San Marin Pony Express

A Student-Run Publication Bringing Community & Campus News to Our Readers
President Donald J. Trump attends a United Nations event on Religious Freedom Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)
Donald Trump plans major educational policy changes
California experiences increased disasters
California experiences increased disasters
Advanced Placement testing transitions to digital system
Advanced Placement testing transitions to digital system
Mustangs will go on holiday to Europe in summer of 2026
Mustangs will go on holiday to Europe in summer of 2026
One teacher experiments with AI grading software
One teacher experiments with AI grading software
Nonprofits created for students by students
Nonprofits created for students by students
San Marin yearbooks from 1990 versus 2023. Many students currently enrolled at San Marin can search old yearbooks to find pictures of their parents and family friends.
Alumni insights on the new era of high school
(Courtesy of Erik Briggs) Erik Briggs (left) poses for a photo with his classmates after his graduation in 2007.
Unsung Hero: Appreciating Erik Briggs
Miles the pug visiting the Wellness Hub during lunch on Nov. 7. Students often stop to say hello and give him pets.
Therapy pups of Marin Humane bring stress relief to campus
A concerned student holds up a sign at a protest.
School threats run rampant: Recent rise in shootings
Humans of San Marin: November 28, 2022
Humans of San Marin: November 28, 2022
Humans of San Marin: November 15, 2022
Humans of San Marin: November 15, 2022
Humans of San Marin: April 17, 2019
Humans of San Marin: April 17, 2019
Humans of San Marin: January 30, 2019
Humans of San Marin: January 30, 2019
Humans of San Marin: December 13, 2018
Humans of San Marin: December 13, 2018
My Winter Arc
Dear future seniors…
Dear future seniors…
A marquee advertising for "Elf: The Musical" outside of the Marquis Theatre in New York City.
Stop the bad musical adaptations of good movies—coming from a musical theatre fan
AP Euro students enjoy a performative Renaissance lecture with Mr. Watson.
Advanced Placement causes advanced stress
Representation in sports at San Marin: Is the distribution of resources equitable?
Representation in sports at San Marin: Is the distribution of resources equitable?
Courtesy of Sasha Kiryakin Kiryakin playing her harp at the Junior Bach Festival.
Student feature: Sasha Kiryakin on the path to success
Drawing by Gracie Harleman depicts how blind people use their hands to read Braille.
AP Art Students Showcase Creations
The new aspiration of turning influencing into a career
The new aspiration of turning influencing into a career
(Courtesy of Kris Starn) (Clockwise from top left) Joy Chor, Leo Martinez, Barrett Kirchner, Holly Tuerke, Sahana Sankaran, Nathan Proulx, Valerie Proulx, and Tippy Thomson rehearse for “She Loves Me.”
San Marin’s pit orchestra takes the (back)stage
How getting a license has changed throughout generations
Juniors Miller Morgan (left) and Grant Means address the San Marin and Casa Grande varsity boys basketball teams at a home tournament on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. The two players read quotes from John Lewis, one of the civil rights activists that the tournament honors.
Mustangs varsity boys basketball victorious over Casa Grande at MLK-John Lewis Showcase
Junior AJ Conkey throws down junior Ben Goffeney for a pin at an open mat practice.
Pinning down success: The grit and glory of wrestling
The benefits of having a preseason
The benefits of having a preseason
Madi Weddle pole bends at All Around Horse Show, where she placed first in both English and Western Events.
Shedding the green & gold: Off-campus student sports
Courtesy of JBFILMZ Miles, playing for Napa United, dribbles past his opponent on the field.
Andrew Miles chases his dreams on and off the field
Stang Gang: How do you show your mustang pride in your sport?
Stang Gang: How do you show your mustang pride in your sport?
Stang Gang: What is your goal for the season?
Stang Gang: Do you prefer home games or away games?
Yosumi Ramen opens in Novato Fair Shopping Center
Yosumi Ramen opens in Novato Fair Shopping Center
Into the World of Ancient Greece with “Song of Achilles”
Into the World of Ancient Greece with “Song of Achilles”
The secret is out: Abrams delivers a whirlwind of ballads in “The Secret of Us (Deluxe)”
The secret is out: Abrams delivers a whirlwind of ballads in “The Secret of Us (Deluxe)”
Going Crazy for "Chromakopia"
Going Crazy for “Chromakopia”
"The Chalice of the Gods" Book Review
“The Chalice of the Gods” Book Review
Unsung Heroes: Appreciating Triantafyllos and Tartaglia
Perfection is a rat race, do not fall into its trap
What is the deal with pronoun pins?
Controversy surrounds importance of marriage
Controversy surrounds importance of marriage
Combative sport absent from PE curriculum

San Marin Pony Express

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Co-presidents Mahalia Morgan (left) and Mandy Bell represent Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at the club fair.

[Photo] Highlighting student clubs

JULIA OWENS, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2022
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