By Emily Stull, Author at The Tam News

November’s featured artist of the month: Senior Averie Ledger

By Emily Stull • Nov 15, 2020

Senior Averie Ledger celebrates the female body through artwork she calls, "Sexy Shrooms."

Is Distance Learning Healthy?

By Charlie Wiltsee • Oct 17, 2020

Due to distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, TUHSD students are spending upwards of six hours on screens per day.

October’s featured artist of the month: Junior Natalie Nong

By Emily Stull • Oct 3, 2020

From experiences of racism to mental health, each piece tells a story.

End of discussion. Period.

By Claire Conger • Sep 20, 2020

A survey of 147 Tam students demonstrates a lack of understanding of menstruation bringing into question the quality of sex-ed in local elementary and middle schools and at Tam.

Quarantine Creations

By Claudia Epsha • Sep 19, 2020

Senior Artemis Frederick explains in their own words how quarantine has impacted their artistic creativity and personal life.

An ode to the class of 2020

By Chloe Gammon • May 26, 2020

Over the past four years, we have felt the unique historical significance of our high school experience.

Kylie Frame: The face behind Feed the Frontlines Marin

By Emily Stull • May 19, 2020

Frame's nonprofit organization raises money to purchase meals from local businesses and donates those meals to essential workers in the area.

Six feet apart

By Kara Kneafsey • Apr 23, 2020

This feature illustrates a snapshot of what California’s shelter in place order has entailed, outlining the experiences members of the Tam community are going through.

Sophia Harkins: A photography collection

By Sophia Harkins • Mar 28, 2020

Sophia Harkins captures moments from all over the world.

Under my roof

By Claire Finch • Mar 16, 2020

The experiences of Tam students whose parents struggle with substance abuse.

Eroded

By JP Ballschmider • Mar 7, 2020

Mt. Tam is now visited by over a million people per year, a number that rises rapidly and has long-lasting effects on the ecosystem.

2019 was the 100th anniversary of The Tamalpais News. Since 1919, journalism students have been covering popular culture, historic events, and day-to-day life at Tam. The following are excerpts from archival issues of The Tam News, with quotes from alumni to help bring them to life.