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

Junior Ben Knauer Shows Passion for Sports, Battles Cerebral Palsy

Junior Ben Knauer Shows Passion for Sports, Battles Cerebral Palsy

By Weston Lazarus Jun 1, 2013

Junior Ben Knauer grew up playing baseball and discussing the Giants line-up on the blacktop during recess. He knew every player’s stats, from home runs to on-base percentages, and as a high schooler...

The Infamous Snoop Doggy Dogg

The Infamous Snoop Doggy Dogg

By Hannah Flach May 25, 2013

The infamous Snoop Doggy Dog, who’s widely known for his work as a rapper, recently spent a month in Jamaica and has now become Snoop Lion, the reggae "genius" and (he claims) "Bob Marley reincarnated." It...

PITCH PERFECT: (From left) Junior Ali Demers, senior (and Tam News Reporter) Maddie Elias, and junior Chelsey Meyers sing “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen at the Spring Showcase Rally.

Tam Breaks Into A Capella Scene

By Holly Parkin May 23, 2013

At some point, everyone has thought about what it would be like if their school was like the musical settings depicted in popular movies and TV shows like “Pitch Perfect” and “Glee.” Now, that...

From Ocean Beach To Bali: Junior Trevor Rowedder Traverses Professional Surfing World

From Ocean Beach To Bali: Junior Trevor Rowedder Traverses Professional Surfing World

By Nic Mosher May 23, 2013

Junior Trevor Rowedder has been surfing almost since he could walk, has professional surfers on speed dial and has traveled more in the last year than many Tam students have in their lives. “My first...

New App Creates Controversy

New App Creates Controversy

By Natasha Harvey May 20, 2013

A new application called Lulu has struck the teenage world that allows girls to comment and rate their male Facebook friends. The app was originally popular among college students and has now made it to...

Try Something New at Plant Café Organic

Try Something New at Plant Café Organic

By Lauren Lampl May 19, 2013

Upon entering The Plant Café Organic, the realization of having crossed the threshold from shopping mall to nutritious restaurant is immediate. The cement walls, pictures of painted flowers and agrarian...

Welcome to Tiburon

Welcome to Tiburon

By Gibson Katz May 10, 2013

Congratulations on your purchase of this travel guide; at $25, it’s the cheapest thing you’ll buy on your trip. Welcome to Shangri La, Tiburon. Let’s start with the culture of the town. With such...

Stinson Restaurant “The Lunch Box” is a Must

By Jackie O'Boyle May 10, 2013

After a hot day at Stinson Beach all I want is a refreshing drink and a good meal. The Lunch Box, a small quaint restaurant in Stinson Beach, has just that. Upon entering, you immediately feel the cool...

Blue Barn: Scrumptious Fare at a Leisurely Pace

Blue Barn: Scrumptious Fare at a Leisurely Pace

By Sarah Asch, Sarah Asch, Sarah Asch, and Sarah Asch May 5, 2013

With artfully faded wooden siding and barn-style rafters and  pitchforks mounted on the wall, Blue Barn is a country-style decorated restaurant located conveniently at the heart of the Corte Madera...

Bet on Your Baby is Surprisingly Painful

“Bet on Your Baby” is Surprisingly Painful

By Krissy Powers Apr 17, 2013

ABC's new show, “Bet on Your Baby", which aired April 13, feels like being trapped in a conversation, and the only positive is being able to look at the adorable kid. The show is exactly what the title...

The Authoritative Tam Dictionary: Volume One

By Sophie Newman, Zack Tolpen, & Sean Lee, Sophie Newman, Zack Tolpen, & Sean Lee, and Sophie Newman, Zack Tolpen, & Sean Lee Mar 24, 2013

Every locality is known for its unique jargon, and Tam is certainly no exception. Below you’ll find a handpicked collection of the words and phrases most frequently caught being casually mumbled around...

Senior Begins Rap Career as MC Kramis

Senior Begins Rap Career as MC Kramis

By Maddie Elias Mar 21, 2013

Despite his family’s involvement in its Scottish heritage, you won’t find senior Kel Mandigo-Stoba engaging in many traditional activities. More likely, you’ll find him with a microphone in hand,...

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