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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
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
(Photo courtesy of Redwood Athletics)
Remembering the spectacular life of Al Endriss
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

Redwood Bark

Redwood Bark

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The ignorant teenager strikes again

Verenice Palczynski
May 25, 2018
Attending a board meeting on Feb. 27, from left to right, TUHSD teachers Rebecca Kittredge, Eva Reider, Amei Papitto and Jessica Crabtree have spoken out regarding the administrations handling of sexual harassment allegations.

Redwood faculty becomes part of the #MeToo movement

Verenice Palczynski
February 19, 2018
Most powerful opinions over the last 60 years

Most powerful opinions over the last 60 years

Verenice Palczynski
February 7, 2018
Latino Photography Project at Gallery Route One

Latino Photography Project at Gallery Route One

Verenice Palczynski
December 18, 2017
Best of 2017

Best of 2017

Christine Watridge, Lily Baldwin, Charlotte Seton, Verenice Palczynski, Emily Sweet, and Alexander Lieberman
December 17, 2017
Traditional dancers lined up for photos before their performance.

San Rafael’s 29th celebration of Dia De Los Muertos

Verenice Palczynski
November 19, 2017
Birds eye view of Russell Camdens drum-set.

Rhythm makers of Redwood march to the beat of their own drums

Verenice Palczynski
November 17, 2017
Illustration by Lucas Marchi of students hopping the fence during the bomb threat

Bomb threat handled in a concerning way

Verenice Palczynski
October 22, 2017
View of order: No Worry Curry bowl, California Poke bowl, dark chocolate cake bite, berry chia parfait, the sparkling mango guava drink, and the sparkling cucumber melon drink

Fast food from the future

Verenice Palczynski
October 20, 2017
JOE STEWART GIVING a lesson to the SAGE students in the Redwood garden.

Overview of new classes at Redwood

Verenice Palczynski
September 16, 2017
Behind the scenes of those behind the camera

Behind the scenes of those behind the camera

Verenice Palczynski
September 14, 2017
Freshman Elizabeth Hylton sings on stage

Annual Night of Blues fundraiser entertains hundreds

Verenice Palczynski
March 21, 2017
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Viajar al extranjero: suministrando apoyo físico y emocional
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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
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