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Diversity DiscrepancyPosted 04/15/2021 by Sara Eyassu

Thomas Jefferson High School’s diverse demographics are not represented in club officer positions. The array of student organizations at TJ attracted me as I shook the jitters off after my freshman ... More

Man on the Moon: The Trilogy ContinuesPosted 04/15/2021 by Nicholas Neuhalfen

On December 11th, 2020, Kid Cudi released his long-awaited Man on the Moon III, which cemented the artist’s trilogy of albums as one of music’s greatest and most influential of all time.  On Dece... More

First Step in Leaving the False RealityPosted 04/08/2021 by Eliana Channell

The documentary 13th leaves viewers with an abundance of emotions due to its intensity and truth, and I was no exception.  Filmmaker Ava DuVernay created the fascinating documentary 13th that was rel... More

The Golden StatuettePosted 04/01/2021 by Eleanor Benson

Opinion and statistics combine to try to explain the possible winners of the Oscars Best Picture award.  The Oscars are a monumental award show for the film industry. This year, they have been pushed... More

An Oscars to RememberPosted 03/27/2021 by Roxanne Wilkerson

The 2021 Academy Awards will look quite different due to the pandemic. The Academy Awards, most commonly referred to as the Oscars, is an annual event of awards celebrating artistic and technical meri... More

A Wonder-ful MoviePosted 03/26/2021 by Lauren Maggio

The new Wonder Woman movie came to many viewers’ homes through HBO Max due to the pandemic, giving more people the chance to watch. While there have been many negatives that have come out of the COV... More

The Grammys Fashion FiascoPosted 03/26/2021 by Aviva Freedberg

Many celebrities came together in the worst and best fashion for the 63rd Grammy Awards. With COVID-19 affecting the 63rd Grammys of 2021 in almost every way, it was important for celebrities to step ... More

“The Last Dance”Posted 03/26/2021 by Adam McPherson

The release of a docuseries following the 1997/98 Chicago Bulls basketball team sparked many awe-inspired conversations regarding Michael Jordan and his legacy. For those who were unable to witness Mi... More

New Movies TimePosted 03/26/2021 by Trinity Doublin

Many new exciting movies are coming this year. In 2021, the virus known as the coronavirus is still here, but what better way to make the year better than by watching movies? This year, a lot of good ... More

Teacher by Day, Capoeriristia by NightPosted 03/22/2021 by Tess Ware

There is a new ELA-S teacher in the TJ community.  Thomas Jefferson High School’s newest addition is more than just a teacher; he is a high-kicking, poetry-writing, puppy-loving force of nature! Ma... More