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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
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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Samantha Elegant

Samantha Elegant, Head Copy Editor

Samantha Elegant is a senior at RHS and a Head Copy Editor for the Redwood Bark. Outside of school, Samantha enjoys dancing, skiing and spending time with her friends.

All content by Samantha Elegant
An open letter to teens from a graduating senior

An open letter to teens from a graduating senior

Samantha Elegant
June 6, 2022
Societal standards for womens body hair pose a hairy situation

Societal standards for women’s body hair pose a hairy situation

Samantha Elegant and Natalie Tress
March 25, 2022
Enjoying a rare 70 degree February day, a group of juniors play a spirited game of basketball.

Snapshot No. 78

Samantha Elegant
February 8, 2022
Never forget: Remembering the Holocaust through literature

Never forget: Remembering the Holocaust through literature

Samantha Elegant
January 27, 2022
Therapy: Meeting Marin’s high demand for mental health services

Therapy: Meeting Marin’s high demand for mental health services

Samantha Elegant
December 11, 2021
Power in pink: Women warriors in our community

Power in pink: Women warriors in our community

Samantha Elegant
October 30, 2021
Snapshot No. 27

Snapshot No. 27

Samantha Elegant
October 14, 2021
Illustration by Isabella Lombardo

The athletic advantage: Unfairness in college admissions

Samantha Elegant
September 14, 2021
Ushering in the new school year, the decorated cars double as lunchtime gathering spots, creating a lively atmosphere of the parking lot.

I don’t know about you but the Redwood seniors are feeling 22

Samantha Elegant and Natalie Tress
September 10, 2021
AP Research projects showcase seniors interests

AP Research projects showcase seniors’ interests

Samantha Elegant and Caroline Scharf
June 7, 2021
Illustration by Samantha Elegant and Keely Ganong

High school education in America: a hybrid of learning opportunities

Samantha Elegant and Natalie Tress
April 5, 2021
Satire: Happy Valentine’s Day love COVID-19

Satire: Happy Valentine’s Day love COVID-19

Samantha Elegant
February 14, 2021
On a sunny day, a group of young boys gather outside of a candy store on Main Street in Tiburon to enjoy their sweets and their friends.

Snapshot No. 61

Samantha Elegant
January 28, 2021
The Antiracist Book Club is able to learn about racism through reading books. (Photo by Abby Shewmaker)

The Antiracist Book Club reads to counter racism

Samantha Elegant
December 12, 2020
Online learning is zooming away mental health

Online learning is zooming away mental health

Samantha Elegant
October 25, 2020
Speaking to an online audience over Zoom, Brysk talks about what can be done about bigotry and antisemitism.

TUHSD combats antisemitism after online hate speech (update)

Samantha Elegant
October 24, 2020
Just like high school students, elementary and middle schoolers find ways to continue playing sports in places such as local neighborhood tennis courts.

Snapshot No. 19

Samantha Elegant
October 13, 2020
Although the accounts might have different names, they all promote the same hateful content.

Instagram accounts promoting hate speech and antisemitism circulate through the TUHSD

Samantha Elegant
September 6, 2020
Illustration by Isabella Lombardo

Maternity leaves teachers falling victim to institutionalized sexism

Samantha Elegant
March 31, 2020
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Marin County high schools “stop the bleed”

Samantha Elegant
October 9, 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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