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 […]
New boys basketball coach Ernest Baskerville bridges passion and community
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Basketball shoes squeaked, echoing throughout the gym. As the clock ticked towards zero, a nervous wave washed over the gym and head coach Ernest Baskerville. Then, the ball swished through the hoop. The crowd erupted in cheers and the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies […]
Thomas Kano: Capturing authenticity in film
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Thomas Kano uses his passion for filmmaking to express his committed and genuine nature. Dedicated to his craft, he will often spend countless hours quietly writing and editing his films to craft cinematic wonders. Kano holds himself to a standard of responsibility to do his […]
The Donut Man remains true to a legacy of quality
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer lepsoc2014.com Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer It is hard to imagine traveling for more than a couple of miles just to pick up a box of a dozen donuts, no matter how good they are. However, The Donut Man deserves this hype, reining customers into its nondescript yet quaint storefront […]
TAAGLAA: Eataly L.A.
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Photos by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Eataly L.A. shares its home — the Westfield Century City shopping center — with renowned establishments such as Tiffany & Co, Din Tai Fung, a Tesla showroom, and the Consulate General of Portugal. The eclectic combination of restaurant and market spans 67,000 square feet across […]
Middle school stars: top SPMS eighth grade athletes
Story by Ellie Campbell & Zoe SchlaakAssociate Sports Editor & Staff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera & Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor & Staff Photographer Freshmen give an extra boost to varsity teams every year, typically providing youthful energy. The current South Pasadena Middle School eighth grade class boasts a bevy of athletic talents ready to […]
Corey Segal: a senior comeback season
Story by Audrey ErnstStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Senior Corey Segal has been playing soccer since fourth grade. She earned a varsity starting spot as a freshman and has been a vital attacker for SPHS’ historic 2018 CIF run. She was passionate about the sport and excelled at it; this was the path […]
Winter sports’ early preseason takeaways
Story by Matthew TsaiSports Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Early non-league matchups are a prime opportunity for teams to stack up wins in preparation for CIF seeding. With most teams halfway through their preseasons, Tiger shares its takeaways for some of the winter sports. All information is accurate as of press time. Boys soccer […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance brings ‘Wonder’ to winter concert
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The SPHS Dance Program showcased student talent and creativity in the annual winter concert on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. The performance consisted of six dance numbers dedicated to renowned American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, with a majority of the acts choreographed by the […]