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Sipping Into The Snowy SeasonPosted 11/22/2024 by Carlie Quinney

Starbucks Coffee has officially launched their holiday menu, and the items are delectable. Something I look forward to every year is the day Starbucks drops their cheerful holiday menu. On November 7t... More

Русский для меняPosted 11/22/2024 by Kira McBarron

Russian is a complicated language to learn for a native English speaker, but a worthy challenge all the same. In the fallout of a bad breakup over the summer, I needed something to occupy my mind and ... More

Opening Doors for OrtizPosted 11/22/2024 by Billy Rodriguez Jr

Alejandro Ortiz ensures the safety on campus, aspiring to build connections, and showing care for students and staff alike throughout the school.  Being in charge of letting visitors into a school ma... More

Speaking of SociologyPosted 11/22/2024 by Evelyn Jackson

An in-depth look at Thomas Jefferson’s Sociology teacher and Speech and Debate coach. Nicole Benak is a teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School who teaches Sociology 101 through Western Universi... More

Back In TimePosted 11/19/2024 by Harper Skurky-Thomas

TJ’s archive of student newspapers gives us a glimpse into the past. Anyone who has been at Thomas Jefferson High School for multiple years can understand the regularity of change. With different ru... More

100 Things that are Negative AuraPosted 11/19/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

Some of the most embarrassing things people do in day-to-day life.  Negative aura is commonly defined as a point system in which your actions are given a number of points. The system is based on “a... More

Social Media SpecialistPosted 11/19/2024 by Billy Rodriguez Jr

Rothavie Toum aspires to highlight student achievements while making TJ’s social media pages more engaging and fun. With ample events going on here at Thomas Jefferson High School, keeping up to dat... More

Nurturing Curiosity and ConfidencePosted 11/18/2024 by Evie Kindell

Longtime staple of TJ’s science department inspires until she retires. Sharon Colbath has been teaching for 39 years, making a lasting impact on the community of Thomas Jefferson High School. In eve... More

Faith RisingPosted 11/14/2024 by Billy Rodriguez Jr

Faith is growing all around Thomas Jefferson, and I have seen great things unfold this year surrounding religious beliefs. Recently at Thomas Jefferson High School, I have noticed a huge spark in comm... More

The Future of EducationPosted 11/13/2024 by Amelia Mendoza-Stancer

Spartan Salma Shareef participated in an internship that allowed her to learn the skills of an educator. Over the summer, one of Thomas Jefferson’s talented students was passionate enough to partici... More