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The 2024 ElectionPosted 11/18/2024 by Cora Grabel

The results of this year’s presidential, statewide, and local elections. On November 5th, 2024, millions of Americans cast their ballots. In the days and weeks before, over 80 million cast their vot... More

Hurricane HelenePosted 10/22/2024 by Cora Grabel

As the intensity and scope of natural disasters worsens, many communities all over the country are struggling to keep up. Every year, multiple hurricanes make landfall in the United States. This fall,... More

Scholastic Awards SeasonPosted 10/07/2024 by Cora Grabel

The Scholastic Awards provide an opportunity for young artists and writers to showcase their talents. The Scholastic Art and Writing awards were founded in 1923 by Maurice R. Robinson. Since then, hun... More

The Great North American EclipsePosted 05/13/2024 by Cora Grabel

The next total solar eclipse to pass through the US won’t occur until 2044. In August of 2017, I traveled to Illinois to see the total solar eclipse. I was amazed, and, like many, made hypothetical ... More

Trump on the BallotPosted 03/20/2024 by Cora Grabel

The court case Trump v Anderson might have had an immense and controversial impact on the 2024 presidential election.  In September of 2023, six Colorado voters filed a court case stating that former... More

The Economy is… ComplicatedPosted 02/23/2024 by Cora Grabel

Many Americans are very pessimistic about the US economy, but several factors indicate the economy is growing, so what is causing this disparity? Disclaimer: I am not an economist, just a high school ... More

A Biased Boom in Book BansPosted 12/04/2023 by Cora Grabel

Among the skyrocketing book bans across the country, a troubling trend has emerged:  books written by people of color or queer authors, or books that contain diverse characters, are disproportionatel... More

Become a Star in AP SeminarPosted 11/27/2023 by Cora Grabel

TJ is one of many schools to offer an AP Seminar class, which prepares students for college by teaching them how to research, work in groups, structure their writing, and more. AP Seminar is one of th... More

A Big Victory for the Montana ClimatePosted 10/22/2023 by Cora Grabel

A group of young Montanans have won a lawsuit against the state that alleged the state’s use of fossil fuels has violated their constitutional rights. Climate change is a big issue – one that ... More

A Troubled HousePosted 10/20/2023 by Cora Grabel

Just days after the threat of what seemed like an inevitable government shutdown was averted, chaos engulfed the House of Representatives once again.  What began with the threat of a government shutd... More