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

Karen Os Heartbroken Crush Songs

Karen O’s Heartbroken Crush Songs

By Claire Donohue Oct 2, 2014

On September 9, 35-year-old rock musician Karen Lee Orzolek (better known by her stage name Karen O) released her debut solo album “Crush Songs.” The South-Korean born American musician began her...

The Best and Worst of Outside Lands Festival

The Best and Worst of Outside Lands Festival

By Daniel Carroll Oct 2, 2014

Skimming down the Outside Lands 2014 lineup for the first time, I found myself scowling. Most of the artists on the list were either completely foreign or I had already seen them live (ugh, poor me). However,...

Seriously Slacking Sustainability

Seriously Slacking Sustainability

By Sammy Herdman Oct 2, 2014

Marin’s well-preserved county parks, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 15,420 litres each year, and initiatives to support electric vehicles suggest that Marin has high standards for ecological...

Lowry Makes a Splash at the Marine Center

Lowry Makes a Splash at the Marine Center

By Devon Stoeber Oct 2, 2014

Junior Colette Lowry spent her summer vacation in a different way than one might expect. Rather than sleeping in until 12 or 1 in the afternoon, Lowry began her Sunday and Monday mornings at 6:30 a.m....

Your Next Netflix Addiction

Your Next Netflix Addiction

By Jordan Blackburn Oct 2, 2014

There’s nothing quite like the embarrassed yet proud tone of somebody telling you how many episodes – or seasons – of a television show they watched that weekend. On one hand, they’re clearly somewhat...

Mary Crowe to Retire from Tam’s Library

Mary Crowe to Retire from Tam’s Library

By Holly Parkin Jun 11, 2014

Most students, no matter what grade, have probably met Tam librarian Mary Crowe at some point in their high school career. Whether helping a student with a project, suggesting a fun new book, or even...

The Black Keys Turn Blue

The Black Keys Turn Blue

By Isabella Schloss Jun 11, 2014

It was 2002 when the Black Keys released their debut album “The Big Come Up.” Since then, they have released six studio records, three of them self-produced, and built up a large underground...

HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED: College and Career specialist Susan Gertman will retire this month after assisting students in the College and Career Center since 2005. Photo by: Claire Donohue

Bidding Farewell to Susan Gertman

By Cassie Jeong Jun 11, 2014

You know her from her workshops on everything from financial aid to college essays, conducting class-wide surveys on Naviance, or sending out informational emails on upcoming events and scholarships. Her...

Students Say Farewell to Ms. Klein

By Jordan Blackburn Jun 11, 2014

Connor Brogan, Sophomore “She’s a really nice teacher. I was never art inclined, I just did it... She cheered me on and encouraged me even though it wasn’t my best skill and I hope she does well.”    Bella...

Graphic by: Johanna Wong

Bay to Breakers 2014: A People Guide

By Maddy Sebastian Jun 11, 2014

This year’s Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco was much like any other. By 8 a.m. the streets were packed with the usual turnout of diverse participants. Here is a list of the different types of “outfits”...

Graphic by: Johanna Wong

Food in San Francisco for Five Dollars or Less

By Oliver Rosenfield Jun 9, 2014

You may not realize it, but there are thousands of superb and cheap food options just across the bridge in San Francisco. Yes, you may spend more on gas than food if you make the drive every day, but you...

Running the Trap: Four Undiscovered Artists

Running the Trap: Four Undiscovered Artists

By Cody Duane-McGlashan May 27, 2014

Recently, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has become a prominent part of teenage mainstream culture. Dubstep crept into the public eye a few years ago, but its appeal was short lived. Trap music seems to...

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