Photo by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photo Editor The term “Oreo” means something completely different to sophomore Sage Pierone. The black and Italian sophomore has seen a very different side of race in South Pasadena. “I often faced ridicule on my race, being called an Oreo and told that I am not black because my skin is […]
Swimming falls to Arcadia in first road meet
Photo by Thomas Forman Arcadia High School’s swim team defeated South Pas by a landslide on Wednesday, March 8. The Tigers are not discouraged by their loss as it was only their first away meet of the season. “They’re a really good team, but we still pushed and gave it our all,” Junior Jasper Lee said. […]
Boys’ golf competes against Gabrielino and Azusa
Boys’ varsity golf played its second preseason match against Gabrielino High School on Thursday, March 2 on the Almansor Golf Course. South Pas unable to win the tiebreaker making this the second loss of the season. However later that week, the Tigers scored their first win of the season in their match against Azusa High […]
SPHS locked down after a student threatened to “shoot up the school” over social media
Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor South Pasadena High School was put under lockdown this morning after a threat to the school was posted on social media. Administrators ordered students to stay in their first period classes while police investigated the situation, after the threat of gun violence was made. Principal Janet Anderson initiated […]
Volleyball dominates Cathedral in home opener
Photos by Hana Tyszka Online Managing Editor Boys’ varsity volleyball won its second consecutive game of the season in a three set sweep on Tuesday, February 7. The team dominated the Cathedral Phantoms behind the will of the Tigers’ experienced seniors and well-balanced front line. The bleachers in South Pas’ gym were littered with parents, who […]
Baseball defeats San Gabriel with last inning comeback
Photo by Hana Tyszka The varsity baseball team secured its second win of the preseason after making a late comeback against the San Gabriel Matadors for a final score of 5-2 on Monday, March 6. In comparison to the team’s past couple of games, the Tigers’ matchup against the Matadors started off with little to […]
SugarFish provides fresh and sustainable seafood
Photos by Luke Quezada There is nothing I love more than a savory piece of sashimi. However, with factors such as bycatch, longlining and other unsustainable fishing practices, being smart about the seafood that you consume is becoming increasingly important. SugarFish is a sushi restaurant that serves fish with the hopes of ensuring sustainability, safety […]
Track sweeps Alhambra at home
Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor The boys and girls’ varsity track teams swept Alhambra in their first dual meet of the year on Thursday, March 2, at the Tigers’ home. The Tigers took a commanding 98-23 win on the girls’ side, and the boys’ showcased dominance with a 110-11 victory. Both teams continued each’s […]
Season Preview: Baseball
Photo by Hana Tyszka The varsity baseball team is heading into the 2017 season with a newfound determination for success. After posting a league record of 1-11 in the previous year, South Pas hopes to kick off their season with a strong showing in their first preseason matchups. With the hiring of former junior varsity […]
Season Preview: Track
Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The track and field team is looking forward to another successful season of dominance in Rio Hondo. The girls have clinched the league title for the past six years, while the boys have won four consecutive times. Head coach CB Richards is returning for his eleventh season with […]
Baseball overpowers Polytechnic in first preseason match
The varsity baseball team’s preseason debut in 2017 was highlighted with a dominant 14-3 performance against Polytechnic High School on the Panther’s home field on Tuesday, February 28. Although the Tigers had similar preseason success in the past seasons, the win helps build the confidence of the program under a new head coach, Chris Cortinez. […]
SPHS band holds annual Spaghetti Dinner Night
Photo by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor The SPHS band and orchestra hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner Night on Thursday, February 23. Guests were serenaded by student musicians while they dined on Italian cuisine. The musical groups performed an array of pieces, ranging from pop tunes to classical compositions. Songs included Counting Stars by One Republic, […]
Tiger Newspaper Print Edition: February 2017
Three vandals break into student store
Photo by Brandon Yung The student store on campus was broken into and vandalized this past Sunday, February 19. At 9:45 PM, three perpetrators broke into the student-run concession stand, looking for money. After destroying three empty cash registers, the vandals attempted to also break into the library. An alarm was then set off, and […]
Newly formed Trump resistance group holds first meeting
Photo by Brandon Yung Efforts to resist and protest the new Trump administration have been gaining size and momentum in the South Pasadena community. Out of the growing movement, a newly formed group is seeking to make changes outside of the boundaries of the city. The grassroots group South Pasadena Indivisible, formed by citizens who […]
Girls’ basketball falls to Aliso Niguel in final game
Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photography Editor The girls’ basketball team’s impressive season concluded with a 70-47 loss to the Aliso Niguel Wolverines on Saturday, February 18 in the second round of CIF play. This tough road loss solidified the Tigers’ overall record at 15-10 and league record at 8-2. The two teams demonstrated dynamic […]