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Rising junior wins multiple awards at national dance comeptition

The Turn It Up Dance Challenge! is a producer of dance challenges and competitions whose mission is to provide opportunities for dancers to progress in future dance careers, and provides dancers with a...

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Hiking on the Loudoun Heights trail at Harper’s Ferry

The trails at Harper’s Ferry are ranked on a scale of one to three on their difficulty, one being easy and three being difficult. Loudoun Heights has a rank of three, and parts of the trail require...

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Insights from Nature: Introduction

I had originally planned to write blog posts while vacationing with my family this month, but unfortunately, the trip had to be cancelled. Daydreams of being whisked off to a faraway land, exotic and...

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Insights from Nature: Ginkgo

Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba Also called: Maidenhair Tree Height: 50-70 feet; Diameter: 1-3 feet “Medium-sized tree with deciduous, simple leaves. Straight trunk; wide-spreading, irregular crown...

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The Benefits of Summer Practices for Fall Sports

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Insights from Nature: Fern

Scientific Name: Dennstaedtia punctilobula Also called: Hay-scented fern, Eastern hay-scented fern Height: 12-18 inches “A type of bracken fern with pale green, downy fronds. Very robust grower. Fronds...

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Now on Display: Infinity Mirrored Room at the Broad

To be frank, it all started with this picture that Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz posted on Instagram: The infinity room at the @thebroadmuseum is insane. Definitely recommend visiting if you're in...

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Students look back on their ASSIP Experience

Over the summer, students spend their time doing a variety of activities, and internships are no exception. Typically in the summer before their junior or senior year, students spend their time working...

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To Read or Not to Read: “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys

Ruta Sepetys’ “Between Shades of Gray” instantly had me hooked with its poignant story and dynamic characters.  When I heard about “Salt to the Sea,” her latest foray into historical fiction, I had to...

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August’s Song of the Month: FRANK OCEAN VERSION (Warning: explicit music video)

Leave Blank:Do Not Change:Your email:  Disclaimer: “Nikes” music video contains explicit content and lyrics. Were there 17 months in a year here on Earth, every song on Frank Ocean’s much-awaited new...

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When in London: The London Dungeon

Recently my family took a trip to London. We were only there for three days so we made it our mission to find the best things to do in an effort to make the best of every minute. In this series of blog...

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When in London: Tower of London

Recently my family took a trip to London. We were only there for three days so we made it our mission to find the best things to do in an effort to make the best of every minute. In this series of blog...

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Jefferson administration introduces strict enforcement of current cellphone...

Starting the first day of school, Jefferson administration has decided to monitor the use of cellphones and electronic devices more closely and to be more strict with the enforcement of the current...

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Hiking on the Scout Trail at Claude Moore Park

This weekend I had the opportunity to go to Claude Moore Park, which is a park with woods and meadows. The park also has trails, sports fields, and pavilions, which are located around the main Claude...

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When in London: London Eye

  Recently my family took a trip to London. We were only there for three days so we made it our mission to find the best things to do in an effort to make the best of every minute. In this series of...

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Top Five Benefits to Starting School

5. No more summer assignments. No need to dread over doing summer assignments. Putting aside the fact that you will probably have ten times the amount of work you were assigned in the summer, now you...

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16 reasons to join journalism in 2016

Whether you’ve taken journalism in middle school, or you don’t even know what journalism is, it’s worth trying out at Jefferson. In honor of the 2016-2017 school year, here are 16 reasons why you...

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No agendas and the PTSA: a student body whose voice remains silenced amidst a...

On September 6th, students of the Jefferson community began to realize that another change had been implemented this school year: no more student agendas would be provided by the PTSA. Angry students...

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The Ion app launched

  On Sept. 7, the TJ Intranet, a school-wide online website, became available as a mobile app in the Apple App Store. Specific to the TJ community, Intranet serves as a tool for signing up for 8th...

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