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Backed Up for MilesPosted 01/18/2022 by Ben Morlan

On January 3rd, 2022, a major snowstorm left hundreds of drivers trapped on I-95 near Fredericksburg, Virginia, for over 24 hours. Commuters traveling on Interstate 95 on Monday, January 3rd, were sud... More

Back in BusinessPosted 12/08/2021 by Sara Eyassu

The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Districts competition commenced in-person for the first time in two years. Each year, members of the Thomas Jefferson High School DECA chapter comple... More

Freaky Fun FridaysPosted 12/08/2021 by David Lopez-Vences

A new TJ event that occurs every first Friday of the month has students and staff winning prizes, listening to music, and enjoying free food. November marked the start of First Fridays at TJ which con... More

Clothing the CommunityPosted 12/07/2021 by Adam McPherson

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is giving out warm clothes for the winter after school returns from break. A club that is a result of the tweets of a student-athlete, Fellowship of Christian Athletes... More

One Girl, One MatchPosted 12/07/2021 by Deqa Muse

Applying to colleges through the QuestBridge National College Match has been a journey to say the least. From watching those college decision videos on YouTube to having late-night conversations with ... More

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!Posted 12/01/2021 by Jessica Nesbit

The annual poinsettia fundraiser returns to Thomas Jefferson High School. Poinsettias have long been a Christmas tradition. The festive foliage has been a part of the Science Department’s fundra... More

Hidden FacesPosted 11/29/2021 by Campbell Mahoney

The truth behind attending online school as a freshman.  Every year of middle school is simply about getting prepared for high school. All you want to do is graduate so that you can go on to high sch... More

Safety SupportPosted 11/29/2021 by Caitlin Quinney

A program designed to help members of school communities reports safety concerns. Safe2Tell is an organization that allows students, parents, school staff, and community members to call and anonymousl... More

Representing the UnrepresentedPosted 11/28/2021 by McKenzy Perkins

For centuries, Indigenous women have been neglected and isolated but the struggles that women from Indigenous communities endure should be recognized.   Throughout history, one cannot read an articl... More

A Helping Hand for the HolidaysPosted 11/18/2021 by Campbell Mahoney

The SkillsUSA food drive is helping families find a source of food just in time for the holiday season.  Hunger and the need for food play a massive role in any human being’s life. It drives our mo... More