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The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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The student news site of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

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Freshman collect cookies at Cookiepalooza, an event that introduces them to Student Services. “Its a safe place for them to come,” school counselor Kerry Hamblin said. “Theres tables and chairs where they can wait, puzzles to do, coloring books, things to read, and we just want to promote a welcoming atmosphere.”

Student services hosts Cookiepalooza for freshmen

Christina Lu, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2022
Student Services organizes small groups of students to support their needs, including an executive functioning group. “Up until last year, I taught skills for organizing, planning, time management, study skills, working memory, and we had minimal results,” School Social Worker Danielle Armstrong said. “So last year, I tossed out everything and revamped it and started calling it the Block.”

Student services launches student support groups

Christina Lu, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2022
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Brian Chase, Karen O, and Nick Zinner, left to right) pose in a promotion for their new album “Cool it Down.”

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Return With Fiery New Album “Cool It Down”

Ketevan Gallagher, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Ms. Chrystal Benson returns for her second year at Jefferson as Assistant Principal.

Crossing boundaries

Christina Lu, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
The JV Field Hockey team poses after a win against Edison. Coach Andrew Ssekikkubo’s teaches a mentality of playing every game like it’s the final game. “Yes, we want to win every game but are we learning from our mistakes? Are we learning from new opportunities? Are we growing in the game?” Coach Andrew Ssekikubo said.

Stepping up, filling in

Christina Lu, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2022
Arjuna Bazaz, Sam Esteban, Jj Sandhu, Aaryan Dave, and Aryan Agarwal (2022), Best Dressed for Group Day.

Homecoming 2021 spirit week recap

Tanvi Pedireddi, Abraham Agbota, and Xixi Song
September 30, 2021
Defending champion, senior Andy Huang plays against Geoffrey Davis in the semifinals. They already have claimed victory for the seniors, and are now duking it out as a formality to see if Huang can hold his title as reigning champion.

Andy Huang defends Homecoming chess tournament title

Eli Tillemann and Malati Pandey
September 27, 2021
Rushil Umaretiya leads last year’s sophomores in their Homecoming roll call. The number of pep rallies was reduced this year due to COVID-19 limitations.

Administration cancels four pep rallies

Harry Xiao, Alyson Granchi, and Asmitha Knoeru
September 26, 2021
Students attend a Jefferson football game in the freshmen’s spirit video, signifying a new sense of solidarity for the class. The video’s overall theme was “Dare to Dream.” Photo courtesy of the Class of 2025 Spirit Video team.

2025 Homecoming preparations finalized despite time constraints

Grace Sharma and Chris Yoo
September 25, 2021
Sophomore Richa Dhakal holds flowers from sophomore Kaan Eguz’s asking.

Homecoming asking week 2021-2022

Keertana Senthilkumar and Ashley Hwang
September 25, 2021
With only a month to complete schedules before school began, counselors prioritized core classes. “Our first look was seniors. Do you have your graduation requirements? If youre not in the senior research lab, if you dont have [the] English class that you need, thats a problem,” principal Dr. Bonitatibus said.

Students face scheduling mishaps

Keertana Senthilkumar, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch on the posters of the three “Fear Street” movies.

Why do I love the ‘Fear Street Trilogy’ (2021) so much?

Max Vetter, Entertainment Reporter
August 20, 2021
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