Opinion Archives - The Tam News

Under pressure: The toll of stress on high school seniors

By Brigitte Whittle, Graphics/Photo Editor ♦ Dec 31, 2024

Brigitte Whittle tackles the intense pressure placed onto high school seniors. Especially with college applications for many, the stress can result in mental health declines.

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Tam needs more counselors

By Anya Godfrey, Op-ed Editor ♦ Dec 31, 2024

Anya Godfrey discusses the hard work the counselors do at Tamalpais High School, and the necessity and benefits of hiring more. It would lower the workload on the existing counselors, and allowing for smaller staff to student ratios.

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See You at the CCC: How Tam’s Free Resources Level the Playing Field for All Seniors

By Jude Paine, Emerson Swift, and The Tam News Staff ♦ Dec 31, 2024

The under-appreciated College and Career Center at Tamalpais High School is working to level the playing field for college applications. They hold workshops to support students who do not have private tutors to help them complete the complicated process of college applications.

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Yondr Pouches and Student Resistance: The Challenges of Enforcing Phone Policies

By Andrew Ismailer and Satya Schiller ♦ Nov 17, 2024

This editorial explores the impact Yondr Pouches, designed to lock students' phones up during the school day, will have on the school. Andrew Ismailer and Satya Schiller explore the economic and social issues with the pouches, and some alternatives schools can explore.

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Not Being Political is Ignorant

By Anya Godfrey, Op-ed Editor ♦ Nov 17, 2024

There is a time and place for politics. It can be generally agreed that conversations regarding politics shouldn’t take up every waking moment of our lives—our society doesn’t deem politics as lighthearted dinner conversations. There is value in knowing when and when not to bring up pressing political issues.

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New Building Will Improve Our Music Program

By Harper Vived, Reporter ♦ Nov 17, 2024

Tamalpais High School has proposed new buildings for the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) departments. The project would consist of two new buildings: a four-story building for science, technology, engineering, and math classes, consisting of 11 classrooms, and a new music building with more space for students and instruments. But, the question is: will this new proposed music building really benefit music students?

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Quiet week is a lie

By Ana Murguia, Op/Ed Editor ♦ May 9, 2024

This article was initially written in 2023. It’s that time of the year again. Whispers of summer are on the horizon, and classwork is slowly winding down. Students are taking a breath of fresh...

Exploring The Surge of Underage Online Sports Betting

By Lucas Norris-Icho, Reporter and Design/Social Media Editor ♦ Apr 29, 2024

At Tamalpais High School, there is a concerning trend of sports gambling among students that must be addressed.

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EDM in the Bay

By Josh Goldman, Broadcast Editor and Reporter ♦ Mar 1, 2024

At the ever-popular Outside Lands festival and beyond, EDM music captures the imagination of countless Tam students.

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People are too opinionated (an opinion piece)

By Jaana Tremp, Op-ed Editor ♦ Mar 1, 2024

From the most to least significant issues, it feels like everyone has a strong opinion on everything. Having opinions is fine, but living and dying by them isn't.

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The benefits of WISE

By Hillary Betz, Reporter and Graphics Editor ♦ Mar 1, 2024

With so many elective options available to 11th and 12th graders, which classes really make a difference? WISE provides a unique opportunity for students to build leadership skills and help others.

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Hand in hand: Cafeteria sustainability at Tam

By Anya Godfrey, Op-ed Editor ♦ Feb 5, 2024

Tamalpais High School's cafeteria is often overshadowed by the popularity of off-campus lunch, but it still generates large amounts of waste through single-use plastic packaging. Is cafeteria sustainability a reasonable goal for the school, and is it worth the trouble?

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