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The World is our section on international stories. This also includes content included in the categories: American Image, Humans of History, Science, Education, Environment, Outdoor Life, People With Special Needs, The Sea.

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Oil Spill In Trinidad and Tobago

By: Giselle Silveira, Journalist
On February 23, 2024, at 3:45 pm, Trinidad and Tobago's government confirmed the refined product leaking from a barge that struck a reef and overturned off the coast of Tobago.
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Seventh Grade National Mall Field Trip

Seventh Grade National Mall Field Trip

By: Mia Franjie, Journalist
On the 18th of March, all the LJMS seventh graders went on a field trip to the National Mall. The reason behind this? It was to learn more about the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the history of America overall.
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Lebron James Or Michael Jordan: Who Is The Greatest Of All Time?

Lebron James Or Michael Jordan: Who Is The Greatest Of All Time?

By: Johnie Martinez Goodman, Journalist
This is a debate on which player is the greatest of all time: LeBron James or Michael Jordan.
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Natural Beauties Of The World

By: Adelaida Romero, Journalist
You've heard of the "Seven Wonders of the World", but is that really it? The answer: No! There are so many other beautiful things the world has, and this article shows a few of them!
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Spring Track and Field At Luther Jackson Middle School

By: Miller Stevenson, Journalist
Here are some details about the upcoming Spring Track and Field at Luther Jackson Middle School!
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Spring Is Almost Here

Spring Is Almost Here

By: Xavier Mucher, Journalist
As Fairfax County Public Schools' third grading quarter comes to a close, and Spring Break slowly inches toward our eager minds, many students are planning on leaving the state, or even leaving the country!
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The Horrific Serial-Kidnapper Who Could Soon Walk Free

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist
John Jamelske seems to be your average senior citizen. That is until he is accused of kidnapping a young 16-year-old girl. However, after launching investigations on him, they realize that he has done a lot more than kidnap a girl. Meet John Jamelske, the monster who may soon walk free.
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It’s Lent Season!

By: Xavier Mucher, Journalist
What is Lent? Lent is the holy Christian observance, and is 40 days, in which Christians give up something they love, like sweets, social media, and drinks.
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Seven Original Wonders Of The World

Seven Original Wonders Of The World

By: Stephanie Juarez, Journalist
There are many interesting places in the world, but have you wondered which ones are the most pondered?
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What We Already Know About Mars

By: Danna Juarez, Journalist
Mars is one of the closest planets to Earth, though it is just half its size. Mars is the planet that has been explored the most with the help of rovers, which are robotic vehicles that move around the surface—named after the Roman god of war thanks to its rusting iron surface making it look red.
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LJMS Engineering Department Receives Program Excellence Award

LJMS Engineering Department Receives Program Excellence Award

By: Vi Moore, Journalist
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Luther Jackson Middle School’s Engineering Department received the International Technology and Engineering Educator’s Association (ITEEA) Program Excellence Award.
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Natural Disasters In 2024

By: Giselle Silveira, Journalist
From severe storms to tornadoes, natural disaster statistics reveal that disasters occur more frequently and with greater intensity.
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