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Showing 33 Raptor engines powering perfectly, this signified an important milestone for SpaceX. (Image courtesy of John Kraus)
SpaceX’s starship launch thrills until it spills
A van for The National Red Cross sits parked outside of the Kreps Center, the location of the blood drive.
Students show their gratitude this holiday season by donating blood to the National Red Cross
Spikes in fentanyl deaths: the drastic change from 1999 to 2021 (Courtesy of University of California San Francisco)
Promoting fentanyl education amid increase in drug prevalence
School board confronts racial insensitivity: addressing the impact of a viral video in the student community
School board confronts racial insensitivity: addressing the impact of a viral video in the student community
Facing off against a teacher, senior Theo Vasicek stares down the ball.
Photo Essay: Staff triumphs over student competitors at the annual Turkey Bowl
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
(Photo courtesy of Redwood Athletics)
Remembering the spectacular life of Al Endriss
Photo Essay: Varsity footballs triumphant season ends at the hands of Heritage
Photo Essay: Varsity football’s triumphant season ends at the hands of Heritage
Reaching for the ball, Marotto makes a move for a forehand shot.
Photo Essay: Girls’ varsity tennis serves up a win in NCS quarterfinals
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
The new normal: Why parasocial relationships thrive in the age of social media
The new normal: Why parasocial relationships thrive in the age of social media
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
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?
Image courtesy of Viking
The best books for a cozy autumn read
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
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…
Stories through a lens: Hundo Productions
Stories through a lens: Hundo Productions
Butler carves his way to success
Butler carves his way to success
Laying on a picnic blanket, Rocket brings a smile to a student’s face. (Photo courtesy of Emily Janowsky)
Meet Redwood’s PAWsome therapy dogs
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
Baila tu camino entre la comunidad hispana
Baila tu camino entre la comunidad hispana
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
Redwood Fall Sports Highlights
Redwood Fall Sports Highlights
Theatre in Marin unites community amid new age of technology
Theatre in Marin unites community amid new age of technology
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
SZN 2 EP 2: Barking It Up With Gil & Will ft. Kody Vasquez
SZN 2 EP 2: Barking It Up With Gil & Will ft. Kody Vasquez
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

Redwood Bark

Redwood Bark
Erica Block

Erica Block, Feature Editor

Erica is a senior at Redwood High School and is a feature editor for the Bark. She enjoys listening to music, traveling and watching sunsets with her friends.

All content by Erica Block

Homecoming 2023 in hindsight

Erica Block and Sawyer Barta
October 29, 2023
(Illustration by Lauren Olsen)

Shopping for stories: The currency of true happiness

Erica Block
October 12, 2023
Relaxing on a bench in the quad, juniors in French 7-8 collaborate on their dialogue project.

Low enrollment impacts language department offerings

Erica Block
May 27, 2023
Addressing gun control: A compiled report

Addressing gun control: A compiled report

Sawyer Barta, Caitlin Beard, Stella Bennett, Chloe Bishop, Elsa Block, Erica Block, Coco Boyden, Sophia Buckholtz, Ben Choucroun, Kelly Chuang, Alexandrea Coe, Emilie Erickson, Gemma Favaloro, Justine Fisch, Charlotte Fishburne, Carsen Goltz, Sarah Goody, Lili Hakimi, Ingrid Houtkooper, Sydney Johnson, Jordan Kimball, Sam Kimball, Sabrina Kizer, Gil Ladetzky, Robert Lapic, Shyla Lensing, Calla McBride, Will Parsons, Lauren Poulin, Lily Reese, Gillian Reynolds, Bowen Rivera, Gabriella Rouas, Sofia Ruliffson, Aanika Sawhney, Michael Seton, Cameryn Smith, Maddie Sofnas, Dani Steinberg, Isabella Wagner, Mayson Weingart, and Maya Winger
April 30, 2023
Bench to baller: Senior Johan Swildens thrives on the court

Bench to baller: Senior Johan Swildens thrives on the court

Erica Block
February 17, 2023
Students entertain themselves with spikeball, cornhole and other games on the South Lawn during the extended lunch.

Leadership paints the South Lawn red with the debut of Red-Fest

Erica Block
February 16, 2023
Let’s break from hustle culture

Let’s break from hustle culture

Erica Block
January 4, 2023
Smiling after an ace senior Kate Giang prepares for the next serve

Three set victory against Tam leads girls’ varsity volleyball to championship game

Erica Block
October 21, 2022
Plugging into our individuality with creative outlets

Plugging into our individuality with creative outlets

Erica Block, Opinion Editor
October 1, 2022
Breaking barriers behind bars - Educational access within the prison system 

Breaking barriers behind bars

Emily Block and Erica Block
October 1, 2022
Snapshot No. 8

Snapshot No. 8

Erica Block
September 28, 2022
Marin County is home to hundreds of food insecure individuals and families under a facade of wealth

Marin County is home to hundreds of food insecure individuals and families under a facade of wealth

Erica Block and Lili Hakimi
May 19, 2022
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Viajar al extranjero: suministrando apoyo físico y emocional
Viajar al extranjero: suministrando apoyo físico y emocional
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
College rankings: A self-fulfilling prophecy
Girls basketball overpowers Branson with an impressive 66-23 victory
Girls’ basketball overpowers Branson with an impressive 66-23 victory
UnPresidented: Trumps health care plan offers no substantial solutions
UnPresidented: Trump’s health care ‘plan’ offers no substantial solutions
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