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 […]
Jackson Monical: unapologetically genuine
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor For some, being in the spotlight is daunting, but for Jackson Monical, it’s exhilarating. Right before entering middle school, the senior decided to audition for a part in the annual fifth grade play, and earned the part of Jafar in the Class of 2013’s […]
TAAGLAA: Mosaic Tile House
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photos by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Disclaimer: This is a story from the March issue and was written before the “Safer at Home” orders were issued. Tiger does not condone staff violating these procedures, and encourages readers to follow them. Among the quiet homes in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, one particular […]
‘Stargirl’ misses its chance to shine
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Disney’s film adaptation of the YA classic Stargirl was neither a trainwreck nor particularly well executed. It can be most fittingly described as “lost in translation.” The whole movie felt like a missed high five. Disney, with its nearly unlimited resources, was unable to […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
Facing coronavirus in South Pasadena
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Responses have been edited for clarity. Repercussions of the social distancing measures put in place to combat the coronavirus have taken a significant toll on people nationwide. Airlines have shut down, conferences have been cancelled, and many businesses have been forced to close their doors. […]
‘Miss Anthropocene’ brings post-irony to unrelenting darkness
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Grimes is an enigma. Her meteoric ascent from underground electronic producer to almost-mainstream pop star shows remarkable dedication to indie ideals — but her boundary-pushing antics have incite controversy and confusion. On top of her divisive reputation, being pregnant with Elon Musk’s child deepens the […]
Is there a zone between race-blind and tokenism? ‘Altered Carbon’ says… sort of
Story by Dominic MarzialiOnline Managing Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustration Netflix has taken a few turns and tumbles with the rise of the #MeToo movement. In its haste to become a fan favorite platform, the behemoth started mass-producing movies and shows with non-white leads. However, Netflix clearly became a believer of quantity over quality. […]