Story and Photos by Brady NakamuraStaff Writer Notorious for its risqué facilities and haze-filled “coffee” shops, Amsterdam might not seem like the ideal spot for a family vacation. However, my time spent in the city has revealed many of its facets that extend beyond the city’s misunderstood reputation. Our first step into the airport after […]
TAAGLAA: Second Home Serpentine Pavilion
Story and Photos by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer A new category of museums is emerging: the Instagram museum. Pop-ups like the Museum of Ice Cream and the Happy Place host thousands of visitors every month who are eager to share their experience on social media. From a pool of brightly hued sprinkles or an entire room […]
Jade Harris: Displaying confidence
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Freshman Jade Harris was more than nervous for this race. As she stepped onto the track, her mind overflowed with self-doubt and worry. The daunting upperclassmen, whose experiences far surpassed hers, seemed calm and more ready than ever. While mounting the starting blocks, Harris knew […]
Tiger talks with varsity boys’ basketball coach Ernest Baskerville
Tiger: What drew you to South Pasadena? Coach Ernest Baskerville: I’ve always known about the great academic reputation that has come along with South Pasadena High School. I think that if this school could become an athletic power along with its academic success, then we can really build a strong program. Tiger: The boys’ basketball […]
Varsity boys’ basketball wins summer tournament
Story by Brady NakamuraStaff Writer Photo courtesy of John Burch Varsity boys’ basketball dominated the Huntington Park Silver Division Tournament this July 12 weekend, claiming first place. Led by senior transfer Billy Reed and fellow senior Rodney Ortega, South Pas coasted to three blowout victories. The Tigers crushed Ámino Ralph Bunche High School, 59-21, Friday […]
Exclusive interview with varsity girls’ soccer coach Francisco Lopez
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Francisco Lopez was named the varsity girls’ soccer head coach for the 2019-20 season on July 1. After guiding San Gabriel Mission to two CIF-SS state regional titles, he will attempt to lead an established South Pas team to a third consecutive league championship. Tiger talked with Lopez about his […]
John Green is super mushy, and that’s okay
Story by Aanji SinSenior Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator John Green has become a pretty well-known name among teenagers immersed in pop culture. His YouTube channel, CrashCourse, is probably one of the only channels that makes history somewhat fun to learn. His tear-jerking novel The Fault in Our Stars became a 2014-Tumblr-internet-emo-teen sensation […]
Tiger: Beyond L.A. – London
Story and Photos by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Three key observations of London: the hostile environment to asthmatics like me, the incredible diversity of the people, and the shocking fact that the English apparently don’t believe in top sheets. Although two of those takeaways were, in my opinion, negative, I had a wonderful trip. From the […]
Former South Pasadena Little Leaguer drafted for New York Mets
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer South Pasadena resident Casey Slattery was selected in the 38th round of the Major League Baseball draft for the New York Mets. The 20-year-old began his baseball career in South Pasadena’s Little League before attending Glendale Community College. From 2006 to 2011 in South Pasadena, Little League is where Slattery began […]
Allysan Tse: Primed for success
Story by Ellie CampbellStaff Writer Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Before jumping into the water, rising sophomore Allysan Tse focuses her body, both mentally and physically. As her fingers break the surface, there is nothing but her and the water, as all of her distractions and worries wash away. Tse doesn’t swim to defeat others; […]
SPHS SkillsUSA students earn first-ever national gold medal
Photo courtesy of Jolene Lee South Pasadena High School’s SkillsUSA chapter attended the 56th SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference hosted in Louisville, Kentucky, June 24 to June 28. Juniors Talulla Chow, Jolene Lee, and Luyang Zhang took home SPHS’ first-ever gold medal at the national competition and the chapter’s fourth-ever national medal in the SPHS […]
Athletic Department hires Francisco Lopez to be varsity girls’ soccer head coach
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo by Tony ChenContributor The SPHS Athletic Department named Francisco Lopez as the varsity girls’ soccer head coach Monday, July 1. He will lead the two-time reigning Rio Hondo League champions following former coach Victoria Lathrop’s exit from the program. Lopez coached for four years at San Gabriel Mission High […]
Tiger: Beyond L.A. – From Hanover to Montreal
Story and Photo by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Dartmouth College’s athletic slogan, “Welcome to the Woods,” didn’t make sense to me — until I realized during my visit that I was literally in the woods, surrounded by student dorms, classroom buildings, and a lot of green. While there is not much to do in the […]
Nearly 25 years later, Toy Story’s nostalgia lives on with ‘Toy Story 4’
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Illustration by David Sohn Staff Illustrator 4/5 stars The original Toy Story film became an instant hit in 1995, earning $373 million, mass numbers of positive reviews from critics and audiences, and praise for its revolutionary innovations in 3-D animation. Toy Story captured the hearts of many young children and adults […]
Ernest Baskerville in as new boys’ basketball coach
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The SPHS athletics department hired Ernest Baskerville as next year’s SPHS boys’ basketball coach Friday, June 28. This year will begin another new era for the program, with its fourth head coach in seven years. Previously at Providence and La Salle, Baskerville most recently coached […]
Sarah Uriarte: Assiduous beyond her years
Story by Alex Betts Feature Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor For most of high school, senior Sarah Uriarte has flown under the radar. The humble upperclassman has worked conscientiously to improve the lives of others in her diverse pursuits. Recently, she attained the acclaim she has long deserved; Uriarte was named a Weldon awardee and […]