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In Defense of NGRD’s Youth Scientist Program
For the November print issue, I wrote an opinion piece that explored different sides of my personal experience regarding organizations with tuition-based research programs. Although I contributed to...
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Wrestling Season Photo Gallery
Slideshow • 25 PhotosSamantha YapSophomore Zach Nguyen struggles under a Falls Church athlete.Close
View ArticleSurprising Standings from Super Bowl LI
The Sunday night thriller on Feb. 5 was one for the books for both the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. The entertaining showdown between the two powerhouse offenses was a must see but the...
View ArticleIs a higher chance at being accepted to TJ worth thousands of dollars?
Every year about 3,000 eighth graders throughout NOVA apply to go to TJ, and of those 3,000 about 480 students (~16%) are offered admission. In order to raise their odds of getting accepted, families...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 15: Feb. 13, 2017
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: TJ Minds Matter will be hosting a Just Dance Party in the IBET Commons during lunch and JLC today. Come groove, jive or break it...
View ArticleWhy Just February 14th?
For single people, Valentine’s Day is a burning reminder that they don’t have “that special someone” in their lives. It’s a terrible feeling, which is why so many people are against celebrating...
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Lunar New Year Celebration photo gallery
Slideshow • 13 PhotosRena CaiPeople getting food at the Lunar New Year Celebration.Close
View ArticleThe Grammys: A night of social activism and awareness
2017 so far has been a year of political discourse and activism, and the Grammys were no different. This year we have already seen celebrities speak about social injustices during the Golden Globes,...
View ArticleBasketball teams take a shot at glory
The boys and girls varsity basketball teams will play tonight at 5:45 for third in the Capital Conference, and for a spot in the regional competition at Edison and Marshall, respectively. The Boys...
View ArticleBetsy Devos confirmed as Secretary of Education, bringing an unfavorable...
The Senate, with help from Vice-President Mike Pence, confirmed Betsy DeVos in Washington on Feb. 7 as the new Secretary of Education, despite Democrats holding an all-night protest the night before....
View ArticleFreshmen create an anonymous form to match-make Valentine’s pairs
Even though Valentine’s Day is usually celebrated by continuing couples who want to share their feelings and love for each other, freshmen Isabelle Deng and Angeli Mittal decided it would be a good...
View ArticleCelebr(Latin) Lupercalia
Lupercalia was celebrated on February 15th, during eighth period, by the Latin students and staff following Valentine’s day. However, the festival is far from the essence of Valentine’s day. Lupercalia...
View ArticleArt club begins design for new courtyard mosaic
As construction draws to a close, new commons and courtyards spring up all over campus, including the Nobel commons courtyard. Part of a plan to beautify and personalize the school, the art club has...
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On Diversifying tjTODAY’s Coverage
On Feb. 19, tjTODAY received criticism via TJ Vents regarding our objectivity in covering politics. Specifically, this post expressed concerns about a liberal-leaning bias in political coverage over...
View ArticleJefferson debate teams triumph at the 43rd Annual Harvard National Forensics...
Students sat together in a circle, frantically typing on their laptops and flipping through case studies in preparation for their upcoming debates. Some of the Jefferson Policy and Lincoln-Douglas...
View ArticleJefferson principal selection committee starts search from scratch
The principal search process seeking to find a new principal for Jefferson during the 2017-2018 school year is now starting over, as announced at the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) meeting...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 16: Feb. 27, 2017
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: If you would like to take an AP exam and you are currently not taking the course, see the ION posting with a link to the sign-up...
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RAISING AWARENESS: How I learned to love learning at Jefferson
I’ve found education is like driving a car. After a while, you can start to view it as nothing but a way to get to a destination. Whenever you start a quarter, it’s “I just have to make it through for...
View ArticleTaking a shot at soccer
As winter draws to a close, athletes at Jefferson look forward to spring sports. Although teams such as girls soccer started with player shortages, in the end, they were able to recruit enough players...
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The Hirshhorn hosts “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors”
I visited Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Mirrored Room: The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away,” which I visited at the Broad this past summer. The installation, with colorful lights hanging from a...
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