Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Illustration by Isole Kim Staff Illustrator Within the pantheon of English Renaissance poets, William Shakespeare is by far the most prolific and the one that most teenagers dread. In high schools, the Bard’s work is only read with the archaic and distancing languages. Though this is important to understand […]
The problem with modern parasocial relationships
Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator Parasocial relationships have recently gained a threatening relevancy. While they are neither inherently good nor bad, their prevalence has heavily altered the dynamic between fan and celebrity, leaving individuals to face the fine line separating fan from fanatic. Parasocial relationships are one-sided relationships, […]
SPUSD’s coronavirus policy is lacking
Story by Charlotte Dekle & Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator The return to in-person school marked the end of an era filled with uncertainty and chaos. However, what was supposed to be a step back into normalcy is proving to be a continuation of the disarray present throughout the pandemic. […]
Unpacking the 2021 Met Gala
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Illustration by Allison Lee Staff Illustrator The 2021 Met Gala theme was American Independence, opening for a gallery exhibit called In America: A Lexicon of Fashion. The rather robust theme led to vaguely patriotic fashion choices. Themes for the ball are always relatively abstract but one would safely assume […]
The Myth of Plastic Recycling
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator Each year, approximately 35,680 tons of plastic are produced globally. Of that, it’s estimated that 75%, or 26,970 tons of plastic sit in landfills. Of the remaining 25%, 14% end up in oceans, suffocating turtles, starving seabirds, entangling octopi, and destroying marine life. […]
Lilian v sandwich: Who will win?
Story by Lilian Zhu Webmaster Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator I ate a sandwich on Sept. 3, 2021 that destroyed all my hopes and dreams. Admittedly, it was my fault since I decided to eat a questionable turkey sandwich that had sat out in my car on a 90 degree day for all of […]
Football edges out La Cañada in nailbiter
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer Football ripped off their third consecutive win on Thursday, Oct. 7th, defeating league rival La Cañada 23-22 in a back-and-forth, competitive game. Building on their momentum and a mid-season winning streak, the Tigers used a late fourth quarter field goal to edge the […]
School Board seeks applicants for vacant seat
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Contributor The School Board is accepting applications for the vacant seat on the Board of Education following Dr. Suzie Abajian’s resignation on Wednesday, Sept. 29. An email sent by the board outlined the eligibility requirements: applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a citizen of […]
Football crushes Temple City in Color Day league opener
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The Tiger Color Day game was a success for South Pasadena. Football rode a considerable lead against the Temple City Rams on Friday, Oct. 1 in their first game of the CIF season, walking away with a 41-12 win. Temple City started with […]
TAAGLA: The Bunny Museum
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Nestled among the hills of northern Altadena lies one of Los Angeles’ most fascinating museums. An attraction for both animal lovers and appreciators of the unique, The Bunny Museum, co-founded by Steve Lubanski and Candace Frazee in 1998, boasts the world’s largest collection […]
Girls volleyball stumbles to La Cañada rivals in fifth set
Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writer Photos by Michelle Shadmon Staff Photographer Girls volleyball fell in the fifth set to the La Cañada Spartans on Tuesday, Sept 28. The game was evenly matched, as the teams were tied 2-2- at the end of the fourth set and the tiebreaking fifth set presented a close finish, […]
Tiktok culture fuels toxic mindsets
Tiktok pushes harmful narratives that diminish the identity and self esteem of impressionable children. Tiktok pushes harmful narratives that diminish the identity and self esteem of impressionable children.
Forcing everyone to love math
Story by Lilian Zhu Webmaster Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator When the question, “What’s the point of math?” is asked, people are quick to defend the subject by using examples of economic or technological applications but omit the transcendent beauty of reasoning and wonder that math brings. People are always focused on increasing productivity, […]
Dr. Suzie Abajian resigns from School Board
Story by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Staff Photographer School Board member Dr. Suzie Abajian announced her resignation in an email to SPUSD parents on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Abajian’s resignation will go into effect on October 13, following her last Board meeting on October 12. Abajian’s resignation comes as a result of her moving […]
Bookshop cafe Waverly connects cooking, culture, and community
Story by Anayah Mehdi Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee Staff Photographer New bookshop cafe and cooking school Waverly made its debut on Fair Oaks Ave. this past July. Waverly boasts an extensive coffee and dessert menu, book selection, and calm ambience for homework or studying, mainly advertised to students from the middle and high school. Upon arrival, the smell of […]
ASB recognizes student achievement on TAG day
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Photo Editor ASB recognized students for their academic achievements for the annual Tigers Achieving Greatness (TAG) Day on Monday, Sept. 27. TAG day congratulates students who have maintained either a 4.0 or a 3.49-3.99 GPA in their previous spring semester, as well as students who displayed a […]