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

News stories about Tamalpais High School and our surrounding communities

Marin County firefighters put out a small fire on Fern Canyon in Mill Valley the night before the power shutoff. (Ethan Swope)

PG&E shuts off power to Marin County to minimize fire risk

By Johanna Meezan, News Editor ♦ Oct 9, 2019
It is unclear how long power will be cut off to Mill Valley, Bolinas, Sausalito, and Stinson Beach.
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A barrier was set up to prevent pedestrians from crossing the bridge. (Samantha Nichols)

Pedestrian bridge between Hauke and Bayfront Park closed

By Samantha Nichols, Editor in Chief ♦ Oct 8, 2019
The bridge connecting Hauke and Bayfront Park was closed for repairs this September to due an unsafe support pier.
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(Photo by Saranyu Nel)

Mill Valley Seniors for Peace host climate strike with Tam students

By Sam Jefferson and Saranyu Nel ♦ Oct 7, 2019
The Mill Valley Seniors for Peace organized a rally with Tam students as a part of the Global Climate Strike movement.
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Students wait in line to see their counselors. (Katharine Owen)

The budget aftermath

By Johanna Meezan, Marco Steineke, and Logan Little ♦ Sep 27, 2019
Last year’s cuts have dramatically increased class sizes and worsened errors in student schedules.
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(Jessica Bukowski)

Students express concern over AP turnover rate

By Sophia Martin, Opinion Editor ♦ Sep 27, 2019
Eight assistant principals have been employed at Tam within the span of three years.
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(Ethan Swope)

District receives anti-vaping grant

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Sep 23, 2019
The $224,000 grant will be used to mitigate vaping in minority groups throughout the district.
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(Logan Little)

PE department drops uniform requirement

By Katya Wasserman, Reporter ♦ Sep 19, 2019
The policy change, a result of recent districtwide budget cuts, requires that students provide their own athletic attire instead.
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Karen Loebbaka, the president of the Redwood High School Foundation, was appointed to the district board of trustees on Tuesday, August 13. (Keri Brenner / Marin Independent Journal)

Karen Loebbaka sworn onto board of trustees

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Aug 18, 2019
Loebbaka, the president of the Redwood High School foundation, replaced Barbara Owens, who resigned in July.
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Barbara Owens served on the board for four years and in the district for 30. (Kara Kneafsey / The Tam News)

Owens resigns from TUHSD board of trustees

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Jul 8, 2019
After a three decades-long career in the TUHSD, Owens resigned from the board of trustees. She said she hopes to continue working with the district.
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Administration addresses scavenger hunt at town hall

Administration addresses scavenger hunt at town hall

By Lucas Rosevear ♦ Jul 6, 2019
Parents, students, and school and district staff attended, as did the Marin Youth Court director. Whether the administration will be able to effect change without a cultural shift is unclear.
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Student-led walkout protests recent abortion restrictions

Student-led walkout protests recent abortion restrictions

By Samantha Ferro, Claire Conger, and Paige Anderson ♦ Jun 10, 2019
The walkout protested recent abortion restriction across the country, including "heartbeat bills," which ban abortion six weeks into pregnancy.
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SOAR and Leadership hold 2019 Breakthrough Day

SOAR and Leadership hold 2019 Breakthrough Day

By Sam Glocker and Saranyu Nel ♦ Jun 8, 2019
The original Breakthrough Day took place on February 27, 1967. This year, students in SOAR and Leadership held a series of seminars and events aimed to cultivate school-wide discussion about racism.
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