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College Board releases new AP testing policy

Jack Reuter, Sports Editor • April 3, 2020

With schools across California closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Advanced Placement (AP) Exams have transferred to 45 minute online tests. The College Board is basing the new exam material on what...

Coronavirus puts mountain biking season in peril after successful first race

Jack Reuter, Sports Editor • April 3, 2020

The Drake mountain biking team won their first race at Swasey Recreation Area on Mar. 7, yet the coronavirus threatens to end the rest of their season. The race was a muddy, five mile loop with a 586...

TUHSD moves to structured school schedule in response to COVID-19 closures

Fiona Nudd, Web Editor • April 2, 2020

As of this morning, Apr. 2, the Tam Union High School District has a new schedule in place for teachers and students across the district. The schedules set specific and unified times across the district...

Prospective UC high school students, accepted UC students, and UC transfer students affected by new UC coronavirus accommodations

Melissa Auchard, Editor in Chief • April 1, 2020

While the coronavirus may put California students out of school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, the Universities of California have accommodated for the unusual circumstances. For...

Governor Gavin Newsom says California schools will not reopen this year, fails to issue official order

Samantha Parr, Editor-in-Chief • April 1, 2020

For nearly three weeks, students in California adjusted to remote learning while waiting to hear how long schools would stay closed. On Wednesday, April 1, Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed that all California schools will remain closed throughout the remainder of the academic year.

State superintendent says California schools will not reopen, TUHSD has yet to make a decision

Natalie Agnew, Sports Editor • March 31, 2020

In a letter released this morning, California’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond recommended that schools prepare distance learning for the rest of the year. Despite news coverage highlighting the certain nature of this closure, Thurmond stressed that this letter is not a directive. The final decision remains in the hands of school districts and health departments.

Books that are terrible to read during a shelter in place order

Alexandra Fry • March 30, 2020

My motif is usually writing about good books and water bottles, but today I’ve decided to share some books that make for terrible reading material during a shelter in place order. To the Lighthouse....

Social distancing activities for couples

Alexandra Fry • March 30, 2020

Just because we’re under a “shelter in place” order, doesn’t mean that you have to cancel date night! Here are some safe outdoor activities that involve being at least six feet apart. Canoeing....

Bay Area Shelter in Place explained

Jack Reuter, Sports Editor • March 30, 2020

Six Bay Area counties closed on Tuesday Mar. 17 following the new ‘shelter in place’ directive. The order affects Santa Clara, San Francisco, Alamanda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Marin, totaling...

Fairfax provides a stage for local teen talent

Adelina Merrell, Reporter • March 30, 2020

The Women's Club in Fairfax hosted an under 21 event this past Saturday evening. Hosted by Adam Shapiro, a music instructor and Fairfax local coordinated with the help of Fairfax Mayor Renee Goddard. This...

School at home. To the tune of “When will my life begin” from “Tangled”

Alexandra Fry • March 16, 2020

Eight a.m, time for the new morning lineup. Get online, for the digital school routine. Econ and math, street law, and lit, theater directing. Math again and by then it’s like 9:15 And so...

TUHSD community protests journalism and Team cuts at board meeting

Alice Simenstad, Reporter • March 15, 2020

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, the Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) board meeting room was packed with over 200 members of the TUHSD community, ready to fight for their future. On Tuesday,...