By Ryan Nakamura & Brandon Yung Tiger Staff The South Pasadena Public Library sold 4,720 books for a dollar apiece during a local fundraiser on October 8. The event was held in the name of the late owner of the books, Stephen Rice, in order to raise money for the library and its programs and […]
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council voted to enhance the repairing process of the recently flooded library and senior center building at its most recent meeting on October 7. The council addressed the issue after heavy downpour on September 14 and 15 caused severe flooding, which the drainage system failed to […]
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim The South Pasadena Chinese American Club (SPCC) hosted its annual Moon Festival at the South Pasadena Public Library on Thursday October 8. The event lasted from 12-4 p.m. and contained family-friendly activities, including traditional dances and contests. The Moon Festival, an annual Chinese celebration that […]
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins For a city known by its upper middle class economy, South Pasadena hosts more economic diversity than many of its neighbors: as of 2013, 16% of students in SPUSD participated in the free and reduced meal program. In contrast, 3% of students in San Marino […]
Staff Editorial Illustration by Sandra Moore It is not an especially rare occurrence when a teacher says something in class that causes some to cringe in disbelief. After all, teachers are people, too. Educators, however, are incredibly influential to a student’s moral compass, and therefore have more of an obligation to be cautious in what […]
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photo by Tucker Judkins SPHS is one of many schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. This system provides free meals for those with incomes less than 30% above the poverty line, and reduces the cost of meals for those with incomes less than 85% above the line, as […]
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo by Stephanie Kim Troy and Gabriella lied to me; the captain of the basketball team is not the star of the fall play, it is not socially acceptable to sing my feelings to the whole cafeteria, and two blonde twins do not rule the school. As one group […]
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Most teenagers today either have or know someone who has clinical depression. The rate of major mood disorders in teenagers has doubled in the past thirty years, and at a rate of 12.5%, it has surpassed what it was during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Psychologists attribute this rapid […]
By Jung Su Park Sports Editor Communities establish certain individuals as leaders for effective management. Such a notion applies to sports teams as coaches outline a guiding game plan for matchup victories. Player captains are also appointed to act as role models on and off the athletic stage. However, the boys’ varsity water polo team […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Tiger football is confident that their season will go well after overpowering the La Cañada Spartans in a 36-0 league opening victory on Friday, October 9. Nothing could stop the Tiger onslaught as the packed South Pas crowd rallied behind the team’s first touchdown three minutes […]
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Photo by Bailey Wu Boys and girls’ cross country faced tough competition but performed exceptionally well Saturday, October 3, at the Staub Barnes Invitational in Crescenta Valley County Park. With the girls’ squad taking fourth out of six teams in Division I and the boys’ squad securing an impressive […]
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team coasted past the Monrovia Wildcats at home on Thursday, October 8, winning comfortably by a score of 18-6. Monrovia, who finished with an 0-8 league record last year, provided the Tigers with minimal difficulties. “We played pretty well and […]
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photo by Matthew Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team has lived up to the high expectations set by previous years this season, conceding only one game and four sets in total. The Tigers are currently undefeated in Rio Hondo League play, tied for the number one spot with La Cañada. South […]
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins The varsity girls’ golf team continues to dominate the Rio Hondo League. After losing their first league game in eight years on September 24 to Gabrielino, the girls racked up three straight wins to earn an overall record of 7-1 and league record of 5-1. The […]
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Photo by Matthew Scholtz Junior Molly Feldmeth has enticed crowds since her first high school game. She has been a part of the varsity volleyball team for three years, and a major factor in the team’s CIF runs in the past two seasons. Feldmeth plays a crucial role in […]
By Isabel Barbera Assoc. Opinion Editor Photo by Thomas Forman South Pasadena cross country coach Joe Soto can often be heard reciting his signature motto: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” While runners may roll their eyes at this repetitive lesson, it does in fact hold some truth. For the past two […]
