News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

In-depth and long-form journalism about our community’s important issues

Snap This

Snap This

By Lola Leuterio, Emily Spears Jan 12, 2018

It’s 11 p.m. on a Saturday night. A Tam student is throwing up on the bathroom floor at a party, unaware that cameras are rolling. The student, who requested anonymity, described how it felt to wake...

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The Ghosts of Tam

The Ghosts of Tam

By Ethan Swope, Ethan Swope, Ethan Swope, and Ethan Swope Dec 18, 2017

He made the sign of the cross, placed his hands together, and prayed. A door suddenly banged on the floor above him, piercing the quiet, like glass shattering on the ground. Night custodian Moris Mira...

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Humans of Tam: I Had Begun a Spiral of Hatred

Humans of Tam: I Had Begun a Spiral of Hatred

By Kennedy Cook and Michael Diamandakis Dec 9, 2017

“It seemed like you weren't there mentally during that fly. Your strokes were sloppy, you barely kicked off the walls and your drive wasn’t straight.” [My coach] was trying to make the feedback a...

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By the Book

By the Book

By Marie Hogan Nov 15, 2017

When White House chief of staff John Kelly said that “the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War” in an interview with Fox News on October 30, he caused an uproar. To some, his statements...

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Featured Photos: As the Smoke Clears: A Photo Essay

Featured Photos: As the Smoke Clears: A Photo Essay

By Ethan Swope, Photographer Nov 9, 2017

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Featured Photo: Stall Art

Featured Photo: Stall Art

By Kennedy Cook, Editor in Chief Nov 6, 2017

On November 6, 2017 this graffiti art was found on the stall of the student center's woman's bathroom. This art will most likely be removed by custodial staff,  so, for posterity, our very own Kennedy...

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Featured Experience: Expiration Date

By Charlie Rosgen and Charlie Rosgen Sep 23, 2017

This past summer, after traveling around Europe, and on my way back into the United States, I was greeted, not by a “Welcome to SFO” sign, but by a threat to be sent back to Germany. I am currently...

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Featured Experience: Love

By Michael Diamandakis, Michael Diamandakis, and Michael Diamandakis Sep 23, 2017

When we talk of love, for the most part we talk of people, or things. I love my mom, I love beating anyone and everyone in 2k (try me, you won’t), and I love Bob’s Donuts so unconditionally that it’s...

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Featured Experience: Out of Fashion

Featured Experience: Out of Fashion

By Ava Finn, Editor in Chief Sep 23, 2017

I am a 16-year-old high school student, and I spent almost half of my summer living alone in the biggest city in the United States. New York City was filled with people who had places to be, and as I stood...

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Featured Experience: Differences to Rub Off

Featured Experience: Differences to Rub Off

By Dahlia Zail and Dahlia Zail Sep 23, 2017

Jaw-droppingly long lines flowed to the snack bar window of the Parkside Cafe, and by two o'clock I was sweating. I was on ice cream duty, responsible for all the smoothies, ice creams, and shakes that...

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Girl Code

Girl Code

By Kavi Dolasia and Kavi Dolasia Jun 3, 2017

When freshman Siena Romito first walked into Computer Programming 1-2, she was met by a sea of fresh-faced, eager-to-learn boys, and two other girls. In the coming weeks, both of the other girls would...

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Humans of Tam: I can’t hide from it, I can’t run from it.

Humans of Tam: I can’t hide from it, I can’t run from it.

By Kennedy Cook and Michael Diamandakis May 31, 2017

High School is not easy. I struggle with bullying a little bit. It’s gotten better, but it’s still kind of hard to deal with every now and then. Once I was walking on the field next to MVMS, and a...

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