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Middle and elementary schoolers explored science hands-on at the DIY Bird Feeders booth during Techstravaganza, led by Jefferson volunteers. “Kids loved learning about different birds and which seeds attract them,” Sophomore Peehu Gangwani said. “I drew example birds to help explain, and even parents got involved, sharing what birds they’ve seen in their neighborhoods.” 
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Techstravaganza sparks excitement again
Hamsika Irukuvajjala, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

Jefferson’s Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology (TWIST) held its annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 17. It welcomed local elementary and...

History teacher Gwen Wright smiles in a thrifted wool sweater of her signature color: bright pink. “I love thrifting clothes,” Wright said. “It’s probably where I get a good amount of my clothes. It's affordable, which is great, but it's also sustainable. Thrifting is a really fun hobby because you just never know what you're gonna find.”
Teacher fabulous fashion
Sebastian Garcia Gaytan, Multimedia Manager • April 27, 2025

The centerpiece of a classroom: a teacher commands the room and the lesson. Some teachers wave their hands in extravagant movements, some speak varying...

Juniors Grace Amartuvshin and Ananya Bhatt give a lesson on neural encoding in preparation for a team-based lab during the club meeting. “I think these types of lessons and activities are a good opportunity to explore neuroscience in a deeper, more specialized way,” Amartuvshin said. “It gives students the chance to develop skills that can be applied to the field.”
Decoding the brain
April 24, 2025
Looking off into the coast, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) are pictured in Spain for their new digital single “Love Language.”
TXT brings romance pop to a new level with their latest release, “Love Language”
Kimberly Cruz-Cruz, Staff Writer • June 2, 2025

Even with the Advanced Placement (AP) season, upcoming finals and the end of another school year, TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s (TXT) new digital single “Love...

Billionaire Elon Musk was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency, an initiative aimed at reducing federal spending, in January.
DOGE is incompetent and harmful
Kate Russell, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
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Sam Taylor and Annandale defender Arisel Aguilera-Sanchez fight for possession of a grounded lacrosse ball. “It was really hot, but it felt fun. We're able to try new things and to take more risks, because we know we're able to win the game,” Taylor said.
Jefferson girls lacrosse triumphs 19-6 over Annandale Atoms
Sebastian Garcia Gaytan, Multimedia Manager • June 1, 2025
During the ninth week of the regular NFL season, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (in green) hurdles defensive cornerback Jacksonville Jaguars player Jarrian Jones (in white) backwards.
Fly eagles fly
February 9, 2025
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