TJTV News, Episode 5: Oct. 24, 2016
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Remember to pick up the latest issue of tjTODAY coming out this Thursday! Look for the staffers in neon shirts during lunch to...
View ArticleMadelyn and Miranda Khoury receive gold-merit recognition for “For Love of...
“Why vote?” It may seem like an ineffectual question to ask people who are not yet eligible to do so, but students across Fairfax County had an answer. Hosted by the Fairfax County Public Library and...
View ArticlePrequel “Ouija: Origin of Evil” makes up for bathetic sequel
Anyone who knows me well knows I’m a big fan of horror movies. Because I’ve watched so many, I always have certain expectations from trailers of movies, and I had high hopes for “Ouija: Origin of...
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Volleyball senior night photo gallery
Senior Kiersten Paul smiles as she receives a poster and hugs from her team mates for senior night. (Sabria Kazmi)The seniors pose for pictures with the posters their team gave them.The team faces the...
View ArticleDiplomatic differences: Jefferson’s contrasting views on the environment
[Read last issue’s articles on immigration] Democratic – Junior Niharika Vattikonda The 2016 election is now less than a month away, and one of the most controversial, substantive issues of the...
View ArticleScience Bowl hosts panel on succeeding in the science Olympiads
About a dozen rows of seats spanning the Annandale High School lecture hall were filled by parents, students, and educators who convened for a town-hall meeting titled “Succeeding in High School...
View ArticleVarsity field hockey eliminated in Conference playoff opener
Jefferson’s varsity field hockey team came up short in the first round of the Capitol Conference playoffs against Edison High School on Oct. 17 by a score of 0-3, ending their 2016 campaign. The Eagles...
View ArticlePump(kin)ed up for Halloween
Pumpkin donations. Costume runs. Painting blood. These are just some of the ways the students and clubs at Jefferson are celebrating Halloween this year. As sophomore Beza Girma said, “[Halloween] is a...
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Athlete Profile: Rachel Lee
Senior Rachel Lee backspots a one-legged liberty at a football game. (Rachel Lee)Rachel Lee catches a basket at the cheerleading semifinals at Wakefield HS. (Christine)Rachel Lee backspots a front...
View Article“Moonlight” shines at storytelling
When I first heard of “Moonlight”, I wasn’t expecting to find myself watching it in theaters- the story was interesting and the early reviews were positive, but it being centered around a gay black man...
View ArticleTJTV News, Episode 6: Oct. 31, 2016
Here’s more information regarding some of this morning’s announcements: Do you have new creative projects with the one question in mind? Check out the grant awards @ tjhsst.edu/onequestion. Grant...
View ArticleNew business club MIT Launch begins meetings for student entrepreneurs
Student entrepreneurs have created a club for fellow students interested in business. MIT Launch is a new club dedicated to supporting students in their business pursuits. The club helps teams of...
View ArticleFreshmen Gear Up for Class Council Elections
Seven freshmen listened in earnestly, huddled close together to better hear the meeting’s leaders. Led by seniors Sean Tran and Devan Kowdley, together, the leaders laid down both the process and the...
View ArticleStudents react to the end of first quarter
The first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year officially ended Nov. 4. With this being the first quarter at Jefferson for freshmen and a new beginning for all other classes, it has been been a quarter...
View ArticlePISA testing goes awry
The triennial Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) was taken by 85 randomly selected freshmen, sophomores, and juniors last Wednesday. However, due to technical difficulties, less than...
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Top 10 Clinton and Trump election advertisements and campaign gear
Super sure about who you will vote for President? Still not sure? Unable to vote? Whatever your situation is, let’s take a look at some of the ways Clinton and Trump tried to persuade Americans for...
View ArticleFBI email investigation’s effects on Hillary Clinton during the election
The FBI has reopened Hillary Clinton investigation on her using a private email server rather than her government-issued email, and although students dislike it they are not discouraged in their...
View ArticleIf you (ran) a mile in their shoes
Liar. Untrustworthy. Arrogant. Many of the opinions we’ve heard on the main candidates of the 2016 election are based on their actions and the way they portray themselves instead of their political...
View ArticleElection 2016: the last word on candidates’ platforms
As Election Day draws nearer, here’s one last rundown of the two main candidates’ perspectives on key issues.
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Senior Night Photo Gallery (Football, Cheer, and Marching Band)
Junior manager Victoria Chuah accompanies senior football manager Jenna Greenwalt.Senior Jack Boyle walks up to athletic director Rusty Hodges to accept a handshake.Senior Sharon Kim is accompanied by...
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