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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

by Tandis Shoushtary

Tips and Tricks for SAT Studying

By Tandis Shoushtary Nov 3, 2014

The Scholastic Aptitude Test (better known as the SAT) is the most widely recognized college admission exam in the US, playing a large role in most prospective college student’s lives. Because test...

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"Tyranny" Breaks Experimental Music Boundaries

“Tyranny” Breaks Experimental Music Boundaries

By Cam Vernali Oct 24, 2014

If you had to describe pretty much anyone's first impression when listening to the album Tyranny, it would be messy. Tyranny, released on September 23rd, is the latest album that is a result of Julian...

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Graphic by: Johanna Wong

The Samurai’s Return

By Max Plotkin Oct 24, 2014

Like a warrior returning from battle, Mill Valley’s Samurai Sushi has reopened after an interminable renovation. In the foyer, a glass case holds Samurai armor, the mask’s mouth turned down...

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Sims 4: A Worthwhile Addition

Sims 4: A Worthwhile Addition

By Leo DiPierro Oct 24, 2014

Content: 3/5 Gameplay: 4/5 Features: 3.5/5 Overall impression: 7/10 The Sims by EA and Maxis is one of the most recognized franchises in the gaming world, spanning multiple consoles and generations...

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Boyhood’s Original Take on Coming of Age

Boyhood’s Original Take on Coming of Age

By Isabella Schloss Oct 24, 2014

It’s easy to pass off Richard Linklater’s film “Boyhood” as just another coming of age story about a young boy passing through that awkward stage between childhood and adulthood while learning...

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Unwanted Album: “Songs of Innocence”

Unwanted Album: “Songs of Innocence”

By Daniel Carroll Oct 24, 2014

On September 9, students across the school could be heard expressing their outrage over the fact that a new album had appeared on their iPhones uninvited. The face behind the crime is the legendary...

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Mood-Boosting Study Snacks

By Tandis Shoushtary Oct 24, 2014

For most of us, food is a go-to stress reliever. It comforts, it soothes, and for a few short moments it helps us forget about the four-page report we put off until the last minute. Here is a collection...

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Evening Escapes: San Francisco

Evening Escapes: San Francisco

By Claire Donohue Oct 2, 2014

We’ve all experienced those Saturday nights spent driving around complaining about how boring our town is. We’re too young to get into bars or nightclubs, but what people seem to forget is that we...

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Karen O's Heartbroken Crush Songs

Karen O’s Heartbroken Crush Songs

By Claire Donohue Oct 2, 2014

On September 9, 35-year-old rock musician Karen Lee Orzolek (better known by her stage name Karen O) released her debut solo album “Crush Songs.” The South-Korean born American musician began her...

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The Best and Worst of Outside Lands Festival

The Best and Worst of Outside Lands Festival

By Daniel Carroll Oct 2, 2014

Skimming down the Outside Lands 2014 lineup for the first time, I found myself scowling. Most of the artists on the list were either completely foreign or I had already seen them live (ugh, poor me). However,...

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Seriously Slacking Sustainability

Seriously Slacking Sustainability

By Sammy Herdman Oct 2, 2014

Marin’s well-preserved county parks, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 15,420 litres each year, and initiatives to support electric vehicles suggest that Marin has high standards for ecological...

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Your Next Netflix Addiction

Your Next Netflix Addiction

By Jordan Blackburn Oct 2, 2014

There’s nothing quite like the embarrassed yet proud tone of somebody telling you how many episodes – or seasons – of a television show they watched that weekend. On one hand, they’re clearly somewhat...

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