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TJ AD differs from other quiz competition teams at Jefferson. “The main difference between AD and clubs like the Science and Bio Olympiads are the range of topics that competitors are tested on. Sci Oly and Bio Oly focus on science, but AD tests on a lot more than that. It could be thought of as similar to Quizbowl, but Quizbowl focuses solely on testing knowledge, and AD has the essay, interview, and speech portions too,” junior Sameesksha Garg said.

Powering through Academic Decathlon

Rhea Goswami, Staff Writer
January 12, 2021
Outdoor trails like this one are places that Jefferson students utilize for extended rides.

On two wheels

Lucas Ribeiro, Staff Writer
January 6, 2021
Coaches make announcements at the beginning of a track and field practice. “We want to make sure people’s families are safe,” sophomore Aidan Singer said. “The mask mandate will help with that.”

Winter sports face new VHSL safety guidelines

Keertana Senthilkumar and Nimesh Rudra
December 15, 2020
Holman and her daughter, Eliza, enjoy a day out after being quarantined for over a month. “From the moment we shut down in March, I just had this weird feeling that I was going to end up getting [the coronavirus]. There is a sense of relief now that it’s happened and I’m past it.”

Living positively

Aryan Rajput, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
The Fairfax County library in Oakton, VA, is one of the many regional libraries Jefferson students utilize.

Libraries in limbo

Lucas Ribeiro, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
Atwood lectures at the 2013 High School National Science Bowl. During his visit to Bird and Wildlife Club, Atwood discussed many local bird species, as well as their calls and identifications.

Guest speaker visits Bird and Wildlife Club

Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer
November 21, 2020
Above is the album cover for British girl group Little Mix’s sixth studio album, “Confetti,” released on November 6. The members, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirwall, and Perrie Edwards, are shown from left to right. “Confetti” is the first album Little Mix have released since their split from their previous label, Syco Music.

Little Mix drops “Confetti,” their newest album

Miriam Antony, Staff Writer
November 15, 2020
Twice poses for a group photo for the title track “I CAN’T STOP ME” promotions in South Korea. From the back row to the front row and left to right, the nine members are Tzuyu, Sana, Dahyun, Jeongyeon, Chaeyoung, Mina, Jihyo, Nayeon, and Momo.

“Eyes wide open” is an eye opening view into Twice’s duality

Rhea Goswami, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
Performing straddle jumps at Cheer Extreme Fairfax, seniors Matthew Hwang and Jenalyn Dizon attend one of their weekly tumbling practices (9/14/2020). To maintain safety protocols while developing cheer skills, these practices hold only about five students, all of whom must wear masks. “Tumbling practices really help the team with their abilities, and it’s so nice to see other team members, even if it isn’t the entire team,” Dizon said.

Cheer team faces additional regulations for 2020-21 season

Yasmin Kudrati-Plummer, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
At the Nov. 6 event, students will have the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy the online game Among Us.

SGA to hold Among Us tournament

Rhea Goswami, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
NaNoWriMo is a month-long challenge to write 50,000 words of a novel. Hundreds of thousands of writers participate in it and share their progress online each year.

NaNoWriMo club encourages students to write

Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer
November 5, 2020
The main art for the new season of Disney’s “The Mandalorian” features the protagonist walking with his adorable sidekick.

“The Mandalorian”(2020) is back and cooler than ever

Ethan King, Staff Writer
November 1, 2020
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