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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

Filmmaker to Speak at Library

By Emma Talkoff Feb 1, 2013

As the latest in its First Thursday lecture and event series, the Mill Valley Public Library will be hosting filmmaker Dan Bruun in the Creekside Room on February 7. Bruun’s acclaimed films and...

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UPDATED: Drescher Resigns Early

UPDATED: Drescher Resigns Early

By Emma Boczek, Sophia Ellingson & Chris Henn Jan 28, 2013

UPDATE 2: On January 29 the interim principal to replace former Principal Drescher was announced to be former San Marin High School principal Bob Vieth. TUHSD Superintendent Laurie Kimbrel sent out an...

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EMBLIDGE INSIGHT: Wesley vs. the 2013 Oscar Nominations

EMBLIDGE INSIGHT: Wesley vs. the 2013 Oscar Nominations

By Wesley Emblidge Jan 10, 2013

Every year, the Academy Award nominations disappoint, upset and anger many moviegoers (myself included) with mostly predictable picks that honor the most Oscar-buzzed movies of the year, rather than the...

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Flavored alcohol may appeal to younger drinkers.

Potential Beverage Ban Draws Student Skepticism

By Declan Katz Jan 7, 2013

Tiburon and Strawberry recently made moves to start a voluntary ban of “alcopops”, alcoholic beverages containing alcohol content anywhere from 4 to 17 percent, as well as a sweet flavor. San Rafael...

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Junirs Cate Wilmoth, Grace Lightner, and Josh Leung display their prizes following the Hunger Games event.

First Thursdays Continue: Hunger Games Scavenger Hunt

By Anna Vandergriff, Anna Vandergriff, and Anna Vandergriff Dec 26, 2012

The Hunger Games Trivia Scavenger Hunt was held at the Mill Valley Public Library as a part of the First Thursday program for high school students on December 6. Junior Cate Wilmoth won first prize,...

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Each patch of the AIDS quilt remembers an individual victim of the disease.                 Photo by: Sonja Hutson

AIDS Quilt Visits Tam

By Sonja Hutson Dec 22, 2012

Portions of the AIDS Memorial Quilt visited Tam and were displayed in Ruby Scott Gym on Friday, November 30. The nationwide quilt, which memorializes those who have lost their lives to AIDS, is composed...

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Hawk Talk: Apocalypse 2012

Hawk Talk: Apocalypse 2012

By Sophia Ellingson and Sonja Hutson Dec 20, 2012

December 21, a date which happens to fall on Tam’s last day of finals before winter break, is the end of the ancient Mayan calendar. Many have interpreted this to mean that the world is coming to an...

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GSA Begins Anti-Bullying Video

By Emma Boczek Dec 17, 2012

The Tam High Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) is hoping to increase their community involvement with an anti-bullying awareness video. The GSA has asked for students to write about and share their bullying...

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MAXIMUM VOLUME: Seniors Ryan Adams, Mitchel Wong and Matthew Tarantino (vocals/guitar, bass, and drums, respectively) perform “Aneurysm” by Nirvana at the band class concert.

Band Class Performs in Semester Concert

By Chris Yip Dec 16, 2012

The Tam Guitar and Percussion class performed in Caldwell Theater on December 6, showcasing music ranging from “ballads to rock songs,” according to senior Kel Mandigo-Stoba, one of the night’s...

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New campus supervisor Jonathan Page has taken over the job previously occupied by Wil Owens, who retired earlier in the year. Photo by: Maddie Elias

New Supervisor and Alumnus Fills Wil’s Vacancy

By Maddie Elias Dec 15, 2012

Jonathan Page arrived at Tam on November 29 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former campus supervisor Wil Owens earlier this year. Page is a Class of 1992 Tam graduate with 20 years...

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EMBLIDGE INSIGHT: Wesley vs. "The Hobbit" and 48 fps

EMBLIDGE INSIGHT: Wesley vs. “The Hobbit” and 48 fps

By Wesley Emblidge Dec 14, 2012

The way we see films is an ever changing, much debated, controversial topic. We’re in an age now where you can get any film instantly through the internet, where anyone can make a film if they have...

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GALLERY: Flooding of Miller Increases

GALLERY: Flooding of Miller Increases

By Wesley Emblidge & Chris Yip Dec 13, 2012

Miller Avenue continues to flood this week, as a result of the rising tides. Most flooding in Mill Valley is typically from heavy rainfall, but in this case the full moon has caused the water level in...

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