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Anshula Rudhraraju and Anjali Khanna|September 7, 2013

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Often, famous pieces of artwork, such as the starry night, are accompanied by Ekphrasis poems, as they shine a whole new light on areas of the piece that some would never have explored otherwise.
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Art inspires art: exploration of ekphrasis poetry

History teacher Gwen Wright smiles in a thrifted wool sweater of her signature color: bright pink. “I love thrifting clothes,” Wright said. “It’s probably where I get a good amount of my clothes. It's affordable, which is great, but it's also sustainable. Thrifting is a really fun hobby because you just never know what you're gonna find.”

Teacher fabulous fashion

Jefferson student-athlete Josie Clayton awarded NFL Flag Player of the Year

Jefferson student-athlete Josie Clayton awarded NFL Flag Player of the Year

Juniors Grace Amartuvshin and Ananya Bhatt give a lesson on neural encoding in preparation for a team-based lab during the club meeting. “I think these types of lessons and activities are a good opportunity to explore neuroscience in a deeper, more specialized way,” Amartuvshin said. “It gives students the chance to develop skills that can be applied to the field.”

Decoding the brain

Teacher Feature: Mark Hannum

Teacher Feature: Mark Hannum

Talking about our mental health only normalizes good mental health. Are you or someone you know thinking about suicide? If you are in crisis, please call 988 or text HOME to 741741.

Making the mindset of Jefferson stay healthy throughout the year

13-year-old Jamie Miller gets arrested for killing a girl from his school, which turns his whole family's life upside down. The show uses intense, one-shot episodes to explore how factors such as social media, peer pressure, and toxic influences can lead a regular kid down a dark path.

‘Adolescence’ (2025) is an unfiltered reality

The process of composting has been implemented in many schools in Fairfax County and there is an increasing desire here at Jefferson to decrease food waste that ends up in landfills.

Making Fairfax County more sustainable

The four first-year residents sit at a desk, showcasing their unique personalities in the series.

‘Resident Playbook’ (2025) was funny to watch, but has no closure

500 Days of Summer is an amazing film, with a throw-back quality unmatched by most movies. This romantic comedy-like movie is re-watchable, and full of emotions sure to bring back memories.

‘500 Days of Summer’ (2009) is a relatable, struggle-full tale

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