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Senior Max Sherman’s holiday sweater shows off his comical spirit as he waits for his soup.
Ugly sweaters, hot soup: Dec. 1 at Redwood
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
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 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
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
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…
Stories through a lens: Hundo Productions
Stories through a lens: Hundo Productions
Butler carves his way to success
Butler carves his way to success
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
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.
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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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Martha Fishburne

Martha Fishburne, Copy Editor

Martha Fishburne is a senior at Redwood and a copy editor for the Redwood Bark. In her free time, she likes to go on long drives, travel, and play with her dog Strudel.

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Senior Courtney Carlisle takes a generous bite out of a burrito provided by leadership as part of “Senior Week”.

Snapshot No. 111

Martha Fishburne
June 7, 2021
Trying Trader Joe’s microwave meals so you don’t have to!

Trying Trader Joe’s microwave meals so you don’t have to!

Martha Fishburne
June 6, 2021
Sophomore Nick Pes dives into his banana while enjoying a meal with friends.

Biting our (lunch)time until returning to normalcy

Martha Fishburne, Mia Kessinger, and Kent Goodman
May 7, 2021
From Zoom to room: an inside look at our evolving learning model

From Zoom to room: an inside look at our evolving learning model

Sofi Mincy and Martha Fishburne
April 4, 2021
Brandy Melville: one size fits (sm)all

Brandy Melville: one size fits (sm)all

Martha Fishburne
April 3, 2021
A budding industry: the disjointed debate surrounding a drug high on the rise

A budding industry: the disjointed debate surrounding a drug high on the rise

Shannon Watridge and Martha Fishburne
February 13, 2021
Redwood faculty check back in textbooks in anticipation of next semester.

Snapshot No. 52

Martha Fishburne
December 19, 2020
Recovery starts with kicking the stigma of addiction

Recovery starts with kicking the stigma of addiction

Martha Fishburne
December 14, 2020
Back-to-School BINGO

Back-to-School BINGO

Martha Fishburne
October 23, 2020
WAP should stand for “Women Against Patriarchy”

WAP should stand for “Women Against Patriarchy”

Martha Fishburne
September 19, 2020
Point-counterpoint: should standardized testing continue in the future?

Point-counterpoint: should standardized testing continue in the future?

Mia Kessinger and Martha Fishburne
June 11, 2020
As coronavirus panic mounts, neighbors uplift each other with sidewalk chalk drawings.

Snapshot No. 96

Martha Fishburne
May 20, 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
Cartoon by Kalyn Dawes

Your guide to responding to nosy college questions

Martha Fishburne
March 13, 2020
Many of the Ross residents are pushing underground utilities for aesthetic purposes, including an unrestricted view of Mt. Baldy.

Town of Ross reevaluates fire safety with controversial Undergrounding Policy

Martha Fishburne
February 9, 2020
Marin Country Mart food trucks offer a tasty mix of delicacies

Marin Country Mart food trucks offer a tasty mix of delicacies

Martha Fishburne
December 2, 2019
Members of Redwoods APW program bow after finishing a song at their performance on Wednesday.

Snapshot No. 30

Martha Fishburne
November 15, 2019
Veterans Day service held at the Marin Civic Center reminds attendants of the days significance

Veterans Day service held at the Marin Civic Center reminds attendants of the day’s significance

Martha Fishburne
November 13, 2019
Trick or treat(ed like sexual objects): the real fright of Halloween

Trick or treat(ed like sexual objects): the real fright of Halloween

Martha Fishburne
October 31, 2019
Budget cuts impact daily student and teacher life

Budget cuts impact daily student and teacher life

Martha Fishburne
September 23, 2019
Choice overload in the Democratic primaries

Choice overload in the Democratic primaries

Martha Fishburne
September 22, 2019
Redwood CEA disappoints in health-obsessed county

Redwood CEA disappoints in health-obsessed county

Martha Fishburne
May 6, 2019
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