Story by Kimberly Hsueh, Haelee Kim, Cloe Maurer, Preston Sharkey, Aanji SinStaff Writers, Associate Feature Editor, Editor in Chief, Senior Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator With the stay at home orders in place, people have taken to adopting creative ways to spend their time. Here are some ways Tiger‘s staff has been staying […]
South Pasadena adjusts to L.A. and California plans for Phase 2 reopenings
Story by Janice Park and Lenise Diaz Contributors Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator A lot has happened in the past week as California has transitioned into Phase 2 of reopening the state’s economy. However, there are a few differences between what California Governor Gavin Newsom is allowing statewide and what the Los Angeles County […]
Coronavirus updates: South Pas grows to 188 cases
Story by Tiger Staff Follow this page for updates on the coronavirus within South Pasadena and nearby communities. This page will be updated with the most relevant information as events unfold. Jul. 14: 132nd Tournament of Roses Parade announces cancellation of events due to coronavirus concerns Jul. 13: Coronavirus case increase prompts statewide reclosing of businesses […]
Poets inspire student voice and creativity at poetry workshops
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Haelee Kim Staff Writers Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer The Spoken Literature Art Movement (SLAM) visited English classes on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28, bringing professional poets to inspire students to express their creative freedom as apart of its poetry education and workshop program. Founder of the program, Alyesha […]
ASB adds multicultural acts to annual talent show
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Haelee Kim Staff Writers Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer Students rushed into the auditorium for the annual Talent Show assembly on Thursday, Feb. 13, to witness their peers display a variety of talents. This year ASB recruited a diverse set of acts, presenting nine multicultural performances ranging from traditional Māori dance […]
It is time to bury the “dead white men”
In 1999, Harper’s Bazaar magazine published the essay I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Sing by reporter and essayist Francine Prose, a critique of the quality of high school required reading. Prose argued that in high schools, a book’s status as a classic will often override the substance and relevance of the book. The […]
And the Oscar goes to…
Story by Sofia Alva, Amber Chen, Dominic Marziali, & Matthew TsaiStaff Writers, Online Managing Editor, & Sports Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator From Martin Scorcese’s 3.5 hour crime epic to Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of a classic novel to Bong Joon-ho’s genre-blending cult favorite, the Academy Awards have nominated a handful of terrific films. As […]
‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ embraces compellingly developed story lines
Story by Kaden ChaiContributor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 5/5 starsPublisher: NintendoDeveloper: Intelligent Systems and Koei TecmoPlatform: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T The most remarkable aspect of Fire Emblem: Three Houses is not its strategic RPG gameplay, but rather its story. Initial normalcy at the Gareg Mach Monastery is torn apart as the entire continent of […]
Looking Back at the Decade
Story by Amber Chen, Noah Kuhn, & Cloe MaurerStaff Writers Photos courtesy of Patch, Tiger Archives, The LA Times, & The Pasadena Beautiful Foundation South Pasadena has witnessed a decade of immense movement, unrest, and change. Despite being a small town, South Pas has experienced death, celebration, and activism. As the 2010s come to a […]
TAAGLAA: Galco’s Soda Pop Stop
Story by Sofia Alva & Zoe SchlaakStaff Writers Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor In the fast gentrifying L.A. suburb, Highland Park, one shop off of York Boulevard chooses to remain firmly rooted in the past. Attracted by its reputation for diverse soda flavors, we went to explore the 122-year-old, family owned, Galco’s Soda Pop Stop, […]
Student mental health and clashing priorities
One would think that schools would prioritize access to mental health services in a climate of seemingly everyday school shootings and ever increasing adolescent suicide rates. However, it is quite the opposite. According to Mental Health America, only about one in five kids in need of mental health services receive them. SPHS’ alarming lack of […]
Girls soccer defeats Schurr as senior Andrea Castellanos nets hat trick
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photos by Sean JinStaff Photographer South Pasadena defeated Schurr, 5-2, in a preseason clash on Thursday, Dec. 12. Schurr began aggressively with high pressure and cohesive passes. However, senior Andrea Castellanos racked up a hat trick by the 49th minute and the established a 3-0 lead in the second […]
Politics should have a place in the classroom
The word ‘politics’ is one that teachers cautiously stumble around for fear of imposing their own opinions on students. Current events and important social issues are intentionally glossed over in order to keep the classroom “bias-free”. However, this exclusion of content leads to the deterioration of youth interest and involvement in government. Politics have a […]
Student Services Technician Katherine Barela retires
Story by Noah Kuhn & Lilian Zhu Staff Writers Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer Student Services Technician Katherine Barela officially retired on Friday, Nov. 15. Barela worked at SPHS for 20 years, acting as a liaison between the administration and students and dealing with topics ranging from discipline to community service. Barela originally joined the Tiger staff […]
Columbus Day is a distortion of American history
Elementary schools have canonized the mnemonic “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” when discussing early American history. Most students come to adopt this psyche, a curricular choice that solely acknowledges Columbus’ discovery of the Americas and not of the United States’ problematic background of colonization. America has a blatantly Eurocentric focus when dealing with […]
South Pasadena begins steelwork on 2020 Rose Parade float
Story by Haelee Kim & Zoe Schlaak Staff Writers Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Contributor The city of South Pasadena began construction on the city’s 2020 Rose Parade float, starting with the float’s steelwork in November. The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee (SPTOR), which handles the design and construction of the float, […]