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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

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My Experience at Tam as a Student of Color

By Jody Rome Thompson and Jody Rome Thompson Jun 3, 2017

This was submitted by a student not in The Tam News. One foot in front of the other I keep telling myself, don't trip and embarrass yourself. The big yellow bus I will call my second home for the next...

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When You Can't Sleep (On These Redhawks)

When You Can’t Sleep (On These Redhawks)

By Abby Frazee and Abby Frazee Jun 3, 2017

Once in awhile, you may desire to have an “early night.” At 10 P.M., you have the power to overcome your addiction to Netflix and instead hit the hay. Why is it, for me at least, that these are always...

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The Modern Addiction to Cell Phones

The Modern Addiction to Cell Phones

By Ryan Leake and Ryan Leake Jun 2, 2017

I wish I grew up 30 years ago. Not because I want 50-cent Coca-Colas, or because I want to watch Larry Bird go up against Magic Johnson (though that would be a plus), or even because I wouldn’t have...

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EDITORIAL: Hunting for New Ideas

EDITORIAL: Hunting for New Ideas

Jun 2, 2017

The annual scavenger hunts, referred to by those involved as the “scav hunt,” is a high school tradition that takes place in late May. This year’s junior scavenger hunt took place on May 26, with...

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Why TV Shows Should Release their Episodes by the Season, not the Episode

Why TV Shows Should Release their Episodes by the Season, not the Episode

By Maddie Wall and Maddie Wall May 22, 2017

As I was growing up, watching television was easy. I turned on Disney Channel and there was always flow of episodes playing, most of the time allowing for me to watch for hours on end of the same show,...

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How to Become a Woman

How to Become a Woman

By Emily Pavis, Mary Overton May 4, 2017

Prom is the one high school dance that marks the transition of a young girl into what it means to be a woman. This year, prom will be on May 20th, but in order to meet the necessary expectations of this...

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Why Go to COM?

Why Go to COM?

By Will Moye May 3, 2017

When you are raised in Marin, there is a certain pressure to do well in school. This isn’t a bad thing, except when you are talking to students at Tam and other high school students in the area. You...

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Prom is Overrated

Prom is Overrated

By Emily Pavis Apr 20, 2017

Ever since I was little, it seemed like prom was supposed to be the most significant social event of my high school career. It would grant my wish to be an elegant princess and I would be swept off my...

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Stay Off Our Tail(pipes)

Stay Off Our Tail(pipes)

By Maddie Asch Mar 31, 2017

Mentioning the lack of parking in the Back Parking Lot (BPL) at Tam is sure to spark heated conversation. And if seniors hear that a junior is parking in the BPL, watch out, you’ve got yourself a fire. Yes,...

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Wait Your Turn

Wait Your Turn

By Connor Norton and Grace Bell Mar 31, 2017

As seniors, we have spent three years waiting to park in the Back Parking Lot (BPL). We have trekked from past the field house, braved the consequences of parking in the teacher lot, and arrived at school...

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The Teacher Club

The Teacher Club

By Emily Spears, Op/Ed Editor Mar 29, 2017

When we think of cliques, we think about high school students. But what about high school teachers? Many students at Tam are caught up in their own lives, oblivious to the social web created by the adults...

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EDITORIAL: In Defense of Teen Privacy

EDITORIAL: In Defense of Teen Privacy

Mar 29, 2017

Marin County Superintendent of Schools Mary Jane Burke sent an email to parents of Marin County public school students on March 15 warning parents of the dangers of teen drinking and drug use as prom and...

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