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The Missing White WomanPosted 10/21/2021 by Lucy Adlen

The news of Gabby Petito’s disappearance has taken the media by storm, creating mass controversy.   Any avid social media user has most likely heard the name “Gabby Petito.” Petito has gripped... More

The Reproduction RebellionPosted 10/20/2021 by Campbell Mahoney

A new abortion law in Texas prevents women from getting abortions. Women’s reproductive rights have consistently been a highly controversial topic in America. From Roe v. Wade, a law enacted in 1973... More

Advisement in the New YearPosted 10/19/2021 by Ben Morlan

TJ is now offering more academic, social/emotional, and future planning support with the revamped Advisement class. When students got their class schedules on their first day of school, they probably ... More

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