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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Calculus for a Cause goes virtual, raises money for mental health resources
Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Calculus for a Cause Contributor SPHS’ Calculus For a Cause team hosted their biannual fundraiser virtually on Friday, Dec. 11. This year the fundraiser attracted 99 students from grades 9 through 12 and 42 tutors. Students logged onto the three-hour Zoom call and joined a breakout room […]
Calculus for a Cause set to host virtual event
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Calculus for a Cause Contributor The annual Calculus for a Cause fundraiser for math and computer science finals tutoring will take place virtually on Friday, Dec. 11 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Student volunteers will be offering free resources and tutoring but donations are encouraged, with […]
Coronavirus surge results in greater restrictions
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Record high coronavirus cases have prompted L.A. County public health officials to establish new stringent restrictions, including the prohibition of all gatherings that include more than one household, starting on Monday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 20. Besides faith gatherings and protests, which […]
Man confirmed dead after attacking ex-girlfriend, killed in self-defense
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer A white man in his 40s has been confirmed dead after breaking into his estranged girlfriend’s house on Five Oaks Drive and attempting to kill her just before 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. The girlfriend’s mother and sister subsequently killed the attacker in self-defense. The attacker reportedly threw a […]
Police Chief Joe Ortiz retires amidst community calls for SPPD investigation
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Tony Chen Contributor SPPD Chief of Police Joe Ortiz announced his formal retirement for his term, intended to officially begin March 1, 2021. Ortiz has served as chief of the SPPD since his appointment on April 1, 2019. Deputy Police Chief Brian Solinsky was specified as immediate Interim […]
Peer Mediators expands its work to include wellness and social justice
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Peer Mediators has increased its crucial role at SPHS as distance learning has greatly impacted students’ mental, emotional, and physical health. These negative effects, along with recent nationwide calls to combat racism, have prompted Peer Mediators to focus more on ensuring students feel comfortable expressing their identities, […]
Community groups host Thanksgiving drive for unhoused locals
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Graphic courtesy of Care First and Black Lives Matter South Pasadena Contributors Local advocacy groups Care First South Pasadena and Black Lives Matter (BLM) South Pasadena are embracing gratitude by hosting a Thanksgiving Day dinner and cold weather gear distribution for unhoused people in the community. Those who wish to donate […]
City Council postpones decisions on housing
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Planet Home Living Contributor The City Council further delayed making a decision on two major housing projects: a renters urgency ordinance that would strengthen eviction protections, and construction of a private road into El Sereno for luxury developments, at its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The community heavily […]
Filming of HBO show “Generation” continues on campus amidst pandemic
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo by Max Yee Contributor Filming of the Warner Brothers and HBO show Generation has continued on SPHS’ empty campus since late September 2020 after HBO picked up the the series’ pilot episode. The contemporary drama focuses on Orange County high school students as they deal with sexuality and growing up […]
City Council districts spark cries of local gerrymandering
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena City Clerk Contributor Residents voiced concern that South Pasadena’s irregular council districting reflects a larger pattern of corruption inside City Hall following the first election with the districts. The tenure of City Council members Richard Schneider, Michael Cacciotti, Diana Mahmud, and Bob Joe have troubled […]
Community calls on City Council to launch investigation into SPPD
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Local activist groups Care First South Pasadena, Black Lives Matter (BLM) South Pasadena, the Anti Racism Committee, and the South Pasadena Tenants Union are calling on the City Council to commission a third-party investigation into the SPPD due to alleged bias against women, people of […]
Veterans Day inspires local appreciation
Story by Adam Kwoh, Kahlen Miao, & Eddie Zhou Copy Editor & Staff Writers Illustration by Nicholas Forman Staff Illustrator Veterans Day was established in the U.S. in 1954 to recognize the end of World War I and honor those who had served in the military. This issue, Tiger speaks with several military-involved locals as they share their […]