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Author: Farah Djama

Written In The StarsPosted 12/11/2023 by Farah Djama

 The word “disaster” – like many other words in the English language – has its roots in other languages, in addition to ancient Roman astrology. Fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods... More

Pages For All AgesPosted 12/08/2023 by Farah Djama

Ross University Hills Branch Library recently renovated their teen space, keeping public libraries in the minds of the youth. Often called third spaces, libraries are some of the first things that com... More

Adventure in Wonderland Posted 11/09/2023 by Farah Djama

After months of preparation, actors and stage hands unite together to turn TJ’s fall production into something truly spectacular.  After the theatrical success of the 2022-23 school year – in... More

Acknowledging AccomplishmentsPosted 04/28/2023 by Farah Djama

TJ’s Black Student Alliance celebrates Black History Month through educational pathways.  Last year, the Black Student Alliance (BSA), a student-led organization at TJ, held several events related ... More

Raising RestrictionsPosted 04/15/2023 by Farah Djama

The RESTRICT Act  is a new piece of legislation currently being debated in the House and Senate that is facing many criticisms for its vague language.  It’s no surprise that TikTok, an app wit... More

Varied Histories of Valentine’s DayPosted 02/13/2023 by Farah Djama

This modern holiday of Valentine’s Day has a unique and ancient history.   Often associated with love letters, chocolates, and red and pink decorations, Valentine’s Day is a day celebrated by mi... More

Spiders, Wires, and Needles, Oh My!  Posted 12/12/2022 by Farah Djama

As if spiders couldn’t get any creepier, they can now crawl around in robots with a new development.   Necrobotics is a new development in robotics, which uses dead organic matter in mechanical ro... More

Reading RefreshPosted 12/12/2022 by Farah Djama

TJ Book Club makes reading fun again, one book at a time.  Thomas Jefferson High School, like many other high schools across Denver, have plenty of student-led clubs. The clubs here at TJ covers a hu... More

A Nation UnderwaterPosted 11/09/2022 by Farah Djama

Recent flooding in Pakistan has both a national and international effect.  When thinking of climate change, many think of the burning of the Amazon rainforests and widespread wildfires. The increase ... More

Better get BoostedPosted 10/24/2022 by Farah Djama

A new booster was released in August, in hopes of preventing the newest BA 4 and BA 5 variants. As summer ends and autumn rolls in, so does the flu season. Regions of the world that have already had t... More