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Fighting Fire AlarmsPosted 05/10/2023 by Mattie Brightwell

Meet the firefighters of Station 22, TJ’s local station, who spent more than enough days on campus, thanks to several false alarms this year. Kids have practiced fire drills in school since kinderga... More

The Big DecisionPosted 05/05/2023 by Stephen LoJacono

Deciding on where I will go to college which wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. The topic of college has always been complicated for many people, and now it is my turn to figure out where I wi... More

Diaz’s Dress DrivePosted 05/05/2023 by Alexa Tsvetkov

A TJ senior has set up a way for prom dresses to be more accessible to the TJ community. Prom is right around the corner and the end of the year rituals are coming fast. Prom dresses and accessories a... More

The Solution for a Failing DemocracyPosted 05/05/2023 by Ravi Apte

Join the effort to change the course of humanity.  All over the world, governments struggle for control over people. France has seen protests on every Paris street for the past month with no end in s... More

TJ Lax to the MaxPosted 04/29/2023 by Stephen LoJacono

Over the past few years, TJ’s lacrosse team has been part of the growing popularity of the sport. Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports played in America. The game of lacrosse was originally... More

Acknowledging AccomplishmentsPosted 04/28/2023 by Farah Djama

TJ’s Black Student Alliance celebrates Black History Month through educational pathways.  Last year, the Black Student Alliance (BSA), a student-led organization at TJ, held several events related ... More

101 Things I Hate (In No Particular Order)Posted 04/28/2023 by Akaash Raghunath

Here are 101 actions, animals, and ideas with which I heartily disagree.   If you were to ask me what I like, I would probably have to think about it a bit. If you were to ask me what I hate, how... More

The Girl Who Does EverythingPosted 04/26/2023 by Makayla Vasquez

One TJ senior has set herself up for success by getting involved in countless activities.  Over the past four years, senior Kate Jordan Little has demonstrated her excellence and collected many achie... More

Student Connection for AllPosted 04/20/2023 by Brady Vinlove

Jewish Student Connection Club isn’t only for Jewish students; it’s a place for everyone to come together, learn about Jewish culture, and have fun. Every Monday, Jewish and non-Jewish students al... More

Roadway ReconciliationPosted 03/16/2023 by Maria Goergen

Annoyed about that new speeding ticket? It’s not your fault, and here’s why.  As you are driving, a blinding flash stunts your vision momentarily. You experience a horrifying realization that a s... More