News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

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Keepin’ It Real or Keepin’ A Weave

By Wanya Williams Mar 24, 2015

Hair is a big deal to black people. Some black girls do not like their natural hair so they spend money on weaves, wigs, and fake braids. Black guys who think their hair is not naturally good usually go...

Graphic by Leo DiPierro

Put Your Money Where Your Playlist Is

By Camille Morgan Feb 24, 2015

In the morning, as I shuffle out of my house in a desperate attempt to get a spot in the back parking lot, I jam my phone into my car’s speaker and press shuffle on a playlist containing the works...

The Pro-Choice Debate

The Pro-Choice Debate

By Devon Stoeber Feb 7, 2015

In the news, I've been reading lots of headlines about the closure of certain abortion clinics and the constant debate about whether or not abortion is a humane decision. I was initially angered by this...

Sleep Well: Later School Start Times & Student Health

Sleep Well: Later School Start Times & Student Health

By Nick Goldman Feb 7, 2015

Most students would agree that the least productive part of their school day is the first forty minutes of their first class of the day. This feeling of lethargy makes student question why they would have...

LShana Tova: A Jewish Perspective on Rosh Hashanah

L’Shana Tova: A Jewish Perspective on Rosh Hashanah

By Sarah Asch Sep 30, 2014

Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, falls on the Hebrew calendar during the first two days of Tishrei, which means that it is usually celebrated during the secular month of September. Rosh...

They Call it Social Media for a Reason

They Call it “Social” Media for a Reason

By Holly Parkin Jun 11, 2014

Scrolling through my Facebook Newsfeed the other day, I came across a link to a video by a Mr. Gary Turk titled “Look Up: A Spoken Word Film for an Online Generation.” Turk’s five-minute sermon...

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Dress to Oppress

By Markita Schulman Apr 22, 2014

The Tamalpais Union High School District’s “dress and grooming” policy, available in the student planner and online, reads, in part, that “appropriate dress and grooming contribute to a productive...

Weather Warriors

Weather Warriors

By James Finn Dec 19, 2013

Phrases such as “frigid,” “bone-chilling,” “icy” and “frosty” could all be used to describe Marin’s weather as of late. Each morning, Mill Valley’s perfect green lawns are covered with...

Form Over Function

Form Over Function

By Isabella Schloss Dec 16, 2013

Everyone knows that one person who constantly complains about how terrible modern music is, saying that the only good music was made back in the 1960’s and 70’s. This person may even be you. This argument...

What Did I Miss: Holiday Edition

What Did I Miss: Holiday Edition

By Casey O'Brien Dec 12, 2013

Contrary to what some may say, I have come to believe that history is fascinating, important and can actually be full of funny, ironic moments. Turns out there was some amazing stuff happening before the...

EDITORIAL: Student Involvement in District

EDITORIAL: Student Involvement in District

Oct 7, 2013

This past summer and this fall, our publication gained some firsthand experience with local politics. We sought Tam and district administration approval for the purchase of new equipment to support our...

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