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13/01/2023

Last Friday, Jan. 6, tjTODAY offered first-hand insight into recent controversy over the distribution of National Merit Commendation letters to TJHSST seniors. Did the administration purposely devalue merit by withholding letters? Read more below.

https://www.tjtoday.org/36012/showcase/student-perspective-on-the-tjhsst-war-on-merit-debate/

26/05/2021

Last Thursday, May 20th, TJ Broadcast took a closer look at Jefferson's traditional iNite, the yearly event celebrating the many cultural clubs through dance and music, and how the event and its participation has changed as a result of the online year.

"A lot of Urban relies on the energy of in-person teaching and practices," senior and UDM president Rose Du said. "So with the online platform, a lot of people don't turn their cameras on, and it's kind of hard to teach people since everyone is watching and learning through a really small screen."

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Each year, TJ hosts iNite, a night brimming with dance and music performances that celebrate the many cultural clubs. This event is highly anticipated within...

25/05/2021

Today, May 25th, TJ Broadcast took a closer look at sophomore Lucas Ribeiro, one of the very few people at TJ to use public transportation on a consistent weekly basis. In talking about his experience commuting to ultimate frisbee practice, Lucas illustrated some of the advantages and stigma surrounding public transportation.

"Sometimes you'll hear people say they can't do something or go somewhere because their parents can't take them there," sophomore Lucas Ribeiro said. "In my opinion, that's just not really true, because they are always ways to get somewhere without needing a car."

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Public transportation offers students, and the public in general, an effective way to get to and from activities. However, among 172 TJ students who responde...

19/05/2021

Today, May 18th, TJ Broadcast took a closer look at the Jefferson alumni who have come back to teach at Jefferson - why they've come back, and how their own experiences during high school have contributed to their own teaching style.

"My own experience made me understand a lot of the stress that TJ students have," social studies teacher Emilia Gillevet said. "And it made me realize how capable I was as a high schooler, but at the same time how much I didn't know and still had to learn."

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Most TJ alumni usually graduate from school and leave for college without turning back. However, for some alumni, this is not the case. Many former TJ studen...

11/05/2021

Today, May 11th, TJ Broadcast took a closer look at the four so-called "cults" at Jefferson: crew, Latin, Model UN, and marching band, how they've achieved their cult-like status, and what makes them unique spaces in the Jefferson community.

"When I was a freshman, I thought 'I love this club, but I don't want people to think that I'm crazy,'" senior Thomas Donohue said. "But by the time I got to sophomore or junior year, I kind of embraced it; honestly, I think it adds to it."

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While the word “cult” can carry a sinister connotation, it can also be used more generally to describe a very tight-knit community. To outsiders, these group...

07/05/2021

Hey seniors! It’s that time of year: the tjTODAY senior issue!
Below is the form for senior destinations and aphorisms. It is due by 5/14 at 11:59 PM. The form is fairly straightforward but here are a couple things to remember:

1. If you do not fill out this form, you will not be listed in the senior issue as a part of the destinations or aphorisms section.

2. If you wish to fill out which college or university you are attending, PLEASE USE THE PROPER NAME with PROPER CAPITALIZATION. For example, if you are attending UVA, DO NOT WRITE UVA. You must instead write University of Virginia. In the form there is a link to the proper names of most universities in the United States in case you need to double check.

3. For the location of your college or university, it must be the STATE and ONLY the state with PROPER CAPITALIZATION and NO ABBREVIATIONS. For example, if you are attending UVA, DO NOT WRITE Charlottesville or VA. You must instead write Virginia.

4. Your aphorism (senior quote) must be appropriate. All aphorisms go through Ms. Harris before being published.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Pratika Katiyar, Sonia Kanchan, or Stuti Gupta. Thank you and congratulations!

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04/05/2021

Today, May 4th, TJ Broadcast took a closer look at Jefferson's marching band, TJMC, and how their incredibly short spring season has felt to the rookies just starting their first season.

"One thing I've definitely noticed at marching band rehearsals is that everyone seems like they're there for the right reasons," freshman Isabella Cai said. "When we're showing up to rehearsals on Saturday, or when it's almost 40 degrees outside, you can tell that everyone's there because they want to get better."

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As spring sports continue, an activity stands out among the rest as not just a sport, but a sport of the arts: marching band. Originally set to take place in...

01/05/2021

Hey TJ! It's Friday again, so here are all our top article selections from the past week. Check out the full stories using the link to the Weekly Article Feature in our bio.

1) Students show school spirit in hybrid homecoming
Link: https://www.tjtoday.org/32365/showcase/students-show-school-spirit-in-hybrid-homecoming/

2) Jefferson Science Olympiad triumphs at state competition - Last March, the Jefferson SO team won 1st place overall, moving them on to the national competition in May
Link: https://www.tjtoday.org/32371/news/jefferson-science-olympiad-triumphs-at-state-competition/

3) Homecoming 2021 still feels like home - Despite the shortcomings in celebrating homecoming this year, Jefferson students still enjoyed it as much as ever
Link: https://www.tjtoday.org/32375/showcase/homecoming-2021-still-feels-like-home/

4) “Shadow and Bone” delivers sparkling new worlds for viewers - tjTODAY's review of Netflix's latest thrilling fantasy series
Link: https://www.tjtoday.org/32408/entertainment/shadow-and-bone-delivers-sparkling-new-worlds-for-viewers/

As always, read more at tjtoday.org

Homecoming, a long-standing tradition for high schools across America to celebrate their school and their alumni, took place virtually this year. The buildup to the events, which are the culmination of students’ homecoming spirit, was drastically different this year. Instead of many of the typical...

28/04/2021

Today, April 27th, TJ Broadcast took a closer look at the teacher recommendation process, and how it has shifted and changed as a result of virtual and hybrid learning.

"Since the admissions package is becoming more complicated and more problematic than it used to be, I think college essays and teacher recommendations are going to play a larger role than they would have in previous years," English teacher Sherwood Williams said.

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It is that time of the year where students frantically ring up teachers for recommendations. However, with the primary communication between teachers and stu...

21/04/2021

Today, April 20th, TJ Broadcast took a closer look itself - how a TJ Broadcast feature is made, the steps and hard work put into each morning announcements, and how all of this has changed as school has become virtual.

"When you first look at the morning announcements, it looks like it was really easy to make," freshman Hannah Bang said. "But it actually takes weeks of planning, a ton of teamwork, and hours of dedication."

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Within TJ Media, the Broadcast branch is responsible for the morning announcements, features, and broadcasts of other school events. With only the final prod...