Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Sophomore Ruth Schmidt didn’t need much time to discover her passion. Introduced to the ice rink when she was just 3 years old and playing ice hockey by age 5, Schmidt soon found herself at home. In the 10 years she has played ever since, […]
Junior Skye Harris elected for Commissioner of Athletics
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor Junior Skye Harris’ take on integrating mental health and athletics was what garnered tremendous support for her to become Commissioner of Athletics for the 2021-2022 school year. Harris’ goal is to improve athletic spirit after the sports hiatus in the 2020-2021 school year. Harris’ […]
P.E. students transition from online learning to hybrid
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Students file out onto campus during the breaks, catching up and attempting to find a bit of normalcy, and then shuffle into half-empty classrooms wearing masks. South Pasadena High School has implemented numerous changes to its schedule and class structure since its swift transition to […]
Season two sports check in
Story by Ellie Campbell, Kahlen Miao, Quinn Manzo, & Zoe SchlaakSports Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Writer, & Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer After taking a year-long pause in athletic competitions due to coronavirus, winter and spring sports were unsure of the future of their seasons. As restrictions have eased, South Pasadena High […]
Students benefit from return to in-person learning
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Students in Cohorts A and B have reported a significant improvement in their learning experience since the start of the new hybrid model on Thursday, April 15. According to a survey Tiger administered to 256 students, 63 percent of those in Cohorts A and B […]
Virtual business teams place nationally
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of SPHS Virtual Business Team Contributor Virtual Business teams Pebbly and MyMeals placed at the National Business Plan competition on Monday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 21, scoring fourth and fifth, respectively. The virtual contest featured over 600 competitors and reaffirmed SPHS’ spot as one of the top high […]
Students age 16 and older seize vaccination opportunity
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Russel Farmarco Contributor Students who have received the coronavirus vaccine, which became officially available to all California residents over the age of 16 on Thursday, April 15, have felt safer knowing they are protecting themselves and their communities. Out of the three vaccines currently available — Moderna, […]
Planned Parenthood Peer Advocates tackle negative body image in community project
Story by Zoe Schlaak Associate Sports Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The Planned Parenthood Peer Advocates promote positive body image through policy presentations to medical professionals and by facilitating inclusive student discussions, all as part of a community project that spans from February to April 2021. Juniors Sofia Alva, Amber Chen, and Sadie Metcalfe […]
FitSport Kinetics: Where athletes train
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo Courtesy of FitSport Kinetics Contributor SPHS athletes and community members have turned to local training facility FitSport Kinetics in order to improve their athletic abilities. Located in Pasadena, FitSport Kinetics aims to raise athletes’ physical performance in their respective fields, offering a wide variety of group classes and individualized exercise programs […]
Junior Aurelia Olguin promotes health and fitness
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Sophie Yueng Associate Photo Editor Eating well and exercising are two very important aspects of junior Aurelia Olguin’s life. Having previously played on the SPHS soccer team and currently doing shot put for the track team, health has always been something Olguin prioritized. However, it was not until the beginning […]
Drama students find joy in pandemic-adapted play
Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee Associate Photo Editor The SPHS drama department anticipates the filming of its play Macbeth using a green screen, rehearsing in person for the first time on Friday, Mar. 5. The current plan is to bring the cast members in one-by-one and film their scenes in front […]
COVID-19 impacts on the college recruitment process
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator stressful during the regular school year. However, when a global pandemic is added to the mix, challenges can arise. Seniors Lindsay Michaels, Reo Snyder, and Maya Villaseñor shared their college recruitment experience during the pandemic with Tiger. Swimmer Villaseñor has been applying to college recruitment websites since […]
Junior Ava Dunville educates elementary schoolers about local government and activism in Gold Award project
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer Junior Ava Dunville encourages civic engagement among third through fifth graders in weekly 30-minute Zoom workshops for her Girl Scouts Gold Award project that began on Monday, Mar. 1. Dunville begins each of her presentations with an icebreaker before going into a deeper dive on […]
Volleyball reviews possibility of outdoor competition
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer COVID-19 health restrictions have jeopardized the SPHS volleyball team’s season, as it has become unlikely that the teams will be able to compete before the end of the season. Hoping to salvage a season, SPHS athletic director Anthony Chan and athletic directors from neighboring schools have raised […]
SPUSD assembles committee focused on inclusivity and equity
Story by Georgia Parsons Associate Feature Editor SPUSD announced the formation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee in February, aiming to address bias and discrimination within the five schools by reviewing district policies and practices. The committee will begin its work this year starting with inclusivity training, and will continue for the entire 2021-2022 […]
Football loses to Polytechnic in friendly scrimmage
Story by Sam Grotenstein Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer SPHS football competed against Polytechnic in an unofficial exhibition game on Friday, Mar. 12. Returning to action after a 16-month hiatus, the Tigers were unable to shake off the rust in the two-hour friendly game. Unlike normal football games, each team alternated possession every 10 […]