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

“My Best Decision in High School Was...”

“My Best Decision in High School Was…”

By Meg Weisselberg May 23, 2014

As high school wraps up, seniors are becoming nostalgic in addition to being eager to graduate. Upon asking a group of seniors what their best decision in high school was there seemed to be a common trend...

How to Get Your First Job

How to Get Your First Job

By Jasmine Caputo May 23, 2014

It’s that time of year again— when it seems as if every high school student is trying to nail the best part-time job for the summer. Whether it’s your first time applying for a job or your sixth,...

Sam Smith: Rich Voice, Meaningful Lyrics

Sam Smith: Rich Voice, Meaningful Lyrics

By Liz Archer May 22, 2014

Rising British pop sensation, Sam Smith, makes singing seem effortless. As a featured artist in Disclosure’s latest hit song, “Latch,” Smith reaches the song’s chorus with ease, his voice melodically...

The Rise of Chance the Rapper

The Rise of Chance the Rapper

By Max Bayer May 19, 2014

If you’re a hip-hop head, you probably know about Chance the Rapper. If not, it’s time you found out. The rise of Chance the Rapper is directly attributed to the success of his mixtapes “10 Day”...

TWO-WOMAN BAND: Juniors Nicole Cochary and Daisy Meisler are both vocalists, while also playing guitar and bass, respectively.

The Jetsonettes: Merging Feminism and Music

By Holly Parkin May 18, 2014

Juniors Nichole Cochary and Daisy Meisler have found a way to bring two of their passions together, combining feminism and music through their band, the Jetsonettes. Founded in mid-2013, the Jetsonettes...

The Orwells Performs at Slims

The Orwells Performs at Slim’s

By Claire Donohue Apr 22, 2014

Garage rock band, The Orwells, leaned against their beat up van outside of Slim’s Music Hall in San Francisco on Sunday March 23.  The members of the band, none over the age of 21, held disintegrating...

SUPERHERO TALENT: Metal and a detailed paint job bring Barella’s Captain America shield to life.         

Photo courtesy of: Nick Barella

Nick Barella: From Paper to Props

By Haydn Wall Apr 22, 2014

Last year, senior Nick Barella and his friend decided to try to build a laser rifle from the popular game Fallout 3. What started as a way to pass the time with a friend quickly became a potentially profitable...

Female Rappers Who Are Killin’ It

Female Rappers Who Are Killin’ It

By Kate Luebkeman Apr 22, 2014

In the male-dominated genre of hip-hop, it’s often easy to overlook the many female artists tirelessly making music. Rap is sometimes looked at as a hotbed of misogyny, homophobia and racism more than...

TONING IT DOWN: “Morning Phase” is Beck’s 12th album and has a much softer sound.

Beck Mellows Out for Morning Phase

By Daniel Carroll Apr 20, 2014

It’s been nearly ten years since Beck released his quirky, psychedelic and loud album “Mellow Gold,” which included “Loser” the song that put him on the map. Since then, he has revealed the ever-expanding...

10 Ways to Survive the Last Months of School

10 Ways to Survive the Last Months of School

By Devon Stoeber Apr 11, 2014

1. Keep your school supplies organized. Near the end of the year, it’s easy to find yourself shoving papers in folders and pockets of your bag, never to be seen again. Clean out all the papers you...

Strange Scholarships: From Height to Duct Tape

Strange Scholarships: From Height to Duct Tape

By Casey O'Brien Mar 29, 2014

With the price of college education in America rising to unprecedented heights, many students have become nervous about their ability to pay for their education, and fear having to pay off huge student...

Beth Behrs made her debut in the film “American Pie: The Book of Love.” Currently, she plays Caroline Channing  in CBS’s hit show “Two Broke Girls.” Behrs attended Tam in 2004 and participated in Tam’s Conservatory Theatre Ensemble. This photo features Behrs in her senior superlative photo for “future movie star.”

Famous Faces of Tam

By Nic Mosher Mar 25, 2014

It’s no secret that our school is the home of many talented, creative, and unique individuals. While every Tam student is special, there are some alumni who are so exceptional that they have gained mass...

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