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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

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EDITORIAL: The Injustice of Tradition

By Staff Apr 24, 2013

Ever since the Red-Tailed Hawk became the mascot in 1989, a small group has advocated bringing the old “Indian” mascot back. There’s no question as to whether the old mascot was offensive; every...

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EDITORIAL: Tam’s Schedule in Debate

By Staff Mar 13, 2013

By next fall, the Tam bell schedule may change. The faculty are contractually guaranteed the right to periodically re-examine our school’s daily schedule and then decide on whether or not to alter it....

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WELCOME ABOARD: Dr. Robert Vieth will act as principal for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year.                Photo by: Jordan Blackburn

EDITORIAL: Tam’s Next Principal

By The Tam News Staff Feb 14, 2013

Following the immediate resignation of Principal Thomas Drescher on January 28, many students have reflected on what qualities in a new principal would benefit Tam. One important quality is visibility....

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EDITORIAL: Isolation

By Staff Jan 8, 2013

You can probably relate to that uncomfortable moment when your teacher tells you to choose your own partners for a project. A silent search ensues as the teacher keeps talking; you strive to make eye...

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EDITORIAL: Life After High School and the Gap Between Students and Gap Years

By Staff Jan 5, 2013

To overworked students, the idea of twelve months of freedom is extremely appealing. A year to slow down, gain invaluable work experience, or explore the world provides students with the time and opportunity...

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EDITORIAL: Tam High Gossip

EDITORIAL: Tam High Gossip

Sep 26, 2012

A new blog struck a nerve this month with posts of gossip about Tam students. This type of blog is detrimental to the accepting atmosphere that Tam promotes, and harms student reputations with potentially...

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EDITORIAL: What are AP classes really for?

By Tam News Staff Jun 12, 2012

It’s easy to get caught up trying to determine which classes will give you the upper hand, but the rush to dazzle colleges with impressive schedules may make you lose sight of what you actually want....

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EDITORIAL: Paying Homage to Steve Jobs

EDITORIAL: Paying Homage to Steve Jobs

By Tam News Staff Oct 31, 2011

Co-founder and former CEO of Apple Incorporation Steve Jobs passed away earlier this month after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully on October 5 in the company of his family....

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EDITORIAL: The impact of smartphones on student life

By Tam News Staff Sep 30, 2011

Today there is a more complete, intricate, and accessible web of information in the world than ever has existed before – an “Age of Information,” as it has been called. Technology is developing at...

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