By Declan Chin Staff Writer California public high school students will have one less test to worry about now that Governor Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 172, which suspends the administration of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE). The CAHSEE, a test taken by all high school sophomores, has been a graduation requirement […]
Homecoming Goes Back in Time
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor South Pasadena High School celebrates Homecoming every year with a week of festivities, including class competitions and school-wide decorations. This year’s Homecoming week peaked with the Homecoming Assembly, Picnic, football game, and dance on Friday, October 23. The Homecoming Assembly featured JV and varsity pep as well as films […]
City Council addresses parking issue at Adelaine Avenue
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council discussed a resolution to issues involved with non-residential parking on Adelaine Avenue during the meeting on Wednesday, November 4. Two months prior to the meeting, the street’s residents filed complaints about customers and employees of Trader Joe’s and Halvorson’s Cleaners who had been taking up […]
Measure L and new school board members results established
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo Matt Scholtz The South Pasadena general municipal elections drew to a close on Tuesday, November 3. Months of campaigning led up to this day as positions on both the School Board and City Council and the proposed renewal of Measure L were on the ballot. The two School […]
A.P. Environmental Science students take annual stream field trip
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima The A.P. Environmental Science classes biked down to the Arroyo Seco park for its sixth annual field trip this past week. The trips to the Arroyo Seco stream began as a way for students to become more actively involved in the course. Students tested the water […]
Search for armed suspect underway after carjacking
By Riley Segal Photos by Tiger Photographers The South Pasadena Police Department is currently searching for an armed suspect after he and two others allegedly hijacked a vehicle on the 1500 block of Oxley Street before fleeing the scene. Dozens of police cars and officers set up a perimeter between Mound Avenue on Monterey Road […]
Community forum held for South Pasadena School Board candidates
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor The three candidates vying for the two available South Pasadena School Board positions in the upcoming election participated in a community forum night Wednesday October 14 at the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Board Room. Hosted by the South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, the SPUSD Council PTA, and the […]
Students and faculty practice earthquake awareness during Great ShakeOut
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima SPHS’s student body gathered on the football field during second period for the Great ShakeOut on October 15. The annual earthquake drill was held worldwide in order to help teach the public what to do during an earthquake and to improve preparedness. While the students sat […]
78th Annual Color Day Celebrates School Spirit
By Cole Cahill Assoc. Feature Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim Students and faculty arrived at school last Friday decked from head to toe in orange and black costumes for the school’s annual Color Day. Outfits ranged from simple school-related t-shirts to giant Tetris blocks. Those interested in submitting their efforts for the costume contest arrived […]
Homecoming court announced at lunchtime pep rally
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Brian Kojima The homecoming princesses for 2015 were announced during a pep rally on October 13. Cheerleaders from each class gave a performance before Commissioner of spirit Gabby Marquez revealed the winners. RESULTS: Freshman princess: Uma Hornish Sophomore princess: Tiffany Holmes Junior princess: Sophia Lopez Senior princesses: […]
SPHS Hosts Leadership Workshop for Local Virtual Enterprise Students
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer Photo by Brian Kojima Virtual Business teams from over 15 schools in the Los Angeles area, including Santa Monica High School and John Muir High School, gathered at SPHS for the Aspire to Inspire Leadership Training day on October 1. Over 300 students attended workshops on topics ranging from team […]
Public Library Fundraiser Attracts Book-Lovers
By Ryan Nakamura & Brandon Yung Tiger Staff The South Pasadena Public Library sold 4,720 books for a dollar apiece during a local fundraiser on October 8. The event was held in the name of the late owner of the books, Stephen Rice, in order to raise money for the library and its programs and […]
City Council Addresses Flooding Issues at Public Library
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council voted to enhance the repairing process of the recently flooded library and senior center building at its most recent meeting on October 7. The council addressed the issue after heavy downpour on September 14 and 15 caused severe flooding, which the drainage system failed to […]
Chinese American Club Celebrates Moon Festival
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim The South Pasadena Chinese American Club (SPCC) hosted its annual Moon Festival at the South Pasadena Public Library on Thursday October 8. The event lasted from 12-4 p.m. and contained family-friendly activities, including traditional dances and contests. The Moon Festival, an annual Chinese celebration that […]
Reduced Price Meals Show Economic Diversity in SPUSD
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins For a city known by its upper middle class economy, South Pasadena hosts more economic diversity than many of its neighbors: as of 2013, 16% of students in SPUSD participated in the free and reduced meal program. In contrast, 3% of students in San Marino […]
SkillsUSA off to a Fresh Start After Nationals
This article is from Tiger Newspaper’s September 2015 issue By Cole Cahill Staff Writer The SkillsUSA Entrepreneur team from South Pasadena took 5th place at the SkillsUSA National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky last June. The team claimed first in both the regional and statewide conferences in order to compete at the national level against representatives […]