Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Mike Hogan The Virtual Business teams represented South Pasadena at the California State Trade Show and Business Plan Competition on Wednesday and Thursday, January 18-19. South Pasadena was one of the 42 virtual business teams that qualified for semi-finals at the trade show, which was held in […]
Historic Women’s March creates a peaceful transition into a new political landscape
By Oona Foley Assoc. Opinion Editor Photos by Cole Cahill and Hana Tyszka Tiger Staff The Women’s March Los Angeles brought an estimated 750,000 people together on the streets of downtown. People from all over Southern California gathered to express a shared discontent and to show communal strength following an especially controversial Inauguration Day. Energy was […]
Youth & Government students attend second Training & Elections event
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Rachel Lu The South Pasadena and San Marino (SPASM) Youth & Government delegation returned to Fresno from January 14th-16th for their second Training and Elections conference. The group, containing over 68 SPHS students, practiced procedure in specific program areas while running and applying for leadership positions. Junior Cole […]
Track undergoes preventative renovations
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer Track renovations were completed on Monday, January 16th after unexpected rain prevented paint striping the previous week. The two-year-old track underwent renovations as part of its warranty, according to Athletic Director Gregorio Luna. The project included a new UV protection coating to […]
School board approves plans for future math building at SPHS
By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Plans for a future two-story math building at SPHS were approved at the last SPUSD board meeting on January 10th. The project was developed in response to the growing need for classrooms, and will be funded by the recently passed bond measure dedicated to improving district facilities. The prospective […]
Mrs. Moonesinghe receives Sarah D. Barder Fellowship
By Amelia Anthony Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer Math teacher Ruth Moonesinghe was recently awarded the Sarah D. Barder Fellowship through Johns Hopkins University. She is one of only ten teachers selected from across the states of California, Maryland, and Nevada. Seniors Kendrick Shen and Jaehyung Choi, her former students, nominated […]
South Pasadena displays “Never Give Up” float at 128th Rose Parade
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor South Pasadena’s “Never Give Up” float showcased the city’s spirit along with thousands of locally grown materials for the 128th Rose Parade. As the oldest self-built float association, the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses portrayed the classic Aesop’s fable of “The Tortoise and […]
The Freezin Point brings Thai dessert to California
By Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The Freezin Point in Monterey Park is the closest rolled ice cream joint to South Pasadena. The store can be spotted on Garvey Avenue tucked away in a rinky-dink strip mall. After walking down a quiet street, the din of the shop provides […]
Tiger Bakes: Christmas Edition
Winter Assembly spotlights musical talent at SPHS
By Nick Michael News Editor Photo by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photography Editor The spirit of the holidays was a prominent theme of the Winter Assembly on Wednesday, December 21. Commissioner of Assemblies Charlotte Emerson led the audience through a lively series of musical performances, video presentations, and holiday-themed skits, all culminating with the reveal of […]
Academic Decathlon overcomes key absences to place second
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The Academic Decathlon team prevailed to second place at its second scrimmage of the school year last weekend. The smaller-scale competition took place on Saturday, December 10th, at Cleveland High School in Reseda, California. Since the ACT and multiple SAT subject tests occurred on […]
The ongoing struggle over rising rents
By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor Contributions from Maya Williamson Assoc. Feature Editor The rising cost of housing in South Pasadena is making many reconsider whether they can afford to live in the city. This was the case for South Pas resident Samantha Dorman, who, on September 30, […]
Instrumental Music presents holiday concert
By Nick Michael News Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator The auditorium served as an oasis of both warmth and music last Thursday as the SPHS Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble performed on a chilly, quiet night. The two-hour show, dubbed the Instrumental Music Winter Concert, was conducted by Mr. Howard Crawford, and included […]
Math Team claims first at Bay Math League competition
By Amelia Anthony Staff Writer The Math Team earned first place at the second Bay Math League meet of the year this Wednesday, held at Arcadia High School. Out of the 12 schools present, South Pasadena came out victorious, placing ahead of longtime rivals and consistent top scorers San Marino, Arcadia, North Hollywood, and Palos […]
Tiger Run attracts participants of all ages
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor South Pasadena’s 2016 Tiger Run covered the city from the water tower to the YMCA on Saturday, December 3rd. The annual 5k/10k Run/Walk attracted local runners as well as participants from neighboring cities from under 11 to over 80 years old. Proceeds from […]
Students unwind with slime at latest Stress Relief Workshop
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photography Editor The Peer Mediation group provided free slime outside the Career Counseling Center on November 30th during another weekly Stress Relief Workshop, in an effort to teach students healthy ways to destress. This latest workshop was yet another example of the Mediators’ work to reduce stress […]