Treating Trauma
Concussing fruit flies. Lowering their body temperatures. To an uninformed observer, sophomore Shan Lateef’s daily after school activities may seem like the work of a mad scientist, yet Lateef is far...
View ArticleFrozen in anticipation
I settle down in my seat, sipping my Coke with a buttery bucket of popcorn on my lap. The audience is packed, I look to my left and see an adult, a full-fledged fanatic in a costume, and to my right a...
View ArticleWe need to talk about Ariana Grande
Billboard Magazine declared Ariana Grande a “pop superstar.” A well-deserved title, considering she is the first soloist to hold the top three spots on the Billboard Top 100, and only the second act...
View Articlethank u, next: Ariana Grande shattered my expectations of pop
thank u, next is Ariana Grande’s latest album with chart-topping singles such as “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored,” “7 rings,” and the title-drop song, “thank u, next,” accompanied by a...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 74: Feb. 25, 2019
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Join King Arthur and his Knights of the Round table on their quest for the Holy Grail in Monty Python’s Spamalot, a musical...
View ArticleTJON: Snow Days and Their Consequences
With the slew of recent school cancellations and delays, we asked students how they feel about snow days, especially considering their consequences.
View ArticlePolice Activity Causes School Authorities to Secure the Building
Fairfax County police notified Jefferson authorities that there was police activity in the local area resulting in an announcement around 10 a.m. on Feb. 25th that no one should exit the building or...
View ArticleSweating the cold
The 2018-19 winter sports season has been ravaged by snow storms and even a polar vortex. And yet, this was barely a hurdle for Jefferson’s indoor track and field team. When it comes to running and...
View ArticleFinding fault in our stars
This year, a number of changes have been implemented to tjSTAR, Jefferson’s annual research symposium, based on feedback from key stakeholders, division managers, administration, and teachers. With...
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Kindness Extravaganza 2019
Gallery|10 PhotosSonia KanchanAfter learning about all the acts of kindness, sophomores Surya Bala and Dev Patel talk about the positives of the extravaganza. "The main motivation I had behind...
View ArticleTJ Minds Matter Holds Kindness Pizza Extravaganza
The TJ Minds Matter club held a reveal party for their Kindness Pizza Extravaganza during 8B on March 27. As part of the Kindness Pizza Extravaganza, students signed up to take part in a kindness...
View ArticleMusic to Our Ears
Imagine: You’re on the bus on a Monday morning, waiting to get to school and start the new week. By some miracle, you have no last-minute homework to do, no tests to hopelessly cram for, and no...
View ArticleJefferson wins first place at the Scholastic Bowl state championship
The Jefferson Scholastic Bowl Team won first place at the State Championships on Feb. 23 at William & Mary, , continuing their winning streak for the fourth year in a row. The team, with Fred...
View ArticleGirls varsity basketball team gains new record win
The Girls Varsity basketball team has reached new heights. From gaining a highest record of the wins in decades (17-9) to playing against an undefeated team, the Freedom Eagles. The success of the team...
View ArticleTJON: The Speed of the School Year
For many students, the school year can either feel like it’s passing by very quickly or very slowly, depending on many factors like extracurriculars, energy levels, classes and more. We asked students...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 75: March 4, 2019
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Members of the BEYA (Black Engineers of the Year Awards) Sustained mentorship program will be meeting today during lunch through...
View ArticleSuccess on the Court
Here at Jefferson, basketball is one of the most revered and successful sports. In the girl’s basketball program, the freshman girls basketball team have made amazing progress since the beginning of...
View Article26th round of Japanese exchange students come to Jefferson
For the annual two-week homestay between Jefferson and Chiben Gakuen Wakayama, twelve Japanese exchange students arrived at Reagan National Airport on Mar. 2. For 26 years and counting, the program,...
View ArticleOceanography class’s turtle has been found
Ollie the turtle, who went missing a week and a half ago, has now safely returned to his home in the oceanography lab. No one knows how Ollie escaped his tank. Students had originally believed that the...
View ArticleRead, read, read!
Everyone remembers favorite books from their childhood. From The Cat in the Hat to Magic Tree House, reading was the perfect way to escape from reality and dive into a exhilarating, immersive universe...
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