Opinion
Read opinions articles written the by staff on Tiger.
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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),…
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‘Digital blackface’ — a subtle perpetuation of stereotypes
View ArticleThe digital era of the 21st century has given people a new platform to enforce America’s structural racism in the form of ‘digital blackface.’
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The pitfalls of hustle culture
View ArticleStory by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator People are conditioned to believe that constant productivity is a requisite step in order for…
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Believing survivors should not come out of convenience
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator This article contains descriptions of sexual assault that some might find disturbing. Tara Reade, a…
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Why SPPD needs to be defunded
View ArticleStory by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by Tarry SongStaff Illustrator Anger over police brutality has reignited following the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.…
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Public health shouldn’t come at the cost of excess plastic waste
View ArticleStory by Noah KuhnNews Editor Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator 2019 saw the youth of this country and the world utilize their power and demand…
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Reconciling voting in an era of excuses
View ArticleStory by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Voting continues to be the most important and effective way for citizens to influence the…
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Understanding the limits of empathy
View ArticleStory by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Empathy is often seen as the pathway to connection, a virtue that all must strive towards. To…