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 […]
Seniors From Across Pasadena Vie for Spots on Royal Court in Second Round of Interviews
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer The second round of interviews for the Royal Court took place at the Tournament House on Saturday, September 19. Around 250 of the 800 students who originally tried out for the Court moved on to this stage. “I felt anxious before the interview but as soon as it was over […]
Classic Car Rally Raises Funds for Rose Parade Float
By Declan Chin Staff Writer Car enthusiasts flocked to the 11th Annual South Pasadena Cruz’n for Roses car show on September 20. Approximately 260 cars were on display along Mission Street from Fair Oaks to Meridian. Entries ranged from restored vintage cars from the 1920s to chrome-clad muscle cars of the 1950s. “We had a […]
Students Break the Ice at First Dance of the Year
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Black-Eyed Peas disc jockey and SPHS alumnus DJ Bonk blared EDM over a blur of dancing students, glow sticks, and interactive, glowing decor in the main gym at the Icebreaker Dance on September 11. This first dance of the school year, which gave attendees the chance to see new and […]
Planned Parenthood Supporters Host Rally for Reproductive Justice in Pasadena
By Isabel Barbera Staff Writer Hundreds of Planned Parenthood advocates flocked to Pasadena City Hall on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to rally in response to an anti-abortion protest in the area three weeks prior. The gathering occurred the day after the House of Representatives voted 241-187 to defund the program. […]
Academic Decathalon Gears up for Upcoming Competitive Year After Past success
By Faye Witherall Feature Editor The South Pasadena High School Academic Decathalon team, which enjoyed a breakout season last year, is getting into intellectual shape for the upcoming season. The team competed in its first scrimmage on Friday, September 18 at John Marshall High School, and placed third out of the nine teams. The team […]