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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 […]
Confident female sexuality is exactly what feminism is
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Artists Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released the song, “WAP” on August 7 of this year. The song quickly became trending as celebrities, politicians, and average Joes set out to bash the song on Twitter because of its explicit languages and themes, as well […]
Retire American Pageant
Story by Sam GrotensteinOpinion Associate Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator On April 18th, 1975, Reverend Marvin Horan was found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy to bomb a school. This was after three months of nonstop racist and violent protests, which included the armed hijacking of school buses, the harassment of individual students, and […]
SPHS needs to end its outdated stance on drugs
Story by Sam GrotensteinOpinion Associate Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Health is one of the rare uniting courses that all students must take in order to meet graduation requirements. No matter how a student takes the class, either during the school year or over the summer, they find that a large portion of the curriculum […]
Holiday donation drive for those facing homelessness rendered a success
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Black Lives Matter South Pasadena, Care First, and the Anti-Racism Committee distributed cold weather gear and hot food to around 40 unhoused locals in a holiday donation drive at the South Pasadena Public Library and the Arroyo Seco Park on Thursday, Dec. 24. In total, volunteers […]
Social media is new territory for corporate manipulation
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator As social media has become a more prominent part of the average person’s life, corporations everywhere have taken advantage of its power to influence. By taking on relatable personas, companies manipulate consumers into thinking that they have their best interests at heart. Their efforts to […]
City Council extends eviction moratorium four months amidst public misunderstanding
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council further extended its eviction moratorium, which prevents renters from eviction due to substantial remodel without a permit, another four months at its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The extension is intended to allow for more community outreach and time for the Planning Commission before […]
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 […]
Activist groups seek donations for holiday drive to support unsheltered neighbors
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Graphic by Grace Dennis Contributor Care First South Pasadena, Black Lives Matter South Pasadena, and the Anti-Racism Committee of South Pasadena are hosting a holiday donation drive for unhoused neighbors on Thursday, Dec. 24. The groups will distribute cold weather gear and hot food at the South Pasadena Public Library […]
ASB celebrates the holidays in annual winter assembly
Story by Georgia Parsons Staff Writer Photo by Eliot Correll Contributor SPHS ASB showcased its annual Winter Assembly via YouTube on Tuesday, Dec. 15 to spread holiday cheer to students during finals week. The 12-minute video featured a montage of ASB members’ 2020 recaps and the dance team’s performance of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want 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 […]
Late starts return to SPHS second semester, asynchronous periods out
Story by Noah Kuhn News Editor Graphics courtesy of Janet Anderson Contributor SPHS’ second semester will feature bimonthly sets of late start days where students begin hour-long Zoom classes at 9:30 a.m., according to SPHS Principal Janet Anderson in the PTSA’s weekly newsletter on Monday, Dec. 14. Unlike first semester, there will not be any department negotiated […]
SPHS’ sports fans reveal their traditions and gameday rituals
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer Illustrations by Terry SongCo-Associate Design Editor Wilson’s lucky jerseyAvid football fan and senior Nathaniel Wang likes to create a boisterous environment with his dad for a fun viewing experience, but he also has a necessary ritual. “Before watching each game, I always make sure that I’m wearing my Seattle Seahawks jersey shirt, […]
Staff Editorial: high school athletics lack female coaches
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Without a female coach, it can be difficult for female athletes to find proper support specific to girls’ health issues. Recognizing that female athletes have different health issues from their male counterparts is the first step in understanding why having a female coach is important for girls. […]
Virtual Business’ Pebbly company takes home wins
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Photo courtesy of PebblyContributor SPHS’ Varsity Virtual Business team and new company Pebbly, an online pet rock company, excelled at the regional and national Virtual Enterprise competitions held on Nov. 19, winning multiple gold and silver awards. Seniors Michelle Jee and Olivia Yanover earned a silver award in the Radio Advertisement competition, […]