Written by Sammy Park Senior Staff Writer Illustration by Kate Rogers Staff Illustrator Asian-American parents often push their children towards a career in medicine to the point of it being stereotyped. However, the wellbeing of the Asian-American community has, ironically, nothing to do with how many healthcare professionals we can produce: our future success as […]
Staff Editorial: South Pasadena’s difficult truths regarding race
Tiger Staff Editorial Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator We cannot ignore race in South Pasadena. To many of us, the discussion surrounding race has become redundant, especially in our ‘perfect’ community of tolerance. In fact, our community is quick to flaunt an unspoken badge of so-called ‘colorblindness,’ as if our pocket of society lives post-racially. […]
A letter from a South Pasadena Dreamer
Written by Shine Cho Tiger 2014-2015 Editor in Chief Illustration by Ashton Carless Design Editor Dear Old and New Friends of South Pasadena, As it is for many of you, South Pasadena is my home. In my sixteen years of living here, I’ve had the opportunity to read, write, and direct some of the stories featured in this […]
Neurotypical stigmas surrounding medication harm those who need it
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator It is not unusual for someone to tell a person with an anxiety disorder that they need to “relax” or “spend more time outside” rather than accepting the fact they need medicine to address their chemical imbalance. Simple solutions to combat stress will […]
Fake news: an issue on both sides
Written by Peter Wang Staff Writer Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator The heated political climate of today has lead to widespread distrust of media, including the now-familiar accusation of “fake news”. While fake news is generally associated with fully fabricated stories that are intended to deceive, readers may encounter partially fabricated stories, altered facts, omission […]
Uber isn’t gay, it’s bad
Written by Amelia Anthony Copy Editor Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator Pride this year exploded— plastered all over windows, Instagram feeds, and headlines. I read dozens of articles about the origin of the Rainbow Flag and the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. As the traction for Pride month increased, so did its rainbow […]
A Sonic Endorsement: Performers at the Inauguration
By Nate Rudman Copy Editor Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator At first glance, President Trump’s difficulty finding musicians to perform at his inauguration seemed simple; no artist wanted to be associated with a figure whose words and policies have alienated so many. Many performers knew that they would be ridiculed or looked down upon […]
Participation: not the point
Story Oona Foley Illustration Isabella Frescura Some call participation points SPHS’s version of extra credit. At times, “active listening” in class can entirely save a student’s grade. Many teachers, however, require more than active listening; they grade students on an active-participation basis, creating drastic grade inequalities by inflating the grades of more outspoken students. Participation points can […]
Examining our roots in the City of Trees
By Olivia Nouriani Editor in Chief In team dinners for Little League, “I donate to SPEF” signs, and wine moms who go to Parti Gras, what it means to be rooted in South Pasadena is distinct. As my friends return from first semesters in college, it is clear that most of them are having a […]
Barriers beyond borders
Story Maya Williamson Illustration Ashton Carless America is often referred to as a cultural “melting pot,” where immigrants from across the globe flock to find individual success. We boast of the “American Dream,” the idea that anyone, regardless of their circumstances, can prosper with only their own perseverance and innovation. As romantic and inspiring as this idea […]
On being “Dramelia”
By Amelia Anthony Staff Writer Illustration by Isabella Frescura Illustrator The real-life effects of society’s gendered acceptance of emotions I have been called dramatic my whole life—the nick-name “Dramelia” was coined when I was seven and my family has used it ever since. At times I’ve been wholly deserving of the title, like when I used […]
Issues first, symptoms second
By Nate Rudman Staff Writer Illustration by Angelica Navarro Staff Illustrator The environment is like the force. It binds and surrounds everyone. But unlike the force, environmental issues are not vague, looming, shapeless spectres. They’re vast and overarching, yet affected and experienced by every being on the Earth. Environmental issues are incredibly important, but are almost […]
Complacency on campus: LGBT+ remains unseen
By Tigernewspaper Staff How SPHS is leaving an entire community without adequate representation and visibility A prevailing notion in Los Angeles is that the residing LGBT+ community experiences full equality. Especially at South Pasadena High School, it seems like there isn’t much to improve on in terms of tolerance. Of course, this school is much […]
Digital Addiction
Associate design editor Ashton Carless is one of many on campus dealing with video game addiction, a largely undiscussed issue with real consequences. PAGE TRUMAN LESAK & ASHTON CARLESS STORY & ILLUSTRATIONS ASHTON CARLESS I am addicted to video games. Well, not video games, a video game: Hearthstone. I have been playing this game for […]
Letter to the Editor: Donald Trump: what America needs in the 21st Century
Submitted By Charles J. Li “TRUMP SURGES!!!” CNN expressed their shock with this headline as the whole world watched a historic moment: Donald J. Trump, who was labelled as racist, sexist, and xenophobic, who had zero political experience, was elected President of the United States. Nearly all of the polls were wrong. Thousands of liberals rioted […]
Coming to terms: Trump’s America is our America
By Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor Illustration by Sandra Moore Design Editor For many, the passing day has been spent trying to cope. In a surreal break from reality, shattering the liberal, upper middle class bubble that many of us have grown up in, Donald Trump has won the presidency. This once unthinkable truth is just […]