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The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Photo by Lacy Atkins for the SF Chronicle.

Students Organize Benefit Concert for Steven Rodriguez

By Ethan Lawrence Oct 23, 2013

A benefit concert for Tam alumnus Steven Rodriguez (class of 2011) will take place at the Sweetwater Music Hall in downtown Mill Valley on November 26 at 7 p.m. The concert is organized by friends of...

Arctic Monkeys Sixth Album Brings a New Beat

Arctic Monkeys’ Sixth Album Brings a New Beat

By Isabella Schloss Sep 30, 2013

Since their first single, I Bet That You Look Good on the Dancefloor in 2005, the Arctic Monkeys have become a massive hit in the UK. Their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m...

Juniors Start Recording Studio in Sausalito: 2200 Sound

Juniors Start Recording Studio in Sausalito: “2200 Sound”

By Daniel Carroll Sep 25, 2013

Tam juniors Chase McDonald and Ryan Felder have been working tirelessly along with Marin Academy junior Eli Kranefuss to open their own recording studio in Sausalito over the past several months. They...

Vampire Weekend: Modern Vampires of The City

Vampire Weekend: Modern Vampires of The City

By Devon Stoeber Jun 10, 2013

It’s the end of May and everyone’s searching for the album to put them in that summer mood. “Modern Vampires of the City,” new album from indie-rock band Vampire Weekend, seems to be a perfect...

Jaden Smiths New Single Creates Controversy

Jaden Smith’s New Single Creates Controversy

By Morgana Sidhom Jun 9, 2013

Former star of "The Karate Kid" and seed of Will Smith, Jaden Smith came from a place of greatness. The 14-year old movie star recently started dabbling with the music industry, releasing his hit single...

Graphic by: Aaron Newman

Standing Room Only: Music Over Moshing

By Emma Talkoff Jun 7, 2013

There are some things that are simply better in theory, and unfortunately, for me, live music is one of them. Don’t get me wrong—I love to see my favorite artists in person and soak up familiar...

Returning to Radio: Getting to Know an Old Friend

Returning to Radio: Getting to Know an Old Friend

By Jackson Twilling Jun 7, 2013

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to get to know my grandparents’ 1998 Ford Ranger pickup truck while doing some work on it in the Tam auto shop. I swapped cars with them for a few days to make some...

The Meaning of Life, Finally Found

By Daniel Carroll May 10, 2013

I was lucky enough to stumble upon the meaning of life a couple of years ago. It was eighth grade, and I stayed home sick in order to watch the movie “Pirate Radio,” the story of a ship that broadcasted...

 Juniors Julian Del Castillo, Xan Harris and Dillon Schow (from left) get suited up for the competition. “I felt nervous, but prepared,” Harris said of the morning before the competition.

Orchestra Scores Top Honors in NYC Competition

By Emma Talkoff and Emma Talkoff Apr 5, 2013

Tam’s Symphonic Orchestra secured a Gold rating, the highest possible, and took home the coveted Adjudicator’s Trophy at the Heritage National Music Festival in New York City on March 23. Tam’s...

Pandora Sets New Limits on Free Account Holders

Pandora Sets New Limits on Free Account Holders

By Max Bayer Mar 5, 2013

The online radio company Pandora has implemented new hourly limits on music listening, which went into effect on March 1. The new rule limits free account holders to listen to 40 hours a week of music...

Les Miserables Review: Tom Hooper Attempts To Destroy His Own Movie

“Les Miserables” Review: Tom Hooper Attempts To Destroy His Own Movie

By Wesley Emblidge Dec 25, 2012

Most bad films are, at their core, just poorly written. Even a great cast and director can’t save a mediocre script, but a good script can usually save a mediocre cast or director. However it seems...

MAXIMUM VOLUME: Seniors Ryan Adams, Mitchel Wong and Matthew Tarantino (vocals/guitar, bass, and drums, respectively) perform “Aneurysm” by Nirvana at the band class concert.

Band Class Performs in Semester Concert

By Chris Yip Dec 16, 2012

The Tam Guitar and Percussion class performed in Caldwell Theater on December 6, showcasing music ranging from “ballads to rock songs,” according to senior Kel Mandigo-Stoba, one of the night’s...

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