Story by Amber Chen Online managing editor Illustration by Martin Walsh Illustrator Yubo, a social networking application, markets itself as “a space where anyone can belong,” that it’s their “mission to socially inspire and enable a new generation to find out about the world and themselves.” On its website are a plethora of other generic indicators […]
The beach is all I could ever want and need
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Tarry SongAssociate Design Editor Hotel del Coronado felt like “A Supposedly Fun Thing [I’d] Never Do Again.” I spent Wednesday and Thursday of spring break there, off the coast of San Diego. Most of my stay was spent eating overpriced food on the Sun Deck and trying to […]
COVID-19 reflections: Fun in spontaneity
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article is part of Tiger‘s March center spread. Read the rest of the spread here. I went into quarantine with a very specific idea of what I wanted to accomplish, how I was going to accomplish it, and the person I’d be afterwards. I […]
The food industry is to blame for America’s obesity problem, not the individual
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Talulla ChowCo-Design Editor Americans get new solutions to obesity every day — a new pill, a new superfood, surgery — but people keep getting bigger. In 1990, less than 15% of the U.S. population was obese. Today, about one fifth of children and adolescents and one third of […]
Cherry-picking distracts from necessary change
Story by Amber ChenOpinion editor Illustration by Terry SongStaff Illustrator Professor Greg Patton of the University of Southern California (USC) faced backlash following a now viral lecture he gave about Chinese filler words. Common filler words in the Mandarin are “nà ge” or “nèi ge,” which both translate to “that,” but when enunciated sound just […]
On being “almost white”
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator My transition to South Pasadena Middle School was rough, more so than the expected awkward pre-teen experience. Perhaps it was because I had spent the summer before internalizing outcast-protagonist young adult novels and proudly displayed this newfound sense of individuality in a navy American-flag sweater […]
SPHS is failing students of color
Story by Amber Chen & Cat FloresOpinion Editor & Editor in Chief Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The great irony of America is the backstabbing manner in which schools are marketed. Education is supposedly the great equalizer, a tool enough for one to realize their American Dream through individual hard work and determination. But, the […]
‘SAWAYAMA’ is a genre blending tribute to self identity
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 4.5/5Artist: Rina SawayamaLabel: Dirty HitGenre: Dance Pop, Contemporary R&BLength: 13 tracks, 44 minutes Rina Sawayama’s debut album SAWAYAMA is a stellar genre-blending tribute to her upbringing and identity. In it, Sawayama explores her identity as a queer Japanese-born and London-raised woman. The album is politically […]
Believing survivors should not come out of convenience
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator This article contains descriptions of sexual assault that some might find disturbing. Tara Reade, a former Joe Biden staffer, initially came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Biden alongside several women in the spring of 2019. On March 25, 2020, Reade came forward with […]
Athletes prepare for a fall sports season clouded in uncertainty
Story by Amber Chen & Audrey ErnstStaff Writers Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The coronavirus pandemic has brought spring sports to an unexpected close, and as the crisis continues to escalate, many athletes now fear a fall season closure. Meanwhile, teams are playing a waiting game, training for a season that may never happen. Fall […]
Students respond with mixed feelings to Joe Biden’s nomination
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Illustration by Nicholas Forman Staff Illustrator Many SPHS students were disappointed at the news of Bernie Sanders’ campaign suspension on Apr. 8, leaving Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic party nominee. Now, SPHS students are debating whether or not to support Biden in the upcoming general election. “I was so […]
Understanding the limits of empathy
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Empathy is often seen as the pathway to connection, a virtue that all must strive towards. To arrive at an empathetic perspective, people must practice putting themselves in the shoes of another. However, in certain cases, some are unable to even fathom the perspective of another. A […]
Senior soccer player Andrea Castellanos earns full-ride to Texas A&M
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Senior Andrea Castellanos announced her commitment to Texas A&M on a full-ride soccer scholarship on Wednesday, Apr. 15, where she plans to study kinesiology. After playing a year in Mexico’s top flight professional league, Castellano transferred to South Pas to prepare for collegiate soccer. She […]
Junior wrestler Devin Peries named All-Area Second Team
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Junior wrestler Devin Peries joined 14 wrestlers as a San Gabriel Valley All-Area Second Team selection on Wednesday, Mar. 25. A third-year varsity wrestler, Peries climbed to the CIF Masters competition. At CIF Divisionals, he placed fifth in Division 12, qualifying him for Masters where […]
Senior Billy Reed III earns All-CIFSS team nod
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Senior basketball star Billy Reed III was named to the Division 4A All-CIF Southern Section (SS) Team Monday, Mar. 30. The transfer from Alemany spearheaded the South Pas offense in his first year with 24.2 points and 9.8 rebounds per match. Over two playoff games, […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]