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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Being Biracial and Black

Being Biracial and Black

By Sophia Martin, Opinion Editor Feb 7, 2019

When taking a standardized test, many people are able to check one box for the race category without thinking about it. But for others it is a whole internal conflict. I remember taking one of these tests...

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COM-ward Bound

COM-ward Bound

By Olivia Merriman Jan 25, 2019

Like many seniors at the start of the school year, I began the process of applying to college. I figured out early on that the public school system had set me up to go to College of Marin (COM). I don’t...

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An Ode to Passing Periods

Dec 14, 2018

As the period commences The masses are filled with glee. Oh how fun passing period is Of course, unless you’re me.   I try to take a leak, But all the Juulers harsh my mellow. What...

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Editorial: Global Warming and California Fires

Editorial: Global Warming and California Fires

Dec 14, 2018

Over the past two years, neighboring communities have been ravished by devastating wildfires. While Marin County has been relatively unharmed by these fires, it is important to understand that one day,...

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Santa Baby

Santa Baby

Dec 13, 2018

The majority of the Tam community loves Santa. I mean, who isn’t charmed by the idea of an overweight old man delivering free presents to you? Because Christmas is unequivocally great, and Santa is undoubtedly...

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Designated Juuling Areas - Satire

Designated Juuling Areas – Satire

Dec 13, 2018

On Sunday, June 3rd, J.B. Near and the administration announced the newest addition to Tam’s campus in the form of designated areas for consumption of vaporized nicotine products. “Addiction is a disease,...

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Phone Games

Phone Games

Dec 13, 2018

I hate phone games. Phone games are the worst thing you can do with your time, and they’re even worse than regular games. What do I mean by regular games? Games where you sit down, you have the controller,...

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I was His Angel, Now He's Mine

I was His Angel, Now He’s Mine

Dec 13, 2018

It has been said that “time heals all wounds.” I do not agree. After time, there will always be a scar as a reminder of what happened. For me, my scar is my dad's urn of ashes. It was late August...

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A Guide To Freshman Finals

A Guide To Freshman Finals

By Kara Kneafsey, Editor in Chief Dec 11, 2018

Dear class of 2022,   Congratulations on being almost halfway through freshman year. I hope you can now tell your buildings apart and have figured out your favorite lunch spots. You're almost...

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I'm Vegan, But...

I’m Vegan, But…

Dec 11, 2018

I’m vegan, but I’m not protein deficient, I’m not going to judge you for eating a cheeseburger, and I’m not going to shame you for eating animal products. I’m vegan, but I’m not doing it because...

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Diaries of a Bisexual

Diaries of a Bisexual

Dec 6, 2018

My best friend and I are lying in the dark, buried in covers and playing a classic sleepover game: Bed Wed Behead. We’ve known each other for seven years, but only in the past couple of months have I...

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A Walk Down Memory Lane

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Oct 18, 2018

I’ve always thought of myself as someone who has bad luck. Maybe it’s just my pessimistic attitude. Maybe I’m cursed. Judge for yourself.   I ordered a turkey sandwich at a supermarket...

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