San Marin Pony Express

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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)”
What is the deal with pronoun pins?
Unsung Heroes: Appreciating Triantafyllos and Tartaglia
Perfection is a rat race, do not fall into its trap
Controversy surrounds importance of marriage
Controversy surrounds importance of marriage
Combative sport absent from PE curriculum

San Marin Pony Express

San Marin Pony Express
Julia Owens

Julia Owens, Editor-in-Chief

Julia Owens is a senior and the co-Editor-in-Chief of journalism. She is the captain of the varsity water polo team and an avid Lauryn Hill fan. When she’s not sitting at her desk regretting her decision to take AP chem, she’s probably at the pool swimming or lifeguarding.

All content by Julia Owens
Varsity swimmer Miron Gridin stands on a block, prepared to swim his leg of the 400 freestyle relay at the MCAL championships.

[Photo] Boys swim splashes into their new season

Jules Pope, Reporter
May 29, 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
Loma Verde's Green Team plants a native garden Loma Verde’s Green Team plants a native garden. Sustainable Marin Schools works with gardening teachers to instill sustainable practices in students. (Courtesy of Lisa Clarke)

Sustainable Marin Schools sows green habits in NUSD

Julia Owens, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2025
Students spend their break on their phones instead of having conversations.

Screenagers: Fostering screen dependencies in NUSD youth

Julia Owens and River Koch
January 29, 2025
Melissa Boyle recognizes a friend in the crowd.

Alumna Melissa Boyle celebrated at inaugural breast cancer awareness night

Julia Owens and Sophie Dempsey
January 28, 2025
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

Julia Owens, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2025
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

Julia Owens, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2024
Senior co-presidents Ruth Alvarenga (left) and Reese Nilsen spread their club’s sustainable fashion message at the club fair.

[Photo] Highlighting student clubs

JULIA OWENS, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2022
A concerned student holds up a sign at a protest.

School threats run rampant: Recent rise in shootings

Julia Owens and Dominique Janot
October 17, 2024
Your vote, your voice: How social media can impact the decisions of young voters

Your vote, your voice: How social media can impact the decisions of young voters

Annie McMickin and Julia Owens
October 16, 2024
Raise the roof: Workforce housing for staff

Raise the roof: Workforce housing for staff

Valentina Gudino and Julia Owens
June 8, 2024
A throwback renaissance: The new age of old technology

A throwback renaissance: The new age of old technology

Dominique Janot and Julia Owens
May 23, 2024
San Marin students impact the community through service

San Marin students impact the community through service

JULIA OWENS, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2023

Growing up without cultural influence

JULIA OWENS, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2023
Freshmen Sydney Ware (left) and Mia McAlpine showcasing their jersey numbers.

SM welcomes flag football

JULIA OWENS, Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2023

Autism acceptance still needs work

JULIA OWENS, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2023

Football: state champion team is back on the field

JULIA OWENS, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2022
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