Running on the same track
It’s no secret that playing sports, especially as part of the school experience, can have a lasting impact on a student’s life but what happens what you’re not allowed to play? Students with...
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Memories and Friendships Spanning Continents
Circling the Japanese classroom at Jefferson, high school students normally separated by almost 7000 miles stand clapping and cheering for each other at the exchange students welcome event. The twelve...
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Photo gallery of cultural performances by Chiben Gakuen Japanese exchange...
On their last day at Jefferson, March 15, the Chiben Gakuen students performed a Japanese fairy tale and a choreography to a song about America in Nobel for Jefferson students during eighth period....
View ArticleTJON: The College Admissions Scandal
In the past week, scandals of high profile parents bribing their children’s way into college has surrounded numerous celebrities and business tycoons such as ABC Full House’s Lori Loughlin and her...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 77: March 18, 2019
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Seniors – please make sure to pay your senior dues as soon as possible. Your dues include a ticket to prom, your cap and gown for...
View ArticleSetting the night ablaze with Latin flare
As the thump of the bass rhythmically intertwines into the melodic notes being plucked with Latin flare on the guitar, Buleria begins. Sponsored by the Spanish Honor Society (SHS) every year, the...
View ArticleDebunking Japanese Stereotypes
Japan is well known as the country of anime, manga, and kawaii culture, with memes such as “omae wa mou shindeiru” (you are already dead) from Fist of the North Star populating Western media. The...
View ArticleWeird, but in a good way
Netflix’s new original series is all kinds of weird, but in a good way. The Umbrella Academy is about superheroes trying to save the world from destruction, but it’s not exactly like what the Avengers...
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Photo highlights from Buleria
Last Friday, The Spanish Honor Society hosted their annual Bulería dance packed with cheesy quesadillas and vibrant Spanish music. The dance primarily consisted of the teaching of steps to Bulería,...
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Bollywood dance workshop photo gallery
Expressing themselves through dance, several Jefferson students let go of their stress during a special Bollywood dance class held during eighth period in Gym 1 on Wed., March 20. Gallery|7 PhotosZia...
View ArticleBaseball Managers: Strike, You’re Out!
The air is thick and tense with anticipation at the home plate, waiting for the inevitable. The pitcher winds his arm back, and snaps the ball forward as it whizzes and whirs at a breakneck speed, and...
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JV Boys Soccer Photo Gallery
Gallery|11 PhotosJustin Chang Clearing the ball from Jefferson’s own half with just 3 minutes to go in the first half, defender Todd Ritter passes the ball towards Jefferson’s midfielder down the...
View ArticleJefferson’s Class of 2023 has been announced
The test results for this year’s pool of Jefferson applicants were sent on Friday, March 22 at 6 p.m. 8th grade applicant Pramodani Arulkumar was accepted on Friday and will be attending Jefferson as...
View ArticleJunior Varsity Boys Soccer Defeats W.T. Woodson to Clinch First Win in Nearly...
On Friday, March 22, Jefferson’s junior varsity boys soccer team played their fourth game of the season against W.T. Woodson. The JV boys team sought to win their first game of the 2019 season. In a...
View ArticleNo Time for Free Time
Jefferson is notorious for stories of all-nighters and sleep deprivation caused by the heavy workload. Since large amounts of study time are required for most courses, student’s free time is often very...
View ArticlePower Up: A video review of Captain Marvel
As soon as it hit theaters on March 8, Captain Marvel has entertained both die-hard fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and newcomers alike. With its stunning graphics and powerful message, it’s time...
View ArticleFive Feet Apart: Bringing Tears to All Our Eyes
Almost nobody left the theater with dry eyes. Even though I used none of the tissues I was advised to bring with me, it took all my strength not to cry during this movie. Five Feet Apart, released...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 78: March 25, 2019
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: The weather is getting a lot warmer with the arrival of Spring, but 2021 Class Council has you covered. This Wednesday, March 27...
View ArticleOrchestra’s Road to Assessments
In preparation for their District Assessments last weekend, TJ’s Philharmonia and Symphonic Orchestras had hosted a concert last Wednesday during 8th period open for all TJ students to attend and...
View ArticleSex Ed Beyond the Health Classroom
Let’s talk about sex. Movies and TV shows featuring teenagers are sure to incorporate romantic and sexual tensions amongst characters to hook the viewers. But when a long-awaited relationship is...
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