From one generation to the next
Every Wednesday, 20 Jefferson students walk to Weyanoke Elementary School, the elementary school nearby the school campus, in order to meet their tutees. These students are tutors in the tutoring...
View ArticleThe first schoolwide ping pong tournament commences
Students at Jefferson have seen volleyball tournaments, basketball tournaments during J-Day and trivia nights. This year, something new comes into the mix. The Student Government Association (SGA) is...
View ArticleFreshmen elect new class council for 2018-19 school year
Recently, Jefferson class of 2022 elected their first actual class council and the results were released on Nov 14. Leon Jia was voted as president, Caroline Chen as vice-president, Bhaswith Suresh as...
View ArticleChallenging statistics
Challenge Success partners with schools to rid society’s notion that all that matters are grades, test scores, and performance. Several students believe that their future depends on these numbers: SAT...
View ArticleEighth Period: Then and now
While eighth period may feel like a regular part of the lives of Jefferson students, it’s important to remember that this is something that’s only part of the Jefferson community. When freshmen came to...
View Article(Don’t) Call Me Crazy, but consider the silence broken
Since coming to TJ, I’ve had to have some serious conversations with myself about my mental state. The questions “Is this normal?”, “Does this matter in the long run?“, and “Is it worth it?” have...
View ArticleWhy Reboots and Remakes are not Worth the Effort
Remakes and reboots have been a staple of the movie industry, which is especially true in recent years. Disney has already announced four remakes of their classic movies to be released within the next...
View ArticleBoy Erased: Harsh Realities of Conversion Therapy
Boy Erased is rated R by the MPAA for multiple explicit scenes, including sexual assault, drug use, and some language. Viewers must be 17 years old or accompanied by an adult to watch the movie. As a...
View Article2022 Class council climbs to prominence
Nov. 14 marked the transition of power from Froshcomm to the newly established 2022 Class Council. Froshcomm is a group of ninth graders who temporarily administer the class government until class...
View ArticleThe Simple Message of Stickers
On any given day, students might walk into class without noticing a simple little sticker by their teacher’s door. Sponsored by SGA, this small but powerful sticker campaign is another step in helping...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 68: Dec. 10, 2018
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: If you have lost any of your belongings, check Lost and found before Thursday, December 20th. Any items not picked up after...
View ArticleThe Language of Learning and Opportunities
On Wednesday, Dec. 5th, two French embassy workers came to Jefferson to speak with the French Honor Society during 8th period. The event was organized by French Honor Society members who wanted to give...
View ArticleComplex Plots and Where To Find Them: The Crimes of Grindelwald
*Spoilers for Crimes of Grindelwald and Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was a crime in itself, to say the least. The Harry Potter franchise is...
View ArticleNew Class: Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics
Geared toward students who have an interest in biology and computer science, but haven’t been able to find a class that includes both, Bioinformatics might fulfill their needs. Bioinformatics will be...
View ArticleTimeless discovery
With the rigors and stresses that Jefferson comes with, it’s often difficult to find a place to let go and relax outside of school. However, in school, eighth period makes it easy to explore your...
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Jefferson Administration and Higher Education Officials Met With Amazon...
After a substantial search to find a city to be its second home for its new headquarters, Amazon publicly announced on Nov. 13 their decision to move to the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens, NY,...
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Highlights of iNite Preparation
As clubs begin the months-long preparation for iNite, tjTODAY presents some highlights from various practices. Gallery|5 PhotosPhoto courtesy of Jessica Feng and Reena Wang.Close
View ArticleTeenage Republicans Hosts Guest Speaker Kyle McDaniel
On Dec. 7, 2018 the Teenage Republicans Club hosted guest speaker Kyle McDaniel, a former politician who was affiliated with the Republican Party, to speak to students on his experience with the Party...
View ArticleIs the Implementation of Graphic Novels in the English 9 Curriculum a Good...
It’s five minutes until the end of lunch, and you desperately wait as Sparknotes loads on your phone. You’re hurrying to read the summary of another boring piece of literature in preparation for the...
View ArticleWe Came For the Arts
From the mandatory research projects to its name itself, Jefferson presents itself as STEM school with a STEM-focused student body. However, it has a rigorous STEM-based curriculum that can often...
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