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The Tam News

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

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Food in San Francisco for Five Dollars or Less

By Oliver Rosenfield Jun 9, 2014

You may not realize it, but there are thousands of superb and cheap food options just across the bridge in San Francisco. Yes, you may spend more on gas than food if you make the drive every day, but you...

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Running the Trap: Four Undiscovered Artists

Running the Trap: Four Undiscovered Artists

By Cody Duane-McGlashan May 27, 2014

Recently, Electronic Dance Music (EDM) has become a prominent part of teenage mainstream culture. Dubstep crept into the public eye a few years ago, but its appeal was short lived. Trap music seems to...

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“My Best Decision in High School Was...”

“My Best Decision in High School Was…”

By Meg Weisselberg May 23, 2014

As high school wraps up, seniors are becoming nostalgic in addition to being eager to graduate. Upon asking a group of seniors what their best decision in high school was there seemed to be a common trend...

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How to Get Your First Job

How to Get Your First Job

By Jasmine Caputo May 23, 2014

It’s that time of year again— when it seems as if every high school student is trying to nail the best part-time job for the summer. Whether it’s your first time applying for a job or your sixth,...

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Sam Smith: Rich Voice, Meaningful Lyrics

Sam Smith: Rich Voice, Meaningful Lyrics

By Liz Archer May 22, 2014

Rising British pop sensation, Sam Smith, makes singing seem effortless. As a featured artist in Disclosure’s latest hit song, “Latch,” Smith reaches the song’s chorus with ease, his voice melodically...

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The Rise of Chance the Rapper

The Rise of Chance the Rapper

By Max Bayer May 19, 2014

If you’re a hip-hop head, you probably know about Chance the Rapper. If not, it’s time you found out. The rise of Chance the Rapper is directly attributed to the success of his mixtapes “10 Day”...

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TWO-WOMAN BAND: Juniors Nicole Cochary and Daisy Meisler are both vocalists, while also playing guitar and bass, respectively.

The Jetsonettes: Merging Feminism and Music

By Holly Parkin May 18, 2014

Juniors Nichole Cochary and Daisy Meisler have found a way to bring two of their passions together, combining feminism and music through their band, the Jetsonettes. Founded in mid-2013, the Jetsonettes...

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2 Minutes - 10 Questions, with Sam Novic

2 Minutes – 10 Questions, with Sam Novic

By Kate Luebkeman May 13, 2014

Sam Novic risks it all as he attempts to answer 10 questions in 2 minutes or he will get pied in the face. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6alnzOddOyM

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The Orwells Performs at Slim's

The Orwells Performs at Slim’s

By Claire Donohue Apr 22, 2014

Garage rock band, The Orwells, leaned against their beat up van outside of Slim’s Music Hall in San Francisco on Sunday March 23.  The members of the band, none over the age of 21, held disintegrating...

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SUPERHERO TALENT: Metal and a detailed paint job bring Barella’s Captain America shield to life.         

Photo courtesy of: Nick Barella

Nick Barella: From Paper to Props

By Haydn Wall Apr 22, 2014

Last year, senior Nick Barella and his friend decided to try to build a laser rifle from the popular game Fallout 3. What started as a way to pass the time with a friend quickly became a potentially profitable...

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Female Rappers Who Are Killin’ It

Female Rappers Who Are Killin’ It

By Kate Luebkeman Apr 22, 2014

In the male-dominated genre of hip-hop, it’s often easy to overlook the many female artists tirelessly making music. Rap is sometimes looked at as a hotbed of misogyny, homophobia and racism more than...

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TONING IT DOWN: “Morning Phase” is Beck’s 12th album and has a much softer sound.

Beck Mellows Out for Morning Phase

By Daniel Carroll Apr 20, 2014

It’s been nearly ten years since Beck released his quirky, psychedelic and loud album “Mellow Gold,” which included “Loser” the song that put him on the map. Since then, he has revealed the ever-expanding...

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