By Vaughn Hueslman Staff Writer When you first take a glimpse of junior Chira Løvvik, her blond hair, striking blue eyes, fair skin, and short stature clue into her identity as native Norwegian. But behind her distinctive looks and soft accent, she masks her tremendous musical talent. Chira began her musical journey at seven, when […]
By Declan Chin Staff Writer The Outdoor Science School trip for fifth grade classes has been a source of lasting memories for the entire South Pasadena School District. Now, 14 seniors have the chance to pay it forward and return as counselors to Monterey Hills Elementary School’s OSS trip next week. Teachers, counselors, and students […]
By Isabel Barbera and Olivia Chiu Tiger Staff Photos by Hana Tyszka Boys and girls’ cross country pitted itself against teams from across Southern California today at the annual Staub Barnes Invitational. Both varsity and non-varsity competed seeing as the team recently found out its yearly varsity-only trip to Clovis Invitational near Fresno was cancelled. […]
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The South Pasadena football team proved they’re prepared for Rio Hondo League season by clinching a 35-13 victory over Beverly Hills. The win solidified the Tigers’ undefeated preseason record, which they hope to carry over to league season. Considering the 35 points scored, the Tigers had […]
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Photo by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ water polo team picked up a win in their last game of non-league play, beating the El Rancho Dons by a score of 15-8. For the second game in a row, the Tigers got off on the wrong foot, as El Rancho […]
By Noah Miyamae Staff Writer Photos by Brian Kojima The girls’ varsity tennis team narrowly outplayed the Temple City Rams on the road by a score of 4-2 after tie breakers on Thursday, October 1. With this win, the team has evened out its Rio Hondo League record to 1-1 and and improved to an […]
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matthew Scholtz The girls’ volleyball team swept Temple City in three sets on Thursday, October 1, on the road by scores of 25-13, 25-10, and 25-16 in the Tigers’ Rio Hondo League opener. The Rams were no match for the Tigers’ powerful hits, which were constant throughout the […]
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins South Pasadena varsity girls’ golf squared off against Azusa High School on Thursday, October 1 and came out victorious, crushing the Aztecs 204-294. The Tigers have beaten the Aztecs before, defeating the opponent both games of the season series. After today’s win, South Pas stands at […]
By Ross Lelieur Senior Staff Writer 4/5 Stars Black Mass is amongst the first of the grittier fall and winter films. Its thematic elements and style are a far cry from what audiences have become used to over the past few months. Black Mass performs well when taken as a refresher from the quality-parched summer […]
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer Presidential candidate Donald Trump has brought political correctness to national attention. He recently said that he “doesn’t have time for political correctness,” and that “this country doesn’t have time, either.” People are now speaking out nationwide, labeling political correctness as “language policing” and claiming that it serves no purpose. These […]
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Open an SPHS junior’s U.S. history textbook and the first thing you’ll find is a list of rules regarding flag etiquette. This hailing of American symbols is something that can be found throughout California’s Social Studies standards, and speaks to the nationalist angle that history curricula in the U.S. seems […]
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Every year, nearly a thousand young women congregate at the Tournament House in Pasadena in hopes of serving on the Tournament of Roses Royal Court. The highly selective four-round process claims to honor women with poise, personality, public speaking ability, and scholastic achievement. Unfortunately, the execution of the program does […]
By Somi Jun Print Managing Editor Humans judge based on first impressions and appearances. The Tournament of Roses Royal Court is largely based on this tenet of human behavior, but in the process of gauging appearances, the Rose Court also provides scholarship opportunities for young women, promotes diversity, and empowers its participants by involving them […]
By Fiona Bock Copy Editor It is easy to forget that the fight for women’s reproductive rights is ongoing when we live in the liberal bubble of California. It is an issue that may seem far from home, but is slowly gaining momentum with increasingly absurd legislation nationwide. In the past four years, Ohio has […]
Tiger Newspaper Asks: Based on your experiences, how do you feel about the Rose Court application process, and why? “I went into Rose Court tryouts expecting something very superficial and not very diverse, but was pleasantly surprised as the day went on. There were all kinds of girls from all around the area. So many people had very different and […]
By Fiona Bock & Jenna Giulioni Tiger Staff High school is no easy feat. The four years leading up to graduation are packed with challenging classes, demanding extracurriculars, tiring standardized tests, and lengthy college applications. During this stressful time, most students seek guidance–– or try to. Any student who has had to rely on a […]
