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      Kate Deng and Alexis Williams
      June 8, 2015

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      As November draws to a close, TJ Broadcast looked As November draws to a close, TJ Broadcast looked into two students' participation in NaNoWriMo - National Novel Writing Month - and their ongoing attempt to write at least 50,000 words before the month finally ends. "I feel like creative writing is very interesting because you can express so many different ideas - and it's a really good way to destress, especially from school and academics, because no one is expecting anything from you or your writing," junior Lily Walters said. Watch the full feature using the link to TJTV Broadcast's YouTube in our bio.
      As we celebrate today what we are thankful for, tj As we celebrate today what we are thankful for, tjTODAY wanted to look into the struggles of being a teacher during online learning, and how teachers have been adapting to these changes - and how students are thankful for all their hard work. "I'm thankful for my teachers for sticking with this online program - this lack of being able to see their students in person means that they're really not teaching the way they've taught their course for the past couple years, so I appreciate all the effort they've put into these online classes and making that transition," senior Justin Choi said. Watch the full feature using the link to the TJTV Broadcast's YouTube in our bio.
      Hey guys! As we begin to to move into Thanksgiving Hey guys! As we begin to to move into Thanksgiving break, tjTODAY wanted to share some featured stories about current TJ events from the last two weeks - check them out using the link to our Weekly Article Feature in our bio. 1) Lessons I’m learning from a life-long journey - Senior Eden Ethington shares her struggle with mental health and how she joined TJ Minds Matter in order to improve the culture surrounding mental health at TJ. "The second message is one I’m trying to teach by example: being vulnerable about your struggles is not just acceptable, it is essential to eradicating stigma and supporting each other." 2) Cheer team faces additional regulations for 2020-21 season - tjTODAY looked into how current restrictions due to the pandemic has affected our fall cheer team. 3) The Flip Side: How teachers are adjusting to virtual learning 4) “The Queen’s Gambit” (2020): Finally, someone made a show about an interesting sport. - Max Vetter reviews The Queen's Gambit, which recently dropped on Netflix. 5) Poetry out loud heard from a distance - tjTODAY covered the recent changes to our school annual Poetry Out Loud competition in an online format 6) IBET Bonding: Friday Fundays - The Fisher/Klein IBET have begun Friday Fundays: time during lunch and in between classes for teachers, students, and counselors to get to know one another through games such as Among Us. 7) VHSL Adjusts to Social Distancing Guidelines - As guidelines for the pandemic change, so have sports at TJ. As always, read more at tjtoday.org
      This Thursday November 19th, TJ Broadcast covered This Thursday November 19th, TJ Broadcast covered Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), a new initiative by FCPS for the virtual school year, and student reactions - some finding it useful and others not so much. "I think that they're teaching important concepts, and during online learning, especially when we don't really have that much social contact, it's important to have these concepts and remember them,” freshman Neha Asuri said. Watch the full feature using the link to TJ Broadcast’s YouTube in our bio!
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      • Freshman Serenna Semonsen, an only child, studies at home. She sees benefits to studying without siblings. “I don’t have as many distractions and I can just be alone in a quiet room and do my assignments,” Semonsen said.

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      • In a moment from last year’s winter season, Rakesh Pillai, senior and Varsity Boy’s Basketball team member, hopes to return to the court for the 2020-2021 winter sports season.

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        Winter sports gear up for an uncertain season

      • In an effort to effectively restart the 2020-2021 athletic season, the VHSL has made the decision to move the season to December 10.

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        New basketball season to start Dec. 10

      • A constant stream of assignments overwhelms students in a time of virtual transition.

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        The jump from middle to high school

      • Sophomores Arnav Kadam, Manav Bharath, Richa Misra, Amy Wang, Miina Anvelt, Grace Guan, Emma Cox and Richa Gupta pose after a successful regional Science Olympiad tournament held in February of this year.

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        Competing in confinement

      • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an organization that involves students in the medical sciences and prepares them for a future career in the field.

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        New Jefferson club HOSA aims to introduce students to the medical field

      • From left to right, seniors Zia Sun, Sahana Ramesh, Julia Kao-Sowa, Julia Feldhaus, and Anoushka Sarkar celebrate "Friendsgiving" as well as Kao-Sowa

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        Jefferson students find new ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in quarantine

      • The cover arts for the three TJTA podcasts that have been released on Anchor and Spotify.

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        TJ Theater Arts releases podcasts as fall productions

      • Students in Miller/Porcelli HUM convened on Google Meets with an appreciative graphic.

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        Students show gratitude through Cameratude Contest

      • BTS’ album concept photo showcases the homely and uniquely “them” ambience of the album, with the bright but cool-toned colors, the symmetry of the room decor, and the asymmetry of the members. From left to right: Jungkook, Suga, Jin, V, RM, J-Hope, Jimin.

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