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Author: Amaris Medina

The Junior Year MarathonPosted 04/23/2024 by Amaris Medina

Surviving the pressures and expectations of junior year seems more impossible than it really is.  They say high school is supposed to contain some of the best years of your life. While I don’t disa... More

Rediscovering her PassionPosted 03/13/2024 by Amaris Medina

Throughout her years at TJ, Meghan Tocci has worked to reshape classrooms and build genuine connections with her students.  At the end of the English hallway lies a teacher that is known by most but ... More

Rise of the Stanley Empire – CorrectionPosted 02/11/2024 by Amaris Medina

From 10-year-olds to social studies teachers and 40-something moms, the Stanley tumbler is taking over the country. *Due to a recent complaint the reporter is issuing an apology and a correction for t... More

The Adventure of a LifetimePosted 12/12/2023 by Amaris Medina

While three counties in 10 days sounds exhausting, it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had.  A wise teacher once said, “if you have the opportunity to travel, take it.” I thi... More

The Ballad of a 20 Year-Old Pop StarPosted 11/16/2023 by Amaris Medina

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, Guts, is a raw and powerful journey through heartbreak and growing pains.  Since the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated sophomore album, she has quickl... More

The Prime EffectPosted 11/06/2023 by Amaris Medina

All eyes are on CU Boulder’s football program as Coach Deion Sanders navigates his first year as head coach.  Since the announcement of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders’ addition to CU Boulder... More

Freshman Frenzy: Exploring the Surge in EnrollmentPosted 10/01/2023 by Amaris Medina

The TJ community continues to grow with an influx of freshmen.   Over the past couple of years, the incoming freshmen classes at TJ have grown substantially. Currently, the school’s population sit... More