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Making ChangePosted 10/07/2019 by Atlas Zaina

Makerspaces continue to change the definition of creativity. Creativity: the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of artistic work. The definition of creativity has b... More

A Summer of SciencePosted 10/06/2019 by Ava Ward

Three TJ Spartans spent the summer interning at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Boulder. Though summer vacation is often hallmarked by the toil of summer jobs, the torpor brough... More

Dress for Success or Dress for Distress?Posted 10/04/2019 by Ava Ward

Students and administrators have diverse opinions on the validity of a school dress code. Thomas Jefferson High School is awash in style. Students don every variety of apparel, selecting their outfit ... More

The Hot New Band in TownPosted 10/03/2019 by Erin Maloof

There’s a hot new band in town, and among its talented members is Thomas Jefferson’s very own teacher, Eileen Adair. On Sunday September 22nd, the vivacious new band Gin and Tonix took the sta... More

The Thrills of SkillsPosted 09/20/2019 by Ben Abram

More than 15,000 students, teachers, and advisors gathered in Louisville, Kentucky for the competition of a lifetime. From June 24-29th, competitors from all over the country gathered in Louisville, K... More

Setting Super IntentionsPosted 09/19/2019 by Avery LoJacono

Susana Cordova visited TJ to observe classes and speak with student leaders. Superintendent Susana Cordova visited Thomas Jefferson High School during the second week of school to ask students in the ... More

Sleeping Under the StarsPosted 09/15/2019 by Savignon Swimmer

The senior class began their year with the tradition of camping overnight to welcome the freshmen the next morning on their first day of high school. Sleeping at school is usually frowned upon (or com... More

Out of This WorldPosted 09/13/2019 by Madelyn Staples

The 2019 homecoming spirit week brings unworldly excitement in the TJ community. Homecoming week is here and as the amazing night approaches, the five days prior will be especially spectacular this ye... More

Instructors OutnumberedPosted 09/10/2019 by Ava Ward

Denver Public Schools’ student-to-teacher ratios are rising, taking stress levels with them. The operation of a classroom requires meticulous attention to detail. The latest educational gadgets must... More

Not Cool in SchoolPosted 09/10/2019 by Chase Bellomo

As temperatures continue to rise, schools are having trouble combating the heat.  As the first grading period rolls to an end and the school year comes with full force, summertime temperatures still ... More