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Dancing for DisneyPosted 02/08/2024 by Riley Rimkus

On February 10th, TJ will host a winter dance to support a nine year-old girl’s dream to go to Disney world. To kick off the new year, Thomas Jefferson will host a winter dance based around the ... More

Sensational SaltburnPosted 02/02/2024 by Amelia Mendoza-Stancer

This movie has gained popularity on social media for capturing the beauty and craziness of young adulthood, though it may not be the type of crazy that comes to mind. The movie Saltburn has taken the ... More

Japan’s Disaster On and Off LandPosted 02/01/2024 by Jesse Smith

The earthquake in Japan left immense damages to cities and even indirectly provoked an airplane crash. For Japan, the new year started with terror. On January 1, 2024, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit t... More

Making Dreams Come TruePosted 01/31/2024 by Campbell Mahoney

TJ’s Leadership students are working hard to fulfill a little girl’s dream.  For the entirety of its existence at Thomas Jefferson High School, the Leadership class has worked tirelessly to inspi... More

Migrating MonarchsPosted 01/31/2024 by Laine Gaherty

Scientists predict that the butterflies’ famous white spots may help the species travel longer distances.   In 1976, after 40 years of searching, Fred Urquhart discovered the specific location... More

Interplanetary ConnectionPosted 01/31/2024 by Miles Kahn

Starlink’s satellite internet launch has been interstellar. Elon Musk is known worldwide for his ingenious inventions and astronomical wealth. From cars to rocketships, Musk has become the influ... More

Release of RosePosted 01/30/2024 by Magnolia McLain

Convicted felon of second degree murder, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, immediately develops a media presence after her release from prison. The story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard was very popular at the time of he... More

Film Is Not DeadPosted 01/23/2024 by Mattie Brightwell

Independent theaters have been shutting down across Denver for years now, and the historical Esquire Theater may be next on the chopping block. Built in 1927, the Esquire Theater is considered one of ... More

Mind Into MatterPosted 01/23/2024 by Akaash Raghunath

Human composting may provide an organic method of body disposal that could benefit not only humanity, but entire ecosystems. On December 31, 2022, the state of New York approved the process of human c... More

Harvard on the Hot SeatPosted 01/20/2024 by Ravi Apte

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns after a plagiarism scandal, sparking mass debate online.  Claudine Gay became Harvard University’s first female African American president only one year a... More