Story by Georgia Parsons & Sam GrotensteinStaff Writers Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator From local to presidential elections, voters line up to cast their ballots with the promise of change. However, little reform is ever seen on any level, local or federal. The South Pasadena City Council circulates the same group of people in and […]
Economic frustration must be directed at the extremely wealthy
Story by Quinn Manzo & Zoe SchlaakStaff Writers Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator South Pasadena’s majority upper middle class population exhibits a subtle yet undeniable condescension towards the working class. In fact, many Americans condition their children to believe that working-class positions in fields such as construction and fast food are shameful and tantamount to […]
Native American Heritage Month: Recognizing the Tongva
Story by Sofia Alva, Quinn Manzo, Adam Kwoh, & Luyang ZhangStaff Writers & Copy Editors Illustrations by Terry SongStaff Illustrator Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout November to acknowledge the contributions, culture, and history of Native American people. Tiger interviewed two members of the local San Gabriel Valley Tongva tribe to better understand what […]
Veterans Day inspires local appreciation
Story by Adam Kwoh, Kahlen Miao, & Eddie Zhou Copy Editor & Staff Writers Illustration by Nicholas Forman Staff Illustrator Veterans Day was established in the U.S. in 1954 to recognize the end of World War I and honor those who had served in the military. This issue, Tiger speaks with several military-involved locals as they share their […]
A deep dive into California’s 2020 Propositions
Story by Katie Hohman, Georgia Parsons, Adam Kwoh, & Matthew TsaiStaff Writers, Copy Editor, & Print Managing Editor Graphics by Charlotte CohenStaff Illustrator Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor Californians will vote on many propositions on Election Day 2020 that could shape the future of the state for generations. Tiger examines four propositions with the potential to significantly […]
Pro: Third-party voting is essential
Story by AnonymousStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Given the circumstances of the 2020 election, voting third party is more than a valid choice. Third party and protest voting is, contrary to popular belief, not a bad thing, even in the context of the 2020 election. Competition and negotiation are perfectly healthy and necessary […]
October 2020 Print Issue
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights students’ rich cultural identities
Story by Sofia Alva, Quinn Manzo, & Haelee Kim Staff Writers Illustrations by Terry Song Staff Illustrator Hispanic Heritage month, which began on Sept. 15 and ends on Oct. 15, celebrates the achievements and impact Hispanic, or Spanish-speaking, people have had on American culture, society, and government. Tiger interviewed four Hispanic students to understand how they connect […]
CREATIONS promotes mental wellbeing among SPHS students
Story by Georgia Parsons Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Seniors Kimberly Hsueh and Andrew Cheung hosted CREATIONS, a mental health and wellbeing student program, via Zoom the week of Monday, Aug. 31 to Thursday, Sept. 3. Each day consisted of stress-relieving icebreakers, informative presentations, and discussion opportunities all aimed at helping students learn […]
SPUSD partners with Care Solace to support community mental health
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Care Solace Contributor SPUSD announced its partnership with Care Solace, a live, 24/7 online service that connects individuals with mental healthcare resources and providers, on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Care Solace services come with no cost for students and their families and do not require any personal information. […]
In conversation with Anitra Terrell
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Photo by Anitra TerrellContributor South Pasadena’s lack of diversity is inevitably paralleled in the business landscape. Reflektion Design, which operates online versus from a brick and mortar store, is based in South Pasadena and is this city’s only Black owned business. Anitra Terrell founded Reflektion Design in 2013 when she […]
In conversation with Alekzander Grijalva
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Alekzander Grijalva (SPHS class of 2019) is an extremely accomplished student and member of the South Pasadena community, yet he still finds himself reduced to the harmful stereotypes surrounding his Latinx identity. Grijalva spoke to Tiger, detailing his belief that the spotlight rarely shines on […]
In conversation with Felix Gutierrez
Felix Gutierrez described his experience growing up as a person of color in an undiverse and unwelcoming South Pasadena.
Seven photos for World Photography Day
Photos by Ella Jayasekera, Sarah Lee, & Sophie YeungPhoto Editor & Staff Photographers Photography’s sci-fi potency converts rapid real time to freeze-rayed frame, immortalizing the past and the present, preserving both to withstand an uncertain future. Tiger photographers captured and compiled seven moments to stand the test of time for World Photography Day 2020.
In conversation with Anitra Terrell
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Photo by Anitra TerrellContributor South Pasadena’s lack of diversity is inevitably paralleled in the business landscape. Reflektion Design, which operates online versus from a brick and mortar store, is based in South Pasadena and is this city’s only Black owned business. Anitra Terrell founded Reflektion Design in 2013 when she […]
In conversation with Felix Gutierrez
Story by Charlie BettsStaff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Felix Gutierrez, a Mexican American, moved to South Pasadena in 1956 halfway through his eighth grade year, and experienced the racist undertones present in the town during the 1950s and 1960s. Gutierrez spoke with Tiger about the racially homogenous and bigoted nature of his school […]