Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer iscbrm.org Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Students brainstormed and exchanged their community project ideas at the Dragon Kim Foundation’s Inspiration Session on Saturday, Nov. 16. The Dragon Kim Foundation enables students to use their passion and talent to organize community-oriented projects, giving teams of students a chance at a $5,000 […]
City council outlaws unjust evictions at emergency meeting
Story and photo by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor The South Pasadena City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance prohibiting evictions of renters without just cause at a special meeting on Wednesday Nov. 6. The order will take effect immediately and run until Jan. 1, 2020, when it will be replaced by similar state legislation. […]
Students join climate activist Greta Thunberg at LA Climate strike
Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer michael-greyeyes.com Students rallied against climate change during the “Youth Climate Strike” in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 1, echoing the sentiments of the “Global Climate Strike” that took place approximately a month prior. The strike, organized by Fridays for Future and the Youth […]
SPUSD places fifth in the state for CAASPP testing
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Graphics by Charlotte Cohen Graphic Designer Photo by Thomas Forman Contributor South Pasadena Unified School District placed fifth in the state on the Smarter Balanced Test (CAASPP), in 2019. The district upheld its rank from previous years, with 84 percent of students meeting or exceeding standards in English and […]
SPUSD prepares to begin new athletics facility construction
Story by Ellie Campbell Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor SPUSD approved construction for the new SPHS athletics unit during a SPUSD board meeting, scheduling the beginning of remodeling for Nov. 18 of this year. SPUSD’s construction effort aims to update the SPHS main gym floors, paint job, and indoor […]
South Pasadena begins steelwork on 2020 Rose Parade float
Story by Haelee Kim & Zoe Schlaak Staff Writers Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Contributor The city of South Pasadena began construction on the city’s 2020 Rose Parade float, starting with the float’s steelwork in November. The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee (SPTOR), which handles the design and construction of the float, […]
Measures A & C receive overwhelming “YES” in special election
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor South Pasadena residents voted on Measure A and Measure C on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with both measures passing with landslide numbers. Measure A will implement a 0.75% sales tax increase, while Measure C will instate a city clerk appointed by the city council instead of a […]
Veteran mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announces retirement
Story by Mike Hogan Advisor Photo and video by Alex Parra Webmaster & Videographer Mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announced her retirement to her classes, effective November 8. Her plan to retire at this time coincides with the opening of her son’s new pop-up restaurant in Washington, D.C. She told her students that the name of the […]
Community discusses Measure C at forum before election day
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor Community members discussed their concerns about Measure C at a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fearing the measure would reduce public participation in city government. Measure C’s passing would eliminate the elected city clerk position from South Pasadena government, moving the role over to an […]
Homecoming honors Tiger tradition with annual assembly, picnic, and game
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS students showed school spirit and supported clubs at the annual Homecoming assembly and picnic on Friday, Nov. 1. ASB coordinated dress up days and lunchtime activities throughout the week to promote Friday’s festivities where students set up booths along the Tiger Patio and softball field […]
ACLU complaint accuses SPUSD of charging illegal school fees
Story and Photo by Tiger Staff The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a complaint against SPUSD on Monday, Oct. 28, in response to accusations from parents that the district has been charging unlawful school fees. Parents and community members sent their concerns to ACLU, which cited their complaints in its letter as an instance […]
Community debates resolution to merge Public Works and Freeway & Transportation commissions
Story and photo by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Members of the Public Works and Freeway & Transportation commissions voted at a joint meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to decide whether to merge their two separate commissions. The vote resulted in a tie, with supporters of the resolution believing the merging will save costly resources and opponents arguing […]
Event preview: Guide to the 2019 Fall Arts Crawl
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer travel-tropmed.com Photos courtesy of the South Pasadena Chamber of CommerceContributor SPACE (South Pasadena Arts Center) will host their Fall Celebration of the Arts themed “Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town” on Saturday, Oct. 19. The quarterly Arts Crawl, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to showcase local artistic expression and talent through a diverse […]
Students practice earthquake readiness in statewide Great ShakeOut
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer SPHS students filed out onto the Roosevelt Field for the annual Great Shakeout on Thursday, Oct. 17. Schools and businesses across California executed the “drop, cover, and hold” procedure in preparation for a major earthquake. Administrators played a recording over the P.A. system, alerting classrooms about the […]
SPMS teacher Todd Brown passes away
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Middle SchoolContributor South Pasadena Middle School teacher, coach, and community member Mr. Todd Brown reportedly passed away the night of Tuesday, Oct. 15, after battling a brain tumor. Brown taught in South Pasadena for 17 years as a math teacher after graduating from San Diego State University. […]
SPHS celebrates 81st annual Color Day
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Masses of students clad in orange and black colors crowded the SPHS campus for the annual 2019 Color Day event on Friday, Oct. 11. The day’s events featured the annual Color Day assembly, where students participated in class competitions and watched performances by their peers. […]