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Gamer’s HavenPosted 05/03/2022 by Ben Morlan

Thomas Jefferson High School’s gaming club brings together gamers of all backgrounds. Walking into the robotics room on Fridays after school, one is met with the sight of people sitting at row-align... More

My Self-Diagnosed SenioritisPosted 04/29/2022 by Eliana Channell

The end of an era comes with more than just happiness, it comes with an overwhelming case of senioritis.  Friday, December 10th –I remember it like it was yesterday– it was the day my fut... More

The World Meets WordlePosted 04/28/2022 by Caitlin Quinney

The popular online puzzle game has now shifted to the New York Times website. For those who haven’t figured it out by now, Wordle is a daily word game that can be played online and only once a d... More

Spartans Around the WorldPosted 04/28/2022 by Adam McPherson

Teresa Silveira, Loup Povolotsky, and Grace Leonard provide a great insight into a life unfamiliar to many. Ever wonder what it would be like to study in another country? Maybe for college or for a ca... More

The Art of the Red PandaPosted 04/28/2022 by Addison Smith

The coming of age film released by Disney and Pixar sets a new standard for future children’s movies as it discusses the struggles of adolescence and family. Turning Red follows the story of a d... More

EmancipationPosted 04/25/2022 by Juanita Hurtado

“One of the secrets of the universe was that our instincts were sometimes stronger than our minds.” – Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz   ... More

The Era of Instant GratificationPosted 04/25/2022 by Campbell Mahoney

Instant gratification and society’s need for it is changing the way people think and act. The other day I was in the car and decided to put on some of the music my parents might have listened to whe... More

Super Stressful SATPosted 04/22/2022 by EADAIR

How serious is the SAT, and how can students have the best chance to receive the best score? Every single junior in high school across the country has to take the SAT or the ACT. These eleventh grader... More

Feeling the AngerPosted 03/21/2022 by Lucy Adlen

For years, I have constantly heard everyone – from my coworkers to my family members and my closest friends – tell me that they have never seen me angry. As a young girl, I felt like being angry w... More

Varsity’s VictoriesPosted 03/15/2022 by Campbell Mahoney

TJ Boys’ Basketball’s memorable moments, hopes for next year, and more.  Though it has come to an end, the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys’ Basketball team had an incredible season. Buzzer be... More