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Social SpotlightPosted 05/14/2024 by Farah Djama

Everyday, Ms. Berg and Ms. Davis work with students to ensure students have the resources they need to succeed in their academic and personal lives.  Social workers are an essential part of every com... More

Commitment QuandariesPosted 05/14/2024 by Merry Shukert

Choosing the right fit for your post-high school education is not as easy as it may seem; here’s my experience. There are countless factors to consider when deciding which college to attend, includi... More

How To Walk In the HallwaysPosted 05/13/2024 by Jesse Smith

A guide for freshmen coming into the hallways of TJ for the 24-25 school year. The hallways of high school can be scary for incoming freshmen. Between upperclassmen, embarrassing incidents, finding yo... More

A Modern ProposalPosted 05/13/2024 by Max Feierstein

A satirical and contemporary economic take on “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift. Inflation has become a normalcy in the United States. The housing market has seen increases no one could imagin... More

How to Survive Senior YearPosted 05/13/2024 by Alexa Tsvetkov

It is easy to feel overwhelmed entering your senior year, but don’t fear, the 2024 senior newspaper staff is here to guide you into having the most fulfilling and successful year possible.  As the ... More

The Great North American EclipsePosted 05/13/2024 by Cora Grabel

The next total solar eclipse to pass through the US won’t occur until 2044. In August of 2017, I traveled to Illinois to see the total solar eclipse. I was amazed, and, like many, made hypothetical ... More

¨Class of 2025¨Posted 05/08/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

The revelations of the class of 2025. It’s only a year and change away “No way” is all we could say. It still feels like I’m in elementary school  Creating Valentines boxes, Decoratin... More

ChatGPT vs. GooglePosted 05/06/2024 by Ravi Apte

AI engines may be developing the potential to be even more useful to students than well known tools such as Google.  Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the hottest topics of this decade. In... More

Satire: Procrastination is WonderfulPosted 05/06/2024 by Ben Scherer

You know what they say: “push things to the last minute, and they only take a minute to do.” According to an American Psychological Association article, 80-95% of college students procrastinate. F... More

Shooting Stars to Classroom StarsPosted 05/03/2024 by Sophia Nicholson

Jill Griffin has had an inspirational journey while taking the steps to help students learn and be challenged. Nestled within the bustling hallways of Thomas Jefferson High School, Jill Griffin stands... More