Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Superintendent Geoff Yantz is leading the district’s response to anticipated budget cuts to California’s education funding due to the economic downturn spurred by the coronavirus outbreak. Yantz is collaborating with other districts in Los Angeles County to collectively […]
Senior soccer player Andrea Castellanos earns full-ride to Texas A&M
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Senior Andrea Castellanos announced her commitment to Texas A&M on a full-ride soccer scholarship on Wednesday, Apr. 15, where she plans to study kinesiology. After playing a year in Mexico’s top flight professional league, Castellano transferred to South Pas to prepare for collegiate soccer. She […]
Trader Joe’s closes after Crew Members test positive for coronavirus
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor South Pasadena’s Trader Joe’s on Mission Street is closed temporarily for cleaning until Wednesday, Apr. 15. The store closed on Sunday, Apr. 12 as several Crew Members tested positive for the coronavirus. The Crew Members who tested positive were last working in the store on Monday, […]
South Pasadena jumps to 15 coronavirus cases
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. Department of Public Health confirmed three new cases in South Pasadena on Saturday, Apr. 11, marking a total of 15 cases in the city. Public Health also confirmed 25 new deaths and 456 new L.A. coronavirus cases in its Apr. 11 news release. […]
SPMS Principal David Kubela leaves for new position at Acton-Agua Dulce
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor South Pasadena Middle School (SPMS) Principal David Kubela announced he will be leaving his position effective on Thursday, Apr. 30, to fill his new role as principal of Acton-Agua Dulce Middle School. SPMS Assistant Principal Carlos Kassam-Clay will take over the position temporarily until the district finds a replacement. […]
School board passes emergency grading policy
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) School Board unanimously passed an emergency district grading policy in a special board meeting on Thursday, Apr. 9. The new structure impacts elementary, middle, and high school grades in addition to senior graduation requirements and the district’s late work […]
South Pas hits 11 confirmed coronavirus cases
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County’s Department of Public Health confirmed South Pasadena’s 11th coronavirus case in its latest news release. Public Health also confirmed 970 new cases over the last 48 hours and 22 new deaths on Tuesday, Apr. 7. The county has reached a total of 6,910 […]
L.A. County confirms total of nine South Pasadena coronavirus cases
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County’s Department of Public Health confirmed two new South Pasadena coronavirus cases, marking a total of nine confirmed cases in the city to date. Public Health also confirmed 711 more cases and 28 coronavirus-related deaths across all areas of L.A. County on Saturday, Apr. […]
Junior wrestler Devin Peries named All-Area Second Team
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Junior wrestler Devin Peries joined 14 wrestlers as a San Gabriel Valley All-Area Second Team selection on Wednesday, Mar. 25. A third-year varsity wrestler, Peries climbed to the CIF Masters competition. At CIF Divisionals, he placed fifth in Division 12, qualifying him for Masters where […]
Rio Hondo League announces spring season cancellation
Story by Ellie CampbellCo-Associate Sports Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The SPHS athletic department announced the cancellation of the Rio Hondo League (RHL) spring season on Friday, Apr. 3, in coordination with the CIF’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. There are no plans to postpone league play or make up any competitions. “It […]
Senior class faces disappointment as year-end events cancel
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson released an email apologizing to the senior class on Thursday, Apr. 2, in light of the coronavirus outbreak. California’s widespread pandemic has led to the shutdown of all schools for the remainder of the school year, leaving many graduating seniors with lost […]
CIF cancels spring season playoffs
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor CIF officially canceled all 2020 spring Section, Regional, and State Championship events on Friday, Apr. 3. The Rio Hondo League has yet to announce an update on the remainder of its spring season. “As always, our top priority is everyone’s ongoing health and […]
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 […]
L.A. County confirms new cases, totaling seven coronavirus cases in South Pasadena
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor L.A. County confirmed 513 new cases and 11 deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday, Apr. 1, as well as a total of seven cases in South Pasadena. L.A.’s Public Health Department has identified 3518 coronavirus cases and 65 deaths across all areas of […]
SPUSD closes schools until end of school year
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD announced it will close school campuses for the rest of the school year on Wednesday, Apr. 1, under the discretion of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools and state officials. Students will continue to learn at home as the district plans to implement […]
March 2020 at SPHS
Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster & Videographer The spread of the coronavirus has ravaged the global economy. A bit closer to home, locals have cleaned out store shelves and SPUSD schools have shut down. Most residents are confined to their homes with the exception of trips to grocery stores or occasional spurts of physical activity. Watch for […]