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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

To Stream or Not to Stream?

To Stream or Not to Stream?

By Claire Donohue Apr 8, 2016

I spend an embarrassingly large amount of my life with my headphones on, or getting knocked around at a local concert venue. Like so many teenagers, music and the culture that surrounds it is a way I’ve...

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Cate Hayman: YouthArts Finalist

Cate Hayman: YouthArts Finalist

By Hannah Chorley Mar 3, 2016

A self proclaimed “Mill Valley mom,” Cate Hayman spent the month of January hiking in the morning, doing pilates, and getting coffee with her friends — as well as auditioning for 14 college-level...

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This Month in Music

This Month in Music

By Tam News Staff Feb 2, 2016

January is always a busy month for new releases. As artists strive to make their mark on the new year, 2016 is already shaping up to be a revolutionary one for the industry: from Conrad Sewell’s chart...

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by Luke Rider

Problems of the Passenger Seat

By Wanya Williams Feb 2, 2016

We all encounter weird moments like seeing a homeless man running around naked, Drake’s “Hotline Bling” video, and even being in the passenger seat. Yes, I said being in a passenger seat can be the...

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Graphic by Leo DiPierro

Listening to My Music, Not You

By Wanya Williams Dec 14, 2015

While I’m chilling slapping, “Count Up” by 10YP, I see Karim trying to get my attention. Putting on those headphones is a sign to leave me alone. Whatever Karim is trying to tell me better be important...

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PHOTO BY CLAIRE DONOHUE

Vince Lars: Saxaphonist to the Stars

By Franny Kiles Dec 10, 2015

Vince Lars has been a beloved guest artist in the Tam jazz band and symphonic orchestra for nearly seven years, but his time spent in the Tam music community is just a snippet of his life as a musician....

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PHOTO BY CLAIRE DONOHUE

Artist of the Issue: Annie Blackadar

By Megan Butt Nov 5, 2015

At the age of three, freshman Annie Blackadar entered the monumental world of music after observing a violin class. “There was a beginner’s violin course after my [beginner’s music] class  and...

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Lifestyles: Band Recording

Lifestyles: Band Recording

Jun 2, 2015

https://youtu.be/WK0yWp8tgZs On the week of May 18. every student enrolled in the music department recorded a CD with students from jazz band, symphonic orchestra, and chorus at Laughing Tiger studios.

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Subversive Gang Gains Local Recognition

Subversive Gang Gains Local Recognition

By James Finn Apr 23, 2015

Rap has long played a significant role in the musical culture of the Bay Area. Artists ranging from the beloved Tam alum 2Pac to the more recent phenoms like Lil’ B and HBK Gang have not only emerged...

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Graphic by Leo DiPierro

Put Your Money Where Your Playlist Is

By Camille Morgan Feb 24, 2015

In the morning, as I shuffle out of my house in a desperate attempt to get a spot in the back parking lot, I jam my phone into my car’s speaker and press shuffle on a playlist containing the works...

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Tam Holds Winter Guitar and Percussion Concert

Tam Holds Winter Guitar and Percussion Concert

By TBN and TBN Dec 18, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_4SFW7vk04&feature=youtu.be Tam's music department held a Winter Concert in Caldwell theater on Wednesday, December 3.  TBN reporters Kevin Lee and Claire Donohue...

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Holiday Music Guide: Back to The Classics

Holiday Music Guide: Back to The Classics

By Kevin Lee Dec 17, 2014

This is your 2014 Holiday Music Guide dedicated to giving you those warm christmas vibes we all love during the season. Grab a hot cup of hot cocoa, a warm glass of milk, or cookies and settle down by...

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