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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

TWICE IS NICE: The Tam girls’ varsity soccer team celebrates after defeating Marin Catholic. This was the second time Tam had beaten MC in penalty kicks. The game took place at Terra Linda on May 23rd.

Girls Soccer Takes NCS

By Nic Mosher Jun 12, 2014

Much like their MCAL championship victory in the previous week, the girls’ varsity soccer team came from behind to defeat Marin Catholic in penalty kicks, on May 23 at Terra Linda. Marin Catholic struck...

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EDITORIAL: Different Forms of Success

EDITORIAL: Different Forms of Success

By Tam News Staff Jun 11, 2014

With graduation on the horizon, there is palpable tension surrounding the oft-asked question “What are you doing next year?” A common assumption at such a high-achieving high school is that all seniors...

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Writing Wrongs: Writing Rights

Writing Wrongs: Writing Rights

By Bella Levaggi Jun 11, 2014

If you’ve picked up a copy of the Tam News this year and thumbed your way to the opinion section, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen my name beneath a cartoon rendering of myself, created by...

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CTE Creates Anti-Bullying Film

CTE Creates Anti-Bullying Film

By Nate Vogel & Dominic Quaranta Jun 11, 2014

Seven members of the Conservatory Theater Ensemble (CTE) acted in a short film in collaboration with the No Bully organization on June 2. The film depicted an innovative approach to handling school bullies...

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Mary Crowe to Retire from Tam’s Library

Mary Crowe to Retire from Tam’s Library

By Holly Parkin Jun 11, 2014

Most students, no matter what grade, have probably met Tam librarian Mary Crowe at some point in their high school career. Whether helping a student with a project, suggesting a fun new book, or even...

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Reaching Out: Jane Hall Retires and Leaves Behind a Legacy of Service

Reaching Out: Jane Hall Retires and Leaves Behind a Legacy of Service

By Emma Boczek and Emma Talkoff Jun 11, 2014

Jane Hall’s time at Tam has been anything but conventional. Over her 16-year career here as a special education teacher, Hall has built homes with her students through Habitat for Humanity and driven...

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The Black Keys Turn Blue

The Black Keys Turn Blue

By Isabella Schloss Jun 11, 2014

It was 2002 when the Black Keys released their debut album “The Big Come Up.” Since then, they have released six studio records, three of them self-produced, and built up a large underground...

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HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED: College and Career specialist Susan Gertman will retire this month after assisting students in the College and Career Center since 2005. Photo by: Claire Donohue

Bidding Farewell to Susan Gertman

By Cassie Jeong Jun 11, 2014

You know her from her workshops on everything from financial aid to college essays, conducting class-wide surveys on Naviance, or sending out informational emails on upcoming events and scholarships. Her...

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Graphic by: Johanna Wong

Bay to Breakers 2014: A People Guide

By Maddy Sebastian Jun 11, 2014

This year’s Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco was much like any other. By 8 a.m. the streets were packed with the usual turnout of diverse participants. Here is a list of the different types of “outfits”...

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Body and Mind: Understanding Eating Disorders

Body and Mind: Understanding Eating Disorders

By Bridget Lowry & Mae Puckett May 27, 2014

“The first time my mom realized that something was wrong was when I came home from school and I fainted on the porch. She was like, ‘Okay, let’s take you to the doctor.’ So that’s how it all...

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The Tam girls celebrate after defeating Marin Catholic in penalty kicks and claiming the MCAL title.

Girls’ Soccer Claims MCAL Title

By Riley Kuffner May 15, 2014

The girls’ varsity soccer team secured the MCAL championship title for the first time since 2011 in a heated matchup against the Marin Catholic (MC) Wildcats on May 9. Tam entered with a record of...

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Mason Collins takes the mound against the Drake Pirates in a critical game on May 6.  Tam lost 0-2.

Varsity Baseball Looks to Playoffs After Successful Season

By James Finn May 7, 2014

Boys’ varsity baseball has had a successful season, and team members are looking forward to the playoffs. The team has compiled an overall record of 16-6 and is currently in third place in MCAL play...

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