Top 8 of 2018: Underrated Albums
We’ve all listened to the radio. We’ve heard the Taylor Swifts, the Migos, and other mainstream artists. At the end of every year, we sit by as stations and news shows try to determine who the best was...
View ArticleTop 8 of 2018: K-Pop Songs
Amassing millions of dedicated fans around the world, K-pop artists with their bold visuals, flashy dances, and catchy tunes have torn down language barriers and captivated global audiences over the...
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Top 8 of 2018: Influential People
8. Elon Musk Image courtesy of clickondetroit.com Here’s a man who does it all: planes (kind of), trains and automobiles. Elon Musk is the brain behind SpaceX, a private space exploration company;...
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Top 8 of 2018: Words
Guac Guacamole has been a long-time favorite addition to Chipotle meals, but recently, the person at the counter doesn’t ask if you’d like guacamole on your bowl, but rather “would you like some guac...
View ArticleTop 8 of 2018: World Cup Matches
8. France vs. Australia (Group Stage) Following a disastrous experience in the 2014 World Cup, Australia desperately hoped to win its first match of the 2018 World Cup to redeem itself on the global...
View ArticleWriting Alone or Writing in Chorus?
Every year, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) holds a national writing competition for high school juniors across the U.S. to recognize and reward students who produce exceptional...
View ArticleThe Perks of the College Partnership Program
On one Monday a month, members of the College Partnership Program gather at the Writing Center during lunch to talk about and make plans for their futures. We talked to members about why students...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 71: Jan. 14, 2019
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: The club photo process is changing this year. Clubs who want to be in the yearbook are required to submit their own photo and...
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FBLA Marketplace Photo Gallery
Gallery|6 PhotosFreshmen Valerie Li and Catherine Pak build berry crepes. They worked this station with fellow freshmen Anika Karpurapu, Shreya Singh, Emily Chen, and Ashley Chen, folding customizable...
View ArticleNew singers and a new sound
The album covers of both The Greatest Showman Official Soundtrack and The Greatest Showman: Reimagined may be similar, but the singers are certainly not the same. While the official soundtrack featured...
View ArticleHow Netflix and “Friends” were almost on a break
We all remember watching “Friends,” the story of a tight knit group of six who made precious memories together. Watching episodes continuously for hours upon hours, we always wanted to know what would...
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Best Snow Day Activities
When people think of snow days, a familiar scene comes to mind: playing out in the snow, enjoying a hot drink by the fire, relaxing under a cozy, warm blanket. Right? Not for TJ students. With all of...
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Winter Weather Driving Hacks
Normally, the potential for winter weather and icy road conditions leads students to hope that they won’t be going to school the next day. However, should school not be cancelled, these conditions...
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An Egg becomes the most liked post on Instagram
A post featuring an egg has beat Kylie Jenner’s post introducing her daughter, in the number of likes it received on Instagram. The Instagram ‘egg.’ As of Saturday night, the egg amassed over 18.6...
View ArticleJefferson Student Creates Petition to Close School.
Jefferson freshman, Jay Abraham created a petition on Monday to close Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) on Tuesday due to inclement weather. The petition amassed over 13 thousand signatures from...
View ArticleThe story is in your hands
Ever since its founding in 1998, Netflix has only been growing. Starting out being the world’s first online DVD rental service, Netflix grew to become one of the most popular online streaming services....
View ArticleWe’re here for you
Recently, the TJ Minds Matter club has been putting up stickers around the school. The club, which aims to reduce stress and increase mental health awareness, is part of the larger Our Minds Matter...
View ArticleTaking the lead
Those looking for an interesting semester class for next year will find that a new class, called “Ethical Leadership”, has been added to TJ’s course catalog. Junior Mihir Sanad had been told that there...
View Article#closeFCPS: Tuesday’s decision leads to icy start to midterms
Approximately four years since Jan. 15, 2015, another blizzard swept through the DMV, causing a slew of closures and delays across the region which prompted a deluge of tweets tagged #closeFCPS...
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Girls varsity basketball team beats Wakefield 46-38: Photo highlights
Jefferson’s girls varsity basketball team maintained a slight lead over Wakefield for the entirety of the match on Jan. 21, resulting in a win of 46-38. Gallery|5 PhotosJefferson and Wakefield...
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