By Vaughn Hueslman Staff Writer When you first take a glimpse of junior Chira Løvvik, her blond hair, striking blue eyes, fair skin, and short stature clue into her identity as native Norwegian. But behind her distinctive looks and soft accent, she masks her tremendous musical talent. Chira began her musical journey at seven, when […]
Seniors Prepare for Outdoor Science School
By Declan Chin Staff Writer The Outdoor Science School trip for fifth grade classes has been a source of lasting memories for the entire South Pasadena School District. Now, 14 seniors have the chance to pay it forward and return as counselors to Monterey Hills Elementary School’s OSS trip next week. Teachers, counselors, and students […]
Black Mass Depicts the Dark Minds of Crime
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer 4/5 Stars Black Mass is amongst the first of the grittier fall and winter films. Its thematic elements and style are a far cry from what audiences have become used to over the past few months. Black Mass performs well when taken as a refresher from the quality-parched summer […]
Political Correctness Trumps Exclusion
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer Presidential candidate Donald Trump has brought political correctness to national attention. He recently said that he “doesn’t have time for political correctness,” and that “this country doesn’t have time, either.” People are now speaking out nationwide, labeling political correctness as “language policing” and claiming that it serves no purpose. These […]
Watering Down Curricula Washes Away Reality
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Open an SPHS junior’s U.S. history textbook and the first thing you’ll find is a list of rules regarding flag etiquette. This hailing of American symbols is something that can be found throughout California’s Social Studies standards, and speaks to the nationalist angle that history curricula in the U.S. seems […]
Princesses Find More Thorns Than Roses
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Every year, nearly a thousand young women congregate at the Tournament House in Pasadena in hopes of serving on the Tournament of Roses Royal Court. The highly selective four-round process claims to honor women with poise, personality, public speaking ability, and scholastic achievement. Unfortunately, the execution of the program does […]
Rose Princesses Court Diversity
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Humans judge based on first impressions and appearances. The Tournament of Roses Royal Court is largely based on this tenet of human behavior, but in the process of gauging appearances, the Rose Court also provides scholarship opportunities for young women, promotes diversity, and empowers its participants by involving them […]
A Step Backward for Women’s Rights
By Fiona Bock Copy Editor It is easy to forget that the fight for women’s reproductive rights is ongoing when we live in the liberal bubble of California. It is an issue that may seem far from home, but is slowly gaining momentum with increasingly absurd legislation nationwide. In the past four years, Ohio has […]
Tiger Newspaper Asks
Tiger Newspaper Asks: Based on your experiences, how do you feel about the Rose Court application process, and why? “I went into Rose Court tryouts expecting something very superficial and not very diverse, but was pleasantly surprised as the day went on. There were all kinds of girls from all around the area. So many people had very different and […]
Counselors Shuffle, Students Suffer
By Fiona Bock & Jenna Giulioni Tiger Staff High school is no easy feat. The four years leading up to graduation are packed with challenging classes, demanding extracurriculars, tiring standardized tests, and lengthy college applications. During this stressful time, most students seek guidance–– or try to. Any student who has had to rely on a […]
Frida Kahlo: More than Decor
By Sammy Park Staff Writer Frida Kahlo is hailed as one of the most important feminists that we recognize today. She was a fierce Mexican patriot and was unashamed in her activism. The image of Frida Kahlo, an iconic Mexican painter known for her unfiltered portrayals of women, has recently been commercialized. The movement has hijacked not only Kahlo’s image, but her ethics as […]
Closing Windows to Online Predators
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer The abundance of social media websites on the Internet make it easy for child predators to find their prey. YouTube prankster Coby Persin showed this in his viral video in which he created a fake Facebook account and posed as a 15 year-old boy looking to meet up with girls. […]
A Growing Gap Between Classes
Staff Editorial “Regular” and “Honors” classes have been separated since we were in middle school. For some of us, it began even earlier than that. The classes we were sorted into held huge weight in measuring our self-esteem for some; for others, it made no difference. The tracking and separating of students has always been […]
Take It All In
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Still staggering, the Class of 2016 has finally reached the other side of a grueling junior year. Our class has suffered through more than the typical SAT and AP stress that defines eleventh grade; we made it through a year compounded with the emotional roller coaster South Pasadangerous held […]
SkillsUSA off to a Fresh Start After Nationals
This article is from Tiger Newspaper’s September 2015 issue By Cole Cahill Staff Writer The SkillsUSA Entrepreneur team from South Pasadena took 5th place at the SkillsUSA National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky last June. The team claimed first in both the regional and statewide conferences in order to compete at the national level against representatives […]
Seniors From Across Pasadena Vie for Spots on Royal Court in Second Round of Interviews
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer The second round of interviews for the Royal Court took place at the Tournament House on Saturday, September 19. Around 250 of the 800 students who originally tried out for the Court moved on to this stage. “I felt anxious before the interview but as soon as it was over […]