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A rendering of a building designed by Gentges (class of 1992) features colorful sides and boxy modern construction.

Analyzing architecture

Lucas Ribeiro, Staff Writer
June 2, 2021
Prof. Amin-Hong has a PhD in American Studies and has done years of research on topics such as the Asian diaspora. “The reason I asked Prof. Amin-Hong to come in was a combination of many things: I was drawn to the uniqueness of her topic, and I thought that her research at the intersection of technology, literature, gender, and ethnicity and identity would provide exposure that can be difficult to find at TJ,” Cheng said.

Guest speaker at Chinese Honor Society speaks about techno-orientalism

Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer
May 31, 2021
The cover of her new album “Better Mistakes” depicts Bebe Rexha’s acceptance of her mental health struggles and the rawness she brings to her second album.

“Better Mistakes”: Bebe Rexha’s most personal album yet

Rhea Goswami, Staff Writer
May 22, 2021
Some teachers favor a more flexible grading system to the standard letter grade system, which allow for resubmissions on assignments and pass/fail-like grading.

Thinking outside the grade

Lucas Ribeiro, Staff Writer
May 8, 2021
The Jefferson class of 2021 will have their graduation ceremony in person at Woodson High School.

Bonitatibus confirms plans for in-person senior graduation ceremony

Riya Jones, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Dr. Harris spoke on neuropathology, his research on neurological effects of diseases, and the Georgetown Brain Bank. “Overall, having Dr. Harris speak at the Neuroscience Society was a treat, as he brought the combined perspective of a clinician, neuropathologist, and teacher in one, and showed us the multiple avenues to apply a neuroscience background,” freshman Benjamin Cohen said.

Dr. Brent Harris visits Neuroscience and Cancer Research Society

Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer
April 28, 2021
Guest speaker visits Jefferson Poets

Guest speaker visits Jefferson Poets

Aryan Rajput, Staff Writer
April 23, 2021
The 2021 Homecoming Banners from the Class of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 were developed in a unique set of circumstances due to the pandemic.

Raising spirits with the spirit banner

Rhea Goswami, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
Jovanovic visits a hydromapping site as part of a diplomatic mission to Costa Rica.

Demystifying diplomacy

Lucas Ribeiro, Staff Writer
April 17, 2021
Guest speaker Richard Campbell shows off a standard Roman military sword and helmet. “This is a mid-century Pompeii gladius, named because so many were found in Pompeii during excavation,” Campbell said.

Latin Honor Society hosts guest speaker for Roman military presentation

Riya Jones, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
The FCPS student representative advises the school board on decisions including programs and grading policies, such as the recent change in the grading policy. “[T]he school board rep gives us recommendations based on...what theyre seeing is being done on the school board side. For example, the first thing that comes to mind is that [they] brought to us the idea of making it so that seniors’ scores on final exams wont affect them that much,” Ji said.

FCPS looks for new student representative

Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Guest speakers from Slingshot Mentoring spoke at Machine Learning clubs last meeting. CEO Akshat Prakash discussed his motivation behind starting Slingshot. “We started Slingshot so that some of the smartest high school students out there can work in real startups,” Prakash said.

Guest speakers visit Machine Learning club

Aryan Rajput, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
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