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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
Isabel Ames

Isabel Ames, Reporter

Isabel is a senior and a reporter for the Redwood Bark. In her free time, she likes to write, listen to music, and spend time with friends.

All content by Isabel Ames
Zero waste by 2025? Heres what you can do

Zero waste by 2025? Here’s what you can do

Isabel Ames
June 13, 2021
Snapshot No. 110

Snapshot No. 110

Isabel Ames
June 7, 2021
Face covered by a Toy Story-themed mask, this young girl highlights innocence as she playfully smiles up at her kite.

Park People

Isabel Ames, Ella Green, and Nicole Johnson
May 8, 2021
A hard pill to swallow: it’s time for men to take responsibility for birth control

A hard pill to swallow: it’s time for men to take responsibility for birth control

Isabel Ames
April 20, 2021
Chris posed beside the Glass Fire fitted in his fire gear (mask, goggles, and protective jacket) before a long day of reporting. (Courtesy of Will Twomey)

Chris Kam risks his life to give live updates on Northern California fires

Isabel Ames
December 9, 2020
Face-to-face: Who are you voting for?

Face-to-face: Who are you voting for?

Isabel Ames
October 28, 2020
Social justice on social media: the impacts of virtual activism

Social justice on social media: the impacts of virtual activism

Sol Ladetzky and Isabel Ames
October 27, 2020
These protesters carried signs that read Action is the obligation of the ally, and Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed.

National to local: Black Lives Matter protests sparked by recent homicide of George Floyd

Isabel Ames
June 2, 2020
COVID-19: When the world stopped

COVID-19: When the world stopped

Drake Goodman, Isabella Roesler, Eislyn Snyder, Ryo Weng, Taylor Charles, Sophia Rocha, Katie Parsons, Skylar Strotz, Jenna Dahlin, Lauren Steele, Jack Benbow, Garrett Cook, Aaron Kim, Sydney Steinberg, Sarah Young, Audrey Hettleman, Isabel Ames, Maxanne Anderson, Martha Fishburne, Maya Holland, Nicole Johnson, Olivia Kharrazi, Alli Runnfeldt, Shannon Watridge, Jack Watson, Devin Bosley, Grace Bouton, Olivia Brekhus, Emma Carpenter, Greta Cifarelli, Kalyn Dawes, Mara Farese, Francesca Fox, Nicole Fuches, Kylie Horstmeyer, Emma Ingledew, Alex Johnson, Mia Kessinger, Sol Ladetzky, Audrey Lightfoot, Emma Lightfoot, PJ Pfeiffer, Matthew Smalbach, Bennett Vasquez, Loughlin Browne, Ella Green, Maddie Loebbaka, Sofi Mincy, Camille Ray, Morgan Salzer, Maria Alexander, Charlie Ginsburg, Jacob Mandel, Anna Silverman, Jackson Epps, Alix Salzer, and Mikaela Beberman
May 4, 2020
Through saving lives, senior Quincy Webster has transformed his own

Through saving lives, senior Quincy Webster has transformed his own

Isabel Ames
March 18, 2020
After breaking 70 degrees all week, students appreciate the warm weather.

Snapshot No. 74

Isabel Ames
March 2, 2020
Judging judgment: what is implicit bias and why does it occur?

Judging judgment: what is implicit bias and why does it occur?

Isabel Ames and Morgan Salzer
February 9, 2020
Face to face, Malone and Sidon discuss their opposing views regarding gender.

Face to Face: How many genders are there?

Isabel Ames
February 9, 2020
Renney posts regular updates of her art projects on her Instagrams @mybloodthick and @notmyfaultmagazine. Photo courtesy of Claire Renney.

Ready for the real-world, 16-year-old Claire Renney uses art to forge her own path

Isabel Ames
December 16, 2019
Meet the famous TikTokers of Redwood!

Meet the famous TikTokers of Redwood!

Isabel Ames
December 16, 2019
Hana Lefferts sneaks up on an opponent from behind.

Girls’ varsity soccer shows no mercy for Marin Academy in their first game of the season

Isabel Ames
December 4, 2019
Californias Gun Violence Restraining Order law was enacted in 2016.

Fighting back: how Marin County is combating gun violence

Isabel Ames
November 5, 2019
Photo courtesy of Nicole Sheldon

Larkspur bans marijuana businesses

Isabel Ames
October 20, 2019
On the last game of the season, the Girls Varsity Volleyball team commemorated their senior players with gifts and bittersweet farewell speeches.

Snapshot No. 15

Isabel Ames
October 18, 2019

North Bay Aquatic swimmers know that success is not a straight lane

Isabel Ames
July 15, 2019
Alex Franklin teaches English 2, Short Stories and Science Fiction.

Teacher Alex Franklin brings his perspective of race to Redwood

Isabel Ames
May 4, 2019
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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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