Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Illustration by Alicia Zhang Contributor SPUSD distributed rapid antigen self-testing kits to students following a spike in coronavirus cases throughout the state on Friday, Jan. 14. 60 students at SPHS had tested positive for the virus as of Wednesday, Jan. 19, with 11 new cases this week. The district requested all […]
SPHS sports coronavirus protocols change in response to county guidelines
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Photo Editor The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health made a number of changes to the COVID protocols for organized youth sports on Monday, Jan. 3. These alterations were swiftly implemented by SPUSD and SPHS’ athletics department as stated in an email sent […]
District implements new coronavirus policies following spike in state-wide cases
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer SPUSD issued new coronavirus policies following a spike in positive cases throughout the state on Tuesday, Jan. 4. An email sent by the district outlines the seven new categories of guidelines: masks, testing requirements for close contacts, changes to isolation procedure, youth sports, […]
SPUSD’s coronavirus policy is lacking
Story by Charlotte Dekle & Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator The return to in-person school marked the end of an era filled with uncertainty and chaos. However, what was supposed to be a step back into normalcy is proving to be a continuation of the disarray present throughout the pandemic. […]
School Board waives community service requirement for class of 2022
Story by Raluca Tudusciuc Staff Writer Photo by Oscar Walsh Contributor The School Board unanimously approved a motion to waive the community service graduation requirement for the class of 2022 at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Decisions to set aside these requirements were previously made for the classes of 2020 and 2021 as well. Despite their […]
SPHS adjusts to new coronavirus policies
Story by Michael Mayemura Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator SPHS’ coronavirus protocols, which came in the wake of a resurgence of L.A. County cases fueled by the delta variant, have forced student organizations on campus to adapt and innovate their activities to prioritize safety. In preparation for reopening, school administration worked to develop a comprehensive safety plan to protect […]
SPUSD to offer an in-person return to school for all students
Story by Alison WangStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraContributor SPUSD announced that they will offer a full, in-person return for all students on Aug. 12 in an email on Tuesday, July 13. Similar to guidelines during hybrid learning, students will be required to wear masks, regardless of coronavirus vaccination status. The district will continue following […]
City Council approves $3 per hour hero pay for grocery and drug store workers
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The City Council unanimously adopted a 60-day ordinance to establish hero pay for grocery and drug store workers at its meeting on Wednesday, April 21. The ordinance requires that all major grocery and drug stores in South Pasadena increase their employees’ pay by $3 […]
SPHS students back in the classroom for the first time in over year
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer Around 250 students in Cohort B returned to in-person school at SPHS on Thursday, Apr. 15, after more than a year of distance learning. Students who made the decision to attend school in-person hope that the change in pace will benefit their mental health […]
Students find creative ways to travel safely during quarantine
Story by Sofia Alva, Kimberly Hsueh, & Zoe SchlaakAssociate News Editor, Senior Staff Writer, & Associate Sports Editor Photos courtesy of Londen Ely, Megan Sung, & Shane YuContributors Although the pandemic has held millions of people hostage in their homes, many students have discovered safe and fun ways to travel in the time of the coronavirus. This issue, Tiger highlights three unique […]
COVID-19 reflections: Someone to thank
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article is part of Tiger‘s March center spread. Read the rest of the spread here. “Wow. This is kinda crazy. I’d like to thank my family and friends for supporting me. Thanks to the producers for believing in me. And most of all, I’d […]
COVID-19 reflections: Love letter to L.A.
Story by Cloe MaurerFeature Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article is part of Tiger‘s March center spread. Read the rest of the spread here. Last March, I was terrified of being alone. I didn’t know what to do without a steady stream of stressors and distressors to point to the reason why I felt […]
COVID-19 reflections: Fun in spontaneity
Story by Amber ChenOpinion Editor Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article is part of Tiger‘s March center spread. Read the rest of the spread here. I went into quarantine with a very specific idea of what I wanted to accomplish, how I was going to accomplish it, and the person I’d be afterwards. I […]
COVID-19 reflection: Bonding with mom
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator This article is part of Tiger‘s March center spread. Read the rest of the spread here. In the last year — as I have begun to reflect more and more on my time in high school — I have become increasingly nostalgic. I thought about all […]
Students set to return to SPMS and SPHS in hybrid models on Apr. 8 and Apr. 15, respectively
Story by Zoe Schlaak Associate Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board approved the return to campus for SPMS and SPHS students using hybrid learning schedules on Thursday, Apr. 8 and Thursday, Apr. 15, respectively, at a special meeting on Thursday, Mar. 4. SPMS has already created an unapproved hybrid model, but no […]
TK through second graders set to return to campus in hybrid model on Feb. 18
Story by Georgia Parsons Feature Associate Editor Photo courtesy of Abigail Silver Contributor The School Board unanimously approved the return of in-person instruction for grades TK to 2 in a hybrid model on Thursday, Feb. 18, at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The reopening is contingent on L.A. County’s adjusted case rate dropping below 25 per […]