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

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

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

tjTODAY
A pen name versus a signed name. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Some may want to claim their artwork, but others may find safety behind a pseudonym, where they can see others’ unbiased opinions on their art without worrying about personal backlash.

Signed with consequences

Yasmin Kudrati-Plummer, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
A girl takes notes while listening to music, effectively remaining focused on her current task. This use of audio stimuli for concentration is a typical depiction of the modern student.

Mindful about music

Neeha Valanki, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
Thanks to thousands of Redditors suddenly investing in Gamestop, the company’s stock price absolutely exploded, surpassing the legendary Volkswagen spike of 2008 in sheer magnitude.

The Power of Reddit

Chris Yoo, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021

Virtual Snow Days?

Sean Nguyen, Elaine Li, Abhi Peri, Hannah Bang, and Johanna Lohmus
February 2, 2021
During the recent SEL lesson, students took a quiz to find out what kind of impostor syndrome they had, or if they had any at all. It was a refreshing take on SEL lessons, keeping me engaged throughout the 45 minute period.

Impostor syndrome: SEL done right

Michelle Lin, Staff Writer
February 1, 2021
“Minari” (2020) was recently categorized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association as a Foreign Language Film, drawing backlash online.

Not American Enough?

Elliott Lee, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
Troop 55 from Great Falls, Virginia is finding ways to continue providing service to the community while following COVID guidelines.

“Be Prepared”: the Scout’s motto

James Ye, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a problem for many people, so has the rampant circulation of disinformation.

COVID Conspiracies

Chris Yoo, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021
An artist begins a new painting in watercolor, using color pencil and pastel in combination to experiment with mixed media. This is an example of art done in a classroom setting.

To art or not to art: Why you shouldn’t take art as an elective

Neeha Valanki, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
“Sprite Cranberry,” one of the first successful meme ads, set the precedent of appealing to Gen-Z through their humor. Its interesting art style and song catered to a younger audience while not making it apparent, leading to its popularity.

The art of advertising

Robert Stotz, Staff Writer
January 28, 2021
SGA councils have organized dozens of virtual activities to encourage fun and kindness in the community. The events range from Small Groups to karaoke concerts to Teacher Trivia.

SGA activities: a success in a dejected environment

Aarya Kumar, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
Africa is often generalized to be a continent of poor safari land with wild animals roaming about. But there is a greater diversity of nature ecosystems in Africa than most know, from deserts and mountains to forests and rainforests.

Africa is not a country

Yasmin Kudrati-Plummer, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
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