest science fiction films in his career, but recent flops such as Prometheus and Exodus have left fans unsatisfied. However, his newest project, The Martian, delivers on all levels and reestablishes Scott as the king of Sci-Fi. The film opens with […]
After School: Lawyers
By Fiona Bock & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff Illustration by Sandra Moore Law and Order offers a look at the dramatic speeches and exaggerated arguments side of law. But being a lawyer requires more than thorough commentary and a flattering pantsuit, it demands countless hours analyzing legal documents and evidence. Lawyering also entails meeting with clients […]
Band Showcases Young Talent
By Cole Cahill Assoc. Feature Editor Photo by Brian Kojima At last Saturday’s Tournament of Gold Competition against six other high schools held at Vista Murrieta High School, Band and Color Guard placed third with a score of 68.25, missing second place by just .01 points. Band looks forward to the upcoming events with a […]
Take One: Positive LGBT Roles
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer Photo by Sandra Moore Film has always had a rocky relationship with its representation of LGBT individuals. Often times, the industry chooses to neglect them, and in others reduces them to comical stereotypes. But if the films announced so far for 2015 are any indication, this awards season should […]
TAAGLAA: Grand Avenue’s Newest Treasure
By Isabel Barbera Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman I have been anticipating the opening of LA’s newest contemporary art museum, The Broad, ever since I saw its ambiguous foundation being laid nearly one year ago. So when my mom announced she had secured nine tickets (which are free to the public) it is needless […]
The Youth of Hillsides
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Less than a month ago on September 23, South Pasadena police officer Chris Perez convinced a young girl not to end her life. The 12-year old had fled from a group home in Los Angeles due to severe emotional conditions. When I read the headline, I was initially thrilled that […]
New Orleans in LA
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Photo by Brandon Yung Take a stroll down North Broadway in Chinatown and faint sounds of Blues become noticeable. Turning onto Ord Street, the source of the music is revealed, a seemingly ordinary deli accented with plenty of neon signs and dark green sun awning. A step inside the establishment […]
Girls’ Tennis Gets Back to .500, Maintains CIF Berth
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis team overpowered a weak Monrovia squad by a score of 18-0 at home on Thursday, October 8. The Tigers have evened out their Rio Hondo League record to 2-2 and improved their overall record to 8-2-1 with this win. The girls […]
SPHS Hosts Leadership Workshop for Local Virtual Enterprise Students
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima Virtual Business teams from over 15 schools in the Los Angeles area, including Santa Monica High School and John Muir High School, gathered at SPHS for the Aspire to Inspire Leadership Training day on October 1. Over 300 students attended workshops on topics ranging from team […]
Public Library Fundraiser Attracts Book-Lovers
By Ryan Nakamura & Brandon Yung Tiger Staff The South Pasadena Public Library sold 4,720 books for a dollar apiece during a local fundraiser on October 8. The event was held in the name of the late owner of the books, Stephen Rice, in order to raise money for the library and its programs and […]
City Council Addresses Flooding Issues at Public Library
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council voted to enhance the repairing process of the recently flooded library and senior center building at its most recent meeting on October 7. The council addressed the issue after heavy downpour on September 14 and 15 caused severe flooding, which the drainage system failed to […]
Chinese American Club Celebrates Moon Festival
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim The South Pasadena Chinese American Club (SPCC) hosted its annual Moon Festival at the South Pasadena Public Library on Thursday October 8. The event lasted from 12-4 p.m. and contained family-friendly activities, including traditional dances and contests. The Moon Festival, an annual Chinese celebration that […]
Reduced Price Meals Show Economic Diversity in SPUSD
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins For a city known by its upper middle class economy, South Pasadena hosts more economic diversity than many of its neighbors: as of 2013, 16% of students in SPUSD participated in the free and reduced meal program. In contrast, 3% of students in San Marino […]
Sensitive to insensitivity
Staff Editorial Illustration by Sandra Moore It is not an especially rare occurrence when a teacher says something in class that causes some to cringe in disbelief. After all, teachers are people, too. Educators, however, are incredibly influential to a student’s moral compass, and therefore have more of an obligation to be cautious in what […]
There Ain’t No Such Thing As a Free (or Reduced) Lunch
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins SPHS is one of many schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. This system provides free meals for those with incomes less than 30% above the poverty line, and reduces the cost of meals for those with incomes less than 85% above the line, as […]