In celebration of Pi Day, March 14,Tiger breaks down the best spots to grab a slice of pizza in the South Pas area. This page appeared in Tiger‘s March 2019 issue.
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Soars Over its Predecessors
Story by Kaden ChaiContributor Illustration by Elaine YangDesign Editor 5/5 stars This is Berk: the island where dragons populate the skies as the Vikings of Berk roam the terrain. The union between dragons and Vikings has proven to be beneficial ever since Hiccup and his dragon companion, Toothless, first glided through the skies. We have […]
Tiger Picks: the Super Bowl
New England (-2.5) vs. Los Angeles Preston Sharkey: Although every Super Bowl Tom Brady has played in has been decided by one possession, I predict the Patriots will control the game from the opening snap. The bright lights of the super bowl will be too much for Jared Goff to handle early in the game, […]
Devos’ harassment regulations would silence survivors
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos released a proposal on Nov. 29 detailing new policies relating to how all education facilities address sexual harassment and assault allegations. The rules address the responsibility placed on schools under Title IX, the federal protection law against discrimination. DeVos claimed the intention of the policies is to balance the rights between […]
The importance of a local perspective
The California midterm election on Nov. 6 prompted South Pas citizens and SPHS students to register to vote. The massive scope of the election seemed to draw a crowd, as 364 SPHS students participated in the California Mock Election on Oct. 9, which modeled the real election this week. Engagement in national and global politics […]
When does free speech justify hate speech?
Written by Tiger Staff Illustrated by Oscar Walsh Associate Photo Editor A woman has been standing on the corner of Bank and Fremont before and after school for the past few years, attempting to pass out religious pamphlets to SPHS students. Their religious aspect is not what phases students, but the homophobic remarks contained in them. […]
Homecoming 2018 at SPHS
Video by Jacob Mills Videographer Homecoming is a long-standing high school spectacle — of food, football, and fireworks for the SPHS student body. The day converged the work of the Associated Student Body (ASB) and clubs on campus for the annual picnic-game-dance series Friday, October 12, before ending early due to rain conditions. Watch Tiger’s latest […]
Color Day 2018 at SPHS
Video by Jacob Mills Videographer Color Day brings out the best, engaging the entire SPHS student body and staff in a wide array of orange and black. These costumes and decorations — a culmination of weeks of preparation — came on display for a day of spirit, piqued with the annual assembly. Watch Tiger’s latest video […]
Junior Varsity Scoreboard
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer Football – J.V. football suffered their first loss of the season last week, falling 30-14 to the Eagle Rock Eagles. The Tigers will face San Marino this Thursday, with hopes of placing first in the Rio Hondo League for a second consecutive year. – Preston Sharkey Girls Tennis – The […]
The Summer Reading Program: a paragon of South Pasadena’s academic climate
Story and Photo by Luyang Zhang Staff Writer South Pasadena Unified School District’s consistent recognition for superior academic performance through awards such as the Gold Ribbon Award, Honor Roll, and Distinguished School Award highlights the district’s heavy community emphasis on top-tier education. This dedication to academic excellence starts at the earliest educational levels: the Summer Reading […]
Artists transform the streets for the annual Pasadena Chalk Festival
Written by Luyang Zhang Staff Writer Photos by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor The plain concrete walkways of the Paseo Colorado Center were transformed into a multihued masterpiece on June 16-17 in the 26th annual Pasadena Chalk Festival. As the pounding of live music blended with the chatter of hundreds of spectators, individual artists and teams from all […]
Angelenos celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at the 2018 LA Pride Parade
Written by Adam Kwoh Staff Writer Photos by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor Members and allies of LA’s LBGTQ+ community gathered along West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard on Sunday, June 10th, in celebration of the 2018 LA Pride Parade. With the spirit of pride and diversity, the parade route displayed multicolored garments and flags, as well as notable […]
South Pasadena city council reviews plans to resolve water discoloration
Written by Andrés Oyaga Staff Writer and Photographer Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Writer and Photographer The South Pasadena City Council gathered at City Hall Wednesday, June 6 to review solutions to the ongoing water discoloration issue and discuss efforts in reducing homelessness. Staff Liaison for the Public Works Commission, Leaonna DeWitt, recapped the […]
Senior Awards Night 2018 — ongoing live coverage
Senior Awards Night celebrates the achievements of the graduating Class of 2018 Tuesday, May 29. Check back here as the list of honorees is updated live throughout the event: David N. Dickson Athletic Heritage Scholarship: Emily Dunn David N. Dickson Showcase Athlete of the Year: Sidney Luna-Long Dickson Family Art: Becky Seo Kathryn L. Crary […]
Letter to the Editor: How Bingo is Changing After an Incident of Harassment
Dear editor, In light of the recent article by a student who had been harassed by a patron at Tiger Bingo while waiting to do clean-up, we would like to let SPHS students and parents know about new policies we have instituted to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our wonderful student and […]
TAAGLAA: Marina del Rey
Stories and Photos by Luke Quezada With summer on the horizon, Kate, Finley, Helena, and I decided to escape from the confines of South Pasadena and venture to Marina del Rey for a day of fun in the sun. After securing a small fleet of paddleboards and kayaks, we set off triumphantly. Though we used […]