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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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Trevor Perelson: Living his Dreams

By Wilton Schultz May 4, 2016

After Trevor Perelson finished high school, he wanted to live and experience his dreams. He began by travelling across the United States on his bicycle for his grandmother’s 103rd birthday. “I just...

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The Monthly Hollumn

The Monthly Hollumn

By Holly Parkin Apr 23, 2015

Whenever I peruse the reference section of the bookstore, there is a huge surplus of books in the vein of “(insert activity here) for dummies.” There’s everything from how to knit to how to become...

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13 Questions in 3 Minutes: Dr. Synyard

13 Questions in 3 Minutes: Dr. Synyard

By TBN Jan 20, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MGjLYxi1cc&feature=youtu.be TBN reporters sit down with Tam principal Julie Synyard in this fairly self-explanatory segment called 13 Questions in 3 Minutes.

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The Monthly Hollumn: Stepping back from college stress & learning to breathe

The Monthly Hollumn: Stepping back from college stress & learning to breathe

By Holly Parkin Nov 21, 2014

oesn’t matter whether you’re a senior caught in the height of application season or a sophomore who’s just taken the PSAT — everything in life seems to revolve around that one loathed topic. “So,...

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EDITORIAL: Different Forms of Success

EDITORIAL: Different Forms of Success

By Tam News Staff Jun 11, 2014

With graduation on the horizon, there is palpable tension surrounding the oft-asked question “What are you doing next year?” A common assumption at such a high-achieving high school is that all seniors...

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Graphic by: Raqshan Khan

Mystical, Magical College Applications

By Hannah Yerington Apr 22, 2014

Ah, the mystical, magical college application. Before you start, there are a couple of things you need to gather. Collect the toe of a senior slain by senioritis. Graveyards behind schools are prime locations...

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Strange Scholarships: From Height to Duct Tape

Strange Scholarships: From Height to Duct Tape

By Casey O'Brien Mar 29, 2014

With the price of college education in America rising to unprecedented heights, many students have become nervous about their ability to pay for their education, and fear having to pay off huge student...

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10 Things: Alternative Higher Learning Opportunities

10 Things: Alternative Higher Learning Opportunities

By Hannah Yerington & Kate Luebkeman and Kate Luebkeman Dec 13, 2013

1. I’m Ready to Go to College... NOW! If you are an underclassman and already feel ready for something more, look up for early colleges. These are schools that are specifically designed for teenagers...

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Graphic by: Cassie Jeong

The Case Against Athletic Recruitment

By Sonja Hutson Nov 24, 2013

While losing sleep and stressing about college applications, the last thing a senior wants to hear about is their friend’s guaranteed admission to a university because of their athletic excellence. An...

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Don't Judge a Senior by Their Facebook Name

Don’t Judge a Senior by Their Facebook Name

By Meg Weisselberg Nov 18, 2013

Many seniors, perhaps yourself included, have begun changing their Facebook names in an attempt to hide from admissions officers. This may prevent your profile from being viewed, but it doesn’t automatically...

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How Soon is too Soon?

How Soon is too Soon?

By Sonja Hutson Jun 10, 2013

I remember the first time I started to think seriously about college. I was visiting my cousin the summer before my freshman year, and he asked me where I wanted to go to school. Not having thought about...

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UC Acceptance of California Students Decreases

UC Acceptance of California Students Decreases

By Sarah Asch Jun 10, 2013

This year, 2.2 percent fewer California high school students were accepted into University of California schools (UCs), according to an article published in the LA Times in April. The article indicated...

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