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The Heat on Lab Grown MeatPosted 09/21/2023 by Laine Gaherty

The US Department of Agriculture has approved developments in lab grown meat, paving the path for a new way to provide meals. For thousands of years, society has domesticated animals and raised them f... More

Hollywood on StrikePosted 09/20/2023 by Kira McBarron

A recent strike has put a hold on Hollywood productions until a resolution can be found. Hollywood is at a crossroads, and not just about special effects or blockbuster hits. As the entertainment indu... More

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a… UAP!?Posted 09/18/2023 by Brady Vinlove

A recent congressional hearing has generated interest and speculation about the existence of aliens, but its real implications are a bit more frightening. Americans have long been fascinated by the id... More

Defeat Down UnderPosted 09/15/2023 by Alexa Tsvetkov

The U.S. women’s team was eliminated from the World Cup in the Round of 16 for the first time in American history.  Since 1991, the Women’s World Cup has been broadcast all over the world as ... More

Mile-High EuphoriaPosted 09/15/2023 by Merry Shukert

The Denver Nuggets won their first ever championship during the 2022-23 season, and it’s one that Colorado sports fans are sure to never forget. Seconds after the final buzzer sounded on June 12th, ... More

Tragedy Strikes GreecePosted 09/15/2023 by Amelia Mendoza-Stancer

Wildfires burned down parts of Greece in the past month destroying agriculture and homes in the process. With its beautiful beaches and delicious food, many people view Greece as a wonderful place to ... More

A Look Into Homecoming WeekPosted 09/15/2023 by Makayla Vasquez

The first Spirit Week of the year is quickly approaching, and with it comes many exciting events. As school has been in session for close to a month, the annual Homecoming dance is right around the co... More

A Sudden Schedule ChangePosted 09/14/2023 by Sophia Nicholson

Taking a deep dive into the new schedule that left the TJ community with questions and concerns as the year kicked off to a start. For the 2023-2024 school year, the schedule changed in different ways... More

You’re an All StarPosted 09/12/2023 by Akaash Raghunath

Steve Harwell, legendary lead vocalist of 90’s band Smash Mouth, passed away at 56. Despite initially forming in San Jose in 1994, Smash Mouth didn’t truly reach the mainstream until 2001 and ... More

Historical Hurricane Strikes CaliforniaPosted 09/10/2023 by Jesse Smith

For the first time in almost a century, a hurricane has hit the Pacific West Coast.  From August 16th through the 21st, Hurricane Hilary struck the Pacific Gulf of Mexico and the Baja California Peni... More