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Empowered Women Empower WomenPosted 03/25/2022 by Eliana Channell

This month the TJ’s Women’s Empowerment Club has worked to raise awareness and grow resources in honor of Women’s History Month.  The month of March was declared Women’s History Month as an e... More

And The Oscar Goes To…Posted 03/24/2022 by Eleanor Benson

The year’s night for films may come with more surprises than expected. In the excitement of the award season, many film fans have their eyes on the Academy Awards. One of the most anticipated aw... More

Prescribed Culture, Prescribed HealingPosted 03/23/2022 by Juanita Hurtado

United States institutions are following the lead of doctors in Brussels, Belgium, by prescribing museum visits to help heal patients. “Having your doctor send you to a museum as a mental health boo... More

The Times They Are A-ChangingPosted 03/14/2022 by Jessica Nesbit

Denver Public Schools officially removed the mask mandate for students and staff. On February 25th, 2022, Denver Public Schools (DPS) allowed their mask mandate, which requires all persons above the a... More

Saget’s Sudden Passing Posted 03/10/2022 by Caitlin Quinney

Famous comedian, Bob Saget, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 65. American stand-up comedian, actor, and television host, Robert Lane Saget, was found dead in his hotel room on January 9th, 2022 ... More

An Alarming Threat to AvocadosPosted 03/10/2022 by Lauren Maggio

In the middle of February, the United States temporarily banned avocado imports from Mexico after U.S. workers received a threat from an unknown source. Many people across the United States panicked w... More

Back In BeijingPosted 03/10/2022 by Addison Smith

The 2022 Olympic Winter games were presented with many challenges, but participating athletes overcame these obstacles and represented their countries.  The Olympics represent the time where athletes... More

The Russians Bring Scandal to the IcePosted 03/07/2022 by Kira Kennedy

In the 2022 Winter Olympics, a Russian figure skater tested positive for a drug that is banned from the Olympics. There have been multiple scandals at the recent 2022 Winter Olympics, mostly surroundi... More

Ya Like Jazz?Posted 03/03/2022 by David Lopez-Vences

Students who are looking for a fun environment to improve their musical skills can do so with Thomas Jefferson’s Jazz Band.  Jazz Band has been around for many years. The after-school club allows s... More

Insensitive and InadequatePosted 03/03/2022 by Eleanor Benson

Lauren Smith-Fields was found dead in her apartment; her family and the public had to advocate for acknowledgment and justice.  Lauren Smith-Fields was a young black woman studying to become a physic... More