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Senior Casey LeFevre-Trigg teaches students about the origin of the word 'hispanic' at a lunchtime booth.

Archie Williams celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with festive lunch event

August Ehmann and Lane Baker October 14, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 11, Archie Williams leadership programs hosted a lunchtime event by the Senior Tree, aiming to cultivate community-wide appreciation for Hispanic Heritage Month through food, games, and...

At the front of Brighton Road which has access to the beach entrance, signs displays closure information.

Beloved Bolinas Beach closes due to health concerns

August Ehmann and Lane Baker October 9, 2024

On Sept. 6, MarinHealth officials announced the closure of Bolinas Beach due to sewer waste permeating the area. After county officials discovered wastewater intoxicating the water and sand, they abruptly...

The front of Northgate Mall before the upcoming remodel.

Archie Williams community reveals opinions on Northgate Mall remodel

Ellen Winter and Lane Baker October 3, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 22, the developers of Northgate Mall at 5800 Northgate Drive in San Rafael completed the final version of their long-awaited renovation plan, after several rejected drafts. The upgrade...

 ComAcad student-produced film, "Fruits of Elysium," tells the story of two soldiers finding solace during wartime. (Photo courtesy of The Forge)

ComAcad produces two awards from the MSA One-Day Film Challenge

Elsa Hunt, Cub Copy Editor October 2, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 28, Archie Williams Communications Academy (ComAcad) students competed in Novato High School’s Marin School of the Arts (MSA) One-Day Film Challenge, taking home two awards by the...

A local trail builder flies down a newly updated trail on Mt. Tamalpais.

Marin Municipal Water District approves pilot program for new mountain bike trails

Jonah Rossiter, Photographer October 1, 2024

In February 2024, the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) board voted unanimously to approve a pilot program that will open nearly seven miles of trails on Mt. Tamalpais to mountain bikers. The pilot...

AB 3216 will require all schools in California to implement a restrictive phone policy.

California governor signs Phone-Free Schools Act

Ava Alsterlind and Riley Liebman October 1, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 23, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new school smartphone restriction act into law, AB 3216, the Phone-Free Schools Act. Under this new law, all California schools must craft...

Music Teacher Mario Aparicio teaches the students in the Archie Williams drumline during a practice. (Courtesy of Mario Aparicio)

Drumroll please: Archie Williams debuts new drumline

August Ehmann and Lila Peterson September 30, 2024

This Sept., Archie Williams announced the beginning of a new branch of the music program: a school drumline. A drumline, a marching band's percussion section, usually includes a snare line, tenor line,...

Archie Williams students gather in the main gym anticipating the next song during the Homecoming Dance.

Mamma Mia! Homecoming Dance brings safety and school spirit

Charlie Fee and BenLuka Sheddrick September 29, 2024

On Friday, Sep. 27, Archie Williams hosted its annual Homecoming Dance. In the spirit of the dance’s theme, Mamma Mia, the Associated Student Body (ASB) assigned each grade a different color to wear,...

The girls cross country team performs their team dance for the crowd.

Archie Williams ASB organizes exuberant Homecoming rally

Lila Peterson, Cub Web and Social Media Manager September 29, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 27, Archie Williams Associated Student Body (ASB) held a schoolwide Homecoming spirit rally at 10:30 a.m. in the Carl “Red Brown” Gym. Students showed immense school spirit in their...

Group of girls dressed up in denim in honor of Disco vs Denim day.

Here we go again: Archie Williams’ Mamma Mia-themed Homecoming Spirit Week

Gabi Rode, Teya Strong, Nola Miller, and Cecilia Robertson September 29, 2024

From Monday, Sept. 23, to Friday, Sept. 27, Archie Williams Associated Student Body (ASB) organized a Mamma Mia-themed spirit week to precede the Homecoming dance and football game. Anticipation built...

SLC Teacher Clarke Bugbee teaches a SEA-DISC AP Environmental Science class.

The removal of science from SLCs prompts mixed reactions

Quinn O’Leary, Reporter September 28, 2024

  As of the beginning of the Archie Williams 2024-2025 school year, science is no longer included in the Small Learning Community (SLC) system. This has altered returning sophomores’ schedules,...

Mark Machado checks his emails for missing attendance emails.

Archie Williams tightens attendance and tardiness policies

Caroline McFerron and Malika Kronik September 18, 2024

As Archie Williams begins their second month of school, students encounter the administration’s heightened policies regarding student absenteeism and tardiness. In past years, administration began using...

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