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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Students Say Farewell to Ms. Klein

By Jordan Blackburn Jun 11, 2014

Connor Brogan, Sophomore “She’s a really nice teacher. I was never art inclined, I just did it... She cheered me on and encouraged me even though it wasn’t my best skill and I hope she does well.”    Bella...

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Spring Dance Cancelled

Spring Dance Cancelled

By Jordan Blackburn Apr 11, 2014

Tam’s Leadership program was forced to cancel its spring “Throwback” dance on Wednesday, March 19, which was scheduled to occur on Friday, March 21, due to a lack of ticket sales. “The dance was...

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Graphic by: Cassie Jeong

In Defense of McDonald’s

By Jordan Blackburn Mar 17, 2014

I was recently subjected to the documentary film “Food, Inc.” as part of my Environmental Science curriculum. “Food, Inc.” highlights many of the major problems with the food production industry...

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Model U.N. Comes to Tam

Model U.N. Comes to Tam

By Jordan Blackburn Nov 17, 2013

The first official meeting of Tam’s Model United Nations (MUN) club took place in social studies teacher Luc Chamberlin’s room in Lower Keyser Hall on October 23. Junior Elli Goldberg founded the club...

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S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Story Behind the Superheroes

S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Story Behind the Superheroes

By Jordan Blackburn Oct 31, 2013

Although it may seem like the TV show “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” is just a spin-off of the incredible success of the recent “Avengers” movie, it quickly proves it can rise above its franchise-boosting...

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Graphic by: Aaron Newman

“No! You’re Forgetting ‘Batman #468’!”

By Aaron Newman May 21, 2013

Stereotypical nerds are people wearing Coke-bottle glasses while clutching their calculators and debating the outcome of a fight between Batman and Captain America. While this misconception still exists...

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iPhony Friends: “Smart” Phones Are Making You Socially Dumb

By Jordan Blackburn May 20, 2013

Here’s a fun new game (or social experiment, depending on your point of view): count the number of people with smartphones in a crowd. At Tam, this won’t be too hard to do. This diversion has become...

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