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

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Ayesha Khan

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer

Ayesha Khan has been a staff writer for journalism since freshman year. Although she aspires to be a neurologist, from winning speech contests to being featured as an author on an essay magazine, her roots in the humanities dig deep. Khan was featured in the Washington Post newspaper for her volunteering service, in addition to being on the front cover of a national Girl Scouts magazine. Branching off from her scholarly and voluntary pursuits, Khan loves traveling and has been to 15+ countries. Khan’s passion for journalism has taught her that everyone has a story, and she’s helping make tjToday the best online publication! 

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The 7 different contestants featured in this picture have various emotions, from determination to despair. It shows the intensity of the show as participants are competing for a $4.56 million prize. Beyond the cash, there are also many friendships forming and emotions escalate as the competition gets near the end.

Cash, chaos and controversy

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
February 4, 2024
Behold the familiar bubble sheet. This is a bubble sheet you use to take the paper SAT, along with a booklet that contains the questions.

To take or not to take

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
December 13, 2023
Exploring Jefferson during Preview Night in April, freshman Linda Pistun anticipates her high school experience. “Last night I walked through the dome at TJ, and I was home. I talked to students, met the principal, and learned about the rigorous curriculum that will challenge my brain,” Pistun said.

Educational leap

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Jeffersons College and Career Center is a great place for students navigating the college application process. From researching schools to polishing their resumes, students can find a wealth of resources here, helping them make informed decisions about their future. With support from the College and Career Center, we can take the next steps on our educational journey with confidence.

Beyond the resume

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Take a step back in time and immerse yourself in the charming town of Stars Hollow, where the opening scene of Gilmore Girls perfectly captures the essence of this delightful community. Whether you’re exploring the town square or wandering through the woods with your favorite GIlmore girl, every moment spent in Stars Hollow is an adventure in its own. 
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‘Gilmore Girls’ charm

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
May 2, 2023
Jefferson students work together on an assignment. A policy that eliminates A-’s would better recognize student work and accomplishment.

Good enough is not enough

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Technology seems to have become a part of people. We use our devices every chance we can get. They’re attached to us, and it has made a big impact on our lives. It messes with both our mental and physical health. With all the work that Jefferson students have to complete, we can’t afford to be distracted by social media and our devices. However, because of how much time everyone has been spending on devices, it’s hard to get away from it now.

Jefferson and technology

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
The Urban Dance Movement’s performance won first place at TJ’s Got Talent. The participants in the act were seniors AJ Seo, Alice Ji, Elaine Li, and juniors Tiffany Lee, and Sean Kim. Performers stood backstage before and after they are announced for their act. “Our act was the closing act for the event. We were backstage right after our performance, and waited for the award ceremony,” participant AJ Seo said.

Talented TJ

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Seniors in the DNA lab conduct a wide variety of experiments for their projects. Atal Khawreen, a South County freshman looking to apply to TJ, sees senior research labs as a major draw. “I have seen a few different laboratories at TJ. I think they are really cool, and they will provide me with a lot of opportunities because of all the equipment that is available to you,” Khawreen said.

Mindset when applying to TJ

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022
2022 Class Council senator Melissa Wu and secretary Kyra Li sell pies in Noble Commons between 8th period blocks. Bake sales are a common method for class councils and extracurricular clubs to raise money, “Hosting bake sales is an easy way to make money for clubs and organizations at Jefferson. Students are always hungry, which leads to high profits,” Wu said.

Making dough

Ayesha Khan, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
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