Accident on Braddock Road disrupts Jefferson’s morning commute
Today at around 8:00 a.m., a car crashed on Braddock Road, blocking off the west entrance of Jefferson. The car appeared to crash into a rail, damaging its front bumper. Jefferson’s Technology Systems...
View ArticleJefferson celebrates Principal Ann Bonitatibus before her departure
Last Friday on Dec. 20, students and staff gathered in the school gym for a heartfelt celebration honoring Principal Ann Bonitatibus, who will be departing Jefferson in the 2024-2025 school year, as...
View ArticleSpaces that Spark Success: Inside TJ’s Writing and Math Centers
Struggling to write a conclusion? Stumped by a tricky calculus problem? What if the help you needed was just a peer tutoring session away? The Writing Center and Math Center are two institutions in...
View ArticleNAHS spreads holiday cheer through mini canvas sale
What began as a J-Day tradition has evolved to the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) bringing an artistic flair to the holiday season. This year’s sale—which took place the week before winter...
View ArticleWhat’s next for Syria?
Fourteen years ago, I was three years old, drawing cartoon characters in my sketchbook. It was when “The Amazing World Of Gumball” first premiered, Adele’s “21” album debuted and the first season of...
View ArticleWater pipe burst yesterday causes ceiling collapse and Newton hallway to flood
Yesterday, on Jan. 23, at approximately 11:15 a.m. a pipe at the intersection between Nobel Commons staircase and the library burst. The ceiling collapsed and water poured out; as a result, the hallway...
View ArticleTop 14 of 2024: Albums
2024 was one of the biggest years in music history, with a multitude of albums being released by top artists. After going through many of them, here are the top 14 which truly represent 2024. 14. “WE...
View ArticlePlane crash near Washington D.C. forces Reagan Airport to ground all flights
On Jan. 28 at 8:47 p.m., an American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport crashed into the Potomac River, east of the airport and 4 miles south of the...
View ArticleWe came for the sports
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is, at its core, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) magnet school. As such, most of the student body is assumed to be...
View ArticleFly eagles fly
The Kansas City Chiefs, the two-time reigning champions of the past two Super Bowls, are trying to create history with a three peat for this year’s 2025 Super Bowl. But they’re going against an...
View ArticleStreaming services should lower prices to avoid piracy
Have you ever wanted to watch a brand new movie while keeping your bank account out of debt? While piracy, the act of unauthorized distribution or duplication of copyrighted films, is technically...
View Article‘Legacy on Ice’ tribute honors D.C. plane crash victims
On March 2, more than 15,000 people gathered at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., for “Legacy on Ice.” Co-hosted by Olympic champions Brian Boitano and Kristi Yamaguchi, the live figure skating...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Birds of a feather
The theme of the January 2025 photo issue for tjTODAY was lyrics. Inspired by Billie Eilish’s, “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” and the lyric, “Birds of a feature/We should stick together,” this story showcases...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Who let the dogs out
The theme of the January 2025 photo issue for tjTODAY was lyrics. Inspired by Baha Men’s, “Who Let the Dogs Out,” this story showcases the individual profiles of the therapy dogs who regularly visit...
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