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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Participants of Diversity Day watch Tam students model clothes from Yema, a local Marin sportswear store.

Diversity Day organized by Tam PTSA

By Emerson Swift, Features Editor Apr 30, 2024

The event hosted a record 25 Tam clubs, an array of local BIPOC- and women-owned businesses, a KK Swaps fashion show, and an improv performance from Tam’s Conservatory Theatre Ensemble. Students, parents,...

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The Epidemic of the Eucalyptus

The Epidemic of the Eucalyptus

By Jaana Tremp, Lifestyles/Sports Editor Apr 25, 2024
Eucalyptus trees have been in California since the early 1850s. However, the trees have destroyed the native plants, including oak trees and coyote bushes, and posed a threat to a main fire road in Bolinas.
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The Paradox of Being a Girl at Tam

The Paradox of Being a Girl at Tam

By Ana Murguia, Op/Ed Editor Mar 28, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment and assault.    A history of objectification When I was younger, probably around the age of 13, I wondered why I didn’t...

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The Math Behind It All

The Math Behind It All

By Maggie Conklin, Reporter Feb 12, 2024

INTRODUCTION Behind all of the practice problems, homework assignments, and test scores, the Tamalpais High School math department is facing a major equity crisis.  Equity gaps have been constituted...

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Graphic by Sophia Tiemens

Unveiled

By Elisa Cobb, Features Editor Feb 5, 2024

Note on content: this article describes the myriad of events and instances that have taken place within our community that have inflicted harm on Black community members. Reader discretion is advised. The...

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Episode 2: The Arch Interviews Spotlights Pave Commute, a Green Routes to School App

By Emerson Swift, Features Editor Feb 2, 2024

Pave Commute is an app that provides incentives for students to take green routes to school and was introduced to the Tam community last year. Host Emerson Swift speaks with seniors Harrison Engel and...

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Lauren Felder (left) and Emerson Swift (right) read their parts of the letter.

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...

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Humans

Humans

By Emerson Swift, Features Editor Jan 23, 2024

Sharing stories, one prison at a time.  You would never be able to guess that the one-room office space tucked into a tiny building along San Francisco Boulevard in San Rafael is changing lives. It...

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Photo courtesy of Lutz Hornisher.

Where Have the Artists Gone?

On the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge, nestled among the houses of tech giants and endless yoga studios, lies the myth of old Mill Valley. Originally a town of artists living in the redwoods, most...

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Driving Under the Influence in Marin

Driving Under the Influence in Marin

By Ashley Townsend, Chloe Bowman, and Hillary Betz Nov 16, 2023

According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, 32 people are lost every day due to driving under the influence, amounting to over 11,000 people per year. In California,...

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A new generation of cannabis

By Savy Behr, Lifestyles/Sports Editor May 25, 2023
We are living in a community with a relatively strong acceptance and encouragement of cannabis use. It’s advertised in songs, movies, and even in some of our own families. Cannabis use is a nuanced topic but there’s no question about the increasing acceptance. Yet, our education is lacking. Myths infiltrate our understanding.
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Graphics by Anika Kapan

Wise beyond our years

By Savy Behr, Lifestyles/Sports Editor May 2, 2023
The house is on fire. Teenager’s social, emotional, and academic development is struggling post-pandemic. While efforts are being made by the Tamalpais High School administration to provide mental health support, many believe more could and should be done.
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