Sofie Dreskin is excited to spend her school year as a member of the Tiger staff. She is an advocate for Planned Parenthood and is a part of other groups in South Pasadena. She is looking forward to writing articles about activism in the community and bringng attention to the causes she supports. Contact: s.dreskin@tigernewspaper.com See […]
Benjamin Clark
For most of his life, Ben Clark has been fascinated with telling stories. From a young age, he has written his own short stories and films, but recently he has begun to tell stories through journalism as well. Now as a member of Tiger Newspaper, Ben is committed to sharing the real stories of the […]
Alex Betts
Alex Betts looks forward to his first year in student journalism, where he hopes to express his interest in politics and sports as a staff writer. In addition to Tiger Newspaper, Alex enjoys participating in Youth and Government, tennis, and Virtual Business. Outside of school, he can be seen playing a variety of sports or […]
Lilian Azat
Lilian looks forward to her first year as a student journalist. She’s excited to express her voice throughout her writing. She loves swimming, speaking, and loves to play with the children she volunteers with. You can see Lily volunteering, swimming, playing soccer, or at a Youth and Government meeting in her free time. Contact: l.azat@tigernewspaper.com See […]
Truman Lesak
According to Truman, design is merely a posh word for thinking a lot about how stuff looks. As a graphic designer, and design editor of Tiger, Truman believes design isn’t just about the looks and style of the newspaper, but its effectiveness and needs. We often familiarize ourselves with what it is in front of […]
Ashton Carless
As an Illustrator and the Associate Design Editor last year, Senior Ashton Carless fell in love with the art of deisgn. As a Design editor, Carless and his couter part, Truman Lesak, plan to deliver page designs dynamic and beautiful all at the same time.
SP Public Safety Commission continues discussion of resident-proposed immigrant protection policy
Written by Dominic Marziali and Peter Wang Staff Writers Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Public Safety Commission convened Wednesday night to allow citizens discussion on possible changes to the city’s immigration policy. Committee members examined various revisions to the SPPD’s Immigration Policy (section 415), in addition to edits to Resolution 7491, the pro-immigrant resolution that […]
Coach Chi leads Tigers to 20-7 win over Rosemead in first football game
Tigers defeated Rosemead in their season opener by 20-7 on Friday. Despite the cause for celebration, Head Coach Jeff Chi was looking to the future with a critical eye. Watch Tiger’s coverage of Chi’s first game as head coach. Videography by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Interviews by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers
Football triumphs in coach Chi’s debut
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pasadena football claimed a 20-7 win over Rosemead on Friday night, marking the first victory of Coach Jeff Chi’s tenure. The Tigers used a dominant rushing attack to cruise to a victory in the 2017 season opener. The team’s […]
Boys’ water polo defeated at Flintridge Prep
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo fell in its season opener against Flintridge Prep by a score of 9-3 on Thursday, August 24. Multiple turnovers and fouls enabled a skilled Flintridge Prep squad to consistently gain possession and take good looks at the Tigers’ net. When […]
In a vehicle then on foot, grand theft auto chase ends in South Pasadena
Written by Lily Azat Staff Writer Photos by Nick Song Contributing Photographer The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) chased a stolen car from Downey into South Pasadena Thursday evening. The two-hour pursuit ended with the suspect being found under a house on Martos Place off of Indiana Avenue. The suspect, a Hispanic male, was […]
Andressian Sr. receives life sentence in murder of five-year-old son
Written By David Seo Staff Writer Photo released by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Aramazd Andressian Sr. was sentenced 25 years to life in prison on Wednesday, August 23rd at the Alhambra Courthouse. Andressian Sr. plead guilty earlier this month for the murder of his five-year old son, Aramazd Andressian Jr, who initially went missing […]
Girls’ volleyball falters against Westridge in season opener
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Girls’ volleyball was defeated by Westridge in its first preseason game on Tuesday, August 22, with set scores of 25-18, 25-12, and 25-13. The Tigers fell to Westridge in a CIF match up as well as in a preseason showdown last season. South […]
Classes paused, students gather to view the Great American Eclipse
Students and teachers paused to look up at the sky, viewing the Great American Eclipse on Monday morning. Telescopes and viewing glasses were set up by physics teacher Dean Papadakis to allow students to witness the rare crescent shaped sun. Song: DPH by Pablo Gaeta Video by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer
Girls’ tennis gears up for 2017 campaign
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang With a new school year beginning, the SPHS girls’ tennis team is preparing for a successful season under new coach, Sean Taroli. Due to the departure of graduated seniors, incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to contribute in the 2017 season. The girls’ varsity team […]
Ryan Lee takes helm of boys’ basketball, amidst coach Lutzeier’s departure
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer After six years of coaching Freshman and JV basketball at SPHS, Ryan Lee will be this year’s new varsity boys’ basketball head coach. Lee will step up to fill the varsity job vacated by coach David Lutzeier, who recently took a new coaching job at Bellarmine Jefferson high school […]