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Rising Stars: Tam High’s Artistic Excellence

By Brigitte Whittle, Graphics/Photo Editor ♦ Apr 30, 2025

Tamalpais High School’s AP art students swept the board at the 2025 Rising Stars Arts show in San Rafael, leaving a lasting impression on Marin’s artistic community. Established in 1991, the Rising...

The last hoorah: Tamalpais class of 2025’s parting gift events

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Apr 24, 2025

Tamalpais High School’s second semester is in full swing.. There are 10 weeks left until summer, so it is time for senior festivities to begin. After four years of hard work, these are Tam’s class...

LA Fires: Julia Victors close encounter with the blaze

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Mar 17, 2025

Southern California has been ravaged by massive wildfires since Jan. 7, burning nearly 50,000 acres and displacing hundreds of thousands of residents. While containment efforts continue, many survivors are struggling with housing, insurance issues, and rebuilding their lives.

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Car crashes near Tam highlight a bigger problem

By Henry Pearson, News and Broadcast Editor ♦ Mar 17, 2025

A recent car crash near Tam has raised concerns about a growing pattern of dangerous driving in the area. The incident highlights a larger issue of road safety and the need for better traffic enforcement.

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Tamalpais Girls’ varsity soccer wins MCALs; 7 players named All-League

By Sam Ismailer, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ Mar 7, 2025

The Tamalpais High School Girls’ Varsity soccer team clinched their first MCAL title since 2020 in a nail-biting showdown against Redwood, decided by a dramatic penalty shootout. Capping off an incredible season, seven Hawks earned All-League honors, highlighting the team’s depth and talent.

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TUHSD holds first stop and learn of the year

By Laila Hochschild, Reporter ♦ Nov 17, 2024

On September 23, TUHSD held an educational session focused on understanding and addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia. Experts from the Jewish Community Relations Council and Islamic Network Group led a webinar on bias, historical context, and strategies for intervention. Affinity spaces were provided for students affected by these issues to foster connection and support.

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Measure B: Is it a Fix or Just Another Tax?

By Henry Pearson, News and Broadcast Editor ♦ Oct 15, 2024

As Measure B signs spring up around Tamalpais High School, many students, staff, and parents remain unaware of what’s behind the $289 million bond proposal set for the November ballot. Yet, the outcome could directly impact everything from classroom temperatures to campus safety. With no senior exemptions allowed and past measures falling short by just over 1%, this vote could define the future of Tam’s repairs and renovations.

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Marin City Town Hall meeting addresses racism at Tam

By Elisa Cobb, Features Editor ♦ May 1, 2024

To address racial incidents at Tamalpais High School, community members gathered at the Marin City Senior Center on April 16 at a meeting organized by the Marin City Community Services District (MCCSD). It...

Tam Visual Arts in Japan

By Lauren Felder, Editor-in-Chief ♦ Apr 29, 2024

With carry-ons full of sketchbooks and film cameras, 18 Tamalpais High School visual arts students were bound for Japan on March 31. The group of juniors and seniors represented students from each of Tam’s...

Conservatory Theatre Ensemble goes to London

By Emerson Swift, Editor-in-Chief ♦ Mar 1, 2024

Tamalpais High School Conservatory Theatre Ensemble (CTE) sent 23 of its students to London, United Kingdom, on Feb. 19 as part of the Tam Global Studies program. The annual London trip through CTE...

Girls’ soccer team wins North Coast Section title

By Sam Ismailer and Satya Schiller ♦ Mar 1, 2024

Tamalpais Red Tail Hawks girls’ soccer team defeated Las Lomas High School with a score of 2-1 on Feb. 24, winning its second North Coast Section (NCS) Division II title in four years. The win over...

Chinese New Year: the year of the dragon

By Ashley Townsend, Lifestyles/Sports Editor and Design Editor ♦ Feb 13, 2024

Chinese New Year takes place on Saturday, Feb. 10, making this year the year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year is also commonly referred to as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. This holiday and festival...