Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Trump supporters rallied together at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Mission Street on Sunday, Nov. 1, and several of them assaulted an underage counter-protestor. The Pasadena Republican Club organized the demonstration, which occurred one day after Black Lives Matter (BLM) South […]
Local BLM group ends almost 150 days of protesting
Story and Photo by Georgia Parsons Staff Writer Community members gathered at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Mission Street on Saturday, Oct. 31 to celebrate the last of Black Lives Matter (BLM) South Pasadena’s nearly 150 days of protests. Towards the beginning of the protests in June, individuals met nearly every day from 12:00 […]
Local residents embrace early voting, half have already cast ballots
Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer South Pasadena residents are stepping up to vote in the 2020 election by mailing in and dropping off their ballots and voting in person. As of Wednesday, October 28, roughly 48 percent of those registered in South Pasadena had returned their ballots. Data collected on […]
ASB promotes Halloween spirit in assembly
Story by Georgia Parsons Staff Writer Photo courtesy of SPHS ASB Contributor ASB released its Halloween-themed second assembly of the year on Friday, Oct. 30 via YouTube. Commissioners participated in spooky skits and class competitions, and several teachers also made guest appearances. In the first portion of the video, physics teacher Konstantine Papadakis conducted a light […]
Teacher distance learning perspectives: Mrs. Pearson
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Thomas FormanContributor Tiger spoke to multiple SPHS teachers about distance learning as part of its September print center spread. History teacher Annalee Pearson talks about her online school expectations and the psychological aspects of Zoom. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tiger: How is distance learning […]
SPHS presents athletic safety plan as sports return this winter
Story by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Photo courtesy of SPHS Athletics DepartmentContributor SPHS Athletic Director Anthony Chan introduced the athletics plan for the 2020-2021 school year at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The plan outlines the precautions that will be taken to ensure the safety of athletes and staff, as well as the sports […]
Community opposition to Moffatt Street extension compels City Council to table proposal
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Planet Home Living Contributor Graphic courtesy of Brenda Contreras & Micah Haserjian Contributors The South Pasadena City Council decided to postpone voting on the proposed extension of the private portion of Moffatt Street at its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 due to residents’ extreme opposition to the project. Developer Planet Home […]
Students share experiences of racism at Peer Mediators’ BIPOC panel
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Illustration courtesy of Peer Mediators Contributor Students discussed their experiences with racism at SPHS at a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) panel hosted by the Peer Mediators’ Social Justice Committee on Monday, Oct. 19. These anecdotes, shared both anonymously and by panel attendees, shined a light on the […]
Youth work polls for 2020 Election
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Illustration by Terry Song Staff Illustrator Students are taking charge at the polls in preparation for the upcoming election, with multiple SPHS seniors preparing to work as poll workers on the Nov. 3 Election Day. Although most high schoolers cannot vote, they remain passionate about making civic contributions in […]
Teacher distance learning perspectives: Mr. Afram
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Tiger spoke to multiple SPHS teachers about distance learning as part of its September print center spread. English teacher Mark Afram discusses the logistics and challenges of online instruction. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tiger: How is distance learning going? Mark […]
A deep dive into California’s 2020 Propositions
Story by Katie Hohman, Georgia Parsons, Adam Kwoh, & Matthew TsaiStaff Writers, Copy Editor, & Print Managing Editor Graphics by Charlotte CohenStaff Illustrator Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor Californians will vote on many propositions on Election Day 2020 that could shape the future of the state for generations. Tiger examines four propositions with the potential to significantly […]
SPUSD to stay virtual for remainder of 2020
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer SPUSD declared that distance learning will continue until the end of the semester in accordance with state reopening guidelines on Thursday, Oct. 15. Periodical asynchronous days have been implemented into the middle and high school schedules, giving teachers more prep time. SPMS has […]
Arts programs adjust to distance learning by utilizing new technology
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The SPHS performing arts programs have embraced the difficulties of distance learning by taking advantage of the online format in creative ways. Coronavirus pandemic safety restrictions have confined students to their homes and computer screens, which makes it impossible for those in drama to perform […]
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights students’ rich cultural identities
Story by Sofia Alva, Quinn Manzo, & Haelee Kim Staff Writers Illustrations by Terry Song Staff Illustrator Hispanic Heritage month, which began on Sept. 15 and ends on Oct. 15, celebrates the achievements and impact Hispanic, or Spanish-speaking, people have had on American culture, society, and government. Tiger interviewed four Hispanic students to understand how they connect […]
Climate Plan takes local environmental action
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Graphic courtesy of Rincon Consultants, Inc. Contributor South Pasadena has finalized a permanent Climate Action Plan and aims to implement it in the coming weeks. The City hired private environmental consulting firm RinCon to create long-term goals to primarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Action […]
Compost Culture wins $5000 grant
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer Student-run project Compost Culture beat out 23 other groups to win extra funding from the Dragon Kim Foundation in order to expand its composting services on Thursday, Sept. 24. Senior Patrick Latting and junior Liam de Villa developed the program in February to foster […]