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The Power ProblemPosted 03/20/2023 by Ben Morlan

The methods of powering portable electronics are problematic. Almost every modern portable device, from cell phones to electric vehicles, uses lithium-ion batteries. The United States Department of En... More

Month of MadnessPosted 03/17/2023 by Ravi Apte

March Madness has started and fans all around the country are watching. Since it began, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, has been one of the most beloved sporti... More

The Melting Pot at the End of the RainbowPosted 03/15/2023 by Mattie Brightwell

Saint Patrick’s Day is widely regarded as an Irish holiday, but most of the familiar traditions are actually American- this is what happens when different holidays join America’s cultural melting ... More

How Many Nights Til’ Showtime?Posted 03/10/2023 by Akaash Raghunath

The TJ stage play Twelfth Night nears its opening performance on March 16. William Shakespeare’s stage play, Twelfth Night, narrates the story of twins Viola and Sebastian, who find themselves separ... More

Going Nowhere SlowPosted 03/07/2023 by Shana Saint-Phard

How lunch detentions and Healthy Start Times impact tardiness.  Thomas Jefferson High School currently starts classes at 7:30 a.m.. A common clarification by teachers and administrators is that the 7... More

Taking a Stand Posted 03/06/2023 by Campbell Mahoney

In the wake of the shooting and death of Luis Garcia, East High School students are holding Denver Public Schools accountable for change.  This year, there have already been 80 mass shootings. Mass s... More

The Many Lives of KindlePosted 02/28/2023 by Kira Kennedy

Kathryn Kindle retires after 40 years of coaching at TJ. When talking about the Lady Spartan basketball program, one can’t help but bring up Kathryn Kindle, known as “Coach K” to her players... More

Nursing NightmarePosted 02/28/2023 by Ben Hartley

Several schools in South Florida have been discovered selling fake nursing degrees. It is not often that people lend their trust to strangers. At the very least, most take reassurance in knowing our m... More

AI’s on the PrizePosted 02/23/2023 by Ravi Apte

Open AI released their revolutionary software Chat GPT last November. Open AI (Artificial Intelligence) released its learning language model AI, ChatGPT (generative pre-trained transformer)  in Novem... More

Delayed Start – Thursday, February 23Posted 02/23/2023 by EADAIR

Due to severe weather, DPS will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Feb. 23. Stay warm and get here safely, Spartans! Period 1: 9:30 – 10:10 Period 2: 10:14 – 10:49 Period 3: 10:53 – 11:28 Lun... More