Story by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The South Pasadena School Board officially approved and adopted the 2020-2021 district budget at its meeting on Tuesday, June 23. The newly adopted budget eliminates several district staff jobs in addition to reducing funds in several different departments. Budget cuts in faculty, staff, and administration departments […]
Discovery of life-saving drug coincides with L.A. County’s increase in coronavirus cases
Story by Janice Park and Lenise Diaz Contributors Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator This week California reported a record-high increase in the number of new coronavirus cases in a single day, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to enact an order that mandates face masks in all public areas. Also, researchers from the University of Oxford found a way to […]
SPUSD discusses hybrid schedule for next school year
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Contributor South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) has begun preliminary discussions to implement a hybrid schedule model that consists of both in-person and virtual learning for the 2020-2021 school year. School officials maintain that these are only proposals and no final decision has been made. […]
L.A. County may need to take steps back in economic reopening
Story by Janice Park and Lenise Diaz Contributors Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has placed Los Angeles County on a coronavirus watch list because of the potential for increased transmission rates as the county slowly transitions into phase three of economic re-opening. California recently surpassed 150,000 cases and has reported at […]
Library launches new, in-person checkout service
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Noah Kuhn News Editor The South Pasadena Public Library launched its no-contact material checkout service, Library Takeout, on Monday, June 15 to allow the community to pre order items online for pick-up. The Library Takeout program will be open seven days a week and follow proper social distancing and […]
Why SPPD needs to be defunded
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongStaff Illustrator Anger over police brutality has reignited following the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. Protesters are enraged over the continued killings of Black Americans at the hands of police and the racist system that refuses to hold officers accountable, with local residents now taking […]
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Netflix
Story by Aanji Sin & Amber ChenSenior Staff Writer & Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Netflix released many new films and TV shows just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The entertainment company has contributed a decent amount to POC representation on screen in the past with To All […]
South Pasadena embraces the Black Lives Matter movement with local action
Story by Zoe Schlaak and Haelee Kim Staff Writers Reporting by Noah Kuhn News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer The officer-involved deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor several weeks ago reinvigorated the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and escalated the cry against police brutality in communities of color across the country. South Pasadena resident London […]
Massive protests raise concern about a resurgence in coronavirus cases
Story by Janice Park and Lenise DiazContributors Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator The coronavirus outbreak temporarily dropped to second spot in media coverage this week because of the Black Lives Matter protests that erupted across all 50 states after a policeman killed George Floyd on Monday, May 25. Health officials in Los Angeles County have expressed fear that the […]
Farewell from Tiger’s graduating seniors
Click on a name to jump to to each graduate’s farewell. Preston Sharkey Caroline Kimbel Dominic Marziali Nicolas Liu Aanji Sin Alexander Parra Hyun Kim Joseph Lee Jokes, journalism, and JV scoreboard Story by Preston SharkeyEditor-in-Chief Illustration by David SohnAssociate Design Editor Tiger is like the SPHS track team of school newspapers. Year in and year out, […]
Pictures from a pandemic
Photos by Katelyn Hernandez, Sarah Lee, Ella Jayasekera, & Oscar WalshStaff Photographers, Associate Photo Editor, & Photo Editor
Retailers and houses of worship reopen in L.A.
Story by Janice Park and Lenise DiazContributors Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Tuesday, May 26, that houses of worship could reopen at 25 percent capacity and all retail businesses could begin in-person shopping with social distancing guidelines. The decision comes after the city met Garcetti’s outlined criteria to progress in economic reopening: […]
L.A. continues hope for complete economic reopening by July 4
Story by Janice Park and Lenise Diaz Contributors Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator While L.A. and the state of California continue adjusting residents to economic reopening, the nation continues its efforts to combat the coronavirus. Moderna—an American biotech company—announced its preliminary finding of a possible coronavirus vaccine, with scientists finding the first eight people who were able to […]
Tiger’s guide to quarantine activities
Story by Kimberly Hsueh, Haelee Kim, Cloe Maurer, Preston Sharkey, Aanji SinStaff Writers, Associate Feature Editor, Editor in Chief, Senior Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator With the stay at home orders in place, people have taken to adopting creative ways to spend their time. Here are some ways Tiger‘s staff has been staying […]
South Pasadena adjusts to L.A. and California plans for Phase 2 reopenings
Story by Janice Park and Lenise Diaz Contributors Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator A lot has happened in the past week as California has transitioned into Phase 2 of reopening the state’s economy. However, there are a few differences between what California Governor Gavin Newsom is allowing statewide and what the Los Angeles County […]
Coronavirus updates: South Pas grows to 188 cases
Story by Tiger Staff Follow this page for updates on the coronavirus within South Pasadena and nearby communities. This page will be updated with the most relevant information as events unfold. Jul. 14: 132nd Tournament of Roses Parade announces cancellation of events due to coronavirus concerns Jul. 13: Coronavirus case increase prompts statewide reclosing of businesses […]