The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

tjTODAY

The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

tjTODAY

The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

tjTODAY

Students gather in Newton commons to watch the ongoing match between seniors Utkarsh Goyal and Manav Barath in the morning before 5th period starts. Ever since winter break, Goyal has been bringing in ping pong paddles and a net, starting a routine activity between him and his friends. “I was looking for a spot to play, realized some set of tables was perfect, and pretty much started from there,” Goyal said.
Students battle ping pong in the commons
Ananya Bhatt, Staff Writer • March 20, 2023

Going through the commons in the mornings, some Jefferson students study for tests, others finish up last-minute homework, and a handful of lucky students...

Continuous Coding: Celebrating HackTJs 10th Anniversary
Continuous Coding: Celebrating HackTJ's 10th Anniversary
Carl Chen, Kimberly Cruz-Cruz, Matthew Kao, Dhanbee Suh, Tori Isidro, Hannah Bang, and Jessica Chung March 13, 2023

HackTJ is a well-loved tradition for freshmen and seniors alike across FCPS schools. On its 10th birthday, we looked to see how it became such an impactful...

The I-66 Express Lanes at sunset on a November day.
What a lane changes
March 10, 2023
Three fifty five
Three fifty five
March 2, 2023
The Outer Banks, with its stunning beaches and historic lighthouses, provides a picturesque setting for the Netflix series that shares its name. As the shows characters explore the regions natural beauty and culture, viewers are treated to a captivating tale of adventure and friendship amidst the rugged coastal landscape.
Exploring the appeal of 'Outer Banks'
Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

The sun-drenched beaches of the Outer Banks have become a popular and beloved vacation spot for travelers seeking sunshine and ocean waves, but the real...

Jefferson students work together on an assignment. A policy that eliminates A-’s would better recognize student work and accomplishment.
Good enough is not enough
Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
Standardized tests are intended to create a fair testing environment for all students, but when in-class instruction and test preparation resources differ from classroom to classroom, this fairness can be compromised. It’s worth considering where test standardization is to Jefferson’s benefit, and where an unstandardized framework might be beneficial.
Follies of standardization
February 11, 2023
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Jefferson’s indoor track team competes in the boys 4x800 relay at the regional championships, in which they placed seventh. “At regionals, we have some teams moving up to states,” team captain Kevin Shan said. “I think were doing good considering we had a lot of people leave.”
Jefferson indoor track team nears end of season with regional championship
Megan Zhang, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
Junior Aurora Richard races on day two at district track meet and field meet in 2021. Richard began track planning on it being an off-season sport to maintain fitness, but fostered a unique love of track and continued it for the rest of high school. “I love the feeling of sprinting,” Richard said. “Especially this time of season when it starts getting cold. It’s really refreshing.”
Mobility, Stability
November 14, 2022
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