Story by Ethan KwakStaff Writer Illustration by Lanah KimDesign Editor The chasm has never been more distinct between those who “care” about literature and those who do not. This can be traced back to the sensibilities developed by the “L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E” poetry movement of the 1960s. These poets resisted the Confessional tradition by focusing on the materiality of […]
Duck syndrome and students’ secret struggles
Picture a duck swimming in a pond: On the surface, the duck glides smoothly over the water. Below the surface, the duck is kicking furiously to stay afloat. Duck syndrome is a feeling experienced by individuals based on their own belief that their peers are near-effortlessly successful, the individual must work furiously to keep up with their peers, and the individual must hide how much they are struggling based on the self-belief that it should not be this hard for them.
Tips for the college application process, from the Class of 2026 seniors
Tiger interviewed some of this year’s seniors for their best advice regarding the college application process. However, keep in mind that everyone has a unique experience. This Center spread is a guideline put together from what seniors said, but it is by no means a definitive timeline or a list that fits everyone. Use it as a guide, but not as an instruction set.
Pro/Con: When friendship and politics meet
Tiger examines whether one can be friends with someone they fundamentally disagree with.
First Amendment auditors seek attention, not education
Excerpted from Tiger’s 2026 January print issue.
SPHS musicians are finding their tune
Appearing in our 2026 January print issue, Tiger highlights student musicians on SPHS campus.
TAAGLAA: The Grove
A not-so-merry Christmas – Tiger’s disappointing visit to The Grove.
SPHS’s cheating problem, and what students have to say
Tiger aimed to answer the question of why students cheat and how they get away with it. Through a Google Form survey that received approximately 350 responses, or about a quarter of the school student population, and through interviews with students of all grade levels, Tiger found that, contrary to teacher belief, a large percentage of SPHS students do cheat for reasons explained in this center spread.
TAAGLAA: 626 Night Market
Tiger explored new flavors, cultures, and experiences at the 626 Night Market in Arcadia. The market is one of the largest Asian-inspired festivals in the Los Angeles Area.
TAAGLAA: Balloon Museum
Tiger explored the inflatable exhibits and imaginative art pieces of the Los Angeles Balloon Museum. The experience lasts until March 16 and is one of four locations displaying artists’ abstract takes on society.
Girls’ basketball comes up short in 72-21 playoff washout
Mark Keppel eliminated basketball from the playoffs last season. This year, instead of a rematch, South Pasadena was knocked out of the playoffs by Mark Keppel for the second consecutive year. Keppel went on to win the playoffs.
ASB leads annual SAC assembly
Story by Abigail Kim, Staff Writer
Photo by Emiko Essmiller, Co-Design Editor and Staff Photographer
PERIOD!: Product Drive on Campus
Story by Isu Park Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer On Tuesday, Jan. 31, a student led period product drive launched on campus. Run by senior Sarah Chung, the drive is collecting all period hygiene products as donations for the South Pasadena Public Library. Chung collaborated with the SPHS .GEN club and its […]
Tiger: For students, by students
Story by Quinn Manzo & Cloe Maurer Print Managing Editor & Copy Editor Illustration & Graphic Design by Terry Song Design Editor This series of articles is an extension of Tiger‘s March 2022 center spread (published March 15, 2022). Part 1: Journalism is constantly evolving Behind the clicking cabinet doors, hidden along the no-longer-in-use corners of the dark room, lie […]
Track excels early on, prepares for CIF success
Story by Michael Mayemura Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer This year, both the boys and girls track and field teams have each laid the foundation for earning a second CIF title in the past 10 years and continuing a legacy of league domination. With a powerfully dynamic mix of under […]
Looking into SPHS’s sports medicine class
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer First established four years ago, the Sports Medicine course at SPHS comprises two classes this year, but hopes to grow in the upcoming years. Taught by Andre Zumaeta, the class is meant to encompass the entirety of the healthcare field, but is tailored mostly to sports-related […]