FCPS Adopts New Sexual Misconduct Resolution
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) adopted a new sexual misconduct resolution on Friday, September 28th, after the Lake Braddock sexual harassment allegations came to light. At FCPS’ first board...
View ArticleMajor Changes Being Made to Senior Privilege
A message posted to the private “Class of 2019” Facebook group detailed the changes that would be made to senior privileges this year. Senior privileges are small perks the seniors get, such as being...
View ArticleTJ Girls Soccer Holds an Indoor Season
Thomas Jefferson Girls Soccer is endorsing an indoor winter soccer season this year. The season runs from December 1st, 2018 to mid-January of 2019 at Dulles Sportsplex. The indoor season will be...
View ArticleWhat is the Significance of Columbus Day?
All across America, on the second Monday of October, people rejoice for Columbus Day. However, most of them are not celebrating the man for whom this holiday is named for, but rather because it is one...
View ArticleSpirit Banner Timelapse
With a theme of Disney Songs, homecoming spirit banner event took place on Oct. 5th. The winners, announced shortly after the painting sessions during 8th periods, were seniors, juniors, freshmen, and...
View ArticlePencil to Piles of Paper
As college becomes more integral to a person’s success in life, the preparation children and teens undergo to get accepted into prestigious universities grows more strenuous. From SAT prep centers to...
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German Honors Society Holds Oktoberfest Celebration
The TJ German Honors Society (GHS) hosted an Oktoberfest celebration open to the entire school Friday A and B blocks. The celebration took place in the courtyard by the amphitheatre. The gathering was...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement and Jefferson Administrators Quickly Respond to Bomb Threat
With Federal Bureau of Investigation and Fairfax County Law Enforcement personnel entering the school on an early Saturday morning, a message came over the loudspeaker: “Please evacuate the building, a...
View ArticleScreenAgers Documentary Exposes Screen Addiction
The ScreenAgers documentary will be viewed at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. ScreenAgers is about the health and psychological...
View ArticleThe HOCO Flow
Through music, classes can come together and express themselves creatively. Last year’s Freshest Freshmen from the class of 2021 and other classes’ diss tracks created a naturally competitive...
View ArticleFCPSOn Provides Students With Learning Devices
In most classrooms today, both at Jefferson and in the United States, technology holds a major presence. Students can use Google Drive to work on group projects collaboratively without going through...
View ArticleDiversity in the Chinese Lanaguage Program
The Chinese language program at Jefferson is a unique opportunity for students to learn a language taught in very few schools. It not only teaches students the language, but also immerses them in...
View ArticleNetflix Ads Are Dragging The Company Downhill
Late this August, thousands of Netflix users took to social media to call the brand out on its placement of advertisements between episodes as a part of a new trial. Such tests are not new- the company...
View ArticleTeen Halloween
There’s lots of spooky activities to do that don’t include trick or treating. Whether it be something relaxing or festive, there is something fun for everyone, especially when you go with friends or...
View ArticleWe Are the Pawns
What does it mean to be a woman? Does it mean we’re liars? Does it mean we are merely pawns to be used to take down perfectly good people, just as they are about to reach the height of their career?...
View ArticleStudent Privileges: Are they Good or Bad?
Throughout the world in nature, there has been a specific hierarchical social pattern. As Confucius, one of the world’s greatest philosophers, taught thousands of years before, there is a distinct...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 61: Oct. 15, 2018
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Attention all students: the security office would like for you to know that if you have misplaced your backpack or taken someone...
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