By Cole Cahill Assoc. Feature Editor The Commissioner of Assemblies concludes their opening speech, and the crowd erupts with applause. The curtains close momentarily, then reopen with a transformed set, complete with lights and smoke machines, just in time for a pep performance. This seamless transition and all other inner workings of assemblies, plays, performances, […]
Personality Profile: Eva Cabbell
By Declan Chin Staff Writer Freshman Eva Cabbell grew up in a family of artists. Cabbell’s mother is a makeup artist, her father is a painter, and her sister is currently attending University of Hartford to study ballet. In addition, every member of her family plays a musical instrument. When she was young, Cabbell struggled […]
“Krampus” is haunted with holiday spirit
By Declan Chin & Noah Miyamae Tiger Staff A Christmas horror-comedy inevitably seems like a conceptual failure. But while the genre blend raised many questions among potential viewers and critics alike, Krampus does a serviceable job in delivering an enjoyable Christmas movie. Krampus follows the story of two in-lawed families spending Christmas together, despite obvious […]
A criminally entertaining play
By Sandy Grossman & Sandra Moore Tiger Staff Photo by Matthew Scholtz Students walking through campus can see handmade signs advertising this year’s fall play. One in particular, near the Little Theater, publicizes the main draw of the play: a “Dead Old Lady.” Though the aforementioned dead old lady does not appear in Agatha Christie’s […]
Personality Profile: Owen Keith
By Isabel Barbera Staff Writer Junior Owen Keith is an adventurer, but not in the way most would assume. Though his passion for discovery does include a yearning to travel and explore new parts of the world, Keith has a special ability to see adventure in almost every facet of his very busy life. Whether […]
Tiger Patio renovations near completion
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka The Tiger Patio will be ready for use by January 4 after undergoing a $166,575 renovation. The dirt patch located in the middle of the campus was given an eco-friendly upgrade with the addition of decomposed granite, new concrete benches, seven new trees, and most notably, […]
VB Business Plan passes qualification round at Bakersfield
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Virtual Business alumni returned to South Pasadena to oversee the varsity Business Plan team after placing in the top 42 of the Cal State Bakersfield Business Plan qualification rounds on December 9. “We’re most likely going to be making major revisions to our speeches and Powerpoint in anticipation for the […]
Dance Ensemble performs lunchtime preview before show
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photo by Brian Kojima Dance Ensemble demonstrated its talent on Monday, December 14 at lunch. The short routine served as a preview for the group’s first show of the school year, Dance Ability, which will take place tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the SPHS Auditorium with performances by Dance Ensemble […]
School Board changes seats after November elections
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer The South Pasadena School Board swore in recently-elected members Dr. Suzie Abajian and Mr. Jon Primuth on Tuesday, December 8. Topics discussed by the board during the meeting included concerns over state budget projections and updates concerning future facility upgrades. The new additions to the board were decided by South […]
Annual Tiger Run fundraises for local booster club
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photo by Brian Kojima Runners and walkers of all ages from South Pasadena and surrounding communities participated in the eighteenth annual city-wide Tiger Run on December 5. The event was highly anticipated, with preparations beginning two months in advance. Both the 5k (3.1 mi) and 10k (6.2 mi) races began […]
SPHS more sleep-deprived than national average
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer Junior Perah Ralin usually gets five to six hours of sleep per night, a far cry from the recommended 8.5 hour minimum. However, Ralin is not the exception but the norm when it comes to sleep at SPHS. Tiger Newspaper sampled 73 students to learn about their sleep habits […]
One year later: the reality of shooting plot remains at SPHS
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The threat of mass shootings in America was brought to the South Pasadena community when an alleged shooting plot was discovered 48 hours before the start of the 2014-15 school year. The increase in mass gun violence in the United States had seemed like a foreign issue to the high […]
Examining administrative diversity
By Faye Witherall Feature Editor South Pasadena Unified School District’s top administration remains largely homogenous in ethnic diversity, despite a dramatic transformation in the district’s student population during the past decade. While Asians became the district’s largest plurality in 2009, none of the district’s most visible administrators, which constist of the five principals and superintendent, […]
Math club places at Bay Math League
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor The Math Club finished in fourth place for the second consecutive round at its most recent Bay Math League meet, which took place on Wednesday, December 9 at Long Beach Poly High School. The team placed ahead of rival San Marino High School, but fell short against Arcadia, Peninsula, […]
Student art and voice showcased at Poetry Lounge
By Sammy Park Staff Writer The Creative Writing Club, in association with the student-run magazine Tunnel, hosted a poetry night at SPACE Art Center on Friday, December 11. Local high school students read their poetry and received advice from writer April Wolfe about making a career off of their art. Copies of Holding SPACE, a […]
Bungalows in place to alleviate overcrowding in science building
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor By Brian Kojima Temporary bungalows were installed on the practice field in an effort to reduce the number of teachers sharing classrooms. Class periods will begin using them starting second semester. The bungalows are being leased for two years, while plans for a new science building are undergoing development […]