Vince Mattei worked hard for months to earn his Eagle Scout badge, in turn helping out the TJ Theatre department. While it often goes unnoticed by many, community service projects provide huge support... More
Many believe that the Sprite at McDonald’s tastes incredible. But why? Sprite is Sprite, right? No, wrong! Not all Sprite is created equal. Sprite, a sugary, carbonated beverage that has a hint of l... More
TJ’s long-reigning DECA domination has been a big part of school culture for many years. Thomas Jefferson High School’s CCT program offers a range of fun and exciting classes that teach life ski... More
The pressures of junior year make it a difficult time to navigate. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” said my kindergarten teacher, “An actress!” said six-year-old me, “A pilo... More
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
In Art Club, art is about more than just beauty – it’s also about interacting with fellow creative students. The TJ community is full of students with different interests and just as many ways... More
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
Two of the newest members of the TJ community, copper pipes Janet and Barney, reveal the difficulties of travel as a pure element. One crisp autumn day in late October, twenty-five newspaper students ... More
Olivia Rodrigo’s new album, Guts, is a raw and powerful journey through heartbreak and growing pains. Since the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated sophomore album, she has quickl... More
One Argentinian Formula 1 driver, in the golden days of flammable suits and an absence of seatbelts, changed the world. Juan Manuel Fangio, nicknamed El Chueco (bow-legged), was a force to be reckoned... More
