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A Change Within HPPosted 10/18/2021 by McKenzy Perkins

In a competitive environment, JROTC’s Honor Platoon Learns to Adapt to Covid-19 Changes.  During the past few years, the experience of being on Thomas Jefferson High School’s JROTC’s Honor Plat... More

Superstitions in SportsPosted 10/18/2021 by Kira Kennedy

Many athletes believe that superstitions can enhance performance. Tying your shoes a certain way, wearing your hair a certain way, or listening to specific music before a game – does it work? S... More

A Marvelous Met GalaPosted 10/18/2021 by Lauren Maggio

The 2021 Met Gala commenced after being delayed due to the pandemic, and the red carpet looks were just as interesting as ever. America’s biggest night in fashion has returned. The Met Gala, which u... More

Style Sustainably with Fashion ClubPosted 10/11/2021 by Olivia Oss

Fashion Club is back for another year at TJ to set trends and stay fresh.  Those with an interest in clothing, trends, and fashion, should consider joining TJ’s Fashion Club. Run by seniors Aviva F... More

What Really Makes People Happy?Posted 05/19/2021 by Holden Knostman

Happiness can be attributed to just about anything for any specific person, however, giving, appreciating, and relating are three crucial components in obtaining and maintaining happiness. What really... More

An Unforgettable Fashion WeekPosted 05/18/2021 by Lauren Maggio

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many changes to how designers presented their collections, making this Fashion Week one to remember. Usually, New York Fashion Week is a week-long, semi-annual event where... More

The Other Pandemic: SenioritisPosted 05/15/2021 by Ryan Moe

Due to nothing short of an abnormal year, members of the graduating class of Thomas Jefferson High School are battling another virus of their own. Senioritis has been a chronic “illness” that seem... More

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