See what’s next: Amazon Prime Video overtakes Netflix’s popularity in...
The latest new reality television show: a mysterious true crime or a swooning new romance. The perfect night is incomplete without streaming your favorite shows and movies. Without a second thought,...
View ArticleCode blue: Virginia Department of Education cancels Jefferson’s HOSA
DECA. FBLA. FFA. Although Jefferson’s catalog of clubs is almost never-ending, if you take a closer look, you’ll notice that few of these hugely popular clubs are offered. This year, another beloved...
View ArticleWe must take action to battle misinformation among Jefferson students
Five years ago, no matter the platform, news found on social media was dismissed as unreliable. Even if it seemed accurate, one would check it against a trusted source. Now, with the rise of social...
View ArticleSenior duo wins group award in annual Halloween costume contest
On Oct. 31, the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its third annual Costume Contest in Nobel Courtyard. There were four categories: scariest, best overall, best DIY and best group. Having...
View ArticleStudents share Ukrainian culture through new club
As you leave your third period class on a Monday, you might wonder how to fill your time until fourth period during JLC. You then realize that there’s a new club you’re interested in trying out: the...
View ArticleLil Uzi Vert’s ‘Eternal Atake 2’ falls flat as a lackluster sequel
Symere Woods, better known to the public as Lil Uzi Vert, has returned a year after his largely successful album, “Pink Tape,” with his latest studio project, “Eternal Atake 2,” a sequel that...
View ArticleLead Editorial: Jefferson ought to prioritize safety over cell phone policy
Every morning, like clockwork, a pattern begins: students shuffle into class, fingers hurriedly tap out last-minute texts, phones slip into numbered pouches that line the wall of each classroom. One by...
View ArticleHispanic Community Club hosts event to spread culture
Banda playing, the smell of food rich with spices all around you and a lively diverse community blossoming in Nobel commons. On Oct. 18, Hispanic Community Club (HCC) was able to create this experience...
View ArticleFrom Munich to Jefferson, Oktoberfest brings culture to students
From jelly-filled doughnuts and pretzels to learning dances and hanging out with friends, the once-a-year event held by the German Honor Society on Friday, Oct. 18 brought everlasting memories. The...
View ArticleFull capacity
The hallways are packed. Eighth period clubs are filling up. Teachers are moving from class to class. Jefferson’s student population is the largest it’s ever been, sitting at 2,133 students. A crowd...
View ArticleTXT’s ‘The Star Chapter: Sanctuary’ has short songs, but sweet lyrics
Ending the year strong, Tomorrow By Together (TXT) released an album titled “The Star Chapter: Sanctuary” on Nov. 4, 2024. Moving on from “The Name Chapter,” which had one album and one mini album, TXT...
View ArticleRethinking how journalists approach school shootings
Write. Interview. Take photos. Report. That is the duty of a journalist: to tell the public of what is going on in their community. On Sept. 4, Apalachee High School became the site of yet another...
View ArticleJefferson orchestra hosts annual Viennese Ball
Step into an evening of music and tradition, where you can waltz the night away at the Viennese Ball. On Nov. 15, the Jefferson Orchestra held the annual Viennese Ball, bringing live music and ballroom...
View ArticleTrump’s Cabinet picks spark controversy: Gaetz, Musk, Gabbard and others draw...
After a decisive campaign, Donald Trump has unveiled his new cabinet appointees—and they are as unconventional and polarizing as you’d expect. While Trump’s picks embody his penchant for loyalty and...
View ArticleDrawing parallels
“Vote for me to have your year be jolly!” We hear variations on these slogans in all elections, from the presidential elections to elections at Jefferson. Though there are several similarities in the...
View ArticlePosts to polls
$54.7 million. That’s how much Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign has spent on advertisements on Meta, according to Newsweek. It’s no secret that social media is where most of the younger...
View ArticleTech by students, for students
The Intranet, more commonly known as Ion, Webmail, Cluster, Signage Monitors, Linux Workstations and Proxies, these unique services are all maintained by students, not the staff, making it a special...
View ArticleTyler, The Creator’s ‘Chromakopia’ is a bold leap into adulthood and artistry
Since his debut with “Off Future,” Tyler, The Creator has experienced a significant artistic evolution. With this eighth album, “Chromakopia,” which was released through Columbia Records on Oct. 28,...
View ArticleVarsity Math Team hosts Estimathon with Jane Street
On Dec. 4, Jefferson’s Varsity Math Team (VMT) hosted the Jane Street Estimathon in collaboration with Jane Street, a quantitative trading firm in finance. An Estimathon is a team-based contest where...
View ArticleTop 8 chairs at Jefferson
The quality of a chair can make or break a class. Your choice of seating is essential to your experience in any location, and there are several types of chairs to choose from at Jefferson. Here are...
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