student journalism Archives

Editorial: The Tam News needs two classes next year

By Emerson Swift and Editorial Staff ♦ Jan 25, 2024

Dear Tamalpais Union High School Board of Trustees, We are Tam High students who write, edit, and produce The Tam News and care about the future of this important publication. This past year The Tam...

A new generation of cannabis

By Savy Behr, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ May 25, 2023

We are living in a community with a relatively strong acceptance and encouragement of cannabis use. It’s advertised in songs, movies, and even in some of our own families. Cannabis use is a nuanced topic but there’s no question about the increasing acceptance. Yet, our education is lacking. Myths infiltrate our understanding.

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Wise beyond our years

By Savy Behr, Lifestyles/Sports Editor ♦ May 2, 2023

The house is on fire. Teenager’s social, emotional, and academic development is struggling post-pandemic. While efforts are being made by the Tamalpais High School administration to provide mental health support, many believe more could and should be done.

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Editorial: Save our schools

By Editorial Staff ♦ Mar 12, 2020

Measure B failed, and our district is facing drastic cuts. We can't let that happen again.

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Editorial: Save The Tam News

By Editorial Staff ♦ Mar 8, 2020

The district’s proposed cuts would eliminate the print edition and crater the publication’s quality.

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March Madness: Impact on Tam (Web Exclusive)

By Jack Goldman ♦ Apr 18, 2017

What could be more thrilling than watching the best college basketball teams square off in March Madness? Simple: filling out a March Madness bracket for yourself! However, this tradition of filling out...

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,...

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...

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...

Boys’ Soccer Wins MCAL Championship Title

By Calvin Rosevear and Calvin Rosevear ♦ Mar 14, 2017

The boys’ varsity soccer team won the MCAL championship beating Terra Linda 3-0 on February 11. The team had progressed to the finals after beating Novato 1-0 in the quarter finals and beating Drake...

Girls’ Varsity Soccer Loses to Redwood at Home (January 21)

By Piper Goeking ♦ Feb 28, 2017

The girls’ varsity soccer team lost 0-1 to Redwood in a highly contested match at home on January 21. Both sides had several shots on goal and created many passing connections in the first half....

Lily Travers: Kicking Up a Storm

By Marie Hogan and Marie Hogan ♦ Feb 4, 2017

Freshman Lily Travers has been dreaming of playing for Tam’s varsity soccer team for years. “I used to practice on the side of the Tam field,” Travers said, “And I’d see them, and I’d always...