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Mini canvases showcasing student artwork, including a Tabasco bottle painting with vibrant yellow zigzags and a furry animal with its strawberry, stand displayed on wooden easels at Jefferson's NAHS holiday art sale. “I think the [artists] at our school are extremely talented. This time I could walk through and really admire the skill these [students] have,” Senior Alex Do said.
NAHS spreads holiday cheer through mini canvas sale
Raga Alahmadi, Staff Writer • December 30, 2024

What began as a J-Day tradition has evolved to the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) bringing an artistic flair to the holiday season. This year's sale—which...

Juniors Isaac Park, Kohlen Farah and sophomore Rudy Balu practice their snare drums during rehearsal. “If someone adjusts their volume, we have to be reactive enough to play with them,” Balu said. “But we also have to be assertive enough that we maintain a sense of cohesiveness in the group.”
Beyond the beat: Jefferson’s drumline begins rehearsals
Zachary Qin, Staff Writer • January 10, 2025

As winter begins, so does the winter drumline. With the front ensemble–also referred to as the pit–and the battery, students begin attending rehearsals...

Sophomore Ami Le recites a poem in the school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition on Friday, Dec. 13. "Poetry Out Loud invites you to have an emotional relationship with a poem,” English teacher and co-sponsor Rebecca Walz said. “It’s a small, possibly scary, thing you can do to grow and try something new, and it will definitely be a fun experience."
The power of poetry
December 29, 2024
Symbolizing justice and democracy, the
United States Supreme Court building
stands as a powerful backdrop to the
voices of young changemakers driving
political action through activism, protests and research in their communities.
Changemakers
December 24, 2024
Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Top 14 of 2024: Movies
Samhita Kotamraju, Managing Editor • January 13, 2025

Movies have a way of telling unique stories, transforming reality, and bringing people together. From thriller comedies to teen romances, 2024 had it all....

Prayer with my family is one of my most cherished moments during the holiday season.
Students should embrace native traditions and cultures in the face of conformity
Arya Jayakar, Staff Writer • December 22, 2024
Illustration by Kyungsup Hwang
The Erosion of Trust
November 30, 2024
Illustration by Olivia Kim
Lights, camera, no action
November 28, 2024
Illustration by Gin Pimentel
We don’t eat pets
November 26, 2024
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Sophomore Aerin Bernstein completes her beam routine at the meet. “[This was] a routine I’ve done since last year, but I changed to make it better this year,” Bernstein said. “I ended up scoring a 6.75, which was my new high score.”
Gymnastics team places second at Edison meet
Kate Russell December 26, 2024
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