Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Illustration courtesy of Peer Mediators Contributor Students discussed their experiences with racism at SPHS at a Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) panel hosted by the Peer Mediators’ Social Justice Committee on Monday, Oct. 19. These anecdotes, shared both anonymously and by panel attendees, shined a light on the […]
Story by Eddie Zhou Staff Writer Illustration by Terry Song Staff Illustrator Students are taking charge at the polls in preparation for the upcoming election, with multiple SPHS seniors preparing to work as poll workers on the Nov. 3 Election Day. Although most high schoolers cannot vote, they remain passionate about making civic contributions in […]
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Wolf SchermerhornContributor South Pasadena High School alumnus, Wolf Schermerhorn is used to overcoming challenges. Whether it’s dealing with dyslexia or fighting for a starting spot, his unrelenting passion and undeterred spirit have always pushed him forward. As a high schooler Schermerhorn decided against joining his friends on the school’s […]
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Tiger spoke to multiple SPHS teachers about distance learning as part of its September print center spread. English teacher Mark Afram discusses the logistics and challenges of online instruction. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Tiger: How is distance learning going? Mark […]
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Social media platforms like Twitter have popularized and solidified “cancel culture” as a normal part of bringing about justice. Calling out people for their mistakes on social media allows for a more public form of confrontation and ensures that no one gets away with problematic […]
Story by Katie Hohman, Georgia Parsons, Adam Kwoh, & Matthew TsaiStaff Writers, Copy Editor, & Print Managing Editor Graphics by Charlotte CohenStaff Illustrator Photo by Alicia AldereteContributor Californians will vote on many propositions on Election Day 2020 that could shape the future of the state for generations. Tiger examines four propositions with the potential to significantly […]
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Senior athlete Amanda Kanaly ventured into many different sports before she discovered her niche. Her first experience playing a sport was with basketball at 4 years old, which was subsequently followed by softball a year later. By elementary school, Kanaly had a daily routine of these two […]
Story by Amber ChenOpinion editor Illustration by Terry SongStaff Illustrator Professor Greg Patton of the University of Southern California (USC) faced backlash following a now viral lecture he gave about Chinese filler words. Common filler words in the Mandarin are “nà ge” or “nèi ge,” which both translate to “that,” but when enunciated sound just […]
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer During a regular school year, clusters of cross country runners could be spotted running through the streets of South Pasadena. However, this year’s changes to their routine and sports season haven’t stopped the team from keeping up their morale and practicing. The team has maintained a similar […]
Story by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator The disability rights movement began in the 1960s as an effort to challenge negative attitudes and stereotypes surrounding disabilities. Parents demanded that their children be taken out of institutions and placed into schools with the necessary accommodations in order to succeed. Since then, dozens of […]
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Andrew McGough Contributor SPHS math teacher Andrew McGough may seem like your average calculus teacher, but behind his mathematical career lies a hobby of his: the workout regimen CrossFit. Forming the Tiger Fitness club, McGough posts daily workouts and weekly challenges on Google Classroom and Instagram to encourage both students […]
Story by Lilian Zhu Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer SPUSD declared that distance learning will continue until the end of the semester in accordance with state reopening guidelines on Thursday, Oct. 15. Periodical asynchronous days have been implemented into the middle and high school schedules, giving teachers more prep time. SPMS has […]
Story by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator The importance of voting for Joe Biden expands beyond being a matter of party preference, and is an absolute necessity for progressive voters. While the Democratic Party has not earned the progressive vote, progressives should still feel obligated to support Biden, solely because of his […]
Story by AnonymousStaff Writer Illustration by Nicholas FormanStaff Illustrator Given the circumstances of the 2020 election, voting third party is more than a valid choice. Third party and protest voting is, contrary to popular belief, not a bad thing, even in the context of the 2020 election. Competition and negotiation are perfectly healthy and necessary […]
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The SPHS performing arts programs have embraced the difficulties of distance learning by taking advantage of the online format in creative ways. Coronavirus pandemic safety restrictions have confined students to their homes and computer screens, which makes it impossible for those in drama to perform […]
