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Rising Stars: Tam High’s Artistic Excellence

By Brigitte Whittle, Graphics/Photo Editor ♦ Apr 30, 2025

Tamalpais High School’s AP art students swept the board at the 2025 Rising Stars Arts show in San Rafael, leaving a lasting impression on Marin’s artistic community. Established in 1991, the Rising...

The last hoorah: Tamalpais class of 2025’s parting gift events

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Apr 24, 2025

Tamalpais High School’s second semester is in full swing.. There are 10 weeks left until summer, so it is time for senior festivities to begin. After four years of hard work, these are Tam’s class...

Tamalpais Girls’ varsity soccer wins MCALs; 7 players named All-League

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Mar 7, 2025

The Tamalpais High School Girls’ Varsity soccer team clinched their first MCAL title since 2020 in a nail-biting showdown against Redwood, decided by a dramatic penalty shootout. Capping off an incredible season, seven Hawks earned All-League honors, highlighting the team’s depth and talent.

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Tam becomes official SAT testing site

By Elyse Faherty, Graphics/Photo Editor ♦ Nov 17, 2024

Tamalpais High School is hosting its' first official SAT on Oct. 30, after much talk about the inaccessibility of SAT test sites.

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TUHSD holds first stop and learn of the year

By Laila Hochschild, Reporter ♦ Nov 17, 2024

On September 23, TUHSD held an educational session focused on understanding and addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia. Experts from the Jewish Community Relations Council and Islamic Network Group led a webinar on bias, historical context, and strategies for intervention. Affinity spaces were provided for students affected by these issues to foster connection and support.

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Tam Boys Water Polo Show Improvement, but Falter in the Big Game

By Henry Pearson, News and Broadcast Editor ♦ Nov 16, 2024

Tam varsity boys’ waterpolo lost to Redwood High School in the North Coast Section (NSC) championship on the afternoon of Nov. 16 at the Marin Academy High School pool.

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Measure B: Is it a Fix or Just Another Tax?

By Henry Pearson, News and Broadcast Editor ♦ Oct 15, 2024

As Measure B signs spring up around Tamalpais High School, many students, staff, and parents remain unaware of what’s behind the $289 million bond proposal set for the November ballot. Yet, the outcome could directly impact everything from classroom temperatures to campus safety. With no senior exemptions allowed and past measures falling short by just over 1%, this vote could define the future of Tam’s repairs and renovations.

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Bomb threat closes TUHSD schools Sept. 13

By Gigi Cannelora, Features editor ♦ Sep 13, 2024

All Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) campuses are closed Friday, Sept. 13 due to a bomb threat, according to a notification from district superintendent Tara Taupier. “Due to a threat...

Third district-wide Stop and Learn held with Ibram X. Kendi as speaker

By Colette Hale and Sam Ismailer ♦ May 22, 2024

Stop and Learn No. 3 was held May 20 and featured guest speaker Ibram X. Kendi, an American author, historian, and anti-racist activist, TUHSD Assistant Superintendent Kelly Lara, and Tam senior and Black Student Union (BSU) Co-president Auvin Cole.

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Student trustee reports at TUHSD Board of Trustees meeting

By Emily McMahon, Copy Editor ♦ May 17, 2024

At the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) Board of Trustees meeting on April 30, student trustees reported on the ongoing events at the four high schools in the district: Redwood High School,...

Parents push for architecture and engineering classes at Tam

By Ana Murguia, Op/Ed Editor ♦ May 15, 2024

While the Tamalpais High School architecture and engineering program remains discontinued, parents express concern about its loss at the Board meeting May 3.

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Marin City Town Hall meeting addresses racism at Tam

By Elisa Cobb, Features Editor ♦ May 1, 2024

To address racial incidents at Tamalpais High School, community members gathered at the Marin City Senior Center on April 16 at a meeting organized by the Marin City Community Services District (MCCSD). It...