Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The L.A. Department of Public Health confirmed 25 new cases of coronavirus in the county on Monday, Mar. 16, with a new confirmed case in South Pasadena. This is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in South Pasadena since the state declared a state of […]
Residents call on City to implement eviction protection measures due to coronavirus national emergency
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Tenant Union (SPTU) has appealed to the City Council and the City Manager to pass eviction protection measures on Sunday, Mar. 15, in light of the economic consequences of the coronavirus. SPTU founders Anne Bagasao and John Srebalus have drafted […]
SPUSD to begin free meal pick-up service
Story by Tiger Staff Photo by Tucker Judkins Contributor The SPUSD Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) program will begin serving free breakfast and lunch for pick-up at 1327 Diamond Avenue to any child under the age of 18 beginning on Monday, Mar. 16. The program aims to help families and children in need during SPUSD’s extended spring […]
Shoppers empty store shelves as local businesses battle coronavirus hysteria
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Resident shoppers have swamped local businesses, with customers emptying shelves and forming long-lines amidst LA County’s coronavirus outbreak. Stores have faced high demand for rationing and hygienic products as citizens brace for the coronavirus pandemic. The aisles and shelves of local grocery stores […]
City Hall closes its doors to public under City’s coronavirus precautions
Story by Tiger Staff Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer All city facilities will close beginning Monday, Mar. 16, as the City of South Pasadena has taken further measures to inhibit the spread of the coronavirus. New city facilities closed include City Hall after the City announced the closure of the public library and senior center on […]
Spring break receives added extension, lasting until April 3
Story by Tiger Staff Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor SPUSD announced an added extension to SPUSD school’s spring break on Friday, Mar. 13, now giving students a three-week break that will last until Apr. 3. This comes after the school board approved an emergency resolution for a two-week spring break on Mar. 12 in […]
Public library to close amidst coronavirus concerns
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo courtesy of Vahe Martirosyan Contributor The City of South Pasadena released an update on Thursday, Mar. 12, taking precautionary measures such as facility closures and event cancellations due to LA County’s coronavirus threat. City services such as the South Pasadena Public Library and senior center will close beginning on […]
School board approves emergency resolution closing schools on March 16 and extending spring break
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor SPUSD administrators met on Thursday, Mar. 12 to discuss the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and its potential impact on the district. The district and school board agreed to extend spring break from Monday, Mar. 16, until Mar. 27, implementing an emergency resolution. Superintendent Geoff Yantz sent an […]
Swimming crushes Mark Keppel in preseason meet
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The SPHS swim team reigned victorious against Mark Keppel on Tuesday, Mar. 10, with the boys outswimming the Aztecs, 103.5-66.5, and the girls, 98-71. Freshman Alex Johnson won both the 200m individual medley and 500m freestyle, while senior captain Evan Kowal also aided the […]
Western Association of Schools and Colleges commends SPHS at accreditation evaluation
Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Tiger Staff The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) toured the SPHS on Wednesday, Mar. 11, for its once every three year accreditation visit. WASC committee members Lisa Padilla and James Oberacker, teachers at Bloomington High School and Los Amigos High School respectively, visited classrooms and communicated […]
Ian Wang Personality Profile
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Boys volleyball sweeps St. Monica
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor gin2015.net Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor The boys volleyball team crushed St. Monica Catholic in three sets on Tuesday, Mar. 10. It was an easy victory for the Tigers who were able to fend off the Mariners’ attacks with minimal effort. South Pas now holds a balanced 4-4 preseason record. […]
Teams cancel baseball, softball, and boys golf games due to rain
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Multiple SPHS sports games were cancelled Tuesday, Mar. 10, due to the recent rainfall. Baseball and softball were set to compete in their second Rio Hondo League game against Temple City, but both matches have been postponed for Monday, Mar. 16, at home. Boys […]
Softball falls in season opener to San Marino
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Softball lost to the San Marino Titans, 8-0, in its first league game on Friday, Mar. 6. South Pas kept the game at a manageable distance, but lost its grip on San Marino as the innings wore on, collapsing at the end of the […]
Baseball opens regular season with first league win in three years against San Marino
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The baseball team ended its 33-league game losing streak against San Marino on Friday, Mar. 6. The Tigers carried their preseason momentum into the league opener, defeated the Titans, 4-2; South Pas now boasts a 4-2 record on the year. The Tigers jumped ahead […]
Boys volleyball stumbles on the road against Camarillo
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor rimi4ac.net Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The boys volleyball team faltered against the Camarillo Scorpions in three sets on Thursday, Mar. 5. South Pas was unable to match the tenacity of its opponents, causing sluggish responses in return and an early downfall with its defense. The Tigers now sit […]