Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Graphic by Talulla Chow, Maddie Yoo, Katelyn Hernandez, Ella Jayasekera, Alicia Zhang, & Stuart Blatt Design Editors, Staff Photographer, Photography Editor, Staff Illustrator, & Contributor Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the 2020 Presidential election with the highest voter turnout rate in history. Many celebrated their victory as a source of relief from […]
Youth work polls for 2020 Election
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Illustration by Terry Song Staff Illustrator Students are taking charge at the polls in preparation for the upcoming election, with multiple SPHS seniors preparing to work as poll workers on the Nov. 3 Election Day. Although most high schoolers cannot vote, they remain passionate about making civic contributions in […]
A deep dive into California’s 2020 Propositions
Story by Katie Hohman, Georgia Parsons, Adam Kwoh, & Matthew TsaiStaff Writers, Copy Editor, & Print Managing Editor Graphics by Charlotte CohenStaff Illustrator Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor Californians will vote on many propositions on Election Day 2020 that could shape the future of the state for generations. Tiger examines four propositions with the potential to significantly […]
Arts programs adjust to distance learning by utilizing new technology
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The SPHS performing arts programs have embraced the difficulties of distance learning by taking advantage of the online format in creative ways. Coronavirus pandemic safety restrictions have confined students to their homes and computer screens, which makes it impossible for those in drama to perform […]
Hispanic Heritage Month highlights students’ rich cultural identities
Story by Sofia Alva, Quinn Manzo, & Haelee Kim Staff Writers Illustrations by Terry Song Staff Illustrator Hispanic Heritage month, which began on Sept. 15 and ends on Oct. 15, celebrates the achievements and impact Hispanic, or Spanish-speaking, people have had on American culture, society, and government. Tiger interviewed four Hispanic students to understand how they connect […]
Climate Plan takes local environmental action
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Graphic courtesy of Rincon Consultants, Inc. Contributor South Pasadena has finalized a permanent Climate Action Plan and aims to implement it in the coming weeks. The City hired private environmental consulting firm RinCon to create long-term goals to primarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Action […]
Compost Culture wins $5000 grant
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer Student-run project Compost Culture beat out 23 other groups to win extra funding from the Dragon Kim Foundation in order to expand its composting services on Thursday, Sept. 24. Senior Patrick Latting and junior Liam de Villa developed the program in February to foster […]
Annual Club Rush transitions to Zoom
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Clubs have adapted from their typical in-person meetings to a virtual setting as distance learning continues, and ASB held the annual student-led Club Rush through Zoom for the first time since its creation. Each club presented in its own breakout room instead of […]
Tiger talks with ASB Athletic Commissioner
Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Khalil MurdockContributor The ongoing pandemic has forced athletics into a corner, but Commissioner of Athletics Khalil Murdock is hard at work in navigating these challenges, hoping to promote school spirit and spotlight the efforts of athletes virtually. Tiger: How has your role been impacted by everything transferring online? Murdock: […]
Chipotle and Starbucks to move onto Fair Oaks in former Citizens Bank space
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Sean Jin Staff Photographer Construction on the southwest corner of Fair Oaks and Mission at 901 Fair Oaks Ave. began in November 2019 and will finish by the end of 2020. The new space will host a Starbucks, Chipotle, an undisclosed but regionally recognized restaurant, and two other […]
Students partake in first-ever primaries mock election
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Students proudly boasted “I voted” stickers around campus after participating in SkillsUSA’s mock presidential primary on Tuesday, Mar. 3. The mock election coincided with Super Tuesday, where 14 states — including California — held its presidential primaries. SkillsUSA organized the mock primary hastily a […]
District cancels events, enacts social distancing measures in light of coronavirus fears
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) Superintendent Dr. Geoff Yantz sent out an update about the widespread coronavirus, COVID-19, after the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health declared a state of emergency following the first California virus-related death and the discovery of two community […]
South Pasadena to participate in hometown exchange with Colorado
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Curtis Cronn Contributor South Pasadena announced its participation in its first ever two-week domestic exchange program with sister city Windsor, Colorado. Participants will host a student from Windsor for half the duration of the program, then travel to Colorado to live with their family for the second week. Two […]
Athletics construction project to finish demolition process
Story by Sofia Alva and Zoe Schlaak Staff Writers Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD’s multi-million dollar athletics and gym site construction project is in the final stages of the demolition process. The district broke ground on the renovation in November 2019, which will focus on refurbishing the main gym and practice gym, construction of a new […]
General Plan adds new focus on sustainability
Story by Audrey Ernst Staff Writer Photo by Sarah Lee Staff Photographer South Pasadena city planners congregated in the City Council chambers, updating residents on changes made to the 2017 General Plan, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Feb. 1. The General Plan has been revised to focus on sustainability in all aspects, including infrastructure, environmental issues, […]
Looking Back at the Decade
Story by Amber Chen, Noah Kuhn, & Cloe MaurerStaff Writers Photos courtesy of Patch, Tiger Archives, The LA Times, & The Pasadena Beautiful Foundation South Pasadena has witnessed a decade of immense movement, unrest, and change. Despite being a small town, South Pas has experienced death, celebration, and activism. As the 2010s come to a […]