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Student outreach representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) visit Jefferson to talk about career paths involving STEM in the CIA and student opportunities. “[Another CIA representative] invited me to join her because this is a STEM school and both of my degrees are in computer science and systems engineering. If any questions about CIA fields [arise] that contain those sciences, I could answer them,” CIA officer Michelle said.
CIA introduces internship opportunities to students on Mar. 13
Raga Alahmadi and Kimberly Cruz-Cruz March 26, 2024

The Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) student outreach representatives visited Jefferson on Mar. 13 during lunch to bring more information about the...

Though students may not like these tough-to-read stories, whether it be because it is homework or it’s just hard to read, they can serve as a gateway to deeper thought and understanding of history and their identity. “This may not be your favorite book or the book you’re going to read on a beach,” Henry said. “We go through these books and we learn things that are hard and we come out better for it on the other side.”
History in our books
Karen Lee, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

Refusing to read is like refusing knowledge. Though it can be hard to sit down and read a few chapters of the assigned reading for English class, these...

“We are revamping the lost and found to be more labeled and organized for students,” safety and security assistant Calvin Robertson said. The lost and found, in room 10, reopened at the start of the new quarter after remodeling into a fresh new system.
Where’s my jacket?
March 17, 2024
Bob Marley’s iconic album “Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers” was released in 1984. This artwork features the same face on his album with a red, yellow and green background to symbolize Rastafari, the religious movement focused on a life of peace.
How music sends a message in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
Sebastian Garcia Gaytan, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

On Feb. 14, 2024, “Bob Marley: One Love” was released in theaters in the United States. A movie about the reggae singer’s path to fame and his struggles...

With the recent Stanley craze, Target stores have been limiting the number of Stanley bottles purchasable per customer.
Cra-Z-y for trends
March 11, 2024
In the 2016 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump won more electoral votes than Democrat Hillary Clinton despite losing the popular vote.
The flawed system of choosing president
Tuan Dang, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024
The Bedtime Trap
The Bedtime Trap
March 12, 2024
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Launching herself with just a pole, sophomore Sydney Eom maneuvers her body up and over the 6-foot-high bar. After being introduced to pole vaulting by a senior last year, Eom now regularly competes in the event. “Its definitely a bit scary at first, but I ​​found out it was really fun,” Eom said.
Track and field hosts first meet of the season
Audrey Li, Staff Writer • March 24, 2024
Senior Aiden Cheong skates on the ice during a game against the Reston Raiders. “I don’t think about anything else; I just focus on the game and playing my best. I try not to let any distractions get to me,” Cheong said.
Action on the ice
March 11, 2024
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