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Californians voted to uphold the vestiges of slavery in the state Constitution. Here’s why

Sierra Goldberg and Zoe Levy
December 28, 2024

With the nation’s focus on the presidential election, Election Day slipped by with smaller state propositions receiving less attention. In California, one such measure was Proposition 6, which aimed to abolish involuntary servitude in the California prison system. The measure did not pass, upholding the state’s current prison labor laws.

Archie Williams students display talent at jazz showcase

Ian Holton, Reporter
December 19, 2024

On Monday, Dec. 10, the Archie Williams Performance Workshop (PW) held a jazz showcase, organized by Archie Williams band teacher Mario Aparicio. PW students performed in the show, and afterwards, Aparicio sold merchandise to supply instruments for the students. Three separate combinations of students performed songs back-to-back.

Prop 36 to increase penalties for drug and theft crimes

Hava Rossiter and Zoe Levy
December 16, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters across California cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 36. Known by its supporters as the “Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act,” Prop 36 will reclassify certain cases of theft and drug crimes as felonies, and create a new category of crime called “treatment-mandated felonies.” Prop 36 will reverse many of the...

The true impact of Measure B

Emme Williams and Norah Elder
December 14, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, residents in the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) area voted to approve Measure B, a school bond that will fund critical infrastructure repairs and improvements at Redwood High School, Tamalpais High School, and Archie Williams. The approval of Measure B marks a significant step forward for TUHSD, as bonds are the only source of funding...

Archie Williams’ academies raise money in unique “SEAM” fundraiser

Parker Fee and James Pope
December 12, 2024

On Saturday, Dec. 7, two of Archie Williams’ upperclassman academies, the Social and Environmental Academy-Dedicated to Improving School and Community (SEA-DISC) and Team, collaborated to host their ‘SEAM’ (SEA-DISC/Team) fundraiser. Starting at 11 a.m., the student-run fundraiser took place on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard near downtown San Anselmo, across the street...

Peer Resource hosts Disability Awareness Day event

Mia Parr, Reporter
December 6, 2024

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, during lunch, Archie Williams’ Peer Resource (PR) class hosted a Disability Awareness Day event. In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Archie Williams students collected at the senior tree to participate in various activities by PR. The event featured informational tables about Disability Awareness Day, rounds of...

Performance Workshop takes the stage at Musician Showcase

August Ehmann, Reporter
November 25, 2024

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Little Theater, Archie Williams’ music class Performance Workshop (PW) put on a small-scale, partly experimental music performance. The performance showcased students' musical talents as they performed covers of varying genres. Lasting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the showcase displayed diverse student talent, providing an opportunity for students...

Giving back in the Bay Area: food banks and community service

Ava Alsterlind, Jr. Copy Editor
November 22, 2024

In the spirit of giving thanks and holiday kindness, supporting your community is always important. The Bay Area is home to a range of food banks to give money to and volunteer with by passing out food, arranging meals, and delivering food supplies. While donations are easier to manage, food banks rely on volunteers to continue their essential public service. Volunteering...

Community feedback stalls TUHSD vote on Yondr pouch purchase

Luca Roy, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, during their monthly board meeting, the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) Board of Trustees planned a vote regarding the purchase of cell phone locking containers, called Yondr pouches, for the district. Their decision followed numerous discussions and district surveys weighing the purchase, and nearly 50 community members turned up to...

A Dungeons & Dragons adventure: Archie Williams’ She Kills Monsters takes the stage

Isobel Scheinost, Reporter
November 19, 2024

From Nov. 7-16, the Archie Williams Peregrine Players performed Qui Nguyen’s drama-comedy play She Kills Monsters. The shows began at 7:00 p.m. in the Archie Williams Little Theater and lasted about an hour and a half, with one 15-minute intermission halfway through. During the intermission,...

Potential closure of Station 18 in Ross sparks community concerns

Ainsley Sullivan and Lane Baker
November 11, 2024

As of this month, the town of Ross requested that the Ross Valley Fire Station 18 delay the station's closure by one year. The town had decided in 2021 that the station should be demolished due to its disrepair by 2024, but Ross officials decided the transition would take longer than anticipated. Officials and firefighter personnel are working to figure out paramedic...

Mountain bikers unite to demand trail access in Marin

Ryan Cunningham, Reporter
November 10, 2024

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 12 P.M., a group of approximately 200 mountain bikers gathered at the East Peak of Mount Tamalpais, protesting to “liberate Tam.” They contested a recent lawsuit from environmental groups that halted a proposed pilot program which would allow for more bike trail access. The lawsuit, citing environmental concerns, prompted attendees to advocate...

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