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Jefferson orchestra holds winter concert
The Jefferson orchestra held their winter concert on Jan. 11, where the full orchestra performed “Beethoven’s Second Symphony”. “Our winter and spring concerts, which [are] the last two concerts, we...
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How admissions legislation went wrong
On Dec. 17, 2020, the FCPS school board overhauled the Jefferson admissions system, shifting policy to re-emphasize the importance of offering admission to disadvantaged students and students in...
View ArticleContinuous Coding: Celebrating HackTJ’s 10th Anniversary
HackTJ is a well-loved tradition for freshmen and seniors alike across FCPS schools. On its 10th birthday, we looked to see how it became such an impactful event for the community.
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2024 Class Council concludes futsal tournament
The 2024 Class Council hosted a futsal tournament for Jefferson’s soccer players to compete during lunch. The games began on Jan. 29, with at least 2 games going on per day until finals on Feb. 9. The...
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Two Jefferson seniors named Coca-Cola Scholars
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship, funded under the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, is a $20,000 scholarship awarded to 150 high school seniors each year. These students are recognized for...
View ArticleWhy everyone should buy a yearbook
One book. One single book contains the memories of 2,030 students over the span of one year. Every single year, the Technique’s staff works on 288 pages within five printing cycles, and it takes a lot...
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Cra-Z-y for trends
Generation Z. A colorful population of diversity and inclusivity, members of Gen Z are growing up in a world of booming social media and entertainment culture. Trends change at the speed of light and...
View ArticleOverconsumption is overrated
In a consumer-driven society, overconsumption has far-reaching consequences and has only become a greater issue. Overconsumption, defined as the excessive consumption or use of goods and services,...
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HackTJ hosts eleventh annual overnight competition
From Feb. 24-25, HackTJ—Jefferson’s 11th annual hackathon—was held this year. According to HackTJ’s official website, “HackTJ is a student-run hackathon where you will have 24 hours to learn how to...
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Writing Center hosts annual science writing special
The Writing Center hosted a science writing special covering writing tips on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The presentation event supported students working on Integrated Biology, English, Statistics, and...
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History in our books
Refusing to read is like refusing knowledge. Though it can be hard to sit down and read a few chapters of the assigned reading for English class, these books can be eye-opening for students and a great...
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CIA introduces internship opportunities to students on Mar. 13
The Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) student outreach representatives visited Jefferson on Mar. 13 during lunch to bring more information about the CIA’s mission and possible internship...
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How music sends a message in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
On Feb. 14, 2024, “Bob Marley: One Love” was released in theaters in the United States. A movie about the reggae singer’s path to fame and his struggles behind the curtain of stardom, this powerful...
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Mewing: more than just a joke?
Step one: keep your mouth closed with your teeth gently touching; breathe through your nose instead of through your mouth. Step two: place your tongue on the roof of your mouth with the tip of your...
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Softball plays closest game against Edison in a decade
After an extremely close game, Jefferson’s softball team lost 9-10 against Edison High School on Mar. 15. At the beginning of the game, Edison had an early start, and by the fifth inning, the score...
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It’s celebration time
After battling an infection in the ICU and being forced to reschedule her “Celebration Tour,” Madonna has finally made a comeback to the world of music. This tour is a compilation of all her old songs,...
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Schemes of the screens
It’s Sunday night. Yet you sit at a desk, phone in hand, surrounded by uncompleted worksheets. They don’t seem quite as important once your brain eases into the steady play of infatuating one-minute...
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Quadeca’s “SCRAPYARD” is a multi-genre culmination of a decade
Benjamin Fernando Barajas Lasky, better known as Quadeca, shocked the world when he released his third studio album, “I Didn’t Mean To Haunt You,” on November 10, 2022. Refining the sounds on his...
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Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is wasted potential
At first glance, Nickelodeon’s original “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is just a kids show, but something about the cartoon unsuspectedly captured the hearts of many in the late 2000s. The show...
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Sugar and flour, eggs and profits
In the 15 minutes between 8A and 8B, students crowd the Audlob in a hurried line, rushing to buy a long-awaited snack. They clamor for pies, cookies and brownies, hungry after a long day of classes....
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