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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
Jackson Epps

Jackson Epps, News Editor

Jackson Epps is a senior at Redwood High School and one of the News Editors for The Redwood Bark. In his free time, Jackson enjoys playing soccer, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

All content by Jackson Epps
Sports by the Numbers

Sports by the Numbers

Jackson Epps
June 8, 2021
Belieb in Justin Bieber’s new project ‘Justice’

Belieb in Justin Bieber’s new project ‘Justice’

Jackson Epps
April 15, 2021
Posing in the gold-plated wings of Raymond James Stadium, The Weeknd readies for his halftime show.

Super Bowl Weeknd: Performance was ‘Heartless’

Jackson Epps
February 13, 2021
West End Nurserys annual Christmas House decorations continue with social distancing guidelines. COVID-19 cant stop tradition.

Snapshot No. 45

Jackson Epps
December 11, 2020
Satire: Letter of Opposition

Satire: Letter of Opposition

Jackson Epps
December 11, 2020
California takes charge in the race to zero-emissions

California takes charge in the race to zero-emissions

Jackson Epps
October 26, 2020
Best friends apart: how friendships change after high school

Best friends apart: how friendships change after high school

Jackson Epps
June 8, 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
On a Zoom call, the Bark staff works on their next online issue covering the COVID-19 outbreak.

Snapshot No. 84

Jackson Epps
April 4, 2020
Illustration by Jackson Epps

Reading helps build more than just vocabulary

Jackson Epps
March 17, 2020
Illustration by Kalyn Dawes

Instant-runoff voting solves the electability conundrum

Jackson Epps, Review Editor
February 13, 2020
The line between free speech and hate speech

The line between free speech and hate speech

Jackson Epps and Sol Ladetzky
December 14, 2019
This Holiday season SMART classes compete to decorate their doors. Room 185 created an Elfie Your Selfie window for students to pose with.

Snapshot No. 37

Jackson Epps
December 6, 2019
Image Courtesy of Nintendo

New Mario Kart app races to success

Jackson Epps
November 12, 2019
Absract animatedly performs on stage.

“GINGER” is a new and exciting direction for BROCKHAMPTON

Jackson Epps
September 5, 2019

[Video] Farmers markets: building community from the roots up

Jackson Epps
June 28, 2019
Watching their peers, teens partake in viral challenges on social media platforms, such as Instagram or Snap Chat.

[Photo] Kiki, do you understand the influence of social media challenges?

May 5, 2019
Senior Mckenna McGonigle sprints with the ball versus San Rafael High School.

ACL tears are ripping Redwood athletes from their teams

Jackson Epps and Charlie Ginsburg
April 28, 2019
Anderson .Paak takes us all on a carefree trip to the beach only this time it’s Ventura

Anderson .Paak takes us all on a carefree trip to the beach only this time it’s Ventura

Jackson Epps
April 26, 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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