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The World

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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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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TSA Qualifies for State

By: Adelaida Romero, Journalist
The Luther Jackson Middle School TSA team has completed the qualifiers and is moving onto state! Wonder how they did it or just what TSA is? This article covers everything you should know about TSA and our victory!
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Valentine’s Day Dance Cancelled?

By: Xavier Mucher, Journalist
Need help with the dance? Don't worry, I'll explain everything you need to know.
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"Black History Month" by Enokson is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Black History Month

By: Jacob Bloom, Journalist
The week was held in the second week of February as Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas were born on the 12th and the 14th respectively. In 1976, President Gerald Ford expanded the observance to a month-long celebration.
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How High Can We Build?

How High Can We Build?

Humans have been building tall buildings for as long as we can remember, from ancient pyramids to skyscrapers. But how high can we actually build? The answer to that question is complicated, as it depends on a variety of factors, including the materials used, the design of the structure, and the technology that is at hand. However, there are a few general limits to how high we can build.
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