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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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How the comedy show 'Big Mouth' actually tackles important themes

How the comedy show ‘Big Mouth’ actually tackles important themes

Jan 22, 2024

“Big Mouth” has been a Netflix hit for years, taking off after its first season in 2017. With its unique cartoon style, fantasy monster characters, and mature humor, “Big Mouth” stood out from...

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The best study spots in Mill Valley

The best study spots in Mill Valley

By Sophia Tiemens, News Editor Dec 1, 2023

Study environments have a profound effect on students, especially in high school. It's important for one to have a quiet and comfortable environment where students can do their absolute best. It's great...

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Counseling Issues

By Editorial Nov 18, 2023

With college application season in full swing, Tamalpais High School seniors and juniors applying to schools feel immense amounts of stress and pressure. However, some students who can relax with no worry...

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Why is a gap year beneficial?

Why is a gap year beneficial?

By Delaney Bobbitt, Reporter Nov 16, 2023

High school students deal with constant pressure: getting good grades, fitting in among their peers, applying to colleges, and figuring out what to do as an adult. Adding on to that, high school is becoming...

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The real issue with monetizing college sports

The real issue with monetizing college sports

By Sophia Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief Nov 15, 2023

While college football fanatics argue over the chaotic dismantling of the Pacific 12 (Pac 12) conference, it is vital to recognize the larger implications.  Pac 12 is a collegiate athletic conference...

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The best years of my life

The best years of my life

By Natalie Popper, Lifestyles/Sports editor Nov 14, 2023

The high school experience is a stressful, rocky journey. It is hard enough with demanding classes, social complications, and extracurriculars that excessive pressure is unnecessary. Whether it’s from...

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Does technology actually benefit society?

Does technology actually benefit society?

By Tyler Byrne, Reporter and Social Media Editor Nov 10, 2023

Sunday, Oct. 8. It was a normal weekend for me, and I woke up to my 9:00 a.m. alarm. I went downstairs, heated up some breakfast, and called my parents who aren’t in the house. After talking with them...

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New parking lot results in surplus

By Satya Schiller, Reporter Nov 6, 2023
Over the past few years, parking has been a constant problem at Tamalpais High School. In attempts to dissolve this issue, Tam received a grant of $495,000 for construction of a new temporary parking lot, but the estimated cost of the temporary parking lot is only $236,639. This raises the question: where will the extra quarter million dollars be best spent? 
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A privilege or a necessity

A privilege or a necessity

By Natalie Popper, Lifestyles/Sports editor Nov 5, 2023
At Tamalpais High School, the bathrooms are constantly locked and students are having to sprint across campus to use another. Tam administration says there are many reasons for the bathrooms being locked, but if Tam students respect the bathroom spaces and keep them clean, then the bathrooms can stay open and both the administration team and the students will be satisfied. 
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Why aren’t Tam seniors more spirited?

Why aren’t Tam seniors more spirited?

By Molly Eisenberg, Reporter Nov 3, 2023
School spirit is something that Tamalpais High School takes seriously but students have noticed a lack of effort in much of the senior class, especially after the devastating loss to the junior class at the homecoming rally.
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Why you should rethink your “service” trip

By Emerson Swift, Editor-in-Chief Nov 2, 2023
“When you’re doing service, ask yourself ‘what do I want to get out of this?’” Barnes said. “You shouldn’t feel like you have to travel halfway across the world to do service when there are people right outside your door who could use your help.”
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New school year, same old issues

New school year, same old issues

By Ana Murguia, Op/Ed Editor Oct 31, 2023
The week when schedules are created is notorious among Tam's students, due to incorrect classes, dropped periods, missing graduation requirements, and overlapped class times. However, this is nothing new, so why are we still dealing with the exact same issues, year after year?
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