Story by Ellie Campbell, Kahlen Miao, Quinn Manzo, & Zoe SchlaakSports Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Writer, & Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer After taking a year-long pause in athletic competitions due to coronavirus, winter and spring sports were unsure of the future of their seasons. As restrictions have eased, South Pasadena High […]
Girls basketball continues their winning streak with a victory against Monrovia
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer If there was a vote for the most exciting girls basketball game of the season, Wednesday’s clash against the Monrovia Wildcats wouldn’t even make it onto the ballot. In a 67-24 victory on May 5, South Pas competed in a sluggish game with probably […]
Brian Solinsky appointed as new Chief of Police
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of City of South Pasadena Contributor Interim City Manager Sean Joyce announced 27-year SPPD veteran Brian Solinsky as the City’s new police chief on Wednesday, May 5. Solinksy was selected after being interviewed by a panel of four community members, three ex-SPPD chiefs, and SPFD Chief Paul […]
Girls golf stays undefeated with win over Alhambra
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Girls golf annihilated Alhambra High School at their match on Thursday, April 29 at Eaton Canyon Golf Course. They won by a powerful margin of 330-237, bumping them to a 3-0 record. Junior Lauren Calderon led with a score of 37, which also happens to […]
Boys golf continues to dominate with win against Monrovia
Story By Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo By Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Boys golf defeated Monrovia High School in a match on Tuesday, April 27 at Eaton Canyon Golf Course. The team completed the course with a steep margin of 235-205. Sophomore Ian Jin led with an impressive score of 34. Juniors Ark Chang and Andrew Kowal […]
SPHS track hosts 75th Pasadena Games
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Schools from all over the greater Los Angeles area made their way to SPHS to participate in the 75th annual Pasadena Games track meet on Saturday, April 24. South Pas emerged victorious, ending the day with multiple podium finishes and personal records. Senior Patrick Latting set a […]
Track and field athletes excel at triple dual meet against Blair, San Marino, and Temple City
Story by Ellie CampbellSports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor The SPHS track and field team continued to dominate in the Rio Hondo League in a triple dual meet against Blair, Temple City, and San Marino on Thursday, April 29. The boys division excelled, triumphing over Temple city 110-5, San Marino 102-13, and Blair 111-5. The girls […]
Students benefit from return to in-person learning
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Students in Cohorts A and B have reported a significant improvement in their learning experience since the start of the new hybrid model on Thursday, April 15. According to a survey Tiger administered to 256 students, 63 percent of those in Cohorts A and B […]
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 […]
Photos of the Month – April
Here are Tiger’s photos of the month, the theme is Miscellaneous Photos by Sarah Lee, Sophie Yeung, Katelyn Hernandez, Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographers, Photo Editor & Associate Photo Editor
Boys volleyball continues winning streak with victory against San Marino
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The boys volleyball team dominated San Marino in three sets on Monday, April 26. Continuing their winning streak, the Tigers boasted powerful spikes and quick defense during their second league game. The Tigers started the first set off strong. The Titans played inconsistent returns, allowing the […]
Boys basketball drops to Serra in non-league match
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball fell to the Serra Cavaliers in a non-league match, 69-66, on Saturday, April 24. In a neck and neck battle, South Pas thrived on fast breaks while Serra executed in the half court. The Tigers held a slight lead for most of the fourth quarter, […]
Community members invited to meet new City Manager candidate Arminé Chaparyan at special forum
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Leon Worden Contributor South Pasadena residents will have the opportunity to meet City Manager candidate Arminé Chaparyan at a special forum hosted by the City Council on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. The forum comes after community outrage surrounding the City Council’s lack of transparency over […]
Girls basketball triumphs over Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor Girls basketball narrowly clinched a victory against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary (CSHM) High School, on Friday, April 23, with a 51-50 score. From the get-go, CSHM utilized their height advantage, gaining momentum with easy baskets inside the paint. In response, captains junior Allysan Tse and senior […]
Boys basketball destroys Blair Vikings
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor Boys basketball defeated the Blair Vikings 76-33 on Friday, April 23. Led by junior center Sage Wayans’ 36 points and a suffocating defense, the Tigers easily took care of business and earned its first league win of the season. “Every league game is going to be a […]