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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Jonathan Stride has just begun his freshman year in high school and yet he’s already logged numerous hours on the SPHS football field. Voted Most Athletic by his peers in eighth grade, Stride has taken advantage of the recent summer break, using it to train for the upcoming football […]
Written by Dominic Marziali and Peter Wang Staff Writers Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Public Safety Commission convened Wednesday night to allow citizens discussion on possible changes to the city’s immigration policy. Committee members examined various revisions to the SPPD’s Immigration Policy (section 415), in addition to edits to Resolution 7491, the pro-immigrant resolution that […]
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer The girls’ volleyball team triumphed over Mark Keppel High School in their second game of the season at home this Tuesday. South Pasadena defeated the Aztecs in three sets with scores of 30-28, 25-12, and 25-18. The Tigers struggled to maintain their momentum […]
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Following a disappointing loss to Flintridge Prep last week, boys’ water polo was unable to prevail at home against Burroughs High School on Tuesday, August 29, lowering their record to 0-2. In the hard-fought, 13-12 defeat, the tide of the game consistently alternated […]
Written by David Seo Staff Writer Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer Band and orchestra hosted their first fundraiser of the year through mattress sales in tandem with Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS). The SPHS practice gym was transformed on Saturday, August 26. into a makeshift showroom with beds and pillows set up to allow customers to examine […]
Tigers defeated Rosemead in their season opener by 20-7 on Friday. Despite the cause for celebration, Head Coach Jeff Chi was looking to the future with a critical eye. Watch Tiger’s coverage of Chi’s first game as head coach. Videography by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Interviews by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor A one-acre brush fire started by an unknown cause at approximately 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening on the intersection of Arroyo Drive and Hermosa Avenue. “The fire was spreading at a rapid speed,” according to Mark Donaville, division chief of the San Marino Fire […]
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Helena Fu Staff Photographer SPHS kicked off the new school year with the annual SAC Assembly on Friday, August 25, welcoming back new and returning students. Commissioner of Assemblies Anders Keith led the festivities and ASB members in a series of videos and sketches to promote school […]
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pasadena football claimed a 20-7 win over Rosemead on Friday night, marking the first victory of Coach Jeff Chi’s tenure. The Tigers used a dominant rushing attack to cruise to a victory in the 2017 season opener. The team’s […]
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo fell in its season opener against Flintridge Prep by a score of 9-3 on Thursday, August 24. Multiple turnovers and fouls enabled a skilled Flintridge Prep squad to consistently gain possession and take good looks at the Tigers’ net. When […]
