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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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Things You Should Know Before Your Senior Year

Things You Should Know Before Your Senior Year

By Mary Overton Mar 6, 2017

In my mind, it was just last week I sat in my freshman year tutorial class writing my “Senior Self” letter, surrounded by juniors and seniors laughing and joking about colleges and AP classes. Time...

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The College Board: A Nonprofit Profit

The College Board: A Nonprofit Profit

By Maxine Flasher-Duzgunes Mar 2, 2017

It’s mid-January, and your mom says you have to register for the SAT. You’re on the College Board website, and the SAT registration fee costs $45. But wait, you should probably take the SAT with Essay...

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EDITORIAL: Operation Breakthrough

EDITORIAL: Operation Breakthrough

Feb 10, 2017

Fifty years ago, as racial tensions divided the nation, Tam High was no exception. From 1964 to 1968, more than 100 American cities were swept by race riots. Faced by this violent expression of hopelessness...

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Is This the Muslim Ban?

Is This the Muslim Ban?

By Raqshan Khan Feb 9, 2017

On January 27, President Donald Trump approved an executive order that suspended entry of all refugees to the United States for 120 days, blocked Syrian refugees indefinitely, and denied entry for citizens...

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Are Federal Student Loans Necessary?

Are Federal Student Loans Necessary?

By Dashiell Yarnold Feb 9, 2017

One of the most pertinent issues discussed during the presidential election was the rising cost of education. Senator Bernie Sanders got the ball rolling when he announced his plans for government-funded...

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A Few Tips from an Artist's Mind

A Few Tips from an Artist’s Mind

By Samantha Ferro, Opinion Editor Feb 6, 2017

Now, there are many forms of art; like coloring in the lines or mixing human anatomy with clay. Someone might even say hang man is art, since you're just drawing a stick figure, like a hangman. I know...

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Beginners Guide to Being a Sports Fan

Beginners Guide to Being a Sports Fan

By Cal Mitchell, Reporter Feb 2, 2017

Sports, and the culture surrounding it, are worshipped by hundreds of millions of Americans and billions worldwide. Because of this, from the outside looking in, being a sports fan can seem self-serious...

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Chrismukkah Is Overrated

Chrismukkah Is Overrated

By Emma Steinberg Jan 12, 2017

After four long months, winter break has finally arrived. Christmas is a few short days away and for the Jews, including myself, Hanukkah has finally fallen during winter break as well. While non-Jews...

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Editorial: Mental Health Stigma

Editorial: Mental Health Stigma

Jan 12, 2017

It’s no surprise to many of us that mental health issues such as depression, O.C.D., and bipolar disorders plague our school. According to the most recent Healthy Kids Survey from 2016, 30 percent of...

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Why I Refuse to Have an Instagram

Why I Refuse to Have an Instagram

By Glo Robinson Jan 12, 2017

I’ve always been rather antiquated when it comes to social media, not completely enthusiastic about broadcasting the details of my life to the world. I try to make my use of social media rather effortless;...

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Editorial: The Problem with Fake News

Jan 12, 2017

On December 4, a man walked into a neighborhood pizza place with a gun, positive that he was about to encounter a vast conspiracy involving child sexual abuse and Hillary Clinton. What brought him there?...

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When Anger Turns Into Slacktivism

When Anger Turns Into Slacktivism

By Ravi Joshi-Wander Dec 1, 2016

Since election day, Tam’s student body has become more politically active than ever. Protests and walkouts have been organized and social media is abuzz with articles being shared, rants being posted,...

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