News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Graphic by Johanna Wong

Juiced about Health

By Johanna Wong Nov 18, 2014

Over the last few months, lots of different juice bars and cafes have been sprouting up in Mill Valley. We’ve been hit with a health craze as restaurants and markets are now highlighting their organic...

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5 Free Apps You Didn’t Know You Needed

5 Free Apps You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Devon Stoeber Nov 18, 2014

When downloading apps, everyone sees the ones featured on the App Store and knows the most common few such as Instagram and Snapchat. However, there are over a million apps that exist that easily go unnoticed....

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by Tandis Shoushtary

Tips and Tricks for SAT Studying

By Tandis Shoushtary Nov 3, 2014

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (better known as the SAT) is the most widely recognized college admission exam in the US, playing a large role in most prospective college student’s lives. Because test...

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The Equalizer: Denzel Delivers

The Equalizer: Denzel Delivers

By Dom Quaranta Oct 27, 2014

Denzel Washington is no stranger to channeling the role of an unforgiving bad ass. Whether it is his portrayal of ruthless Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas in “American Gangster” or his role on the opposite...

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Tyranny Breaks Experimental Music Boundaries

“Tyranny” Breaks Experimental Music Boundaries

By Cam Vernali Oct 24, 2014

If you had to describe pretty much anyone's first impression when listening to the album Tyranny, it would be messy. Tyranny, released on September 23rd, is the latest album that is a result of Julian...

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Graphic by: Johanna Wong

The Samurai’s Return

By Max Plotkin Oct 24, 2014

Like a warrior returning from battle, Mill Valley’s Samurai Sushi has reopened after an interminable renovation. In the foyer, a glass case holds Samurai armor, the mask’s mouth turned down...

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Sims 4: A Worthwhile Addition

Sims 4: A Worthwhile Addition

By Leo DiPierro Oct 24, 2014

Content: 3/5 Gameplay: 4/5 Features: 3.5/5 Overall impression: 7/10 The Sims by EA and Maxis is one of the most recognized franchises in the gaming world, spanning multiple consoles and generations...

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Boyhood’s Original Take on Coming of Age

Boyhood’s Original Take on Coming of Age

By Isabella Schloss Oct 24, 2014

It’s easy to pass off Richard Linklater’s film “Boyhood” as just another coming of age story about a young boy passing through that awkward stage between childhood and adulthood while learning...

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Unwanted Album: “Songs of Innocence”

Unwanted Album: “Songs of Innocence”

By Daniel Carroll Oct 24, 2014

On September 9, students across the school could be heard expressing their outrage over the fact that a new album had appeared on their iPhones uninvited. The face behind the crime is the legendary...

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Mood-Boosting Study Snacks

By Tandis Shoushtary Oct 24, 2014

For most of us, food is a go-to stress reliever. It comforts, it soothes, and for a few short moments it helps us forget about the four-page report we put off until the last minute. Here is a collection...

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Photo by: Paden McNiff

Artist of the Issue: Paden McNiff

By Claire Donohue Oct 24, 2014

  Junior Paden McNiff discovered her interest in photography at the start of high school. “I had a lot of friends that had nice cameras and liked taking pictures, so I saved up to buy my...

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Evening Escapes: San Francisco

Evening Escapes: San Francisco

By Claire Donohue Oct 2, 2014

We’ve all experienced those Saturday nights spent driving around complaining about how boring our town is. We’re too young to get into bars or nightclubs, but what people seem to forget is that we...

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