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Killian is Killing itPosted 10/16/2025 by Barah Khalfalla-Alsaid

Passionate educator and administrator is excited to join the Spartan community. Michelle Killian’s passion for being an educator started as a little girl when she realized she loved learning and hel... More

Keeping Country TraditionalPosted 10/16/2025 by Ellie Huntsman

Cody Johnson keeps in touch with his country roots through his music. In a world where country music often drifts closer to pop, Cody Johnson remains true to the traditional style. Born and raised in ... More

Significant Figure Mr. StarkPosted 10/08/2025 by Daniella Prime-Morales

Thomas Jefferson High School welcomes a new Physics and Biology teacher. Thomas Jefferson High School has a fantastic science department full of dedicated teachers, one of which being Michael Stark. S... More

How to Thank a Movie DirectorPosted 09/29/2025 by Laine Gaherty

Against all odds, the new live-action How To Train Your Dragon turned out to be a crowd pleaser. I wrote an article last year called “How to Train a Movie Director.” It expressed my extremely nega... More

Silent SummerPosted 09/14/2025 by Harper Skurky-Thomas

What music defined the summer of 2025? In past years, the song of the summer has become a much-coveted position for songs released in the summer months. The top spot goes to a song that has become emb... More

Best Summer Ever!Posted 05/19/2025 by Sonja Calhoun

Eight things you can do to have a super exciting summer! My best friend Simone and I love to try different activities together no matter where we are, but with finals and AP tests coming up, we find o... More

Classroom Connections that LastPosted 05/19/2025 by Billy Rodriguez Jr

Being surrounded by friends has a huge impact on individuals’ lives, and Thomas Jefferson High School does an exceptional job of fostering a healthy community for students to encounter diverse frien... More

Skari Steps Into a New RolePosted 05/15/2025 by Kira McBarron

Assistant Principal Andrew Skari temporarily shifts his focus back to Athletic Director. Many would agree that making sure students feel comfortable and safe while at school is essential to any level ... More

The Visual Language of Fontaines DCPosted 05/15/2025 by Kira McBarron

International bands have always been popular in the United States, but, in recent years, Irish bands have been rapidly gaining traction. I first heard Fontaines DC at an Arctic Monkeys concert back in... More

Giving Colorado’s Dogs a Second ChancePosted 05/14/2025 by Nate Bolinske

A dedicated team of volunteers and foster families are transforming the lives of Golden Retrievers and mixes across Colorado.  Tucked into the heart of Colorado, an all-volunteer organization has bee... More