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

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New weapons detectors were installed this morning through a pilot program required by Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid after an incident at West Potomac High School. “These threats [have] only happened once, but you can never really know when [it will happen],” junior Laura Moreno Hernandez said. “I think this precaution, if we get used to it, will be [fine]. It’s better to be safe than sorry.”
News Brief: Pilot program for weapons detection system installed this morning
Karen Lee, Managing Editor • June 6, 2025

This morning, Jefferson students walked into the building with weapons detection systems at every door, instructed to take out all laptops, binders and...

Often, famous pieces of artwork, such as the starry night, are accompanied by Ekphrasis poems, as they shine a whole new light on areas of the piece that some would never have explored otherwise.
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Art inspires art: exploration of ekphrasis poetry
Juliana Jaffe, Staff Writer • June 7, 2025

Poetry club takes place every Friday during A block of 8th period. Each week the officers chose a new type of poem, rhyme scheme, or prompt which the students...

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
From Valedictorian to Villain: Rewatching Rory Gilmore
Sahana Adusumilli, Staff Writer • June 17, 2025

If you’ve ever fallen into the world of “Gilmore Girls,” you know that it’s a show that feels like a warm hug from a small town of quirky characters....

Talking about our mental health only normalizes good mental health. Are you or someone you know thinking about suicide? If you are in crisis, please call 988 or text HOME to 741741.
Making the mindset of Jefferson stay healthy throughout the year
Staff Writer, Staff Writer • June 16, 2025
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Jumping over a hurdle, junior Breanne Graham races through the 100-meter hurdles at the district meet on May 14. What began as simple conditioning turned into a passion that led her to become a team captain. “Hurdles are just fun, and I love the rhythm and technique that go into every jump,” Graham said.
Jefferson track hurdlers take on the district stage
Moqadas Khushbin, Staff Writer • June 6, 2025
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