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WMATA overhauls routes with ‘Better Bus Network’

Alice Patterson and Jordana Sloane June 11, 2025

The “Better Bus Network” is hitting MetroBuses on June 29, removing approximately 500 bus stops and renaming all bus routes in the DC Metropolitan Area.   The Washington Metropolitan Area...

New security threat rattles JR

At 1:11 p.m. on May 29, faculty members received a text informing them of an “‘Alert Status' due to an external, undisclosed threat.” Music teacher Eric McMillan hurried his 24 students out of his...

Senior events pose logistical challenges

Clara Doyle and Jordana Sloane June 11, 2025

This year, graduation for Jackson-Reed’s class of 2025 coincides with a military parade celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s 79th birthday. Both events are scheduled to...

Trump hires reality star as Holocaust museum board member

Haley Crouch, Contributer June 11, 2025

On April 29th, 2025, President Trump abruptly terminated several Biden-appointed board members of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The replacement board members appointed by Trump include the...

AP Psychology test postponed due to tech difficulties

Alice Patterson and Clara Doyle June 11, 2025

This year, College Board transitioned almost every AP exam to a digital format, with only foreign language exams remaining fully on paper. While most exams occurred without any issues, AP Psychology faced...

DCPS enacts sweeping tech ban

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum June 11, 2025

Beginning next year, DCPS students will not have access to phones or other personal communication devices during the school day. Teachers appear generally supportive of the new policy while student response...

DC faces $1.1 billion budget cut as Congress blocks local control

Affomia Debebe and Grace Harscheid April 25, 2025

The District of Columbia Local Funds Act is currently stalled in the House of Representatives, following Senate approval. The bill seeks to restore DC’s budget following a proposed 1.1 billion dollar...

More colleges require test scores for class of 2026

Clara Doyle, Managing Editor April 25, 2025

As of March, over 50 private and public colleges have reinstated their SAT/ACT requirements for the 2025-26 admissions cycle, and it is anticipated that others may as well. While many Ivy League and...

After low turnout, SGA hopes to grow spring fling dance

Rohini Kieffer and Clara Doyle April 25, 2025

On April 4, Jackson-Reed’s SGA hosted a spring fling dance in an attempt to establish a new school tradition and increase school spirit. “We know the year is long and difficult a lot of the time...

Spreading awareness: DSA hosts annual fair

Spreading awareness: DSA hosts annual fair

Edith Corrigan Conaty, Managing Editor April 2, 2025

In honor of Disability Awareness Month, the Disability Justice Fair was hosted last Wednesday which swapped the atrium’s cafeteria tables with informational posters at lunch. Students explored and engaged...

Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White expelled

Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White expelled

Peyton Shum and Jordana Sloane March 12, 2025

On February 4, the DC Council unanimously voted to expel Ward 8 Representative Trayon White following a bribery charge. This was the first time in 50 years the DC Council has expelled a council member. White...

Prom tentatively set for hotel in Rockville

Dani Wallace and Riley MacClellan March 12, 2025

After multiple revised contracts and up to seven considered locations, the class of 2025 prom venue is expected to be confirmed by the end of this week. The front-running location is the Bethesda North...

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