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With only a month to complete schedules before school began, counselors prioritized core classes. “Our first look was seniors. Do you have your graduation requirements? If you
Students face scheduling mishaps
Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer • September 9, 2021

Jefferson students experienced many scheduling issues with the start of this new, in-person school year.  When schedules were released on Thursday,...

The TJHSST Admissions Office offered spots to 550 students to start ninth grade in Fall 2021. Parents, students, alumni, and FCPS officials have been discussing possible changes to the admissions process to make the demographic makeup of Jefferson’s student body closer to that of FCPS since the summer of 2020.
Class of 2025 will be most diverse class at Jefferson
June 29, 2021
Behind the intimidating exterior of quantum physics is a world filled with many different worlds. The amount of interpretations of quantum physics are almost endless, and the Quantum Physics club aims to explore as many as they can. “In our club, we would have a discussion about what our favorite quantum interpretation is, or what we think is the ‘correct
Quantum Physics Club holds interest meeting
June 1, 2021
Prof. Amin-Hong has a PhD in American Studies and has done years of research on topics such as the Asian diaspora. “The reason I asked Prof. Amin-Hong to come in was a combination of many things: I was drawn to the uniqueness of her topic, and I thought that her research at the intersection of technology, literature, gender, and ethnicity and identity would provide exposure that can be difficult to find at TJ,” Cheng said.
Guest speaker at Chinese Honor Society speaks about techno-orientalism
May 31, 2021
Features
On Aug. 29, the day before the start of her cookie distribution, sophomore Ellen Zeng posted a picture of her recent bakes in Jefferson Chefs. She included a description of how anyone could get a cookie from her over the next few days — and people listened. Photos by Ellen Zeng/Facebook.
Complimentary cookies
Chris Yoo, Staff Writer • September 11, 2021

Free cookies.  Those are two words that most people are delighted to see next to each other, especially when they are just outside. Who doesn’t like...

Students walk in the crowded Turing commons, one of the IBET commons, to get to class.
Seven IBETs means seven times the swarm
September 10, 2021
PTSA conflict timeline
PTSA conflict timeline
August 9, 2021
The old and new SGA administration standing together from left to right: Rushil Umaretiya, Bhaswith Suresh, Sean Nguyen, Leon Jia, Tiffany Ji, Yeefay Li, Vibhav Kuriti, and Jordan Lee.
Transparent transitions
June 9, 2021
TJTV
TJTV News, Episode 140: September 13th 2021
TJTV News, Episode 140: September 13th 2021
Elaine Li and Sahishnu Hanumansetty • September 13, 2021

With Homecoming only a week away, it's time for asking week! This week is your opportunity to ask out that special someone or check out some great performances...

Back In Business - Back In Touch
Back In Business - Back In Touch
August 30, 2021
TJTV News, Episode 139: August 30th 2021
TJTV News, Episode 139: August 30th 2021
August 30, 2021
Back In Business
Back In Business
August 25, 2021
Entertainment
Padgett Sawyer (Addison Rae) and Cameron Kweller (Tanner Buchanan) have an intimate moment in “He’s All That”.
‘He’s All That’ (2021) is not all that bad
Max Vetter, Entertainment Reporter • September 12, 2021

I’ve got to start by giving a confession… I have no clue who Addison Rae is. Apparently she’s a TikTok personality? I’ve checked out a couple of...

Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch on the posters of the three “Fear Street” movies.
Why do I love the 'Fear Street Trilogy' (2021) so much?
August 20, 2021
Marie and Marie (Jitka Cerhová and Ivana Karbanová) goof around while their heads are detached from their bodies in “Daisies”.
Two insane comedies to distract you from the pain
August 16, 2021
Everyone enjoys a backyard fiesta in “In The Heights”, seemingly unaware of the 100+ degree weather.
'In The Heights' (2021): A story that deserved better
June 23, 2021
Opinion
B.L., the appellee at the center of the Supreme Court case Mahanoy School District v. B.L., stands outside her school in Pennsylvania.
Mahanoy School District v. B.L.: What does it mean for students’ free speech?
Chris Yoo, Staff Writer • May 1, 2021
College decision reaction videos capture the emotional responses of high school seniors as they open their college decisions, the majority of which are from highly selective schools. These videos are extremely popular and can garner over a million views, showing how the infatuation with prestige extends far beyond students.
Stop idolizing elite colleges
April 30, 2021
Students in the Class of 2023 cheer from the stands during one of TJ’s 2021 pep rallies. At the pep rally, students upheld the tradition of wearing their signature class color.
Homecoming 2021 still feels like home
April 26, 2021
Unannounced “pop” quizzes are an unjust way to judge a student’s academic performance in a certain subject.
Unannounced quizzes: unfair and stressful
April 21, 2021
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Sports
Senior Oliver Tu and the rest of Jefferson
Colonials stake out early victory against FCA Bucks
Rachel Lewis, Online Editor-in-Chief • September 13, 2021
Junior Eugene Gonzalez competes at a meet against Falls Church High School and John Lewis High School on Wed., May 12, 2021.
Back on track
May 19, 2021
Jefferson’s softball team defeated the Lewis Lancers with a score of 14 to 3. Senior Senna Keesing attributes this win to a shift in strategy. “The game before the last game, the pitcher was pitching balls that we could hit easily but we were waiting for her to come to us when really we should have been going to the ball and trying to hit it wherever and that really cost us in terms of runs. So on Friday our approach was to be really aggressive,” Keesing said.
Jefferson varsity softball team wins against Lewis Lancers
May 18, 2021
Junior Annika Topchy leaps over a hurdle in the 100 meter hurdles event, far ahead of two runners from Justice High School on the evening of May 5. “[This year], you can only do [meets] with two other schools, so it’s a lot less people which means less competition. There
Jefferson track and field competes against Justice and Edison
May 12, 2021
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