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Uncertainty to GloryPosted 11/18/2022 by Merry Shukert

After a difficult journey, Astros player Trey Mancini came back to make one of the game winning plays in the World Series. For just the second time in history, the Houston Astros have destroyed their ... More

Delayed Start – Special Schedule for Friday, November 18Posted 11/18/2022 by EADAIR

All DPS schools will be delayed two hours on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, due to severe weather. All school-related events and activities are also delayed two hours. Schedule: Period 1: 9:30 – 10:10 P... More

Justice Demanded In IranPosted 11/15/2022 by Mattie Brightwell

The murder of Mahsa Amini, a young woman in Iran, has kicked off protests all across the world, demanding a change in Iran’s government and laws.  Earlier this year, Iran began several protests and... More

Jackpot?Posted 11/14/2022 by Brady Vinlove

A ticket was sold for the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot; how much is it really worth? Many people dream of becoming billionaires, but for one lucky winner in California, that dream i... More

An Avalanche of EmotionsPosted 11/10/2022 by Akaash Raghunath

Former NHL star and Colorado Avalanche broadcaster Peter McNab dies at 70. Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 1972, Peter McNab played in the National Hockey League for 15 seasons and nearly 1000 games.... More

A Nation UnderwaterPosted 11/09/2022 by Farah Djama

Recent flooding in Pakistan has both a national and international effect.  When thinking of climate change, many think of the burning of the Amazon rainforests and widespread wildfires. The increase ... More

Money Not SpentPosted 11/09/2022 by Ravi Apte

Across the Denver Public School District, high schools are offering a variety of Concurrent Enrollment classes. College enrollment (CE) classes allow students to earn high school credits as well as co... More

Back to Square OnePosted 11/09/2022 by Campbell Mahoney

The United States seems to be an outlier amongst developed countries with their policies on abortion, leading to questions about the history of this country’s treatment of women. On June 24, 2022, o... More

3…2…1… Action!Posted 11/07/2022 by Makayla Vasquez

The Spartan Edition has been a crucial part of the TJ culture for over three decades. For over 30 years, the Spartan Edition has been a major part of TJ’s culture. A group of this year’s juniors h... More

Freed of the ShacklesPosted 11/03/2022 by Akaash Raghunath

After serving 23 years in prison, Adnan Syed’s murder conviction is overturned as the now 41 year old man is cleared of all charges. In February of 1999, a Korean American high school student named ... More