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Author: Olivia Oss

Haitian Immigration CrisisPosted 11/17/2021 by Olivia Oss

The US-Mexico border continues to be the site of access for immigration into the United States.  Since winning its independence from French colonizers in 1804, Haiti has gone through numerous economi... More

Squid Game SkyrocketsPosted 11/09/2021 by Olivia Oss

The new Netflix original series, Squid Game, is taking the world by storm with its chilling message on the human experience. *Note: spoilers ahead!* Netflix is no stranger to producing shows with deep... More

Style Sustainably with Fashion ClubPosted 10/11/2021 by Olivia Oss

Fashion Club is back for another year at TJ to set trends and stay fresh.  Those with an interest in clothing, trends, and fashion, should consider joining TJ’s Fashion Club. Run by seniors Aviva F... More

Women’s Empowerment ClubPosted 09/23/2021 by Olivia Oss

The Women’s Empowerment Club is looking to make a big impact on the TJ community in its first year of operation.  For anyone familiar with the culture at Thomas Jefferson High School, it may be a s... More

The Season to CPosted 04/30/2021 by Olivia Oss

This year, all high school athletes had to face disheartening realities. With seasons cut short and events without spectators, the experience of high school athletics has changed drastically. Despite ... More

Royalty or Royal Mess?Posted 04/30/2021 by Olivia Oss

With new and old scandals being brought to light, the British Royal Family faces more scrutiny than ever before. The Western world has always had a slight obsession with the ongoings of the British Ro... More

Office of the Former PresidentPosted 03/06/2021 by Olivia Oss

The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump has proven to be a historic president in more ways than one. Donald Trump is the only president in the history of the United States to be impea... More

Black History MonthPosted 03/03/2021 by Olivia Oss

After several months of social media, news, and political coverage on the Black Lives Matter movement, Black History Month has more attention than ever.   The curricula in schools that cover Black H... More

The Show Must Go OnPosted 12/03/2020 by Olivia Oss

The remote classroom is a learning curve for everyone, especially for teachers who instruct classes that are more on the interactive side.  Many teachers are struggling to teach their classes over th... More

Plugged in to Meet and CompetePosted 11/20/2020 by Olivia Oss

Clubs and other school funded organizations across the U.S. are learning to adapt to survive in the remote world.  Although not every school district in the United States is learning virtually, most ... More