Opinion Archives - The Tam News

EDM in the Bay

By Josh Goldman • Mar 1, 2024

At the ever-popular Outside Lands festival and beyond, EDM music captures the imagination of countless Tam students.

People are too opinionated (an opinion piece)

By Jaana Tremp • Mar 1, 2024

From the most to least significant issues, it feels like everyone has a strong opinion on everything. Having opinions is fine, but living and dying by them isn't.

The benefits of WISE

By Hillary Betz, Graphics Editor • Mar 1, 2024

With so many elective options available to 11th and 12th graders, which classes really make a difference? WISE provides a unique opportunity for students to build leadership skills and help others.

Hand in hand: Cafeteria sustainability at Tam

By Anya Godfrey, Reporter • Feb 6, 2024

Tamalpais High School's cafeteria is often overshadowed by the popularity of off-campus lunch, but it still generates large amounts of waste through single-use plastic packaging. Is cafeteria sustainability a reasonable goal for the school, and is it worth the trouble?

Slim pickings for parking

By Molly Eisenberg, Reporter • Feb 6, 2024

The time has officially come: the back parking lot (BPL) is now closed to seniors. Construction has finally begun after months of anticipation. It was supposed to start in August, but is only beginning...

Editorial: The Tam News needs two classes next year

By Emerson Swift and Editorial Staff • Jan 25, 2024

Dear Tamalpais Union High School Board of Trustees, We are Tam High students who write, edit, and produce The Tam News and care about the future of this important publication. This past year The Tam...

Should home economics be required?

By Molly Eisenberg, Reporter • Jan 23, 2024

The study of home economics has been lost over the past few decades. Home economics, is a course consisting of human development, cooking, sewing, family finances, and more. From the 1960s to the late...

How the comedy show ‘Big Mouth’ actually tackles important themes

Jan 23, 2024

“Big Mouth” has been a Netflix hit for years, taking off after its first season in 2017. With its unique cartoon style, fantasy monster characters, and mature humor, “Big Mouth” stood out from...

The best study spots in Mill Valley

By Sophia Tiemens, Reporter • Dec 2, 2023

Study environments have a profound effect on students, especially in high school. It's important for one to have a quiet and comfortable environment where students can do their absolute best. It's great...

Counseling Issues

By Editorial • Nov 18, 2023

With college application season in full swing, Tamalpais High School seniors and juniors applying to schools feel immense amounts of stress and pressure. However, some students who can relax with no worry...

Why is a gap year beneficial?

By Delaney Bobbitt • Nov 16, 2023

High school students deal with constant pressure: getting good grades, fitting in among their peers, applying to colleges, and figuring out what to do as an adult. Adding on to that, high school is becoming...

The real issue with monetizing college sports

By Sophia Weinberg • Nov 15, 2023

While college football fanatics argue over the chaotic dismantling of the Pacific 12 (Pac 12) conference, it is vital to recognize the larger implications. Pac 12 is a collegiate athletic conference...