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

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Ke$ha’s Off Her Rocker with “Warrior”

By Billie Mandelbaum Dec 30, 2012

On her second full-length album, “Warrior,” Ke$ha seeks to explore the supernatural aspects of life. As she said in an interview with Ryan Seacrest, “The theme of this record is magic. I went on...

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Prabh Indian Kitchen: A Healthy, Delicious Option for Ethnic Food Lovers

Prabh Indian Kitchen: A Healthy, Delicious Option for Ethnic Food Lovers

By Justin Schmidt Dec 18, 2012

Prabh Indian Kitchen in downtown Mill Valley is hands down the best Indian restaurant in Marin. Although Prabh is most well-known for its sit-down dinner experience, the lunch box meals are just as appealing,...

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Performance and Self-Expression: Devon Lawrence’s Experience as a Musician

Performance and Self-Expression: Devon Lawrence’s Experience as a Musician

By Aaron Newman Dec 11, 2012

Junior Devon Lawrence slips easily into a smile like a familiar, perfectly fitting jacket. Unlike many of her peers, Lawrence exudes a lighthearted air during a stressful semester. “I do like life,”...

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“Elementary” Review: New Show Fails to Capture the Magic of Sherlock Holmes

By Emma Talkoff Dec 3, 2012

"Elementary," CBS’s take on the modern-day Holmes theme mastered by Britain’s wildly popular "Sherlock," premiered September 27 as the latest in a series of adaptations of the original stories dating...

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Early Cobb: The Story Behind a Friendly Habit

Early Cobb: The Story Behind a Friendly Habit

By Chris Yip, Chris Yip, and Chris Yip Nov 27, 2012

No one says hello like Early Cobb III, a senior famous for greeting friends and acquaintances every time one passes him by. “It started in 8th grade,” Cobb said, who remembers hearing at a parent...

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Tam Begins a New Chapter with New Assistant Principal

Tam Begins a New Chapter with New Assistant Principal

By Holly Parkin & Jonah Amargi-Levy Nov 9, 2012

Brian Lynch has taken over the job of Assistant Principal at Tam High, after the departure of Chad Stuart. Lynch began his career in education as a Tam counselor seven years ago. “It was during...

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Dry the River Makes Strong Folk-Rock Debut

By Veronica Russell, Veronica Russell, and Veronica Russell Oct 28, 2012

Like many of iTunes’ free singles of the week, “New Ceremony” by Dry the River went unnoticed by most listeners. After downloading the song and listening to it twice, I had to have the album. The...

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America Again: Re-becoming the Greatness We Never Weren’t

By Cassie Jeong Oct 24, 2012

The other day I was approached by a strange figure draped in only an American flag. The figure held two items, a book and an envelope, both of which were shoved forcefully into my arms. Stumbling backward,...

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A bacon and cheese breakfast biscuit sandwich from Nicks Wheely good breakfast.

Food Trucks Roll up to Marin Country Mart

By Julia Kligman Oct 4, 2012

As the successor to trendy overpriced cupcake bakeries and still-somewhat-popular tapas restaurants, food trucks have made their way to Marin as the “next big thing.” A mobile community of food trucks...

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Freshman Tommy Searle

The First Day: Comparing Senior and Freshman Perspectives

By Sophie Newman, Sophie Newman, Sophie Newman, and Sophie Newman Sep 30, 2012

As the class of 2013 strode through the school with whistles perched between their lips and cowbells in their hands, the freshmen cowered below the stairs as looks of terror forming on their faces. Students...

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Italian exchange students Chiara Messetti and Veronica Vanin (from the left) come to America to explore new opportunities.

Italian Exchange Students Travel to Tam

By Emma Boczek Sep 26, 2012

Italian exchange students Chiara Messetti and Veronica Vanin are adjusting to an unfamiliar lifestyle, settling in for their 10-month stay with their host families. They represent one of several nations...

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Bike Camping: A more exciting way to backpack

Bike Camping: A more exciting way to backpack

By Trever Perelson Jul 15, 2012

Bike camping, bike touring, bike packing, or just getting lost on your bike with a sleeping bag and no destination. Regardless of what you call it, this activity is a guaranteed experience to satisfy your...

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