Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Illustration by Zoie Wong Staff Illustrator In the modern world, everything can be done in the snap of a finger. From short-form content to food delivery apps, countless processes of our daily lives are being streamlined to oblivion. The world has confused faster things with better things, ruining our ability […]
Local pumpkin patch returns for another Halloween season
Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Photo by Theo ThompsonStaff Videographer Tahoe Pumpkin Patch, located on South Pasadena’s Mission Street since 1989, is a fixture within the community. They are only open in October, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and […]
The Dinosaur Farm could leave South Pasadena
Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Photo by Philip KwakStaff Photographer South Pasadena’s Dinosaur Farm, a toy and book store that has remained a local staple for years, is facing the threat of leaving its location due to rising rent from new building owners. Dinosaur Farm, operating since 1994, is founded and owned by David Plenn, […]
New coaches join SPHS staff
Story by Ella Apisakkul and Maya BennettStaff Writers Photo by Adrian LopezStaff Photographer Some new coaches who have joined the athletics department for the current school year include Delvon Roe for boys’ basketball and Doyle Kane for baseball. Roe’s basketball career thrived in high school, where he was ranked within the top five basketball players […]
Mosaic and the Infamy of Megachurches
Story by Ella ApisakkulStaff Writer Photo by Sam AllenStaff Photographer When things seem too good to be true, they are bound to raise suspicion. Megachurches may be visually enticing, but repeated incidents of their hateful behavior and exploitative practices have sparked an abundance of critique. With the addition of Mosaic Los Angeles’s controversies, the question is brought […]
ASB welcomes in the new school year with annual SAC assembly
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 […]