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from Tam News September 2022

from Tam News September 2022, page 19

Editorial: P.E. requirement

This year, we wanted to begin our first issue by highlighting current news that’seffecting the student body here at Tamalpais High School. The news section reports about Sausalito’s homeless conflict being temporarily resolved, the re-assignment of four gender-neutral bathrooms, and the return of Coho salmon in Pine Gulch Creek. Additionally, the credit card scimmer found at 7-Eleven in Tam Valley is addressed after a video on social media went viral.

Our new assistant principal, Mr. Lieberman is introduced and the article dives deeper into his background. We also learn about Kaiden Dossa’s baseball journey as he recently committed to play Division I baseball at Yale University. In this article we hear about Dossa’s strong commitment to the sport from his teammates and coach.

In our feature article, we explore the lack of equality surrounding sports treatment at Tam, specifically regarding the division between baseball and softball. Title IX was passed over 50 years ago, however there are still issues that are affecting girls sports teams. The neglect of the softball field and facilities is very clear and although the school has tried to address the concerns, there is still a lot of work that can be done.

In this issue of The Tam News, the opinion section highlights the Yerba Mate addiction that has consumed the student body as this satire piece provides a comical outlook on the real reasons why the drink is so popular. The Editorial Board addresses the requirement of physical education here at Tam.

As a publication, we are aware of our power to influence and sway the culture here at Tam High. We hope that this year we will be able to positively impact the school community and provide a platform for students to voice their opinions on local issues.

Moore, Asa

Lehman, Carley