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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
News
Class of 2026’s Class Council set up a unique Election Day bake sale in front of a community center. “We sold coffee, muffins, brownies, cookies,” Class Council historian Alana Watkins said. “We took advantage of the people who were coming and going.”
Junior Class Council hosts Election Day bake sale
Arya Jayakar, Staff Writer • November 20, 2024

This year’s Election Day, on Nov. 5, offered a unique opportunity for voters and community members to take initiative. For 2026's Class Council, hosting...

Junior Valerie Lai performs during the Viennese Ball. “It's basically an orchestra-held Homecoming,” orchestra co-president Spencer Wang said. “[But] we’re the ones providing the music, and we objectively have better food.”
Jefferson orchestra hosts annual Viennese Ball
November 17, 2024
SGA members prepare Teach-or-Treat candy bags to distribute to teachers. “ Many Students didn't just want candy,” English teacher Lona Klein said. “They wanted more riddles [because the riddles] weren’t hard enough.”
SGA hosts annual Teach-or-Treat
November 15, 2024
Displaying cultural attire and decorations across tables in Nobel commons, Hispanic Culture Club spreads their Hispanic culture in a variety of ways. “The Hispanic Heritage Event celebrated various Hispanic cultures most simply by asking [people] to help share their culture,” Flores-Diaz said. “We tried to feature a diverse variety of tables representing 10 different countries in Latin America, which were filled with food and decorations from the respective country.”
Hispanic Community Club hosts event to spread culture
November 11, 2024
Features
Narrating a skit for the pep rally on Thursday, Sept. 26, senior class president Akul Dixit tells the story of “sleepy seniors.” “I think this was our worst pep rally,” Dixit said. “We came into this under the impression that we could turn off lights, but minutes before this roll call, we were told we couldn't. It didn't go well.”
Full capacity
Grace Sharma, Editor-in-Chief • November 13, 2024

The hallways are packed. Eighth period clubs are filling up. Teachers are moving from class to class. Jefferson’s student population is the largest it’s...

Junior Irmuun Bayart-Od accepts food at the start of German Honor Society's annual Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Oct. 18. "A big part of the Oktoberfest celebration is the food,” senior treasurer Sumedh Anuganti said. “We bring a lot of food, [but[ we always go a little overboard on the sweets.”
From Munich to Jefferson, Oktoberfest brings culture to students
November 12, 2024
Members were given Ukrainian flags at the first club meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. “I really wanted to increase knowledge about Ukraine, so I went to the Ukrainian Culture Club so that we could all learn together,” sophomore Minati Divakar said.
Students share Ukrainian culture through new club
November 8, 2024
Grouping together, Jefferson’s HOSA members take a picture at the State Leadership Conference, “I think one of the prime things about TJ is that we really do a lot of work. We learn things ourselves and we have the motivation to do more than just the baseline average population. We do well in the competitions and I think everyone has the right to compete,” Chadha said.
Code blue: Virginia Department of Education cancels Jefferson’s HOSA
October 29, 2024
Entertainment
Chase Atlantic performed in Washington D.C. last month as part of their North American tour upstage promoting the upcoming release of the new album. The show’s setlist consisted of fan favorites and unreleased songs, accompanied by unbelievable light shows.
Fans are ‘LOST IN HEAVEN’ listening to Chase Atlantic’s new album
Zahra Sumaia, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Chase Atlantic's new album, “LOST IN HEAVEN,” was an exciting drop for fans. “LOST IN HEAVEN" is their fourth album in seven years along with their...

With one of the concepts for this album being “Lover,” TXT released concept photos with a cute and lighthearted theme. Showcasing their wholesome sides, they were filled with images that are sure to melt your hearts.
TXT’s ‘The Star Chapter: Sanctuary’ has short songs, but sweet lyrics
November 14, 2024
A sequel to the highly successful, “Eternal Atake,” “Eternal Atake 2” is a brilliant example of style over substance yet it fails to deliver even in style.
Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘Eternal Atake 2’ falls flat as a lackluster sequel
November 9, 2024
Photo Collage courtesy of Samhita Kotamraju
Amazon Prime Video overtakes Netflix’s popularity in streaming industries
October 28, 2024
Opinion
Journalists often report on traumatic events to ensure the public stays informed, even in tough circumstances. Their work helps bring important stories to light and gives a voice to those affected.
Rethinking how journalists approach school shootings
Kimberly Cruz-Cruz, Staff Writer • November 16, 2024
Illustration by Leah Zhang
Lead Editorial: Jefferson ought to prioritize safety over cell phone policy
November 10, 2024
Illustration by Zara Callahan
We must take action to battle misinformation among Jefferson students
November 3, 2024
Illustration by Zara Callahan
Students must elect to give up their summers to pursue their passions in school
October 21, 2024
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Sports
The Jefferson boys volleyball gathers in a team huddle during a timeout in the district finals game. “Eventually, once we started our winning streak, beating every team in our district until the district tournament, my expectations obviously went to winning districts,” junior Nick Boukens said.
Boys volleyball wins District finals in their first year competing
Aanya Salimani, Staff Writer • November 18, 2024
Tony Wang, a sophomore on the boys volleyball team, enjoys playing volleyball. He played on an unofficial team before, which is where he learned most of the skills. “I like being able to be around other guys who like volleyball too,” Wang said. “We all enjoy the sport and volleyball is just fun and exciting to play. It’s cool when we get to hit the ball and make cool plays.”
Students create new boys varsity volleyball team after rising interest
October 26, 2024
Jefferson’s defensive line faces off against FCA Bucks during the Homecoming 2024 game. “I’ve been doing pretty good this season, so I’m just going to keep doing what I do,” junior offensive tackle and defensive end Brian Bowers said.
Colonials defeat FCA Bucks 38-18 in Homecoming game
September 29, 2024
Working her way around multiple defenders, junior Anna Chau keeps the ball away from the opposing team while making her way to the goal. The players train weekly, even when they have two or more games a week. “During the regular season and even the preseason, we are working as hard as we can so that we can tone it down during the practices when all the games are like every other day,” Chau said.
Girls varsity soccer kicks their way into state tournament
June 15, 2024
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Tony Wang, a sophomore on the boys volleyball team, enjoys playing volleyball. He played on an unofficial team before, which is where he learned most of the skills. “I like being able to be around other guys who like volleyball too,” Wang said. “We all enjoy the sport and volleyball is just fun and exciting to play. It’s cool when we get to hit the ball and make cool plays.”

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