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

Dont Yuck My Tuna

Don’t Yuck My Tuna

By Blake Villanueva Apr 8, 2016

A few weeks ago, I was delighted to find mini boxes labeled Bumble Bee in the Student Center vending machine. Someone had answered my prayers in the form of tiny gifts that cost only $1.50. They were...

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EDITORIAL: Parkin Problems

EDITORIAL: Parkin’ Problems

By Staff Apr 8, 2016

The lack of parking at Tam has been at the forefront of student conversation, often outshining other topics - prom, standardized testing, college acceptances and decisions, grades - as the most complained...

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EDITORIAL: Apple Bites Back

EDITORIAL: Apple Bites Back

By Staff Mar 7, 2016

On February 16, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted a “Customer Letter” on the homepage of the technology giant’s website. The letter, which quickly took over Tam students’ Facebook feeds, outlined Apple’s...

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What Americans Do Wrong, From a Brit

What Americans Do Wrong, From a Brit

By Charlie Rosgen Mar 3, 2016

Five months ago I was in  a British international school in Hong Kong filled with people who sounded like me, people who spelled like me, people who understand the concept of sarcasm. Now every single...

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How to Not Pay $1,000 for Snacks: The Art of Smuggling at a Movie Theater

How to Not Pay $1,000 for Snacks: The Art of Smuggling at a Movie Theater

By Francis Streitmann Mar 3, 2016

Concession stand purchases make up 20 percent of a theater’s revenue. Those same sales are responsible for 40 percent of a the theater’s average profit*. According to the author of “Why Popcorn...

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A Message to Students and Teachers

A Message to Students and Teachers

By Miles Rubens Mar 3, 2016

Sometimes in class I wish I could rip out my own nose so that I could stop the distraction and aggravation that someone eating repulsive and strong smelling food is causing me. Often the classroom smells...

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Hawk Dirty to Me

Hawk Dirty to Me

By Danielle Egan Feb 2, 2016

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For many, this means bitterly mocking the few happy couples and binging on discounted chocolate. But for those of you who haven’t yet given up on love, here...

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EDITORIAL: Censoring Our Chants?

EDITORIAL: Censoring Our Chants?

By Staff Feb 2, 2016

After last week’s boys’ varsity basketball home game against rival school Marin Catholic, Principal David Brown sent out a letter to Tam staff with the instructions that it be read aloud to classes....

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by Luke Rider

It’s Usually A Wrap

By Alexandra Deane Feb 2, 2016

It’s my typical Friday night. My hands are digging into a bag of pretzel thins someone acquired by digging through the family pantry.  I’m in a dark house that’s blaring music, full of partial strangers,...

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by Luke Rider

Problems of the Passenger Seat

By Wanya Williams Feb 2, 2016

We all encounter weird moments like seeing a homeless man running around naked, Drake’s “Hotline Bling” video, and even being in the passenger seat. Yes, I said being in a passenger seat can be the...

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by Leo DiPierro

This Isn’t The Homeland

By Ilaria Lobo Feb 2, 2016

Growing up, my idea of authentic Chinese cuisine was categorized based on spice factor, texture, smells, and presentation. These were the elements of my culture that brought me back to my native Hong Kong...

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Graphic by Leo DiPierro

The Real Cost: Used Craigslist Car Buying

By Elliott Jacobs Dec 14, 2015

GOAL: I will be looking at unusual used cars on Craigslist that warrant commendation. These ads are riddled with spelling errors written by people looking to get rid of their sketchy cars. STEP 1: Go...

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