Story and photos by Jayden Tran Staff Writer Pastel colored flags, floats and people crowded the streets of Los Angeles in celebration of Pride month. The Los Angeles’ Pride Parade occurred throughout the weekend of June 11, with attendees congregating after two years of the pandemic to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first pride […]
Unpacking the 2021 Met Gala
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Illustration by Allison Lee Staff Illustrator The 2021 Met Gala theme was American Independence, opening for a gallery exhibit called In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. The rather robust theme led to vaguely patriotic fashion choices. Themes for the ball are always relatively abstract but one would safely assume […]
The Myth of Plastic Recycling
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator Each year, approximately 35,680 tons of plastic are produced globally. Of that, it’s estimated that 75%, or 26,970 tons of plastic sit in landfills. Of the remaining 25%, 14% end up in oceans, suffocating turtles, starving seabirds, entangling octopi, and destroying marine life. […]
September Print Issue 2021
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Class of 2021 Photo Dump
Photos by Tiger Class of 2021 Contributors Last year each Tiger senior was given a disposable camera for their last week as high schoolers and told to document their lives. As the new school year begins, let’s take a look back at what the last week at SPHS looked like for Tiger‘s class of 2021. Senior […]
City council approves all-way stop sign at Meridian and Oak
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The City Council voted to approve a resolution to install an all-way stop sign at the intersection of Meridian Ave and Oak St. at its meeting on Wednesday, July 21. This resolution was part of a larger movement to implement all-way stop signs at three […]
The 2021 Arts Crawl: puppets, painters, and parrots
Story by Charlotte DekleStaff Writer Photos by Samantha ShiroishiStaff Photographer After a year bereft of art and music, the South Pasadena Arts Crawl was back in half-swing on Saturday, July 17th from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. The free “al fresco” themed event featured an array of artisans, live music, and comedians. The Arts Crawl, […]
Activist groups file complaint against SPPD to California Attorney General
Story by Hanna BaeStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraContributor Activist groups Care First South Pasadena, the Anti-Racism Committee, and Black Lives Matter (BLM) South Pasadena filed a complaint with the California Attorney General to investigate the SPPD’s handling of hate crimes and biased policing on Friday, July 16. The 18-page complaint to California Attorney General […]
SPUSD to offer an in-person return to school for all students
Story by Alison WangStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraContributor SPUSD announced that they will offer a full, in-person return for all students on Aug. 12 in an email on Tuesday, July 13. Similar to guidelines during hybrid learning, students will be required to wear masks, regardless of coronavirus vaccination status. The district will continue following […]
Baseball finishes season with historic CIF playoff run
Story by Benjamin ReganStaff Writer Photos courtesy of Jaime GarciaContributor A historic season for the South Pasadena Tigers baseball team ended on Friday, June 11 with a 5-3 loss to Elsinore in the third round of CIF playoffs. Finishing with a 6-6 record in the Rio Hondo League, the Tigers reached CIF playoffs for the […]
Revisiting The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’s influence
Story by Charlotte DekleStaff Writer Illustration by Penny AboudGraphic Designer The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’s extravagant, ABBA-filled 1994 debut marked a monumental shift in both the film industry and queer culture with its refreshingly positive representation of gay and transgender people. The Stephan Elliot helmed film tells the story of drag queens […]
John Eldred selected as new SPHS principal
Story by Raluca TudusciucStaff Writer Photo courtesy of John EldredContributor SPUSD announced the hire of new SPHS principal John Eldred in an email on Wednesday, June 30. Eldred’s hire comes after the retirement of former SPHS principal Janet Anderson in May. Eldred is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, and the former vice principal […]
Photos of the Month – April
Here are Tiger’s photos of the month, the theme is Miscellaneous Photos by Sarah Lee, Sophie Yeung, Katelyn Hernandez, Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographers, Photo Editor & Associate Photo Editor
Mental Health Resources
Tiger recognizes its significant role in SPHS and the greater South Pasadena community and thus hopes to promote wellness by providing a list of local mental health services. Please reach out to sphstigernewspaper@gmail.com if you think of any other resources we should add. Thank you! SPHS Mental Health Resources1. School Social Worker Ms. Prime – […]
Photos of the Month – March
Here are Tiger’s photos of the month, the theme is Nature Photos by Sarah Lee, Sophie Yeung, Katelyn Hernandez, Oscar Walsh, Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographers, Photo Editor & Associate Photo Editor
Students find creative ways to travel safely during quarantine
Story by Sofia Alva, Kimberly Hsueh, & Zoe SchlaakAssociate News Editor, Senior Staff Writer, & Associate Sports Editor Photos courtesy of Londen Ely, Megan Sung, & Shane YuContributors Although the pandemic has held millions of people hostage in their homes, many students have discovered safe and fun ways to travel in the time of the coronavirus. This issue, Tiger highlights three unique […]