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Sophomore Classes Set Out to Change the World

Sophomore Classes Set Out to Change the World

By Haley Fretes June 10, 2013

Since mid-April, the Chamberlin-Kurita-Ditz sophomore Core classes have been working on an assignment entitled “The Change-the-World Project” in which students are to identify an issue that they are...

New Bay to Breakers Rules Not Enforced

New Bay to Breakers Rules Not Enforced

By Haley Fretes June 10, 2013

The 102nd 7.5 mile Bay to Breakers marathon was held on Sunday, May 19, and was predicted to bring over 30,000 participants this year, but expected to include fewer Tam students than in past years. Due...

Poetry Recitation Competition Draws Student Performers

By Jordan Blackburn February 20, 2013

The Marin County Poetry Out Loud contest was held at the Mill Valley Public Library on February 16. Junior Shayna Warner of Marin School of the Arts won and will be advancing to the statewide competition...

New Mill Valley Location of Sol Food Holds Soft Open

New Mill Valley Location of Sol Food Holds Soft Open

By Randy Shapiro February 7, 2013

On February 6, the Mill Valley location of Sol Food held their first soft opening for locals, including many Tam students. Free meal and drink coupons were passed out to many students just outside the...

Hawk Talk: Hurricane Sandy

Hawk Talk: Hurricane Sandy

By Sonja Hutson November 7, 2012

Post-tropical superstorm Sandy, one of the largest storms the northeast has seen, made landfall the night of Monday, October 19 around Atlantic City, New Jersey and over the past few days has impacted...

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Food Trucks Roll up to Marin Country Mart

By Julia Kligman October 4, 2012

As the successor to trendy overpriced cupcake bakeries and still-somewhat-popular tapas restaurants, food trucks have made their way to Marin as the “next big thing.” A mobile community of food trucks...

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The First Day: Comparing Senior and Freshman Perspectives

By Sophie Newman, Sophie Newman, Sophie Newman, and Sophie Newman September 30, 2012

As the class of 2013 strode through the school with whistles perched between their lips and cowbells in their hands, the freshmen cowered below the stairs as looks of terror forming on their faces. Students...

ASB officers face skepticism

By Sophie McGuinness June 9, 2012

“I expect nothing from next year’s ASB officers because they have no power and never will,” said junior Jake Zwiebach of next year’s Associated Student Body (ASB) officers. “I want them to get...

AWARD WINNER: Ms. Tucker was surprised with a giant check from the Amgen foundation. Photo by: Emma Boczek

Science teacher Ms. Tucker wins major award

By Cassie Jeong May 31, 2012

Science teacher April Tucker received the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence (AASTE) from the Amgen Foundation on May 17. Tucker was one of nine science teachers selected from across the...

Mill Valley general plan being updated

Mill Valley general plan being updated

By Maggie Whalen May 28, 2012

The City of Mill Valley is currently in the process of updating its General Plan. This document, required by State law, is a blueprint of ideas and future goals for the City. California law requires that...

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Chemistry lab mistake causes fire alarm

By Wesley Emblidge March 16, 2012

During seventh period on Friday, March 16, only a few minutes before school was over, the fire alarm was triggered by a student in Dr. Leslie Hart's chemistry class. The class was performing a series of...

The problem with the Oscars

The problem with the Oscars

By Wesley Emblidge March 5, 2012

The Academy Awards are often regarded all over the world as the highest honor a filmmaker or actor or anyone in the film industry can be presented with. Every year, roughly 6,000 members The Academy of...

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