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By Emerson Swift, Editor-in-Chief ♦ Oct 16, 2024

Fifteen years ago, journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee were detained in North Korea for five months after their capture by soldiers on the Tumen River.

The Tamalpais Federation of Teachers gather in celebration of their first successful bargaining election in 1977. Photo courtesy of the California Federation of Teachers website.

Behind the Bargains: A Look Into the Relationship Between Teachers and District Officials

By Jude Paine, Jack McIntire, Sam Ismailer, and Satya Schiller ♦ Aug 29, 2024

The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) and the district’s teacher union, the Tamalpais Federation of Teachers (TFT), are in the second century of their deeply ceded and multifaceted relationship. In a community of somewhat newly developed...

Opinion

Under pressure: The toll of stress on high school seniors

By Brigitte Whittle, Graphics/Photo Editor ♦ Dec 31, 2024

Brigitte Whittle tackles the intense pressure placed onto high school seniors. Especially with college applications for many, the stress can result in mental health declines.

Tam needs more counselors

By Anya Godfrey, Op-ed Editor ♦ Dec 31, 2024

Anya Godfrey discusses the hard work the counselors do at Tamalpais High School, and the necessity and benefits of hiring more. It would lower the workload on the existing counselors, and allowing for smaller staff to student ratios.

Lifestyles

Tam High Hawk To Us: Episode 1

By Josh Goldman, Henry Pearson, Declan Murphy, and Satya Schiller ♦ Jan 30, 2025

Come join us talk to Tam High basketball and soccer players on our first podcast of the year. Pour a cup of tea and relax with our calming visuals.

Normal (Tam) People

By Josh Goldman, Broadcast Editor and Reporter ♦ Dec 31, 2024

“Normal People” is a mini-series produced by Element Pictures, a Dublin based media production company. The series is based on the novel “Normal...

Sports

The Tam girls' volleyball team poses following their NCS title win against Campolindo.

Wrapping up the fall sports season

Declan Murphy gives a roundup of how the Hawks faired in each fall sport.

By Declan Murphy, Broadcast Editor ♦ Dec 31, 2024

As the weather gets brisker, and the sun sets earlier, it’s a signal that the fall sports season is coming to a close. It’s time for athletes...

Senior and junior Football Fest teams line up to pay respects after the senior's victory

Seniors take decisive win over the class of 2026 in annual Football Fest game

By Andrew Ismailer, Reporter and Social Media/Web Editor ♦ Nov 17, 2024

In a thrilling showdown during Homecoming week, the senior girls delivered a commanding victory against the juniors in the annual Football Fest. With a fierce defense and standout plays, the seniors showcased their skills, leaving the juniors eager to reclaim glory in next year's match-up.