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Mr. William Young poses for a picture while on a birding trip in Africa. "I find birding to be valuable because it gives you a closer view of nature," Young said.
Birds and Wildlife club hosts guest speaker
Nathan Mo, Team Leader • October 25, 2020

The Birds and Wildlife club hosted guest speaker William Young during its meeting on Friday, October 23. The meeting, which saw a turnout of over 20 students,...

Because the pandemic caused testing centers to shut down, standardized testing is being considered a nonfactor by colleges across the United States. Photo courtesy of horizoneducation.com.
Why some colleges are going test blind this year
October 25, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand announces changes to the Jefferson admissions process at a virtual school board meeting on October 8.
FCPS school board votes to change Jefferson admissions process
October 12, 2020
Sophomore Sahiti Kota, a class council presidential candidate, records her campaign speech. The changes to campaign rules have led both candidates and voters to take the election more seriously. “Last year, not a lot of people read people
Online class council election introduces new campaign guidelines
October 11, 2020
Two of the SGA’s currently active programs center on students’ mental health, which is a much-discussed issue during the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, in which all classes are taking place online. Image by Rachel Lewis.
SGA refocuses on mental health programs during virtual learning
Rachel Lewis, Team Leader • October 20, 2020

Blackboard Collaborate, Fairfax County Public School’s virtual learning platform, is known to students mostly as a screen filled with blank avatars and...

English 9 teacher Stephanie Glotfelty teaches her class virtually. “This virtual year has been quite different. We’re getting through it the best we can,” Glotfelty said.
IBETting on Virtual IBET
October 16, 2020
Senior Anoushka Sarkar guides Weyanoke Elementary students through a chromatography lab.
Online Service: Adapting tutoring clubs for virtual learning
October 8, 2020
Open a banned book, open your mind
Open a banned book, open your mind
October 3, 2020
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
National Suicide Prevention Month Awareness Video
National Suicide Prevention Month Awareness Video
Sean Nguyen, Broadcast • September 19, 2020

James Wei Huang took his own life on July 18, 2020, at the age of 16. He was a student from the TJ Class of 2021 and even part of the TJTV News team. Joe...

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
June 26, 2020
Designed by Aumena Choudhry
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
Dog actor Good-Beasley in “Agent Toby Barks”. Image Courtesy of IMDb.
“Agent Toby Barks” (2020): Oh god, I… I think I’m going to be sick
Max Vetter, Entertainment Reporter • October 22, 2020

If one decides to delve deeper and deeper into the darkest depths of filth that film is capable of, it’s inevitable that they’ll eventually come upon...

Seth Rogen has a heated conversation with Seth Rogen about seltzer water in “An American Pickle”. Image courtesy of IMDb.
“An American Pickle” (2020) and the existential horror of film journalism
October 14, 2020
Documentary Double!
Documentary Double!
October 10, 2020
Blackpink poses in front of a bouncy house in a promotional image for “The Album.” From left to right are the members, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé.
Blackpink’s ‘The Album” is sure to light up the sky
October 8, 2020
Virtual school has forced us to contend with a drastic decrease in social interactions, providing yet another mental hurdle for students to overcome during an already stressful time.
There's a light at the end of this tunnel
Christina Lu, Team Leader • October 26, 2020
Virtual learning is the only course of action we students can take right now. But is it really a good program, or are adjustments necessary?
A personalized take on virtual learning
October 15, 2020
Eliminating standardized testing is not the answer
Eliminating standardized testing is not the answer
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
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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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