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Spartan National A. Ward WinnerPosted 05/14/2021 by Madelyn Staples

One of TJ’s most esteemed students, Ava Ward, has received the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing National award.  Anyone who knows senior Ava W... More

Gambling on the GrammysPosted 05/13/2021 by Ben Abram

With a large variety of popular music being released in the upcoming year, the Grammy nominations for 2022 prove to be more competitive than ever.  With more than 80 categories and eight nominees per... More

Honor Platoon Meets the Virtual WorldPosted 05/12/2021 by Nakya Castille

Thomas Jefferson High School Honor Platoon step team takes a ride down the virtual lane of competition. Thomas Jefferson’s JROTC as a whole has changed from its normal format this year. The Honor Pl... More

Dreams to Make WondersPosted 05/11/2021 by David Lopez-Vences

Spartan Charlie Koupal has signed with a record label and released a song. When the first year of high school is mentioned, most seem to think of a confusing period of time. It is a time in most peopl... More

The Real Rigged ElectionPosted 05/05/2021 by Jael Iyema

This year’s Golden Globe nominations snub diverse and meritorious actors and actresses of their nominations. Stop the vote, it’s time for a recount! If you’re an avid television show and movie ... More

Keeping Up with the CoronavirusPosted 05/05/2021 by Rachel SanPedro

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting adults’ living situations. More than 460,000 Americans have died as a result of COVID-19 in little over a year, and there have been over 22 million jobs lost. Amer... More

Reborn DreamsPosted 05/05/2021 by Eliana Channell

Florence Crittenton High School is a school for pregnant and parenting teenage mothers that offers a safe and nurturing environment for not only the amazingly strong mothers who attend but their child... More

Do You See What I’m Seeing?Posted 05/05/2021 by Jael Iyema

Cartoon characters of color are often depicted in stereotypical and racist ways.  Racist depictions of Black people through cartoons have been alive and trending since the Jim Crow era. Large red lip... More

Mittens GalorePosted 05/03/2021 by Sara Medina

A meme single-handedly became the forefront for charity and awareness.  To say that January 20th, 2021, was a memorable day would be the understatement of the century. With the 46th President Joseph ... More

Girls’ Got Moxie!Posted 04/30/2021 by Juanita Hurtado

Moxie turns “controversial” into “never-ending learning.” Feminism has always been a controversial issue. As with any injustice, the mistreatment of women is hard to understand until it happen... More