Alina Mehdi

Starting out as ads manager, Alina Mehdi worked her way up to serve as copy editor on her second and senior year of Tiger. In this position, she ensures that all content is edited and spotless. Alina has a strong passion for journalism and is very dedicated to this publication. Contact: a.mehdi@tigernewspaper.com See more articles by […]

Amelia Anthony

Amelia returns to Tiger as a copy editor and opinion columnist for her senior year. A dedication to the craft of writing shows itself in her work. In addition to Tiger, Amelia spends her time running online art publication Tunnel Magazine. (www.tunnelzine.com) Contact: a.anthony@tigernewspaper.com See more articles by Amelia here

Truman Lesak

According to Truman, design is merely a posh word for thinking a lot about how stuff looks. As a graphic designer, and design editor of Tiger, Truman believes design isn’t just about the looks and style of the newspaper, but its effectiveness and needs. We often familiarize ourselves with what it is in front of […]

Maya Williamson

After a great first year on staff, Junior Maya Williamson has returned to be this year’s Feature Editor. As a section editor her main goal is to ensure her pages, as well as the rest of the paper, give readers a unique look into all the corners of our small community. Contact: m.williamson@tigernewspaper.com See more articles […]

Oona Foley

As this year’s opinion editor, junior Oona Foley continues to develop her voice for social activism within the pages of the opinion section. When she’s not editing articles, Oona spends her time educating her peers about reproductive health and playing roller derby. Contact: o.foley@tigernewspaper.com See more articles by Oona here

Rachel Lu

Covering a variety of events from school assemblies to city policy matters her first year, Rachel Lu found an outlet and passion for student voice through Tiger. She returns as News Editor this year with an eye for both the breaking news and the annual. Through Tiger’s print and online platforms, she looks forward to […]

Brandon Yung

The mix between its small town dynamic and proximity to an expansive metropolis makes South Pasadena an ideal place for a student journalist, as Brandon Yung has found out. Education, local and national politics, and food are among some of the topics which Brandon has written about. Outside of South Pasadena, Brandon has worked as […]

Cole Cahill

In his three years as a member of Tiger staff, Cole has cultivated a passion for telling the stories of his community and the world around it. When he’s not overseeing Tiger‘s print content, he serves as California Youth and Government’s Youth Governor and spends time with friends and family. Contact: c.cahill@tigernewspaper.com See more articles […]

Riley Segal

Tiger Newspaper gives one a unique chance to connect with peers throughout SPHS about student life and various activities. As Editor-in-Chief, Riley Segal supervises both the online and print production of Tiger and oversees staff management during her third year on staff. Contact: r.segal@tigernewspaper.com See more articles by Riley here

Boys water polo reigns victorious against Hoover, exciting the preseason

Written by Alex Betts  Staff writer  Photos by Thomas Forman  Photo Editor  Boys’ water polo picked up its first win of the season at home on Thursday, August 31, in a 8-7 victory over a tremendous Hoover squad that finished as a Division II quarterfinalist last year. The nail-biting win brings the team’s record to […]

Two SPHS sophomores win national titles at Pony Finals

Written by Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Avery Kim SPHS sophomores Avery Kim and Tabitha Okitsu earned impressive achievements at the National Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky, receiving first and second in the country respectively. The competition, which runs from August 8-13, invites the top riders in the country to compete against one another […]

Past struggles and new aspirations for the boys’ water polo program

Written by Alex Betts  Staff writer Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer  Over his tenure as the coach of boys’ water polo, coach Michael Gonzalez has earned a distinguished reputation as a focused, smart leader. His experience as a club coach at the Rose Bowl and a player at UCLA and UC Santa Cruz has […]

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