Author: Amber Chen
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An exploration of Yubo culture
View ArticleStory 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,”…
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The beach is all I could ever want and need
View ArticleStory 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…
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COVID-19 reflections: Fun in spontaneity
View ArticleStory 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…
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The food industry is to blame for America’s obesity problem, not the individual
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Talulla ChowCo-Design Editor Americans get new solutions to obesity every day — a new pill, a new superfood,…
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Cherry-picking distracts from necessary change
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenOpinion editor Illustration by Terry SongStaff Illustrator Professor Greg Patton of the University of Southern California (USC) faced backlash following a now…
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On being “almost white”
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator My transition to South Pasadena Middle School was rough, more so than the expected awkward…
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SPHS is failing students of color
View ArticleStory by Amber Chen & Cat FloresOpinion Editor & Editor in Chief Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The great irony of America is the backstabbing…
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‘SAWAYAMA’ is a genre blending tribute to self identity
View ArticleStory 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…
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Believing survivors should not come out of convenience
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator This article contains descriptions of sexual assault that some might find disturbing. Tara Reade, a…
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Athletes prepare for a fall sports season clouded in uncertainty
View ArticleStory by Amber Chen & Audrey ErnstStaff Writers Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The coronavirus pandemic has brought spring sports to an unexpected close, and…
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Students respond with mixed feelings to Joe Biden’s nomination
View ArticleStory 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…
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Understanding the limits of empathy
View ArticleStory 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…
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Senior soccer player Andrea Castellanos earns full-ride to Texas A&M
View ArticleStory 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…
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Junior wrestler Devin Peries named All-Area Second Team
View ArticleStory 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…
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Senior Billy Reed III earns All-CIFSS team nod
View ArticleStory 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…