SGA to hold Among Us tournament
Jefferson’s Student Government Association (SGA) will be holding an Among Us Tournament on Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. for students of all grade levels. “The Among Us tournament is a tournament where...
View ArticleThat Good Old-Fashioned “Razzmatazz”
I Dont Know How But They Found Me (iDKHOW), an indie pop-punk duo, released their debut full-length album “Razzmatazz” on Friday, Oct. 23. Dallon Weekes, the former bassist for Panic! At The Disco, is...
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Lessons I’m learning from a life-long journey
As a leader of Jefferson’s many mental health efforts, I’ve struggled with feelings of inadequacy for not having “figured out” my own mental health struggles. I’m supposed to be the success story,...
View ArticleGirls Lacrosse team starts conditioning under Phase 3 restrictions
As sports practices shift into Phase 3 restrictions across Fairfax County, the Jefferson Girls Lacrosse team is eager to get back to playing. Phase 3 restrictions keep players at least 10 feet apart...
View ArticleCheer team faces additional regulations for 2020-21 season
In accordance with new Virginia High School League (VHSL) safety measures, the Jefferson cheerleading season will begin on February 15th, as opposed to August 3rd. These new regulations are not only...
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Go beyond light in Destiny 2’s newest expansion
Beyond Light, a game changing update in Destiny 2, brings changes to leveling, armor, weapons, and even locations. Destiny 2 is a multiplayer “Looter-Shooter” where players become guardians who protect...
View Article“Eyes wide open” is an eye opening view into Twice’s duality
When Twice announced that their second full-length album “Eyes wide open” would be released on October 26, I was ecstatic for new music from one of my favorite artists in K-pop. After the group’s...
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Cardigan: a song as warm as its title
A view of vibrant foliage mingles with dense fog. A woven wool cardigan lies on the smooth wood of a piano bench. The scent of salty ocean water swirls around, and dust settles as each breath is...
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Staying connected in troubled times
Staying connected is hard during virtual learning. Students don’t get to see each other most of the time in class, and COVID-19 keeps us apart outside of school. With physical social interaction out of...
View Article“Blood of Zeus”: Percy Jackson 2.0
Meeting at Olympus? Check. Half mortal half god? Check. Instead of Percy Jackson, “Blood of Zeus” serves viewers with a more mature Greek revival. One of Netflix’s newest original animes, “Blood of...
View ArticleThe Flip Side: How teachers are adjusting to virtual learning
One quarter of the year, nine weeks, 41 days, over 200 hours. That is how long Jefferson students have spent in virtual learning and on Blackboard Collaborate. The struggles of the students during this...
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Field hockey players adapt to COVID-19 conditions
With the season kicking off in a couple of months, incoming freshmen and returning students are refining their skills in green day practices. However, the introduction of new guidelines and limitations...
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“Sátántangó” (1994): A lens held to the eye of the devil
Author’s Note: I don’t think I have the capacity to do this movie justice, but with the coming 4K restoration of the film, I felt this was the only time I’d be able to try. “Sátántangó” is, in my...
View ArticleNew club explores how “Mathworks“ in real life
Modeling the spread of COVID-19. Predicting election results and turnout projections. Uncovering the YouTube algorithm. The new Jefferson club Mathworks is discussing these topics and many others...
View ArticleLittle Mix drops “Confetti,” their newest album
As one of the world’s biggest girl groups, Little Mix has always had a dependable discography in which each of the four members, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards had...
View ArticleVHSL Adjusts to Social Distancing Guidelines
Due to the pandemic, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) has had to make major fundamental changes in order to adapt sports to the social distancing guidelines. The VHSL is responsible for general...
View ArticleIBET Bonding: Friday Fundays
Laughter rings out through the speaker, then quiets as an icon pops up on each player’s screen: Impostor or Crewmate. After learning their role, the characters run through the maze of a map, connecting...
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Aespa, the first ever virtual K-pop group to debut
When SM Entertainment, one of the most renowned K-pop entertainment companies, announced their plans for a new girl group in 2020, fans were startled and excited at the same time. This new group is...
View ArticleSGA hosts virtual spirit week
Jefferson’s Student Government Association hosted a virtual spirit week from Monday, Nov. 9 to Friday, Nov. 13. The themes for this spirit week were Among us Monday, TV Tuesday, Wacky Sweater...
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Facebook’s role in the virtual environment
Facebook is the face of Jefferson communication. From midnight homework help to crucial club announcements, Facebook has always been an essential tool for any Jefferson student. However, its...
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