Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | December 5, 2024
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Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff | October 15, 2024
Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | October 15, 2024
Edith Corrigan Conaty and Gil Leifman | October 15, 2024
Dani Wallace and Gil Leifman | October 15, 2024
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Clara Doyle, Web Technical Editor | August 26, 2024
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Isadora Groves, Devan Mehta, and Gil Leifman | June 11, 2024
Adler Amolsch and Samantha Shapiro | June 11, 2024
Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | June 11, 2024
Dani Wallace, Managing Editor | May 22, 2024
Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | May 19, 2024
Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | May 18, 2024
Jacob Gagosian, Contributor | May 3, 2024
Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff | May 3, 2024
Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | May 3, 2024
Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | March 31, 2024
Edith Corrigan Conaty, Managing Editor | March 29, 2024
Javier Thompson, Alice Patterson, Sarah Weisenfelder, and Sonja Boser | March 29, 2024
Justin Glenn, Sports Editor | March 26, 2024
Coach Gus Anifantis, an eight-year pillar of the JR Basketball program always preached three things about basketball: defense, consistency and teamwork. On Wednesday night when the varsity basketball team honored Anifantis’s legacy, they upheld his standard; dominating the St. Albans School 81-58, to capture their first win of the season. “We’re really proud of the work he put into this program and really proud of the kids,” said Eva Anifantis, Coach G’s wife. “We appreciate Athletic...
They say the grass is always greener on the other side, and in regards to the Tenleytown Target, it's true. The many other DMV Targets boast superior qualities, so here’s a comprehensive list to fulfill...
Tradition keeps our history and stories alive. But what happens if these traditions don’t get passed onto the next generation? Mary Black created baskets with new techniques, allowing these stories to...
Starting in 1975 and being a successful show ever since, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. In recognition of their fifty years of production, the movie Saturday Night brings...
We’re here today to give you the top five chicken spots of Tenley. Before we jump into our list, let’s clarify what qualifies us. After all, we are merely teenagers. First, every time we have hung...
Jackson-Reed’s portable trailers are expected to leave next year, three years after their installation in September 2022. The portables were originally introduced to reduce overcrowding, an issue that has been gradually improving following the opening of MacArthur High School. The six portable classrooms, each built to hold 25 students, have a total capacity of around 150 people. Principal Sah...
On the morning of November 12, as school started, a long line of students formed at Jackson-Reed’s main entrance due to a new security policy. For the time being, students must take their laptops out...
In the 2024 election, DC passed Initiative 83, a ballot measure establishing ranked choice voting and open primaries, both of which will take effect in June 2026. With over 70% of the vote, the initiative...
On October 15, after an 8,000-mile journey from China, two giant pandas arrived at Dulles International Airport on a FedEx cargo plane. The pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will make their public debut at...
At Jackson-Reed, the holiday season is all about giving back! Throughout November and December, there will be numerous opportunities for JR students to give back to their community through school-affiliated...
A medical cannabis dispensary is set to open on Wisconsin Avenue by December 1. The shop will take the place of the National Diving Center Scuba store at 4932 Wisconsin Avenue. This will be the first licensed...
On November 3rd, twenty-one years ago, a teacher walked into a classroom for the first time hoping to make a difference. This teacher was Robert Geremia, who still graces our classrooms today. Mean, tyrant, serious: these are only some of the words Geremia thinks his students use to describe him. In reality, we learned he has a very complex history. It seems evident that Mr. Geremia...
Metal detectors, x-ray machines, and security officers are some of the safety features that Jackson-Reed uses to ensure students get in and out of school safely. Not all schools are lucky enough to have...
Welcome to “Are You Smarter than a Freshman?” Today, our contestants are English teacher Elsie Palmieri and freshman Ansel Kripke. In this game, we take one random teacher or senior and put them head-to-head...
After closing in March 2020, the historic Washington DC Uptown Theater is finally on track to reopen. Sandro Kereslidze and Tatiana Pastukhova, who recently purchased the Uptown, hope to continue the theater's...
High school academies have become increasingly popular in the past decade, as they push students to explore specific areas of interest. Although being in an academy isn’t mandatory, many students at...
Living in the nation’s capital in October allows for a number of spooky season festivities! One of DC’s unique Halloween activities takes place on Embassy Row. Here, by Massachusetts Avenue, visitors...
As a student in my final year at Jackson-Reed, I have witnessed the impacts of hustle culture firsthand. It factors into every area of our education, from what classes we take to what we plan to do after graduation. Furthermore, the presence of a class rank reinforces the idea that all students must be the best and take the most APs in order to be successful. Many students fall victim to it, including...
High school students tend to carry a lot of weight by looking for various extracurriculars to get involved in. While sports and clubs are the more popular and well-known activities to practice one’s...
Jackson-Reed’s dress code is very relaxed; the mere fact that we are writing about said dress code elicited many “we have one?” remarks from our friends. But the leniency of the dress code means...
Everyone knows the feeling of Christmas just around the corner, even when they don’t celebrate it, but why? Christmas is so synonymous with excitement for winter, but where is that for other important...
As summer comes to a halt and winter begins, seasonal depression is upon us. It’s that magical time of the year when the sun sets too early and the temperature drops too low. These combinations of factors...
Ever since Halloween of last year, we have been pondering the so-called oldest question in existence: which holiday deserves to end off the year: Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas? Halloween: Halloween...
Coach Gus Anifantis, an eight-year pillar of the JR Basketball program always preached three things about basketball: defense, consistency and teamwork. On Wednesday night when the varsity basketball team honored Anifantis’s legacy, they upheld his standard; dominating the St. Albans School 81-58, to capture their first win of the season. “We’re really proud of the work he put into this...
Having friends as athletes can be a struggle, from their demanding schedule to their obsessive competitiveness when out of uniform. The job only gets harder when the holidays roll around and,...
As the fall season comes to a close we thought it was time for a professional review of the fall sports’ social media accounts. When ranking these profiles, our criteria was based on the aesthetics,...
As the 2024-25 girls' basketball season approaches, the team is looking to make it to the DCIAA and DCSAA playoffs and win it all this season. During the offseason, the program made some key changes, one...
Although the football season concluded with another 1-9 record, there’s opportunity for individual success. On the gridiron, senior Aidan Giles did so by excelling as both running back and linebacker...
With lots of snow (hopefully) around the corner, people are excited to get on the slopes. Whether that means skiing or snowboarding, there are a couple of things those planning a snow-based excursion should...
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After Donald Trump’s decisive victory in this month’s presidential election, many JR students and staff grappled with feelings of disappointment, despair, and anxiety for the future, while a few celebrated...
The second Trump presidency will have immense repercussions on public education in the United States. Trump plans to fight “wokeness” in schools by censoring curriculums, sending decisions surrounding...
The 2024 election brought with it the possibility to break the continuous cycle of men running our country. That opportunity is now crushed. Had Vice President Kamala Harris won the election, women would...
Going into the 2024 race, President-elect Donald Trump faced two impeachments, 34 felony counts, the bitter history of January 6th, and he felt that the world stood against him. The Democrats felt that...
Free food. Do I have your attention? Walking through the packed clusters of tables at the club fair, free food is how a club stands out. Here’s a rundown of club fair highlights, based on what you could...
This article was a tough one. With so many kids, clubs, and activities going on, it was hard to choose one person’s jam packed day to write about. However, the person I decided to interview was absolutely...
Como estudiante de mi último año en Jackson-Reed, he sido testigo directo del impacto de la cultura del ajetreo. Es un factor en todas las áreas de nuestra educación, desde las clases que tomamos a...
La segunda presidencia de Trump tendrá inmensas repercusiones en la educación pública en los Estados...
Las elecciones de 2024 trajeron consigo la posibilidad de romper el ciclo continuo de hombres dirigiendo...
El 15 de octubre, después de un viaje de 8.000 millas desde China, dos pandas gigantes llegaron al aeropuerto...
En Washington DC, una comunidad en gran parte demócrata y liberal, donde el 97% de los votantes apoyaron...
They say the grass is always greener on the other side, and in regards to the Tenleytown Target, it's true. The many other DMV Targets boast superior qualities, so here’s a comprehensive list to fulfill...
Tradition keeps our history and stories alive. But what happens if these traditions don’t get passed...
Starting in 1975 and being a successful show ever since, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday...
We’re here today to give you the top five chicken spots of Tenley. Before we jump into our list, let’s...
From Christmas socks and holiday pillows to matching pajamas, ‘tis the season for the cheesiest...