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.
Revisiting ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
Story by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Over six years and seven seasons, Buffy The Vampire Slayer has changed the way we view television. Adapted into a series from the 1992 film of the same name by Joss Whedon, one of the most prolific voices in popular culture, Buffy The Vampire Slayer […]
Anything goes?
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongStaff Illustrator Among the 800 million people who have downloaded the app TikTok, most are probably aware of the influence and impact that the app has had. Nowhere is that impact more prevalent than in the music industry, which has begun to see a dramatic shift due […]
LARPing: an activity to experience the game beyond the board
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator As the live action role-players move across the field, the only thing on their mind is winning. In order to succeed they must work together to defeat the enemy and come out on top. Live action role-playing (LARPing) has become widely popularized in the past […]
Sophie Garcia: creating with imagination and compassion
Story by Aanji SinContributor Photos Courtesy of Sophie GarciaContributor Sophie Garcia has a habit of selling herself short. The humble SPHS alumna has been thoroughly invested in visual arts as well as SPHS’ track and field team, though many of her accomplishments go unnoticed by her peers. From the neon green dragon painted on her […]
Just Mercy has never been more relevant
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongStaff Illustrator Just Mercy’s significance goes beyond its merits as a well-made film. The story that it tells forces the viewer to confront a truth that many are too sheltered or unwilling to acknowledge, even as it is brought to brighter light every single day: racism is […]
Punisher: Heartbreak and healing
Story by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Phoebe Bridgers’ Punisher is a reassurance in the darkest of times. In her first album since the 2017 release of Stranger in the Alps, Bridgers explores the same heartbreak, but instead emphasizes her journey on the path to healing. The native Pasadenan is best known […]
Intersection: Books, movies, and TV shows about and/or created by LGBTQ+ people of color
Story by Georgia Parsons & Eddie ZhouStaff Writers Illustration by Tarry SongStaff Illustrator Intersectional LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media is growing increasingly prevalent as film, books, music, and TV strive to be more inclusive. Although queer and racial stereotypes still appear frequently in popular media, more projects continue to move towards telling stories about complex […]
TAAGLAA: Collective Constellation
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photos by Charles WhiteContributor Limitations on social contact outside have caused people to seek entertainment online. Recently, various zoos, museums, and art galleries in Los Angeles have begun to reach out to their audience through virtual tours, so I decided to explore one. From Feb. 8 through Aug. 1, the […]
Pete Davidson gets candid in The King of Staten Island
Story by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator The King of Staten Island offers a peek into a partly fictionalized version of the life of Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson. Directed by Judd Apatow, the film considers what would have happened if Davidson didn’t get into comedy. With stellar performances all around, The […]
‘SAWAYAMA’ is a genre blending tribute to self identity
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 4.5/5Artist: Rina SawayamaLabel: Dirty HitGenre: Dance Pop, Contemporary R&BLength: 13 tracks, 44 minutes Rina Sawayama’s debut album SAWAYAMA is a stellar genre-blending tribute to her upbringing and identity. In it, Sawayama explores her identity as a queer Japanese-born and London-raised woman. The album is politically […]
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 […]
Pictures from a pandemic
Photos by Katelyn Hernandez, Sarah Lee, Ella Jayasekera, & Oscar WalshStaff Photographers, Associate Photo Editor, & Photo Editor
Sports movies are cliche, but that’s okay
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Illustration by Talulla ChowDesign Editor The sun sets on a small town. Stadium lights shudder on, illuminating the football field. The bleachers erupt in cheers as the players sprint onto the turf. Some variation of this scene is featured in every quintessential sports movie. It’s cliche, but that’s okay. […]
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 […]
SPHS alumna Sophie Reynolds releases single “You’ve Got This” in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photos Courtesy of Sophie ReynoldsContributor Sophie Reynolds’ new single “You’ve Got This,” released in March, isn’t afraid to be real. The young singer/songwriter drew directly from her own experiences to craft a song that blends an acoustic effortlessness with conceptually heavy subject matter, proving that not all honesty is […]