coronavirus Archives - The Tam News

TUHSD lifts indoor mask requirement

By Kayla Boon and Jack Fierstein • Mar 29, 2022

The school mask mandate will be lifted March 14.

How The Pandemic Has Affected Teenager’s Mental Health

By Colette Hale • Mar 17, 2022

In the Tam community, anxiety and depression levels have been rising, there has been an increase in drug usage, and attendance records have shown a decrease in student attendance at school. While these issues were prevalent even before the pandemic, the coronavirus has increased these rates.

The Crack: A look into Tam’s lack of field space

By Eloise Weir • Dec 13, 2021

In all honesty, as much as the crack and field try to provide for Tam High’s field sports, they will never be enough for sports that need more space to function properly.

Editorial: The emotional impact of distance learning

Feb 6, 2021

In addition to its commonly cited academic pitfalls, the student body seems to be experiencing emotional distress at the hands of at-home education.

Quarantine calls for a new wardrobe

By Kennedy Enlowsmith • Nov 18, 2020

With the social scene of school slowly fading away and social media becoming more popular, Tam’s fashion has evolved over quarantine.

The Fan Factor

By Samantha Nichols • Oct 17, 2020

It’s difficult to predict what high school sports will look like when they start back up in the winter, but professional sports games have shown that whether athletes like it or not, spectators have become a crucial part of the sporting experience.

October’s featured artist of the month: Junior Natalie Nong

By Emily Stull • Oct 3, 2020

From experiences of racism to mental health, each piece tells a story.

An ode to the class of 2020

By Chloe Gammon • May 26, 2020

Over the past four years, we have felt the unique historical significance of our high school experience.

Kylie Frame: The face behind Feed the Frontlines Marin

By Emily Stull • May 19, 2020

Frame's nonprofit organization raises money to purchase meals from local businesses and donates those meals to essential workers in the area.

Six feet apart

By Kara Kneafsey • Apr 23, 2020

This feature illustrates a snapshot of what California’s shelter in place order has entailed, outlining the experiences members of the Tam community are going through.

Taupier announces new grading system for distance learning

By Logan Little • Apr 21, 2020

All students who are considered in “good standing” in their academic courses will receive an A in R5 and R6. These will be averaged with their R4 grades to determine their final semester grades.

COVID-19: A manmade disaster

By Samantha Glocker • Apr 19, 2020

Although the coronavirus has many possible origins, there is evidence that wet markets play a part in the spread of disease.