TJTV News, Episode 31: Sep. 25, 2017
Here’s some more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: The Class of 2018 is once again partnering with Kaplan Test Prep to host a practice SAT exam this Saturday, September 30th....
View ArticleColonial Athletic Boosters release annual sports games passes
For the 2017-2018 school year, the Colonial Athletic Boosters (C.A.B.) along with Student Activities has introduced student sports passes, in which students at Jefferson may use to attend home games,...
View ArticleSaving Forever aims for the charts with “Million Ways”
Need some sweet pop rock tunes that you can enjoy on the dance floor? Try Saving Forever, a boy band from Chicago Illinois comprised of brothers Khaden, Kye, and Kavah Harris. Signed to Epic records,...
View ArticleMarteen’s “Sriracha” falls painfully flat
It’s ironic that a song about spice could leave such a sour taste in my mouth. But teenage singer Marteen’s single “Sriracha” accomplished exactly that. The Berkeley-born singer wrote the song to...
View ArticleHomecoming Askings: Week 1
September might be coming to a close, but Homecoming season is finally starting. With Homecoming on Oct. 14, students are getting ready for the highly-anticipated event. Homecoming week starts Oct. 5...
View ArticleFreddie Highmore’s acting shines in “The Good Doctor” premiere
ABC’s new drama “The Good Doctor,” starring Freddie Highmore, airs on Monday nights at 10 p.m. The series opens with Shaun Murphy (Highmore) on his way to start his new surgical residency when he must...
View ArticleFairfax County Public Schools’ introduction of testing and activity fees...
Left to deal with increased enrollment and complaints, Fairfax County Public Schools decided to budget for a $26.6 million in pay for teachers, bus drivers, public health attendants, and other eligible...
View ArticleIt’s the same old, same old for SNL’s season premiere
All good things must come to an end, or so it seemed with the season premiere of Saturday Night Live (SNL). That’s not to say the premiere was unenjoyable, but fresh off its most successful season in...
View ArticleVarsity field hockey game against West Springfield photo gallery
The varsity field hockey team lost the away game against West Springfield 0-8 on Sept. 28. Slideshow • 25 PhotosAngel KimPlayers listen to a referee's call.Close
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 32: Oct. 2, 2017
Here’s some more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Did you read the last issue of tjTODAY? Did you check out tjTODAY.org, see an article, and now you’ve got something to say?...
View ArticleBack to School Night x3
“This past Wednesday, the annual Back to School Night (BTSN) was held,” is what I would say if there weren’t two more scheduled two weeks after it. Instead of the usual one event, this year, TJ has...
View ArticleTop 5 impressions after watching “Battle of the Sexes”
“Battle of the Sexes” is a sports film based on the story surrounding the widely-broadcasted tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs in 1973. Through his showy nature, Riggs belittles...
View ArticleSenior Kavya Kopparapu Hosts an Artificial Intelligence Summit for Students...
Slideshow • 7 PhotosPicture by Sneha JoishaJefferson students and keynote speakers stood on this stage as they presented their ideas and shared their experiences about artificial intelligence.Close In...
View ArticleIBET students launch self-made water bottle rockets
As part of the class-wide Water Bottle Rocket Design Challenge, freshmen gathered on the baseball field on Sept. 14 and 15 to test their rockets, hoping to develop skills in technical design and create...
View ArticleHomecoming Week Day 1: Photo of the Day
Students scream and cheer across the bleachers at others as everyone feverishly enters the gym. Each class elects two individuals – one male and one female – to represent the grade for the day’s theme,...
View ArticleHomecoming Askings: Week 2
Slideshow • 14 PhotosPicture by Alex HoweSeniors Clay Reppert and Scott Becker win a teddy bear during their asking, which was themed after a fair.Close
View ArticleHomecoming Banner Time Lapse
After weeks of drafting and collecting art supplies, each class competed in the annual Homecoming Banner Painting on Oct. 6th. Within the designated two 8th period blocs on Friday, all classes rushed...
View Article“Blade Runner 2049” is thought provoking and visually stunning
photo courtesy of imdb.com K walks through an abandoned Las Vegas in an orange-toned montage. Released on Oct. 8, this film takes place 30 years after 1982 cyberpunk film “Blade Runner.” Note: “Blade...
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