San Marin Pony Express

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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
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
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
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
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
Competition creates core communities
Competition creates core communities
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

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The reality of dating in high school

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March 3, 2024
Everyone should care about the right to an abortion

Everyone should care about the right to an abortion

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
February 4, 2022
NUSD dress code is inherently sexist

NUSD dress code is inherently sexist

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
November 4, 2021
AP art students share their work from this year

AP art students share their work from this year

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
June 8, 2021
NUSD is not exempt from systematic racism

NUSD is not exempt from systematic racism

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
April 19, 2021

Student write in: “Sin Miedo”

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April 16, 2021

Parent issues formal complaint against San Marin STEM

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April 12, 2021
San Marin implements new classes in order to make curriculum more inclusive

San Marin implements new classes in order to make curriculum more inclusive

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February 8, 2021
Educators and Health Care workers receive new COVID-19 Vaccine

Educators and Health Care workers receive new COVID-19 Vaccine

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
February 8, 2021
San Marin Community share their thoughts on 2021

San Marin Community share their thoughts on 2021

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February 8, 2021
Our View: Political Polarization causes tensions to rise in the United States

Our View: Political Polarization causes tensions to rise in the United States

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
February 8, 2021
GSA club write in: Why San marin needs a gender sexuality alliance

GSA club write in: Why San marin needs a gender sexuality alliance

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
September 28, 2020
Firefighters are battling the wildfires that have spread throughout Northern California. California wildfires have resulted in poor air quality which has negatively impacted the Novato community.

San Marin Community is being affected by the Northern California fires.

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
September 28, 2020
Political Opinions Create a Divide in the San Marin Community

Political Opinions Create a Divide in the San Marin Community

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September 28, 2020

Our View: Racism and its prevalence at San Marin

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September 28, 2020
Colt Issue 2020

Colt Issue 2020

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June 8, 2020

Student Write-In: Netflix* recommendations

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April 30, 2020

Student Write-In: Youtubers project a lifestyle that objectifies women

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 29, 2018

Survey reveals critical student opinion of SM

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 29, 2018
The crowd at the boys game. [Jenna Clark]

Girls Basketball struggles to draw a crowd as large as boys

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
February 6, 2018

Mustangs battle opponents as winter sports end

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February 6, 2018
Senior Spencer Shifs (left) and junior Connor Moylan take a stand for their views on kneeling during the National Anthem.

Head to Head: Kneeling during the national anthem

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December 14, 2017

Opinion: Dress code oversexualizes women’s bodies

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
October 10, 2017
Sims hopes for San Marin to improve standardized test scores and increase planning time for teachers. [Jenna Clark]

Dr. Mark Sims brings change as new principal

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
October 10, 2017

Students, staff discuss campus bullying

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 31, 2017

Sports standout: Maddie Ash, fencer

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 31, 2017

School moves towards wall-to-wall academy vision

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May 31, 2017

Teachers deal with the distraction of cell phones

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May 31, 2017

Guempel on depression, anxiety: ‘I am not the only one’

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May 31, 2017

Warcholski: ‘I’ve always viewed my introversion as a gift’

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May 31, 2017

SM struggles to fill Spanish teaching positions

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May 31, 2017

San Marin students experience hit musical, Hamilton

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May 31, 2017

AP vs. College preparatory classes

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May 31, 2017

San Marin updates facilities

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May 31, 2017

Art standout: Kylee Smith

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May 31, 2017

Staff editorial: Moving from Obama to the era of Trump

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 31, 2017

High teacher turnover: NUSD struggles to keep and attract talent

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May 31, 2017

Cate Guempel: ‘Through NOVA, I have found joy in learning again’

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 31, 2017

Student says Equity Assembly ‘felt like an attack’

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 31, 2017

Lacy’s Geography course to be replaced with ‘Get Focused, Stay Focused’ initiative

SAN MARIN PONY EXPRESS
May 31, 2017

Inaugural STEM class, staff review experience

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May 24, 2017
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