Story by Ethan Kwak Staff Writer Photos by Emiko (Emi) Essmiller and Rachel Shin-Hye Choi Staff Photographers SPHS kicked off the school year with the annual SAC assembly on Friday, Aug. 26. The assembly focused on disseminating important information to students and introducing freshmen to the greater school community. The event began with a rendition of […]
Photos of the month – February
Here are Tiger’s photos of the month, the theme is Black and White Photos by Sean Jin, Sarah Lee, Sophie Yeung, Katelyn Hernandez, Oscar Walsh, Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographers, Photo Editor & Associate Photo Editor
Pictures from a pandemic
Photos by Katelyn Hernandez, Sarah Lee, Ella Jayasekera, & Oscar WalshStaff Photographers, Associate Photo Editor, & Photo Editor
Dark Humor and the Trivialization of Mental Health
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Joking about suicide and depression has become the norm, whether it’s through social media or day-to-day conversations. Teens might hear their friends say, out of stress, “If I don’t get an A, I’m jumping off a building.” And they will most certainly hear the phrase, “I’m […]
LGBTQ+ Education Belongs in Schools
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator During a school board meeting on June 11, parents voiced concerns over LGBTQ+ curriculum, including books with LGBTQ+ characters and themes, being taught in South Pasadena Elementary Schools. Over the past decade, California has passed laws in an attempt to prevent discrimination and create an inclusive environment […]
We Need to Teach Our History of Racism
Story by Noah KuhnStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Racism, segregation, and discrimination are all part of our country’s history. And they all undoubtedly still exist. White supremacy and the subjugation of minorities are entwined with the American narrative. Racism in the United States conjures up images of brutal slavery, Native American genocides, and immigration laws […]
The Fight to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms in California
Story by Sofia Alva Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Staff Illustrator Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound that is produced by more than 200 species of magic mushrooms, commonly referred to as ‘shrooms.’ At institutions like John Hopkins University and New York University, clinical trials exploring psilocybin as a therapy for depression, drug […]
After defeating San Marino, boys’ volleyball’s tiebreaker against La Cañada ends in heartbreak
Photos by Alicia Alderete Associate Photo Editor Boys’ volleyball scored an upset victory against rival San Marino on Tuesday, May 1. The 3-2 win for the Tigers brought them into the running of a four-way tie in terms of wins and losses between themselves, San Marino, La Cañada, and Temple City. Today, The Tigers faced […]
Softball suffers non-league loss to University Prep
Softball suffered its fourteenth loss of the season on Thursday, April 19. The Tigers lost to the University Prep Jaguars 9-4 in a non-league match at home. This loss shifts softball’s record to 0-14. The Tigers entered the game with a significant number of their starting players missing, partly due to the Virtual Business New […]
Girls’ basketball defeats Chino in dramatic fashion in first round of CIF
Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer and Writer Girls’ basketball performed a miracle on Thursday, February 15th, pulling victory out of the jaws of defeat with an insane 56-53 comeback against Chino. Its triumph is a boost morale and ensures the continuation of the girls’ CIF run. The game began with a troubled start from […]
Girls’ soccer defeats Glendale in first round of CIF
Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer To commence a dominant CIF campaign, the girls’ varsity soccer team captured a 2-0 shutout victory over the Glendale Nitros at its first CIF Southern Section Division V match at home on Thursday, February 15. In their most intense game of the season, the Tigers fought tooth and nail […]
Boys’ soccer emerges victorious in exciting wild-card match
Photos by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer South Pasadena boys’ soccer survived and advanced past the wild-card game in the CIF SS playoffs with a thrilling victory over Valley Christian on the road on Wednesday, February 14. The tough efforts of both teams resulted in a 1-1 tie through the first 80 minutes of regulation. The […]
Girls’ soccer shuts out Monrovia
Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team avenged Wednesday’s disappointing loss with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Monrovia Wildcats in an away match on Friday, January 12. Humbled and galvanized by San Marino’s triumph, the Tigers pulled out all stops to prove their authority– demonstrating play similar to their remarkable […]
Boys’ soccer suffers first league loss in heated matchup
Photos by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor South Pasadena boys’ soccer fell 1-0 to the Monrovia Wildcats in a chippy, hard-fought league game on Friday, January 10. Despite the valiant defensive effort, the Tigers were unable to muster anything on the offensive side of the ball. This offensive efficiency became South Pas’ downfall, as an […]
Boys in England don skirts in protest of uncomfortable dress code
Illustration and Text by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator In England, boys from ISCA Academy in Exeter, decided to protest the school’s uniform policy to include shorts for the boys. As summer arrives, their trousers get uncomfortable to wear in the heat. During the last week of school, about 50 boys participated and wore skirts to […]
Boys’ basketball drops match to Blair to suffer from four straight losses
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins The varsity boys’ basketball team fell to the Blair Vikings on Friday, January 15th, in its second league game of the season. Although the Tigers were able to keep the game close in the first half, the Vikings controlled the rest of the game, and […]