Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo By Brandon YungContributor The popularity of exercise has continued its upward trajectory as people settle into quarantine lifestyle through at-home workouts, instead of public gyms. Many students have picked up different ways of improving their fitness in the comforts of their home, whether it be through YouTube influencers or through […]
How coronavirus disrupted baseball’s promising season
Story by Lilian Zhu & Katharine FlorenceStaff Writers Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The baseball team has held the dreadful reputation as one of the worst teams at SPHS, going without a winning league record since 2008. But this year, the Tigers finally found some success. However, the arrival of coronavirus cut the season and […]
TAAGLAA: Mosaic Tile House
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photos by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Disclaimer: This is a story from the March issue and was written before the “Safer at Home” orders were issued. Tiger does not condone staff violating these procedures, and encourages readers to follow them. Among the quiet homes in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, one particular […]
SPUSD closes schools until end of school year
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD announced it will close school campuses for the rest of the school year on Wednesday, Apr. 1, under the discretion of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools and state officials. Students will continue to learn at home as the district plans to implement […]
Students honored with Scholastic Art and Writing National Awards
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Bailey Negrete Contributor Four SPHS students and four SPUSD teachers were honored with national gold and silver medals from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Senior Yvonne Ma won a gold medal for her digital artwork, “Library in a Train,” while senior Bailey Negrete took home a silver medal […]
SPHS Alumni Association to offer scholarships despite school closure
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Tiger Staff The SPHS Alumni Association (SPHSAA) is continuing to offer its annual scholarships for high school seniors who hope to pursue any higher education — including community college, four-year colleges or universities, and vocational schools. In light of SPUSD closing all schools until May 5, the association […]
SPUSD to extend closure until May 5
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPUSD announced it will extend its school closure until Tuesday, May 5, on Friday, Mar. 20. The district is acting in response to the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s recommendation concerning the coronavirus pandemic and expects a Monday, May 4, return date for employees […]
CIF defers spring season decision to Apr. 3
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The CIF State office did not reach a decision pertaining to the spring postseason games and the coronavirus outbreak in its annual spring meeting Tuesday, Mar. 17. The commissioners will reevaluate the situation on Friday, Apr. 3. While most preseason matches have been canceled, […]
SPUSD prepares for Independent Study Distance Learning Program
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD contacted teachers and faculty members on Monday, Mar. 16, to prepare for a possible Independent Study Distance Learning Program. Online teaching is reportedly set to begin on Apr. 6 for SPUSD students if the program was to be implemented. Teachers will meet for […]
Brian Wong: finding a second family
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Matt ScholtzContributor Brian Wong wobbled on the ice. He had just joined the West Valley Wolves hockey team. He pressed forward, slowly gaining momentum, and glided across the rink. The junior didn’t know it yet, but this sport would strengthen his bonds with his family and also […]
District cancels events, enacts social distancing measures in light of coronavirus fears
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz sent out an update about the widespread coronavirus, COVID-19, after the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health declared a state of emergency following the first California virus-related death and the discovery of two community […]
SPHS must address the amenorrhea problem
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnAssociate Design Editor Sophomore Sadie Metcalfe, a member of the SPHS swim team, began to notice something off about her period in March. Despite having a developed regular period since she was 14, there was no sign of menstruation for several months. “Nobody really ever talks about […]
Boys basketball drops to Whittier in CIF second round
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Boys basketball stumbled against the Whittier Cardinals, losing 61-35 in the second round of CIF on Friday, Feb. 14. The Tigers ended the season with an 18-12 overall record. Both teams proved to be tough matches for each other and the beginning was a slow […]
Boys basketball heads to second round of playoffs with win over Dunn
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys basketball defeated Dunn, 77-48, in its first CIF victory in five years on Wednesday, Feb. 13. With hot shooting, South Pas led for almost the entire game. The Earwigs couldn’t keep pace with the Tigers’ offense and senior Billy Reed III’s 36 points led […]
South Pasadena to participate in hometown exchange with Colorado
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Curtis Cronn Contributor South Pasadena announced its participation in its first ever two-week domestic exchange program with sister city Windsor, Colorado. Participants will host a student from Windsor for half the duration of the program, then travel to Colorado to live with their family for the second week. Two […]
Girls basketball drops to La Cañada and slips to 3-2 in RHL
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Girls basketball fell to the La Cañada, 37-32, for the second time this season on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The Spartans sprinted out to a 13-3 lead in the first quarter, but the Tigers brought the game within one point by the third quarter. However, the […]