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News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

Progressivism at Tam: Reputation vs. Reality

Progressivism at Tam: Reputation vs. Reality

By Ana Murguia, Asa Moore, Josh Goldman, and Luella Searson Aug 12, 2024
No high school is without its fair share of history, but Tam stands out for the frequency of forward moving, student-led movements among its most notable events. However, recent events stand in sharp contrast to the idea of a progressive culture at the school, and it’s worth asking whether Tam maintains its old reputation at all.
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Participants of Diversity Day watch Tam students model clothes from Yema, a local Marin sportswear store.

Diversity Day organized by Tam PTSA

By Emerson Swift, Editor-in-Chief Apr 30, 2024

The event hosted a record 25 Tam clubs, an array of local BIPOC- and women-owned businesses, a KK Swaps fashion show, and an improv performance from Tam’s Conservatory Theatre Ensemble. Students, parents,...

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The Paradox of Being a Girl at Tam

The Paradox of Being a Girl at Tam

By Ana Murguia, Op/Ed Editor Mar 28, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment and assault.    A history of objectification When I was younger, probably around the age of 13, I wondered why I didn’t...

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Harrison Engel

Tackling consumerism with Harrison Engel

By Sophia Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief Mar 28, 2024

Tamalpais High School senior Harrison Engel has emerged as a pioneer for the digital advocation of sustainable fashion. At school, Engel is a traditional student. He spends his time leading the mock trial...

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What's for lunch at Tamalpais High School?

What’s for lunch at Tamalpais High School?

By Sam Ismailer, Reporter and Editor Mar 28, 2024

Lunchtime at Tamalpais High School is unique among most schools around the country. According to a study in 2016 done by the National Library of Medicine, an electronic research library, of all the high...

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Price Jeffris: the University of Utah

Price Jeffris: the University of Utah

By Josh Goldman, Broadcast Editor and Reporter Mar 28, 2024

Whether you know him by his signature No. 40 or his swag on the field, everyone can agree that Price Jeffris is the real deal. No. 40 scored 41 goals this past spring for the Tamalpais Hawks lacrosse team,...

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Graphic by Sophia Tiemens

Unveiled

By Elisa Cobb, Features Editor Feb 5, 2024

Note on content: this article describes the myriad of events and instances that have taken place within our community that have inflicted harm on Black community members. Reader discretion is advised. The...

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Tam students participate in nationwide student protests following Nashville school shooting

Tam students participate in nationwide student protests following Nashville school shooting

By Emma Pearson, Lifestyles/Sports Editor May 9, 2023
Tamalpais High School students left their sixth period classes to engage in a nationwide walkout protesting gun violence at approximately 11:30 a.m. on April 5.
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New Attendance Policy

By Carley Lehman, News Editor, Graphics Editor Oct 6, 2022
Tamalpais High School administration enacted a stricter attendance policy beginning Aug. 17 of this school year.
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A Guide To Wellness

By Shaina Mandala, Graphics Editor Sep 29, 2022
Last year, The Tam News published an article about Tamalpais High School’s Wellness Center to bring attention to its presence and briefly cover the resources it provides. However, the resources that Wellness provides are more extensive than the last article suggested and deserve an article of their own.
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Fifty Years of Title IX and We Still Have Work To Do

Fifty Years of Title IX and We Still Have Work To Do

By Siobhan King, Reporter Sep 29, 2022
The neglect of the Tamalpais High School softball field and its facilities seems to instill the message that the team and its players are not worth investing in.
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Gender-neutral bathroom outside Ruby Gym courtesy of Nathan Robinson

New Gender-Neutral Bathrooms at Tam

By Lauren Felder, Editor-in-Chief Sep 29, 2022
Tamalpais High School announced the re-assignment of four gender-neutral bathrooms via a map in the leadership slideshow on Aug. 26.
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