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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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VFX protest outside the Oscars, photo courtesy of VFX artist Jeff Heusser

EMBLIDGE INSIGHT: Support the VFX Protests

By Wesley Emblidge Mar 17, 2013

There were a lot of terrible things at the Academy Awards this year: Seth McFarlane’s “We Saw Your Boobs” song, the use of the “Jaws” theme to play people offstage, and “Skyfall” not winning...

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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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Horrible, Hideous, and Horrendous Hats

By Veronica Russell Mar 6, 2013

During a brisk wintry February, one of the best ways to stay warm is to keep your head covered. Boys have it easy. Their choices consist of two main options: beanies and baseball caps. Girls, however,...

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Urban Corruption: The Hypocrisies of Casual Consumerism

Urban Corruption: The Hypocrisies of Casual Consumerism

By Julia Kligman Mar 3, 2013

It’s no secret that Forever 21’s patent yellow bags have “John 3:16,” an excerpt from the New Testament, printed on the bottom. Whether we notice this fine print or not, we’re purchasing from...

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A REAL CROWD:  Tam students, sporting Hawks colors and rally tubes, packed into the stands to watch the 2012 Homecoming game. This could be a regular occurrence that would help our teams. Photo by: Chris Yip

Support Your Real Home Team

By The Sports Editors and The Sports Editors Feb 27, 2013

So the San Francisco 49ers lost the Super Bowl. Yes, it would have been amazing if they’d won for a sixth time, and perhaps they should have, but that’s over and done with. While local football...

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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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Barack to the Future

By Cassie Jeong Jan 15, 2013

Dear President Barack Obama, A flying taxicab greets Marty McFly mere seconds after he travels to his hometown of Hill Valley, California, in the year 2015. We are less than three years away from the...

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Letter to the Editor: October 2012 Issue

By Jane Hall Jan 12, 2013

Dear Tam News Staff, Once again, you’ve put together an awesome issue, not to mention timely. You all are doing a great job in general, but it’s also good to see that you also use the topics of...

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Kale Kult: The Next Big Fad Has Gone Leafy

Kale Kult: The Next Big Fad Has Gone Leafy

By Morgana Sidhom Jan 9, 2013

A cult’s leader is nothing without its following. It seems that lately a certain leafy green has taken the population by storm and become an icon of Marin county culture. And who are the perpetuating...

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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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Space Machines and Wildest Dreams: An Open Letter to Mars Rover

Space Machines and Wildest Dreams: An Open Letter to Mars Rover

By Cassie Jeong Dec 28, 2012

  Dear Curiosity, Happy belated birthday, little guy. November 26 marked the first anniversary of your launch from Cape Canaveral. Soon after, on December 8, American company SpaceX Corp. celebrated...

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