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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report

By Tom Russell Feb 9, 2018

When discussing sports of any kind, especially those with particularly passionate fans, the age-old phrase “It’s just a game” seems to be a go-to argument used to criticize  overzealous displays...

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Sophomore Connor Jenkins drives to the hoop at Redwood on January 16

Connor Jenkins: Sophomore Stud

By Jacob Swergold and Jack Loder Feb 2, 2018

Before moving to the United States and starting his sophomore year at Tam, sophomore Connor Jenkins was balling on the international hardwood in New Zealand and Japan. Jenkins fell in love with basketball...

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Junior Mac Castaneda rides a massive wave at Ocean Beach in January.

Tam Students Take On Mavericks

By Ava Finn, Ava Finn, Ava Finn, and Ava Finn Feb 2, 2018

Three Tam students surfed Mavericks, the notorious 25- to 30-foot break located north of Half Moon Bay, on January 11. Junior Mac Castaneda, junior River Galland, and senior and Tam News reporter Jacob...

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Humans of Tam: I Had Begun a Spiral of Hatred

Humans of Tam: I Had Begun a Spiral of Hatred

By Kennedy Cook and Michael Diamandakis Dec 9, 2017

“It seemed like you weren't there mentally during that fly. Your strokes were sloppy, you barely kicked off the walls and your drive wasn’t straight.” [My coach] was trying to make the feedback a...

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Hutson carries the ball

Crewe Hutson: Overcoming Obstacles

By Kennedy Cook and Michael Diamandakis Jun 2, 2017

Freshman Crewe Hutson is not your average dual-sport athlete. Although he played running back for the Junior Varsity football team and guard for freshman basketball team, the quality that truly separates...

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Sports Opinion: Why Coaches Shouldn’t Expect Early Release (Web Exclusive)

By Dani Egan May 4, 2017

It’s the end of fourth period, and the classroom is deserted. Slowly, sports obligations emptied out the classroom as students left for early release, the lesson unfinished in their notes. Some are happy...

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Whose Games Are You Going To?

Whose Games Are You Going To?

By Celeste Moore May 2, 2017

Student sections inside the gym get downright rowdy most Friday nights — after 7 p.m. that is. While students and others around Marin fork over a few dollars and get their hand stamped to watch a boys’...

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Drake to Replace Turf Field

By Adam Tolson Apr 3, 2017

The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) school board has voted to replace the turf on the Sir Francis Drake football field due to health concerns. After 12 years of playing on the old turf, which...

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Sports Opinion: Physical Education: Unnecessary for Student Athletes

Sports Opinion: Physical Education: Unnecessary for Student Athletes

By Arya Guinney & Kennedy Cook Mar 31, 2017

Physical Education (P.E.) is a two-year required course for every student that attends Tam. It has two components–one that encompasses the information a student would learn in a health class and a second,...

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Athlete of the Issue: Isobel Wright

Athlete of the Issue: Isobel Wright

By Sophia Venables Mar 31, 2017

Senior Isobel Wright will be a part of the Wesleyan University track team as a high jumper come next fall. Wright attributes her passion for high jump to joining track in eighth grade. “[The Mill Valley...

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Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Loses to Las Lomas

By Jack Loder Mar 28, 2017

The boys’ varsity Lacrosse team came up short against Las Lomas on March 24 at Tam. A close and competitive game throughout, Las Lomas ultimately pulled away in the fourth quarter, winning by a score...

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Why You Should Consider Playing a High School Sport

By Shane Lavezzo Mar 18, 2017

I’ve always been quiet when it comes to my personal life. Voicing my emotions is something I’ve never truly felt comfortable doing. Regardless of who I am talking to, a best friend or even a family...

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