Tag: Opinion
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Writers Guild of America: End the Strike
View ArticleA union of writers went on strike on May 2. However, striking might not be their best option.
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The U.S. must change it’s approach to minimum wage
View ArticleStory by Benjamin Regan Contributor Illustration by Martin Walsh Illustrator Since the introduction of a federal minimum wage in 1938 through the Fair Labor Standard Act, a…
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Letter to the editor: SPUSD’s unflinching refusal to address racial disparity in summer school
View ArticleStory by John Srebalus Contributor Illustration by Ethan Lyons Illustrator The South Pasadena Unified School District is hiding from an inconvenient truth: There is structural racism in…
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An exploration of Yubo culture
View ArticleStory by Amber Chen Online managing editor Illustration by Martin Walsh Illustrator Yubo, a social networking application, markets itself as “a space where anyone can belong,”…
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Quinnie’s Opinnies: Sympathy Sucks
View ArticleStory by Quinn Manzo Print Editor Sympathy makes me really uncomfortable. It’s difficult to tell when it’s coming from a genuine place, and when I…
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The problem with modern parasocial relationships
View ArticleStory by Elsie Waters Staff Writers Illustration by Martin Walsh Staff Illustrator Parasocial relationships have recently gained a threatening relevancy. While they are neither inherently…
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Tiktok culture fuels toxic mindsets
View ArticleTiktok pushes harmful narratives that diminish the identity and self esteem of impressionable children. Tiktok pushes harmful narratives that diminish the identity and self esteem of impressionable children.
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A Look Back at The Afghanistan Conflict
View ArticleAs America withdraws troops from Afghanistan following two decades of turmoil, Tiger looks back at how it all started and tries to answers the question “what do we do now?”
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South Pas Should Ban Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
View ArticleStory by Benjamin Regan Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator The South Pasadena City Council voted to send ordinance 19A back to the staff…
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South Pas Should Ban Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
View ArticleThe South Pasadena City Council voted to send ordinance 19A back to the staff for revision at their meeting on July 7, 2021. The ordinance…
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Why We Hate Twilight: The Problem With Media For Teenage Girls
View ArticleStory by Charlotte Dekle Staff Writer Illustration by Penny Aboud Staff Graphic Designer Growing out of interest is an integral part of aging; it’s entirely natural…
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Death doesn’t give our heroes a free pass
View ArticleWritten by Audrey Ernst Staff Writer Illustrated by Elaine Yang Design Editor This article contains descriptions of domestic violence that some might find disturbing. In June 2016,…
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South Pasadena’s dwindling middle class
View ArticleIllustration by Truman Lesak Design Editor South Pasadena has always been a town that draws young families looking to settle down. If there is a…
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Save room for Jesus, please
View ArticleIllustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator Picture this: you’re walking down the hall of the 400s building. You’re late to Spanish class. Suddenly, you are…
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Despite a mantra of tolerance at SPHS, conservatives are often left silent
View ArticleWritten by Peter Wang Opinion Associate Editor Illustration by Kate Rogers Staff Illustrator South Pasadena is known as a safe and welcoming place for all…