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A Corrupt SystemPosted 10/18/2021 by Eleanor Benson

The Olympic gymnasts testify how the Federal Bureau of Investigation mishandled the infamous Larry Nassar case. On September 15, 2021, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols, and Aly Raisman to... More

Ferocious Forest FiresPosted 10/18/2021 by Stephen LoJacono

These California Fires are more important than imagined. Over the past 100 years, global warming has become a massive issue. In California, there have been many droughts and wildfires throughout the p... More

Taking on Tay AndersonPosted 10/15/2021 by McKenzy Perkins

A student-led walkout leads to progressive changes within DPS regarding sexual assault accusations made against Tay Anderson. Over the past year, one of the most prestigious board members in Denver Pu... More

A Digital Shift in the Education SystemPosted 10/12/2021 by Roxanne Wilkerson

After returning to in-person learning, teachers have continued a digital learning plan, reducing the use of paper. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant change in how school work is distribut... More

Ida in the EastPosted 10/10/2021 by Lauren Maggio

Hurricane Ida stormed the East Coast and caused major damages from Louisiana to New York. Hurricane Ida, a category four hurricane, struck the southern United States towards the end of August and fini... More

TJ is MeltingPosted 10/05/2021 by Lucy Adlen

A rundown of the important decisions that went into calling TJ’s first heat day and the possibility of future ones. On September 9th and 10th, about a dozen Denver Public Schools closed early or... More

TJ’s Fellow FreshmenPosted 10/01/2021 by Adam McPherson

The number of freshmen at TJ has soared past previous years and sets up a class that will find its strength in numbers. Welcome to Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 2025! It can be a lot to take i... More

An Enchanted Night at TJPosted 09/28/2021 by Aviva Freedberg

TJ’s annual homecoming is back and better than ever. TJ’s first all-school dance since homecoming of 2019 was two weeks ago, September 18th, 2021. Many tweaks were made to the annual dance to make... More

Chromebooks For AllPosted 09/28/2021 by Ben Morlan

Denver Public Schools recently obtained funding to provide every student with their own device to facilitate learning both in the classroom and at home. In November of 2020, Denver taxpayers voted on ... More

Women’s Empowerment ClubPosted 09/23/2021 by Olivia Oss

The Women’s Empowerment Club is looking to make a big impact on the TJ community in its first year of operation.  For anyone familiar with the culture at Thomas Jefferson High School, it may be a s... More