Boys’ varsity golf clinched a victory against Bishop Amat High School on Tuesday, March 14. South Pasadena concluded the match with a score of 205-217 on the Almansor Golf Course. Sophomore Giuliano Fusco made his debut, leading the team with an exceptional score of 34. Team members, sophomore Josh Ramos and senior Matthew Wright both […]
Tiger Bakes Pi Day
Personality Profile: Sage Pierone
Photo by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photo Editor The term “Oreo” means something completely different to sophomore Sage Pierone. The black and Italian sophomore has seen a very different side of race in South Pasadena. “I often faced ridicule on my race, being called an Oreo and told that I am not black because my skin is […]
SugarFish provides fresh and sustainable seafood
Photos by Luke Quezada There is nothing I love more than a savory piece of sashimi. However, with factors such as bycatch, longlining and other unsustainable fishing practices, being smart about the seafood that you consume is becoming increasingly important. SugarFish is a sushi restaurant that serves fish with the hopes of ensuring sustainability, safety […]
Personality Profile: Morgan BeVard
Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor Junior Morgan BeVard lives by the mantra that it is impossible to have too many books. She is enveloped in quidditch scenes and travels through the worlds of Marie Lu and Sarah J. Maas, with a new novel each week. “Growing up, I was very very shy,” BeVard […]
Tiger Bakes Valentines Day Edition
Cinematic Expectations for 2017
Illustration by Truman Lesak Design Assoc. Superhero Movies 2017 could be the best year yet for superhero movies, with releases like Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Wonder Woman. However I’m most excited for the upcoming Spiderman: Homecoming, which promises to give new life to the web slinger’s films with a totally […]
Personality Profile: Ava Planer
In honor of Black History month, Tiger will be recognizing black students at SPHS, featuring one student each week. This is part one in a series that aims to highlight largely unrecognized black achievement in the community. See Tiger’s February 9 issue for print content that parallels this series. Written by Oona Foley Assoc. Opinion […]
Personality Profile: Will Hoadley-Brill
Written by Sammy Park Staff Writer Photo by Sammy Park The pressure to fit in starts in middle school for many. In a sea of Vans and Abercrombie & Fitch, wearing something more eccentric than a hoodie and jeans could be nerve wracking. Yet on Halloween, a 12-year-old Will Hoadley-Brill borrowed his mother’s clothes and […]
Pho Super Bowl offers quality Vietnamese noodles
Written by Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor Pho connoisseurs flock to the San Gabriel Valley favorites Golden Deli and Vietnam House for steaming bowls of the savory specialty of Vietnamese cuisine. The popularity of these places is unrivaled and regularly lead to long lines spilling out their doors. However, […]
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 […]
Personality Profile: Taylor Holmes
A life centered around combatting injustice By Cole Cahill Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer “I think I’ve always been aware of inequality,” she said. “As I’ve grown, I’ve learned more about inequality, and I learned that my voice has an effect and that I have the ability do something.” To senior Taylor […]
SP purchases former 710 freeway lots
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Online Managing Editor South Pasadena City Council is currently rezoning two vacant lots owned by Caltrans for its formerly proposed 710 Freeway surface extension. The lots, located at 1107 Grevelia Street and 2006 Berkshire Avenue, are two of 112 properties in the city that Caltrans is […]
Jackie perfectly captures historical icon
By Dashiel Bove Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Assoc. Design Editor 4/5 stars Up-and-coming Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín is not the conventional choice for a biopic about one of the most iconic First Ladies in American history. Despite his origins and small film portfolio, Jackie is not just an excellent portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy, […]
Dance Ensemble enchants auditorium with the Winter Concert
By Maya Williamson Assoc. Feature Editor Photo by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photo Editor SPHS students and parents took shelter from the rain last Thursday night in the SPHS auditorium to watch Dance Ensemble’s annual Winter Concert. The concert, directed by dance teacher Ms.Cheyne, was split into two acts and a total of 14 performances, each […]
A convincing burger substitute
Story Cole Cahill Photograph Matt Scholtz My relationship with meat is complicated. I feel severe guilt for eating meat, but I am too selfish to fully commit to a vegetarian diet—so I settled to give up eating mammals. So when I heard about the Impossible Burger—a vegan burger claiming to taste identical to beef—being served at Crossroads […]