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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

All about our everyday individual choices for how we live our lives

Going the Extra Mile (Two Different Perspectives on the Cross Country Team)

Going the Extra Mile (Two Different Perspectives on the Cross Country Team)

By Cam Vernali & Kevin Lee and Cam Vernali & Kevin Lee Nov 27, 2015

Senior Chessy MacDonald forced her way up a steep ascent, pushing aside fears of not finishing one of her last high school races. “It was a home meet, and it’s a lot more intense. We really wanted...

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Athlete of the Issue: Riley Walls (Extended Web Edition)

Athlete of the Issue: Riley Walls (Extended Web Edition)

By Calvin Rosevear and Calvin Rosevear Nov 18, 2015

Senior Riley Walls jumped at the opportunity when the soccer season was switched from fall to winter. He saw an open slot for a sport and took it, deciding to kick for the varsity football team. Walls’...

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Best Places to Get Coffee in San Francisco

Best Places to Get Coffee in San Francisco

By Jackson Gathard Nov 16, 2015

Artisan coffee shops are a staple of the San Francisco food scene. Some are just meant for a great Instagram opp, while others take their coffee  and food more seriously--here are some of the best places...

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Low Country Kingdom

Low Country Kingdom

Nov 11, 2015

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Secret Starbucks Menu Review

Secret Starbucks Menu Review

Nov 10, 2015

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GRAPHIC BY LUKE RIDER

Bon Don Candy Shop: Bitter-Sweet

By Trent Waltz Nov 5, 2015

My first impressions walking into the new, spotless white walled candy shop/bakery/ice cream store ‘Bon Bon’ situated in the center of Mill Valley were split. My first instinct, ‘give me all...

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Pranks of the Past

By Blake Villanueva Nov 5, 2015

The final year of high school is the time to make mischief. The most important class tradition is the senior prank, the chance for the graduating class to leave its mark on the school, figuratively or...

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PHOTO BY CLAIRE DONOHUE

Artist of the Issue: Annie Blackadar

By Megan Butt Nov 5, 2015

At the age of three, freshman Annie Blackadar entered the monumental world of music after observing a violin class. “There was a beginner’s violin course after my [beginner’s music] class  and...

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Movies of the Month

Movies of the Month

By Leo DiPierro, Kate Finn, Maddie Wall Oct 19, 2015

The Martian: Matt Damon on Mars by Leo DiPiero The film industry has seen a number of incredible, realistic science-fiction films in the past few years. Among these are “Gravity”(2013) and “Interstellar”(2014)....

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Cierra Haynesworth Takes the Mic

Cierra Haynesworth Takes the Mic

By Ethan Lawrence Oct 19, 2015

Senior Cierra Haynesworth has been chosen by the rally committee as the new Master of Ceremonies (MC). Haynesworth is looking forward to keeping up the rallies’ high energy and fun. She has watched the...

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PHOTO COURTSEY OF ELLIOT GRANT

Cub to Eagle: Grant’s Scouting Evolution

By Illaria Lobo Oct 19, 2015

Since the age of five, senior Elliot Grant has been on the journey towards becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. Over the years, Grant has learned about survival skills and...

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Mirabel Levine Commits to Harvard

Mirabel Levine Commits to Harvard

By Hannah Chorley Oct 16, 2015

Senior Mirabel Levine recently committed to Harvard University as a rower. “I love the amount of teamwork and how challenging crew is,” Levine said. “I also love the relationships you build with...

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