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On Nov. 7, at the grand opening of the Postpartum Support Center, people listen intently to San Rafael Mayor, Kate Colin. (Photo courtesy of Ivana Jagodic)
New Postpartum Support Center supports community of mothers
Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremony
Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony
Adreilla Marcus’ campaign posters for freshman class president ultimately helped her win the election for the 2024 spring semester.
ASB election results for the spring semester are in
Joining her fellow graduating teammates, Alexa Kofman rehearses her final bow.
Behind the curtains: Performing Arts Academy of Marin’s annual Holiday Spectacular
Jazz Band Performance
Jazz Band Performance
Photo Essay: Strong defense catapults boys’ varsity soccer past Tam.
Photo Essay: Strong defense catapults boys’ varsity soccer past Tam.
End of an era: Athletics leave Oakland for good
End of an era: Athletics leave Oakland for good
Concentrating on his shot, Senior BJ Fisher holds eye contact with the basketball hoop to make his free throw.
Photo Essay: Redwood defeats San Ramon Valley in a close battle
Facing off against a teacher, senior Theo Vasicek stares down the ball.
Photo Essay: Staff triumphs over student competitors at the annual Turkey Bowl
Coach Rudolph Kardos strategizes with his team before the game.
Photo Essay: Boys’ varsity water polo’s successful season comes to an end in CIF loss to San Luis Obispo
Illustration by Lauren Olsen
Why public transportation is SMART: pioneering sustainable transportation
Illustration by Ava Stephens
Redefining Concentration: How Teens Juggle a Multifaceted World
Don’t let the heartbeats of athletes stop; invest in AEDs
Don’t let the heartbeats of athletes stop; invest in AEDs
Organic tampons won’t stop the acid rain
Organic tampons won’t stop the acid rain
When being average is above average
When being average is above average
Bluewood
Bluewood
Satire: Redwood parking is not a joke
Satire: Redwood parking is not a joke
Bluewood
Bluewood
Bluewood
Bluewood
Satire: DOS and DONTS of Being a Redwood Freshman
Satire: DOS and DON’TS of Being a Redwood Freshman
Dont Sweep AI Under the Rug
Don’t Sweep AI Under the Rug
Students demand a say: Bridging the communication gap
Students demand a say: Bridging the communication gap
District Budget cuts wont solve anything: a message to the board
District Budget cuts won’t solve anything: a message to the board
Bursting the balloon: Traditional teaching methods are deflating classroom engagement
Bursting the balloon: Traditional teaching methods are deflating classroom engagement
Ode to Women
Ode to Women
The Kid Laroi’s debut album cover for “The First Time” features him slouching in a monobloc chair. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)
The Kid Laroi dropped an album for ‘The First Time’
Photo courtesy of Beth Garrabrant
‘1989 (Taylors Version)’: an imitation that is technically better
Roaming for the perfect roast: finding Marins best coffee
Roaming for the perfect roast: finding Marin’s best coffee
Unveiling Halloween Traditions: Exploring the frightening tricks and savoring the tasteful treats
Unveiling Halloween Traditions: Exploring the frightening tricks and savoring the tasteful treats
The movie poster for Netflix’s newest addition to the film generation - “Choose Love” interactive version. (Image courtesy of IMDb)
Choose love? Or choose…another movie?
Art by Ava Stephens
Profit Over Privacy: The Unsettling Reality of Family Vloggers
From past to present
From past to present
Student elections ambassadors (left to right) Alysha Lee, Ella Clark and Jack Haubold at a 2023 MLK celebration in Marin City for a voter registration drive. (Photo courtesy of Megan Stone)
Politicians and students discuss the youth vote
Illustration by Ava Stephens
From the silver screen to a dimmed dream: The film industry’s declining act
Illustration by Ava Stephens
Rediscovering reading: How reading habits supercharge academic skills
Bonding with the crew, Ballard and Levine take a selfie with their guest stars.
Podcast Personalities: Run TMC reporters tackle youth basketball on a local level
Posing alongside Caralina, a teacher from the night school Instituto Mixto de Educacion Cooperativa Nocturna, Ginger Howard is thrilled to support and make a difference for students. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Howard)
Chains4Change: Ginger Howard is spinning the wheels of education in Guatemala
Creating unique rhythms, street drummer Lawrence Sullivan taps into the groove of his beat.
Photo Essay: Street musicians rock the urban stage in Boston
Photo Essay: Sustainable Agriculture cultivates crops, life skills
Photo Essay: Sustainable Agriculture cultivates crops, life skills
I was so surprised, I was never expecting it, I didnt know what it was [and] I didnt know anything about it. So I was really excited and shocked, Maisie Pipitone said.
Meet the 2023 Homecoming court in one question…
Durante una demonstracion del Día de la Despenalización del aborto en la Ciudad de México, una mujer lleva un pañuelo demostrando su opinión y apoyo. (Foto cortesía de Alexa Herrera)
Las Políticas de Aborto en Latinoamérica y los Estados Unidos
Charlotte Fishburne usando sus manos para formar los bolas de masa (Foto cortesía de Mia Ginsberg)
Estudiando la cultura hispana con Bark
Illustration by Annie Burlingame
La importancia de las etnicidades hispanas.
Señora Gilbert sonriendo en su clase de espanol ¾ y ⅚
Conociendo a Nuestra Nueva Profesora de Español: La Señora Gilbert
En el salón 139, los estudiantes en el duodécimo grado de ELD, los tutores, y profesora Zeiher posan para una foto. (Imagen cortesía de profesora Zeiher)
Cuatro voces ELD reflejan sobre sus cuatro años en Redwood
Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Ceremony
Indigenous People’s Sunrise Ceremony
A Giant Holiday Season
A Giant Holiday Season
Student elections ambassadors (left to right) Alysha Lee, Ella Clark and Jack Haubold at a 2023 MLK celebration in Marin City for a voter registration drive. (Photo courtesy of Megan Stone)
Politicians and students discuss the youth vote
Girls varsity volleyball Highlights
Girls’ varsity volleyball Highlights
Standing with the signs, seniors Cameryn Smith and Ella Kaminski get their photos taken.
Homecoming 2023 in hindsight
Jay and Henriks Holiday Podcast: Thanksgiving Edition
Jay and Henrik’s Holiday Podcast: Thanksgiving Edition
EP 6: Booms and Busts
EP 6: Booms and Busts
EP 5: Booms and Busts
EP 5: Booms and Busts
Jay and Henriks Holiday Podcast: Halloween Edition
Jay and Henrik’s Holiday Podcast: Halloween Edition
All Things Fall
All Things Fall
Adjusting lights and sound prior to Micetros opening night, Miles Doucette and Jonathan Lazzerini hone their theatre production skills.
Snapshot No. 20
Snapshot No. 19
Snapshot No. 19
Belting out Carrie Underwoods, Before He Cheats, senior Ruby Churton participates in the iconic Redwood homecoming karaoke.
Snapshot No. 18
Snapshot No. 17
Snapshot No. 17
The Senior stairwell decorated in construction tape and streamers, representing the last fleeting moments of Homecoming week.
Snapshot No. 16

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Ella Kharrazi, Copy Editor

Ella Kharrazi is a senior at Redwood High School and a Copy Editor for the Bark. She enjoys traveling and spending time with friends.

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Two AP Art students display their work, all of which has prepared them to paint the mural. (Photo by Lauren Poulin)

Muraling Mount Tamalpais

Ella Kharrazi
June 5, 2023
A painting from the AP Drawing and Painting class highlights internal battles.

Festival of the Arts: Beyond academics and athletics

Ella Kharrazi and Sabrina Kizer
May 27, 2023
Abortion status going into 2023

Abortion status going into 2023

Ella Kharrazi
February 13, 2023
The key to homelessness is temporary housing

The key to homelessness is temporary housing

Ella Kharrazi
December 15, 2022
Arranged into a vibrant and appetizing bowl, Sweetgreen’s fresh produce gives the salad both crunch and color.

MIXT up your lunch up with Sweetgreens

Ella Kharrazi
October 29, 2022
Today, the U.S. healthcare system provides patient care through both out-of-pocket payments and market provision of coverage, combining various traditional healthcare systems.

Examining the U.S. healthcare system

Ella Kharrazi
September 23, 2022
The Marin City 80 celebration will cure your “Blues ‘n’ Soul”

The Marin City 80 celebration will cure your “Blues ‘n’ Soul”

Ella Kharrazi
September 7, 2022
Supreme Court v. the States: The controversy over abortion

Supreme Court v. the States: The controversy over abortion

Ella Kharrazi
June 3, 2022
Ukraine reporting: Continuous Conflict

Ukraine reporting: Continuous Conflict

Natalie Tress, Justine Fisch, Abby Shewmaker, Alex Fisch, Maddie Sofnas, Shyla Lensing, Sophie Smallhorn, Sterling Lazarus, Hannah Sellers, Anna Royal, Ava Razavi, Arjun Aujla, Dani Steinberg, Keegan Williams, Sarah Goody, Hollis Belger, Caitlin Beard, Kent Goodman, Sam Kimball, Stella Bennett, Sabrina Kizer, Ella Kharrazi, Ingrid Houtkooper, Lily Reese, Cole Seifer, Brooke Leslie, and Alexandrea Coe
May 19, 2022
Released on March 11, Rex Orange County’s new album encapsulates the feeling of summer with his easy, flowing sound and uncomplicated lyrics. Photo Courtesy of Tidal

“Who Cares?” is “Worth It”

Ella Kharrazi
March 29, 2022
Setting the ball to start off a game of Spikeball, students play lawn games for Friday Funday.

Snapshot No. 94

Ella Kharrazi
March 25, 2022
Fighting through Marins Omicron wave

Fighting through Marin’s Omicron wave

Ella Kharrazi and Rori Anderson
February 13, 2022
Purchasing Boudin bread bowls during lunch, students warm themselves on a cold day.

Snapshot No. 52

Ella Kharrazi
December 3, 2021
Stephen Karam’s The Humans will humanize your family

Stephen Karam’s ‘The Humans’ will humanize your family

Ella Kharrazi
December 1, 2021
San Rafael declares a climate emergency, fueling its sustainability efforts

San Rafael declares a climate emergency, fueling its sustainability efforts

Ella Kharrazi
October 27, 2021
Walking to lunch decked out in pink, student show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as school spirit.

Snapshot No. 23

Ella Kharrazi
October 13, 2021
AP art students feature Marin’s landscape in a Corte Madera Library mural

AP art students feature Marin’s landscape in a Corte Madera Library mural

Ella Kharrazi
September 10, 2021
Magdalena Maguire joins Redwood at a time of heightened need for wellness expertise

Magdalena Maguire joins Redwood at a time of heightened need for wellness expertise

Ella Kharrazi
May 26, 2021
COVID-19 results in a detrimental surge in screen time for students

COVID-19 results in a detrimental surge in screen time for students

Ella Kharrazi
February 28, 2021
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Viajar al extranjero: suministrando apoyo físico y emocional
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A member of Amnesty International talks to the club during their meeting on Thursday.
Amnesty International hosts Syrian refugee simulation
College rankings: A self-fulfilling prophecy
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Girls basketball overpowers Branson with an impressive 66-23 victory
Girls’ basketball overpowers Branson with an impressive 66-23 victory
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