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The Benefits Of Listening To Music

By: Khue Vu, Journalist
Have you ever gotten distracted while studying or doing your homework? Music can help you with that. Music can motivate you, lighten your mood, help you relax, and help you focus.
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Palestinians walk by a destroyed building during the fragile ceasefire

The War Is Back On

By: David Judy, Journalist
The ceasefire has ended between Hamas and Israel. And now it seems like the truce never even happened.
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Do We Need Service Hours?

By: Olivia Arnold-Godoy, Journalist
In the majority of schools, you have to have a minimum of around ten service hours, but how do those hours really benefit those in need?
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LJMS Band Program

By: Yash Kini, Journalist
Whether you want to learn an instrument, have learned an instrument, or are proficient at your instrument, there is a place for you in the Luther Jackson Band!
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History Of The Airplane

By: Khue Vu, Journalist
The Wright Brothers are claimed to be the inventors of the first airplane in the world. Fascinated by an airplane toy and its mechanics, the brothers hoped to build a flying machine large enough to hold the both of them one day.
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Seventh Grade Hidden Oaks Field Trip

By: Shiryu Gibson, Journalist
The Hidden Oaks Nature Center is a field trip for the 7th grade to learn about science. The people who went on the field trip had five stations.
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Washington Commanders Linebacker Helps Students Learn About the Presidency

Washington Commanders Linebacker Helps Students Learn About the Presidency

By: Yash Kini, Journalist
Washington Commanders linebacker, Jamin Davis, usually runs down opponents on a football field. On Monday, November 13th, Mr. Davis volunteered to come in on his off day to educate Mr. Holzshu’s civics students about a different type of running, running for political office.
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How To Stay Focused While Studying

By: Emma Sarria, Journalist
Almost everyone gets distracted while studying or doing homework. If you are one of those people and need help staying focused, here are seven tips to ensure maximum productivity!
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Viewings Of San Kofa With The LJMS Drama Department

By: Khue Vu, Journalist
Ms. Stacey, from LJMS, was approached by a man in Bismark, Ghana. He was a student from FCPS and wanted to show a musical called San Kofa.
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Israeli-Gaza War

By: David Judy, Journalist
So as many of you may know, there has been a start of a massive conflict in Israel. Sadly for them and all the middle east, This is by no means new. The goal of this article is to get you up to speed with the many worrying and controversial developments that have implications for Israel, Palestine and the rest of the Middle east.
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Jackson’s Gym Uniforms

By: Santiago Rivera, Journalist
Luther Jackson Middle School gym uniforms, they are designed to keep students comfortable and ready for action during PE class. The uniforms also help create a sense of unity and school spirit among the students. Safety, hygiene, encouraging active participation, and give rise to school pride.
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Advice for Rising 7th Graders

By: Sabrina Remy, Journalist
If you're a 6th grader or rising 7th grader who is starting middle school soon, you're probably pretty nervous about it. So, to help you feel more prepared, these are the top 10 tips for how to succeed in middle school.
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