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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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Glorification unacceptable given complex U.S. history

Glorification unacceptable given complex U.S. history

Matthew Ross
May 30, 2016
Chiefs Farewell – Matt Ross

Chief’s Farewell – Matt Ross

Matthew Ross
May 28, 2016
BREAKING: Major Ecuadorian earthquake strikes near students on service trip

BREAKING: Major Ecuadorian earthquake strikes near students on service trip

Matthew Ross
April 17, 2016
APUSH revisions detract from purpose of history

APUSH revisions detract from purpose of history

Matthew Ross
November 7, 2015
Private tutors more popular than free school options

Private tutors more popular than free school options

Matthew Ross
June 11, 2015
Girls lacrosse defeated by Novato in MCAL championship

Girls’ lacrosse defeated by Novato in MCAL championship

Matthew Ross
May 9, 2015
Boys volleyball defeats El Molino, moves on to league semifinals

Boys’ volleyball defeats El Molino, moves on to league semifinals

Matthew Ross
April 30, 2015
Baseball remains undefeated at top of league

Baseball remains undefeated at top of league

Matthew Ross
April 10, 2015
Questions like this sample problem from the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) website will ask students to describe how they reached their solution to the problem.

Juniors to take new standardized assessment in April

Matthew Ross
February 26, 2015
Martin Steinman consults with a client at Canal Alliance. Aside from teaching English to Spanish-speaking immigrants, he assists with matters ranging from tax return preparation and filing to guidance on issues of domestic abuse. In the past, Steinman also taught Social Studies at Redwood for a brief period of time.

New state law allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses

Matthew Ross
January 29, 2015
ACT rises in popularity in Tam District, recent data shows

ACT rises in popularity in Tam District, recent data shows

Matthew Ross
December 12, 2014
Kevin Reis: Returning from injury for final season

Kevin Reis: Returning from injury for final season

Matthew Ross
November 4, 2014
Marta Di Domizio helps a student in her seventh period science class. Di Domizio is originally from Italy.

School welcomes new staff members for 2014-15 year

Matthew Ross
October 15, 2014
JUNIOR HAYDEN Dean rears winds up her lacrosse stick as she looks up field during a game last spring. Dean verbally committed to the University of Denver this summer, a common trend among Redwood athletes this year.

Early and often: Students verbally commit for athletics

Matthew Ross
September 11, 2014
Redwood students place first and second at poetry slam

Redwood students place first and second at poetry slam

Matthew Ross
March 18, 2014
Double block schedule shot down by vote

Double block schedule shot down by vote

Matthew Ross
March 5, 2014
The boys soccer team runs on the turf field during the fall.

League board postpones shift of soccer seasons

Matthew Ross
December 5, 2013
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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
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