Super Blood Wolf Moon becomes the first lunar eclipse of 2019
Last weekend, millions of people in North and South America as well as Europe and western Africa were able to witness the Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse of 2019. During the latest hours of Jan. 20 and...
View ArticleIn Support of New Voices
“The paper here at school is mine to control.” These nine words marked Principal Andy Campbell’s statement to The Kansas City Star after student journalists at Harrisonville High School in...
View ArticleSplashing into the Scene: Aquaman
*Spoilers for Aquaman* Aquaman splashed into theaters on Dec. 21, 2018, bringing with it fun action scenes, likeable characters, and stunning visuals. Though it wasn’t anything groundbreaking, many...
View ArticleMoving Forward: Jefferson Graduates on College, Careers, and High School
In one way or another, almost all of us were well aware of the academic rigor of Jefferson before we had even set foot inside the dome. Still, thousands of students from all over Northern Virginia...
View ArticleDance team orders new mirrors for practice sessions
Jefferson’s dance team ordered mirrors to use during practice time in late January of 2019. Five rolling mirrors are now placed in Da Vinci Commons on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, when Jefferson’s...
View ArticleHow Female Presidential Candidates are Changing the Game
As Democrats are looking to unseat President Trump in 2020, several prominent figures have emerged as possible contenders to be the 46th president of the U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris officially announced...
View ArticleKeep calm and curry on
The phenomenon Subtle Curry Traits has taken the Indian population at Thomas Jefferson by storm. The facebook group garnered popularity due to its posts being relatable to the average young adult or...
View ArticlePainting a Starry Night
Every month, TJ Minds Matter partners with Ms. Danielle Armstrong, Jefferson’s Social Worker, and parents to provide relaxation activities for students. This past month, the activity was “Painting A...
View ArticleDigging for Treasure
Just a few months back, YG Entertainment, arguably the biggest K-pop entertainment company in South Korea, announced that it was going to debut its next boy-band through the reality survival program YG...
View ArticleExperiencing the Women’s March 2019
One of the most powerful ways to express yourself and your opinions is through participating in and being a part of movements that are bigger than yourself – events such as the 2019 Women’s March. We...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 72: Jan. 28, 2019
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Come out and support our nine senior wrestlers after school this Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Wrestling’s Senior Night. The meet starts...
View ArticleMore than just a meme
Some may know them as another revolutionary Apple product, others may know them as the best way to experience music, but most know them as a meme. Apple first introduced AirPods in 2016, launching at...
View ArticleThe 91st Academy Awards without a host?
The annual Academy Awards are approaching fast, and many people are eagerly waiting to see if their favorites in Hollywood will be able to garner an Oscar. But the 91st Academy Awards are definitely...
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2019 NFL Pro Bowl: The Fun Behind Football
The 68th annual NFL Pro Bowl was held this Sunday, January 27, at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The game pits the best of the best in the NFC and AFC conferences of the league play...
View ArticleJefferson Swim Dive Teams Win District Championships
Jefferson’s boys and girls swim dive teams became the district champions after a competition taking place from Thursday, Jan. 24, to Saturday, Jan. 26. The accolade affirms the effort that each athlete...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 53: What to Expect
The most anticipated evening of the year is finally upon us, and, as history shows us, it is unlikely to disappoint. Super Bowl 53, set to take place on Feb. 3, will match the American Football...
View ArticleBehind the Avant-garde collections of Spanish 2
A new wave of fashion hit the runway of Señora Gendive’s Spanish 2 classes on Jan. 18. As part of a culminating unit project, each student was tasked with creating an “ecological” outfit. Such an...
View ArticleJefferson Science Olympiad students advance to state competition
The Jefferson Science Olympiad team was a finalist of the Charlottesville Regional competition this past Saturday. “We started preparing for regionals sometime in November or December, since that is...
View ArticleDelays vs. Early Releases: Two Hours Mean Everything
Tuesday, Jan. 29 marked the first two-hour early release Fairfax County called in the 2018-2019 school year, due to an inclement weather forecast for early that afternoon. So far, FCPS has also called...
View ArticleApple Shuts Down Group FaceTime to Address Bug
A privacy bug was detected on Apple Group FaceTime on Mon., Jan. 28. Group FaceTime, one of the hottest features of Apple’s iOS 12, involves video calls with multiple people. However, a blog called...
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