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...
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...
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...
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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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...