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Maze ransomware commonly steals and publishes data to force businesses to pay ransom.
Maze hacks Fairfax County Public Schools
Stuti Gupta, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2020

Maze hackers have confirmedly stole personal information from the Fairfax County Public School’s (FCPS) database for ransom on Tuesday, Sep. 11. To prove...

Senior Sean Nguyen, a close friend of James recalls working with him on TJTV News. "I picked up videography as a result of his patient and warm-hearted mentorship. Despite all my hiccups and mistakes, James would stay collected and give me direction solely out of kindness," Nguyen said.
Senior James Huang passes away
July 26, 2020
After its school board meeting on July 10, FCPS announced the delay of the school year by two weeks.
FCPS announces delay to school year
July 13, 2020
As Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) make decisions in regards to the opening of the 2020-2021 school year, the Jefferson Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) conducts a survey and answers frequently asked questions.
Return to school frequently asked questions and survey results
July 8, 2020
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Protesters stand together at a protest in Arlington, holding up signs and marching peacefully.
Rallying for Black rights
Aafreen Ali, Team Leader • June 28, 2020

Masks on. Signs up.  Rain or shine, locally and globally, people are standing up to support the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, including Jefferson...

(Un)Equal opportunity: Breaking down demographics at Jefferson
(Un)Equal opportunity: Breaking down demographics at Jefferson
June 20, 2020
Senior Michelle Pham poses for her individual prom picture in front of her pool.
Prom dot com
June 6, 2020
Junior Arul Nigam prepares to bring food into a hospital as part of his initiative ‘Heroes of COVID’. Courtesy of The Connection.
Helping our heroes
May 22, 2020
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As one of few Latinx students at Jefferson, sophomore Andrea Silva speaks out.
What it means to be a TJ Latina
Andrea Silva, Guest Writer • July 3, 2020

A teacher once asked me if I ever felt uncomfortable at Jefferson. It’s important to note that their intentions for asking the question were well-meaning....

On a trip to Chicago, senior Didi Elsyad and a friend pose for a picture in front of the Cloud Gate.
A letter to Three
July 3, 2020
As part of the Student Diversity Initiative at Jefferson, Kaur (left) poses for a club photo.
Your finish line and mine
June 20, 2020
At friend
My not so Black-and-White look at diversity at Jefferson
June 20, 2020
With closures and social distancing, concerns for mental health are voiced. "People are becoming, maybe more lonely, and it
Unmasking mental health during the pandemic
Stuti Gupta, Editor in chief • June 26, 2020

COVID-19 is not the only health issue we face in the midst of this pandemic. As schools and stores closed with many left jobless, the concern for mental...

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Medical music therapy
April 5, 2020
During a Design & Tech class, freshman Patrick Gaucher works on building a prototype. “I am worried about college because I know that getting good grades while maintaining a sport and extracurricular is going to be hard,” Gaucher said.
The overthinkers
February 2, 2020
Project manager senior Grace Weisman-Fleischer draws computer sketches of the room. “I work in the proto lab and I have some knowledge in CADing (Computer Aided Design) and designing things. So they [SGA] gave that to me to design and bring ideas to Dr. Bonitatibus so we can look at it and work on it together,” Weisman-Fleischer said.
New SGA mental health room
January 18, 2020
“The Host” (2006): Bong Joon-ho’s darkly comedic take on a tired genre
“The Host” (2006): Bong Joon-ho’s darkly comedic take on a tired genre
Max Vetter, Entertainment Reporter • September 19, 2020

Monster movies, quality wise, seem to be as dead of a genre as one of the titular monsters’ many victims. We’ve seen mutants, vampires, and when handled...

Left: “Tall Girl” main character Judi played by Ava Michelle. Right: “Primer” main characters Aaron and Abe played by Shane Carruth and David Sullivan respectively.
School and science: Back to school movie recommendations
September 10, 2020
“Tenet” (2020): Christopher Nolan’s biggest movie yet brings theaters back into the spotlight
“Tenet” (2020): Christopher Nolan’s biggest movie yet brings theaters back into the spotlight
September 3, 2020
“Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” (2020): Putting the spotlight on a forgotten movement
“Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” (2020): Putting the spotlight on a forgotten movement
August 26, 2020
Eliminating standardized testing is not the answer
Eliminating standardized testing is not the answer
Pratika Katiyar, Editor-in-chief • June 18, 2020
The online course from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) for learning CPR, AED, and first aid as required by the state. There are 7 modules which freshmen must complete as well as a ten question test as opposed to the hands-on experience students would get in a regular school year. “Under normal circumstances, the way I teach this at school is to cover a module, and then go into the hands on or lab portion of the course. This is where students will practice the proper way to apply a sling, provide direct pressure for bleeding wounds, or learn how to put a splint on a broken arm, or leg, along with additional topics,” health and P.E. teacher Mr. Barry Potoker said.
First aid, second priority
June 10, 2020
This year, College Board provided an online open-note alternative to the AP Exam.
Post online AP season reflections: good intent, questionable execution
June 6, 2020
Khaled Hosseini’s first novel, The Kite Runner, is a story about two boys in Afghanistan and events that change their lives. The book is published in several countries and widely acclaimed, but faces controversy for its content.
Highs and Lows of Flying Kites
May 20, 2020
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Recognition video celebrates spring sports seniors
Recognition video celebrates spring sports seniors
Christina Lu, Staff Writer • May 4, 2020
After preventing the runners on third and second from scoring additional runs on a sacrifice bunt attempt in the top of the third inning, junior Alexandra Friedman (right), graduated senior Grace Stewart (middle), and sophomore Michelle Boisvert (left) celebrate with a high-five before returning to their respective positions.
Spring sports face a lack of clarity over suspended season
March 20, 2020
Sprinting down the track, senior Tucker Stanley competes in the 4x800 relay
Track competes at States
March 10, 2020
The boys’ track and field team coached by head coach Todd Withington and assistant coaches Caitlin Brezina, Matthew Jenkins, Gary Rossen, and Brian Szabos had an incredible season, placing third overall in districts and first at regionals. Both the boys 4x800 and 4x400 meter relay teams placed second at districts. Senior Tucker Stanley placed 1st in the 3200 meter, and Trent Moyar placed 2nd in the 1600 and Ethan Stanley placed 2nd in the 3200. David Han placed 2nd in the pole vault while Sherzoy Jan placed 5th in the long jump.
Winter Sports Awards Night
March 9, 2020
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