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Activism is AgelessPosted 05/08/2025 by Lei Brewer

Anyone can get involved in important causes, no matter how old or experienced they are.  Being a youth activist and a student is something that hasn’t always been easy. As someone who has been to m... More

Holistic HealthPosted 05/05/2025 by Carlie Quinney

Barclay balances her Physical Education (PE) work at TJ with her own personal business on the side.  Marianna Barclay started her career at TJ as a Social Studies teacher in 2018, and just last schoo... More

The Book Was BetterPosted 05/04/2025 by Cora Grabel

Why does it seem as though live-action is viewed as the best medium for a story? In about a month, the TV adaptation of one of my favorite book series, The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, is coming... More

The Downfall of Kanye WestPosted 05/02/2025 by Evelyn Jackson

An in depth look at how a popular artist lost everything. Kanye West, a hip-hop artist known for producing and creating record-breaking music, is an individual who has gained and lost fame many times ... More

Sunrise on the Book ReleasePosted 05/02/2025 by Simone DiFalco

A spoiler free review of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. 17 years after the bestselling book The Hunger Games was released, the author, Suzanne Collins, is still not done. The series, loved... More

Activities for the Spring SolsticePosted 04/24/2025 by Sophia Nicholson

Here are some fun and functional activities to partake in during the changing Colorado weather.  The late winter and early spring period within the semester is refreshing, but, despite the occasional... More

Faulty FoodsPosted 04/23/2025 by Laine Gaherty

A curated list with an explanation of the most overrated foods that people pretend to enjoy consuming.  Pie Even the word sounds gross…. P i e. Imagine you see a crusty, flakey pastry, you take a l... More

Pressure Points: The Pursuit of CollegePosted 04/22/2025 by Miles Kahn

While senior year proves to be an exciting time for students to embark on their next adventure, the college admissions process is laced with pressure and stress. For high school seniors around the wor... More

Beyond The NumbersPosted 04/14/2025 by Lei Brewer

Mr. Logan inspires minds, one equation at a time. Michael Logan has taught at Thomas Jefferson High School for almost seven years, and his journey into the world of education has been anything but tra... More

Popper’s PassionsPosted 04/14/2025 by Laine Gaherty

Jessica Popper continues to forge a path for passionate and curious students within the TJ community. Jessica Popper finds passion through teaching Civics and Psychology to a wide range of students. P... More