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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

In-depth and long-form journalism about our community’s important issues

The Tamalpais Federation of Teachers gather in celebration of their first successful bargaining election in 1977. Photo courtesy of the California Federation of Teachers website.

Behind the Bargains: A Look Into the Relationship Between Teachers and District Officials

The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) and the district’s teacher union, the Tamalpais Federation of Teachers (TFT), are in the second century of their deeply ceded and multifaceted relationship....

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Doug Canepa, the manager of Mill Valley Market, said theft is a big concern of his.

Teenage Theft Thrives in Marin’s Wealthy Communities

Marin County is very wealthy, yet teenage theft is a prominent issue. Both local businesses and big corporations are severely affected. If most teenagers in Marin are economically advantaged, why is theft such a common occurrence?
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Progressivism at Tam: Reputation vs. Reality

Progressivism at Tam: Reputation vs. Reality

By Ana Murguia, Asa Moore, Josh Goldman, and Luella Searson Aug 12, 2024
No high school is without its fair share of history, but Tam stands out for the frequency of forward moving, student-led movements among its most notable events. However, recent events stand in sharp contrast to the idea of a progressive culture at the school, and it’s worth asking whether Tam maintains its old reputation at all.
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Golden Gate Village is the largest housing complex in Marin County and predominantly houses Black and low-income residents.

Not-So-Golden: A History of Golden Gate Village

By Claire Lawson, Lifestyles/Sports Editor May 28, 2024
Golden Gate Village (GGV) is the oldest and largest public housing complex in Marin County. Recognizable by its sprawling red-roofed buildings, the Golden Gate Village makes up a large part of Marin City. It houses over 700 low-income, predominately Black residents, some of them having resided there for multiple generations. 
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The Epidemic of the Eucalyptus

The Epidemic of the Eucalyptus

By Jaana Tremp, Lifestyles/Sports Editor Apr 25, 2024
Eucalyptus trees have been in California since the early 1850s. However, the trees have destroyed the native plants, including oak trees and coyote bushes, and posed a threat to a main fire road in Bolinas.
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The Paradox of Being a Girl at Tam

The Paradox of Being a Girl at Tam

By Ana Murguia, Op/Ed Editor Mar 28, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment and assault.    A history of objectification When I was younger, probably around the age of 13, I wondered why I didn’t...

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The Math Behind It All

The Math Behind It All

By Maggie Conklin, Reporter Feb 12, 2024

INTRODUCTION Behind all of the practice problems, homework assignments, and test scores, the Tamalpais High School math department is facing a major equity crisis.  Equity gaps have been constituted...

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Graphic by Sophia Tiemens

Unveiled

By Elisa Cobb, Features Editor Feb 5, 2024

Note on content: this article describes the myriad of events and instances that have taken place within our community that have inflicted harm on Black community members. Reader discretion is advised. The...

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Humans

Humans

By Emerson Swift, Editor-in-Chief Jan 23, 2024

Sharing stories, one prison at a time.  You would never be able to guess that the one-room office space tucked into a tiny building along San Francisco Boulevard in San Rafael is changing lives. It...

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Photo courtesy of Lutz Hornisher.

Where Have the Artists Gone?

On the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge, nestled among the houses of tech giants and endless yoga studios, lies the myth of old Mill Valley. Originally a town of artists living in the redwoods, most...

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Driving Under the Influence in Marin

Driving Under the Influence in Marin

By Ashley Townsend, Chloe Bowman, and Hillary Betz Nov 16, 2023

According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, 32 people are lost every day due to driving under the influence, amounting to over 11,000 people per year. In California,...

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Al-Aqsa Mosque. Photo courtesy of Amaani and Umar Cassim

The Knowledge We Bring Back

By Elisa Cobb, Features Editor Nov 13, 2023

Note on Content: The perspective of this article came from a Tam High student who visited Palestine with a non-profit organization, with her experience shaping the discussion. This is not an article that...

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