By Sammy Park Staff Writer People of color have always been underrepresented in artistic communities. Even art, a platform centered around self-expression for every individual, has inherent prejudice in its roots. As this marginalization grows increasingly apparent, it becomes more and more important for people of color in artistic fields to have a support structure. […]
Bridging the generation gap
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor I’m a Millennial. I’m entitled, selfish, narcissistic, and lazy—or so I’ve been told by the media for the past couple years. As a generation, our selfies and affinity for social media have evoked criticism and even in-depth analyses. In 2014 Pew Research Center reported that 55% of Millennials have shared […]
‘Tis the season
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer I’ve never been good at picking out a Halloween costume. It might be because October is definitely the fastest moving month of the year (especially with the deadline for college applications on November 1) or possibly because my planning skills in general are seriously lacking (another factor making that […]
Sensitive to insensitivity
Staff Editorial Illustration by Sandra Moore It is not an especially rare occurrence when a teacher says something in class that causes some to cringe in disbelief. After all, teachers are people, too. Educators, however, are incredibly influential to a student’s moral compass, and therefore have more of an obligation to be cautious in what […]
There Ain’t No Such Thing As a Free (or Reduced) Lunch
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins SPHS is one of many schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. This system provides free meals for those with incomes less than 30% above the poverty line, and reduces the cost of meals for those with incomes less than 85% above the line, as […]
High School Realities
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo by Stephanie Kim Troy and Gabriella lied to me; the captain of the basketball team is not the star of the fall play, it is not socially acceptable to sing my feelings to the whole cafeteria, and two blonde twins do not rule the school. As one group […]
Depression Destroys Adolescence
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Most teenagers today either have or know someone who has clinical depression. The rate of major mood disorders in teenagers has doubled in the past thirty years, and at a rate of 12.5%, it has surpassed what it was during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Psychologists attribute this rapid […]
Political Correctness Trumps Exclusion
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer Presidential candidate Donald Trump has brought political correctness to national attention. He recently said that he “doesn’t have time for political correctness,” and that “this country doesn’t have time, either.” People are now speaking out nationwide, labeling political correctness as “language policing” and claiming that it serves no purpose. These […]
Watering Down Curricula Washes Away Reality
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Open an SPHS junior’s U.S. history textbook and the first thing you’ll find is a list of rules regarding flag etiquette. This hailing of American symbols is something that can be found throughout California’s Social Studies standards, and speaks to the nationalist angle that history curricula in the U.S. seems […]
Princesses Find More Thorns Than Roses
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Every year, nearly a thousand young women congregate at the Tournament House in Pasadena in hopes of serving on the Tournament of Roses Royal Court. The highly selective four-round process claims to honor women with poise, personality, public speaking ability, and scholastic achievement. Unfortunately, the execution of the program does […]
Rose Princesses Court Diversity
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Humans judge based on first impressions and appearances. The Tournament of Roses Royal Court is largely based on this tenet of human behavior, but in the process of gauging appearances, the Rose Court also provides scholarship opportunities for young women, promotes diversity, and empowers its participants by involving them […]
A Step Backward for Women’s Rights
By Fiona Bock Copy Editor It is easy to forget that the fight for women’s reproductive rights is ongoing when we live in the liberal bubble of California. It is an issue that may seem far from home, but is slowly gaining momentum with increasingly absurd legislation nationwide. In the past four years, Ohio has […]
Tiger Newspaper Asks
Tiger Newspaper Asks: Based on your experiences, how do you feel about the Rose Court application process, and why? “I went into Rose Court tryouts expecting something very superficial and not very diverse, but was pleasantly surprised as the day went on. There were all kinds of girls from all around the area. So many people had very different and […]
Counselors Shuffle, Students Suffer
By Fiona Bock & Jenna Giulioni Tiger Staff High school is no easy feat. The four years leading up to graduation are packed with challenging classes, demanding extracurriculars, tiring standardized tests, and lengthy college applications. During this stressful time, most students seek guidance–– or try to. Any student who has had to rely on a […]
Frida Kahlo: More than Decor
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Frida Kahlo is hailed as one of the most important feminists that we recognize today. She was a fierce Mexican patriot and was unashamed in her activism. The image of Frida Kahlo, an iconic Mexican painter known for her unfiltered portrayals of women, has recently been commercialized. The movement has hijacked not only Kahlo’s image, but her ethics as […]
Closing Windows to Online Predators
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer The abundance of social media websites on the Internet make it easy for child predators to find their prey. YouTube prankster Coby Persin showed this in his viral video in which he created a fake Facebook account and posed as a 15 year-old boy looking to meet up with girls. […]