By Alexander Schnedecker, Author at The Tam News

Madi Smith Profile

By Alexander Schnedecker • Jun 7, 2022

Junior Madi Smith of Tamalpais High School is an exceptional lacrosse player in the Bay Area.

The best cup of coffee in Marin

By Emma Pearson • Apr 19, 2022

"I am happy to report that, five cups, two sets of very jittery hands, and one certainty that I was either going to conquer the world or die from a heart attack later, I have come to a consensus"

A day in the life of Principal Farr

By Mikyla Williams • Apr 19, 2022

“I like being able to see students as they come in … I hope that it helps them to see me here."

Cameran Ford: The girl behind the lens

By Shaina Mandala • Apr 19, 2022

"A walking, talking “Euphoria” character in the body of a Tamalpais High School senior"

"Arcane” is an animated fantasy taking place in the fictional world of Runeterra, which shares that same universe as the hit game series “League of Legends.” What the show borrows from the game is the main characters, the show only serves as an origin story for them.

Not your typical album: “Dawn FM”

By Lily Lunn • Jan 26, 2022

I am one of The Weeknd’s top listeners and he has been my top artist for five years now. I have been to concerts, spent countless dollars on merch, and I may or may not have run a fan account at one point. I can name any song after only listening to the first few seconds; I will always stand by his experimental Super Bowl performance and will argue that it was far superior to any other halftime show.

‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ Review

By Amelia Sandgren • Dec 13, 2021

It’s time to pull out your scarves and fall gloves, order a Pumpkin Spice Latte, and watch the leaves fall, as Taylor Swift has transported us to fall 2012 with the re-recording of her fan-favorite album: Red.

King Richard Review

By Lexa Lemberg and Andrew Cherner • Dec 13, 2021

While being a top tennis player is not easy to begin with, Serena and Venus faced additional adversity. Coming from Compton, Calif., they saw difficulty getting noticed by big coaches and receiving all of the resources needed for success.

What I saw at Burning Man

By Lucca Hurst-Schalit • Nov 19, 2021

My take on Burning Man; a bunch of cool people partying in the desert with a bunch of art.

The Mill Valley Art Festival

By Shaina Mandala • Nov 2, 2021

The Mill Valley Fall Art Festival lies amongst the redwoods that adorn Old Mill Park. Annually, it brings back the spirit of Mill Valley, as it has for the past 60 years.

The Best Burrito in Mill Valley

By Lexa Lemberg • Nov 2, 2021

I am putting the burritos in Mill Valley up to the test and seeing which one reigns supreme. Some may argue I am not a real burrito connoisseur, as I have a very simple order consisting of rice, beans, cheese, and guacamole.

The Noble Cow Creamery

By Eloise Weir • Nov 2, 2021

Is the Nobel Cow Creamy good enough to replace Woody's?