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Social media promotes using weight loss drugs
Social media promotes using weight loss drugs
UCs are becoming more competitive
UCs are becoming more competitive
Sophomore Biotech students pose for a picture.
Growing enrollment in San Marin STE(A)M
NUSD math teachers Kimberly Laabs and Kaila Budwell peacefully picket outside the May 6 board meeting. Teachers protested the low salary increases compared to inflation in Marin.
Teachers picket over unsatisfactory cost of living salary increase
Mustangs on air: Lloyd adds Broadcasting to Leadership
Mustangs on air: Lloyd adds Broadcasting to Leadership
Substitutes Mr. Amyx and Mrs. Hill on campus after a day of subbing.
Unsung heroes: Substitutes Mrs. Hill and Mr. Amyx
The wall at Marin Humane Society depicts horses in a field and showcases their goals.
Marin Humane serves people and animals in Marin County
Peaches and oranges at the Novato Farmers' Market, which will run through October. Specific times and dates can be found on the City of Novato website.
The importance of locally-owned family farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties
Seas the day: How to help struggling local species
Seas the day: How to help struggling local species
Courtesy of Sean Norman.
A view from inside the flame
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
The silent family caregivers who carry us all
The silent family caregivers who carry us all
Let us cancel “cancel culture”
Let us cancel “cancel culture”
Bodies should not become trends
Bodies should not become trends
AI negatively affects students’ willingness to learn
AI negatively affects students’ willingness to learn
Yosemite in the summer.
National parks are part of America’s greatness
Thread Talk: Summer staples
Thread Talk: Summer staples
From left to right: Evie Snyder, Devyn Lawrence-Hall, Isabella Vasquez, Jade Stanton in a scene of “Little Women.”
“Little Women” takes the stage
How Pride lives on in the Bay Area
How Pride lives on in the Bay Area
Summer playlist
Summer playlist
Prepare for summer with this swimwear guide
Prepare for summer with this swimwear guide
Courtesy of Antonio Rodarte Garcia
Jordan Hunnell: Coach and cinematographer
Varsity Football: Earned highest ranking in their first year in a new league. Since they earned top seed, they played the highest ranked team in Northern California.
2024-2025 San Marin sports recap: Mustangs in action
Varsity swimmer Miron Gridin stands on a block, prepared to swim his leg of the 400 freestyle relay at the MCAL championships.
Boys swim splashes into their new season
The mental game: Coaches’ impact on athletes
The mental game: Coaches’ impact on athletes
Mountain Biking Club is taking the sport to new heights
Mountain Biking Club is taking the sport to new heights
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?
Understanding the Unknown: A review of the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”
Understanding the Unknown: A review of the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”
“SOS Deluxe: LANA” has a bold new sound
“SOS Deluxe: LANA” has a bold new sound
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)”
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

San Marin Pony Express
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News
Social media promotes using weight loss drugs
Social media promotes using weight loss drugs
Makayla Young, Opinion Editor • June 2, 2025
UCs are becoming more competitive
UCs are becoming more competitive
Beatrice Plescia and Dominique Janot • June 2, 2025
Sophomore Biotech students pose for a picture.
Growing enrollment in San Marin STE(A)M
River Koch, Chief-Operations Manager • June 1, 2025
NUSD math teachers Kimberly Laabs and Kaila Budwell peacefully picket outside the May 6 board meeting. Teachers protested the low salary increases compared to inflation in Marin.
Teachers picket over unsatisfactory cost of living salary increase
Julia Owens and Kinda Hamami • June 1, 2025
Mustangs on air: Lloyd adds Broadcasting to Leadership
Mustangs on air: Lloyd adds Broadcasting to Leadership
Sophie Dempsey, Sports Editor • May 30, 2025
Trending Stories
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Melissa Boyle recognizes a friend in the crowd.

Alumna Melissa Boyle celebrated at inaugural breast cancer awareness night

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Principal Andy Boone talks to students exploring the Club Fair, demonstrating his interest in getting to know every student at school.

Principal Boone brings fresh energy to San Marin

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Trans model Alex Consani: From the Bay Area to 2024 Model of the Year

Trans model Alex Consani: From the Bay Area to 2024 Model of the Year

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How getting a license has changed throughout generations

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Mrs. Larson to leave San Marin 

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Features
Substitutes Mr. Amyx and Mrs. Hill on campus after a day of subbing.
Unsung heroes: Substitutes Mrs. Hill and Mr. Amyx
Emma Sofia Haughey • June 3, 2025
The wall at Marin Humane Society depicts horses in a field and showcases their goals.
Marin Humane serves people and animals in Marin County
Lucy Cade-Galvez, Reporter • May 29, 2025
Peaches and oranges at the Novato Farmers' Market, which will run through October. Specific times and dates can be found on the City of Novato website.
The importance of locally-owned family farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties
Ruby Jae Hudlow, Arts and Culture Editor • May 29, 2025
Seas the day: How to help struggling local species
Seas the day: How to help struggling local species
Pepper King, Chief-Operations Manager • May 7, 2025
Arts & Culture
Thread Talk: Summer staples
Thread Talk: Summer staples
Summer Nelson, Reporter • May 30, 2025
From left to right: Evie Snyder, Devyn Lawrence-Hall, Isabella Vasquez, Jade Stanton in a scene of “Little Women.”
“Little Women” takes the stage
Valentina Gudino and Lucy Cade-Galvez • May 30, 2025
How Pride lives on in the Bay Area
How Pride lives on in the Bay Area
Taliyah Cavanaugh, Sports and Opinion Editor • May 30, 2025
Summer playlist
Summer playlist
Khylie Inthiratvongsy, Front Page Editor • May 29, 2025
Opinion
The silent family caregivers who carry us all
The silent family caregivers who carry us all
Annelyse McMickin, Editor-in-Chief • June 3, 2025
Let us cancel “cancel culture”
Let us cancel “cancel culture”
Pepper King, Chief-Operations Manager • June 2, 2025
Bodies should not become trends
Bodies should not become trends
Molly Albertson, Editor-in-Chief • May 30, 2025
AI negatively affects students’ willingness to learn
AI negatively affects students’ willingness to learn
JD Rhodes, Reporter • April 29, 2025
Sports
Courtesy of Antonio Rodarte Garcia
Jordan Hunnell: Coach and cinematographer
Lila Chase, News Editor • June 2, 2025
Varsity Football: Earned highest ranking in their first year in a new league. Since they earned top seed, they played the highest ranked team in Northern California.
2024-2025 San Marin sports recap: Mustangs in action
Samantha Whitlock, Art Director • May 29, 2025
Varsity swimmer Miron Gridin stands on a block, prepared to swim his leg of the 400 freestyle relay at the MCAL championships.
Boys swim splashes into their new season
Jules Pope, Back Page Editor • May 29, 2025
The mental game: Coaches’ impact on athletes
The mental game: Coaches’ impact on athletes
Leah Martino, Art Director • April 29, 2025
Reviews
Understanding the Unknown: A review of the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”
Understanding the Unknown: A review of the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown”
Taliyah Cavanaugh, Sports and Opinion Editor • February 13, 2025
“SOS Deluxe: LANA” has a bold new sound
“SOS Deluxe: LANA” has a bold new sound
Khylie Inthiratvongsy, Front Page Editor • February 13, 2025
Yosumi Ramen opens in Novato Fair Shopping Center
Yosumi Ramen opens in Novato Fair Shopping Center
Ruby Jae Hudlow, Arts and Culture Editor • December 3, 2024
Into the World of Ancient Greece with “Song of Achilles”
Into the World of Ancient Greece with “Song of Achilles”
Lila Chase, News Editor • December 3, 2024
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)”
Taliyah Cavanaugh, Sports and Opinion Editor • December 3, 2024