Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Without a female coach, it can be difficult for female athletes to find proper support specific to girls’ health issues. Recognizing that female athletes have different health issues from their male counterparts is the first step in understanding why having a female coach is important for girls. […]
Athletics has potential to be more than competition and pressure
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator At a young age, many students have the opportunity to play sports purely for fun through programs such as AYSO, Little League, and the YMCA. These programs provide a fun and friendly space for kids to enjoy exercising outside while interacting with their peers. However, these opportunities […]
Public school P.E. curriculum needs to be reformed
Story by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Since the popularization of teen movies in the 1980s, awkward physical education classes have been a distinctive characteristic of high school culture in mainstream media. Although P.E. exercises have changed since the 80’s, the current class curriculum still allows many opportunities for anxiety or embarrassment which can […]
Students share views on return of athletics
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS Athletic Department began its season one in- person training on Monday, Nov. 2, adhering to strict protocols. Season one consists of football, girls and boys volleyball, girls and boys water polo, and cross country, launched training pods consisting of no more than 12 people in an […]
Peer Mediators expands its work to include wellness and social justice
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Peer Mediators has increased its crucial role at SPHS as distance learning has greatly impacted students’ mental, emotional, and physical health. These negative effects, along with recent nationwide calls to combat racism, have prompted Peer Mediators to focus more on ensuring students feel comfortable expressing their identities, […]
Filming of HBO show “Generation” continues on campus amidst pandemic
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo by Max Yee Contributor Filming of the Warner Brothers and HBO show Generation has continued on SPHS’ empty campus since late September 2020 after HBO picked up the the series’ pilot episode. The contemporary drama focuses on Orange County high school students as they deal with sexuality and growing up […]
City Council districts spark cries of local gerrymandering
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena City Clerk Contributor Residents voiced concern that South Pasadena’s irregular council districting reflects a larger pattern of corruption inside City Hall following the first election with the districts. The tenure of City Council members Richard Schneider, Michael Cacciotti, Diana Mahmud, and Bob Joe have troubled […]
Veterans Day inspires local appreciation
Story by Adam Kwoh, Kahlen Miao, & Eddie Zhou Copy Editor & Staff Writers Illustration by Nicholas Forman Staff Illustrator Veterans Day was established in the U.S. in 1954 to recognize the end of World War I and honor those who had served in the military. This issue, Tiger speaks with several military-involved locals as they share their […]
Biden wins presidency, community celebrates and clashes
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 […]