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, […]
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 […]
In the Heights explores the vibrant community of New York’s Washington Heights
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Illustration by Allison LeeStaff Illustrator The success of Hamilton propelled Lin-Manuel Miranda to superstardom, but it was his Tony Award winning 2008 musical In the Heights that propelled Miranda into the musical world. In the new film adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, Step Up), stunning visuals […]
Nostalgia in Media is Necessary in a Time Period Where the Future Teems with Uncertainty
[Spoilers ahead for I’m Thinking of Ending Things] Charlie Kaufman’s 2020 film I’m Thinking of Ending Things was one of the most disturbing pieces of media of the last decade. It starts with Jake, a man in a relationship that is seemingly on its last legs, going to visit his elderly parents with his girlfriend. […]
Nadia Lee Cohen’s “Women” studies the drama of the mundane
A crinkled paper grocery bag lies upside down in an empty parking lot. A Redbox DVD rental stand flickers in the distance next to a couple of Glacier water machines. Although only an image, one can imagine the lyrical chirp of crickets, the gentle whirr of the water machine, and maybe an occasional car passing […]
City Council retracts City Manager post from Chris Jordan following widespread community opposition
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The City Council yielded to resident criticisms of the possible appointment of Christopher Jordan to the position of City Manager, and decided to rescind his employment agreement that was pending approval, at a special closed session meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 20. Per a press release, […]
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 […]
Star War diversifies for profit, not principle
Story by Sam Grotenstein & Quinn ManzoOpinion Associate, Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released in 2019 to immense controversy. Audiences and critics alike felt that this film, the conclusion to the newest Star Wars trilogy, had completely and utterly failed to capture the magic of the […]
Dave Rubin and the alt-right aesthetic
Story by Sam GrotensteinAssociate Opinion Editor Illustration by Terry SongAssociate Design Editor In 2008, Dave Rubin released the first episode of Hot Gay Comics, a show designed to publicize queer members of the stand-up comedy world. Information on Hot Gay Comics is suprisingly hard to find with the exception of a single IMDB review giving […]
Holiday Light Extravaganza
Photos by Ella Jayasekera, Katelyn Hernandez, Sarah Lee, & Sophie YeungPhoto Editor & Staff Photographers
2020: A year in review
Story, Photos, & Illustrations by Tiger Staff 2020 has been an unprecedented year. At this point that phrase is an annoying cliche, but with 12 months that included a global pandemic, a nationwide reckoning over racism, a fierce election cycle, and many local clashes and scandals, there is no other accurate way to describe this […]
Charlotte Dekle on the unifying power of musical theater
Story by Georgia ParsonsFeature Associate Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer SPHS freshman Charlotte Dekle keeps a binder of playbills—some she’s seen countless times, and others she has yet to see. For Dekle, musical theater encompasses every aspect of her life. Her diverse experiences in both the Upstage theater program and SPMS productions has allowed for […]
Horror movies are mirrors for societal fears
Story by Sam GrotensteinOpinion Associate Illustration by Terry SongStaff Illustrator Cold War era horror flick Invasion of The Body Snatchers depicts aliens taking the form of humans, while also stealing their free thought and individualism. The film telegraphs a message nearly identical to the communist propaganda of the time, framing communism as an oppressive ideology […]
‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ suffers from sequel syndrome
Story by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Borat is arguably the most influential film on today’s comedy landscape. Sacha Baron Cohen pioneered the surprisingly ubiquitous genre of comedy that has been foundational for some of the most mainstream hits of the last few years. This is to say that the bar was […]
The unexpected feminism of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Story by Katie HohmanStaff writer Illustration by Terry SongStaff illustrator The Queen’s Gambit is an exhilarating new seven-part drama miniseries from Netflix. The show is an adaptation of Walter Tevis’s 1983 fiction novel of the same name and follows orphan Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) as she attempts to become the world’s greatest chess player. Set […]
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 […]