Story by Sofia Alva, Quinn Manzo, Adam Kwoh, & Luyang ZhangStaff Writers & Copy Editors Illustrations by Terry SongStaff Illustrator Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout November to acknowledge the contributions, culture, and history of Native American people. Tiger interviewed two members of the local San Gabriel Valley Tongva tribe to better understand what […]
Freeing the people: Redefining a broken America
Story by Amber Chen, Cat Flores, Katie Hohman, Adam Kwoh, Noah Kuhn, & Cloe MaurerOpinion Editor, Editor-in-Chief, Staff Writer, Copy Editor, News Editor, & Feature Editor Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution,” made his anti-democratic viewpoints quite clear at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, stating “In England, at this […]
Teacher distance learning perspectives: Mrs. Pearson
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Thomas FormanContributor Tiger spoke to multiple SPHS teachers about distance learning as part of its September print center spread. History teacher Annalee Pearson talks about her online school expectations and the psychological aspects of Zoom. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tiger: How is distance learning […]
Wolf Schermerhorn: The power of persistence
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Wolf SchermerhornContributor South Pasadena High School alumnus, Wolf Schermerhorn is used to overcoming challenges. Whether it’s dealing with dyslexia or fighting for a starting spot, his unrelenting passion and undeterred spirit have always pushed him forward. As a high schooler Schermerhorn decided against joining his friends on the school’s […]
Teacher distance learning perspectives: Mr. Afram
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Tiger spoke to multiple SPHS teachers about distance learning as part of its September print center spread. English teacher Mark Afram discusses the logistics and challenges of online instruction. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tiger: How is distance learning going? Mark […]
Amanda Kanaly: A leader on all fronts
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Senior athlete Amanda Kanaly ventured into many different sports before she discovered her niche. Her first experience playing a sport was with basketball at 4 years old, which was subsequently followed by softball a year later. By elementary school, Kanaly had a daily routine of these two […]
Cross Country remains determined through offseason
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer During a regular school year, clusters of cross country runners could be spotted running through the streets of South Pasadena. However, this year’s changes to their routine and sports season haven’t stopped the team from keeping up their morale and practicing. The team has maintained a similar […]
Andrew McGough creates Tiger Fitness Club
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Andrew McGough Contributor SPHS math teacher Andrew McGough may seem like your average calculus teacher, but behind his mathematical career lies a hobby of his: the workout regimen CrossFit. Forming the Tiger Fitness club, McGough posts daily workouts and weekly challenges on Google Classroom and Instagram to encourage both students […]
SPHS welcomes new PE teacher Jill Timothy
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Jill TimothyContributor South Pasadena native Jill Timothy made her teaching debut at SPHS on Monday, Spet. 14, working with mainly freshman and sophomore physical education classes. Timothy, an avid runner, wife and mother of three, is excited to be back in South Pasadena and hopes she can return to […]
Kerrigan Riley: dancing, running, and winning
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Kerrigan RileyContributor Junior Kerrigan Riley is known on campus for her dedicated involvement in cross country and track, but outside of school, she is involved in another unique sport. For the past 10 years she has participated in competitive Irish dance, at the national and international level. Through the […]
The long road to college commitment
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Illustration by David Sohn Staff Illustrator America’s youth is constantly reminded of the meritocracy of the American Dream — that a “nobody” can rise to the top by way of work and will. For high school athletes, this dream is no different, as tales such as Rocky and Rudy have encouraged thousands of […]
SPUSD lays off librarians over budget cuts
Story by Quinn Manzo Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Selena Baydaline Contributor SPUSD cut the elementary school library programs and laid off the librarians in July after the coronavirus pandemic caused significant state budget cuts. Before their termination, the librarians expected that they would continue connecting with students and parents as they did during fourth quarter […]
TAAGLAA: Mosaic Tile House
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photos by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Disclaimer: This is a story from the March issue and was written before the “Safer at Home” orders were issued. Tiger does not condone staff violating these procedures, and encourages readers to follow them. Among the quiet homes in Venice Beach, Los Angeles, one particular […]
‘Miss Anthropocene’ brings post-irony to unrelenting darkness
Story by Peter WangCopy Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator Grimes is an enigma. Her meteoric ascent from underground electronic producer to almost-mainstream pop star shows remarkable dedication to indie ideals — but her boundary-pushing antics have incite controversy and confusion. On top of her divisive reputation, being pregnant with Elon Musk’s child deepens the […]
Pre-game rituals: giving teams luck and confidence
Story by Sofia Alva & Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editors Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Many athletes have one goal in mind: gain every advantage possible. While some may put extra hours in at the gym or scour over film, others believe that developing their own unique pre-game rituals or superstitions allows them to compete at […]
Sarah Zenas: Serving with love and selflessness
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Senior Sarah Zenas slowly climbed onto the diving board and waited for the whistle to blow. Muscles aching and out of breath, she wanted to climb back down. Instead, she waited in position and recalled her experience with the people living on Skid Row: homeless […]