Opinion
Read opinions articles written the by staff on Tiger.
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Teachers need to regulate discussions
View ArticleStory by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator When class discussions go smoothly, they can result in logical compromises and new ideas that…
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Mental illness does not excuse past actions
View ArticleStory by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Social media platforms like Twitter have popularized and solidified “cancel culture” as a normal part…
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Cherry-picking distracts from necessary change
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenOpinion editor Illustration by Terry SongStaff Illustrator Professor Greg Patton of the University of Southern California (USC) faced backlash following a now…
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SPHS needs to combat campus ableism
View ArticleStory by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator The disability rights movement began in the 1960s as an effort to challenge negative attitudes…
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Con: Vote blue no matter who
View ArticleStory by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The importance of voting for Joe Biden expands beyond being a matter of party preference,…
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Pro: Third-party voting is essential
View ArticleStory by AnonymousStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Given the circumstances of the 2020 election, voting third party is more than a valid choice.…
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Protect South Pasadena’s small businesses
View ArticleLarge corporations have been rapidly infiltrating South Pasadena, harming the city’s community.
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On being “almost white”
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator My transition to South Pasadena Middle School was rough, more so than the expected awkward…
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Quarantine worsens eating disorders
View ArticleStory by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator This article contains descriptions of disordered eating that some may find disturbing. Eating disorders are…
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Capitalism cannot be reformed
View ArticleStory by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Illustration by Terry SongStaff Illustrator America has always been, at its core, a capitalist country. From the stolen land that…
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Social democracy is an ethical capitalism
View ArticleStory by Haelee KimStaff Writer Illustration by Terry SongStaff Illustrator The discussion regarding capitalism is as divisive as ever, with proponents defending it by harkening…
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The Neighborhood Watch incites racial profiling
View ArticleStory by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator The recent national spotlight on racial injustice has pushed Americans to re-examine the systemic racism…
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SPHS is failing students of color
View ArticleStory by Amber Chen & Cat FloresOpinion Editor & Editor in Chief Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The great irony of America is the backstabbing…
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Anti-Zionism cannot be equated with anti-Semitism
View ArticleStory by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongStaff Illustrator 2020 has been a turbulent year for the Jewish community. The rise of anti-Semitism in…
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Why affirmative action is necessary
View ArticleStory by Charlie BettsStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The California State Senate recently passed Proposition 16 (previously known as Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5),…