A new head coach has taken over the JR boys’ varsity basketball team, replacing interim coach Bill Bourgouin, who had been with the program for years and led the Tigers to the DCSAA semifinals last season.  Athletic...

The Tigers varsity baseball team stood on the hot turf of Catholic University last month with the state championship on the line. The score was 0-0 in the bottom of the seventh and final inning. With...

On Monday, May 18, at 3:45 p.m., Jackson-Reed students filed out of the double doors leading to the football field to attend a memorial ceremony commemorating the life of JR senior Brady Flowers II. As...

Football coaches, teachers, teammates, and friends remember Brady Flowers II as a charismatic and fearless leader on and off the field, who brought energy and positivity to everyone around him.  Flowers,...

Mayor Muriel Bowser reinstated an emergency curfew for those under 18 in  DC on April 16th, starting at 11 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. This curfew was placed on temporary continuance until May 1, 2026.  The...

Starting July 6th The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will halt all metro operations in Bethesda, Medical Center, and Grosvenor-Strathmore stations in order to finish development...

DC will host its 2026 primary election on June 16th. DC is notoriously one of the most Democratic cities in the nation, with 75.3 percent of voters registered as Democrats. In addition to having a strong...

Virginia’s newly redistricted map not only has the potential to shape future election outcomes in the state, but is one of the latest steps in a national effort to disenfranchise voters.  On Friday...

The outbreak of hantavirus has sparked concern globally, as many brace themselves for another potential global pandemic. As fear spreads, it’s important to get the facts straight about this elusive virus.  Word...

From having to survive their final year without phones to being the first class to have Principal Sah Brown for all four years to being the last grade to avoid the freshman advisory course, the class of...

Running a business as a student is a wonder that I could only dream of. Managing schoolwork, extracurriculars, a social life, plus the financial and executive decisions for your enterprise? That’s something...

Jackson-Reed hosted an alumni event on April 26th to celebrate 90 years of the school and its former students’ successes. During the event, JR welcomed alumni to the school, giving them an opportunity...

This year, on May 21, Jackson-Reed’s Asian Student Union hosted an Asian Pacific American Culture Night for the second year in a row, celebrating the diverse Asian student population of JR. It's a night...

After one year of the DCPS school-wide cellphone ban, students have mixed opinions about having their phones taken away at the start of everyday. However, many seem to agree on how the policy has affected...

While seniors mourn the end of their high school careers, it is important to keep in mind the friends you will leave behind. On that note, here are a few suggestions from a graduating senior  for students...

As of April 19th, Coachella 2026 ended with a bang. Featuring headliners and performers like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Madonna, the two weeks wrapped up the way it has for the past decade:...

When most people think of family trips for winter, spring, or summer break, they picture all-inclusive resorts. A vacation is usually focused on comfort and relaxation. People who take this route often...

Many high schools in the district, including Jackson-Reed, have certain requirements students must meet to graduate, but there are also suggested credits beyond those prerequisites that claim to help students...

The NASA ship Artemis II lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1st, 2026, in what would become a historic mission and a strong indicator of a coming era of scientific discovery....

The tournament we all know and love, the World Cup, is one of the biggest sporting events across the globe. The stability of Canada and the US, along with the passion and expertise of Mexico made North...

Every four years, the biggest artists around the world are gifted an opportunity: to make the FIFA World Cup song. While creating a song that represents the whole world sounds like a daunting task, the...

The 2026 World Cup is now less than a few weeks away, and it is gearing up to be the biggest ever with 48 teams, three host nations, and endless possibilities. The tournament will now feature 104 games...

They were responsible for thousands of unexplained migrant worker deaths in Qatar. They were condemned by the human rights group, Amnesty International. Their president bragged that they “manage their...

For many Jackson-Reed students, senior year is the last time they’ll play an organized sport. It’s their chance to be captains and role models for the rest of the team, and have a final hurrah at whatever...

Music is everywhere. It’s a portal that offers a window into the past. Different genres, songs, and artists can transform the vibe of an event or unlock a memory that brings you back. As a major hub...

From the mid-1950s to the 1970s, the Vietnam War affected millions of lives across the globe. While young men weren’t drafted until they were 18, teenagers at the time were more involved than you’d...

From clock thieves to fist fights at protests to painting the roof of the school, Jackson-Reed, then Woodrow Wilson, has had its fair share of scandals and wild rumors. One Monday morning in 1964, former...

“All my friends and almost everyone I know smokes weed, it’s almost more uncommon to meet someone who doesn’t.” Those are the words of a senior when asked about how prevalent she feels marijuana...

At Jackson-Reed, it’s easier to get weed than you might think. Whether through a fake ID, a teenage dealer, a friend, or a family member, almost any student who wants to get weed easily can—and use...

On March 15th, 2022 – after almost 2 years of student activism – Jackson-Reed High School underwent a name change from Woodrow Wilson High School to its current name. The name was changed to honor...

El mundial de fútbol 2026 será uno de los eventos deportivos más importantes y emocionantes del mundo....

¿Qué es realmente el sueño americano si, al final, muchos terminan regresando a sus países? Esa es...

Detrás de todos los rascacielos y la popularidad de una ciudad moderna, se encuentra el Panal de Panamá,...

El viaje a Nueva York de los estudiantes de AP Literatura y la clase de herencia fue una experiencia...

It’s been four years since Noah Kahan released his career-changing album, Stick Season. This January,...

180 days. That’s how long we sit in a classroom, waiting for summer to come. 180 days, checking the...

Almost immediately, students have debuted a new type of footwear for the changing weather: flip flops....

Drop dead. That’s not a threat, don’t worry – that’s the title of Olivia Rodrigo’s newest single,...