The Beacon

DCPS’s revised grading policy: is it beneficial?

Maddie Nusbaum and Sarah Bocian • October 15, 2024

As you’ve probably heard in every class, DCPS has changed their policy regarding late work and grading. But what does this mean for us as students? Although some changes are necessary, such as strict...

New Onelife gym was worth the “weight”

Andrew Dellabella, Junior Editor • October 15, 2024

After waiting countless months for the new Onelife gym to finally open, we have gotten much more than we anticipated. Was the long wait worth it? If you appreciate a quality gym, then yes. The Onelife...

Kamala is what this country needs

Devan Mehta, News Editor • October 15, 2024

Each day that passes toward the upcoming 2024 election continues to emphasize the need for change in America. Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris has made it clear...

100 word rants

Eva Solomon, Sonora Hale, Natalia Weinstein, and Eloise Mekal • October 15, 2024

Buusssss Why does no one know bus etiquette?! All I want is a peaceful ride home after a long day of school but no, it's like the Deal kids mission is to screw this up. I try to just listen to music,...

To join or not join: is NHS worth it?

Adler Amolsch, Director of New Staff • October 15, 2024

At Jackson-Reed, over 150 students proudly belong to the “prestigious” National Honor Society (NHS). However, as applications for upperclassmen close in October, the fervor to join fails to symbolize...

Who’s our true rival?

Landon Green, Contributor • October 15, 2024

When you think about rivalries, what comes to mind? I envision intense competition between two parties, often driven by mutual respect but also underlying hatred. At Jackson-Reed, we have many notable...

Take action during this pivotal election

The Beacon Staff • October 15, 2024

The upcoming presidential election will undoubtedly be one for the history books. With the date approaching, it's essential to be involved whether you’re eligible or not. Even if you’re not eligible...

Kamala is not what this country needs

Lucas Dimou, Contributor • October 15, 2024

If the last four years of presidency can tell us anything about the next four years, what are the American people in for? With presidential candidate Kamala Harris being our nation's current Vice President,...

Top 10 ways to say no to a hoco proposal

The Beacon Staff • October 15, 2024

"I'm a freshman" Transfer to MacArthur Play dead Tell them their sign's ugly Leave them on heard "I'll have COVID" "Meet my friend __" Griddy away ...

Our school library: Jackson-Reed’s most underutilized resource

Will Pfaffenroth and Patrick Hutchins • October 15, 2024

Do you know anyone who’s ever checked a book out of the library? The library is practically unused at JR and, if you somehow manage to stumble into it, chances are your only company will be our librarians....

What the 2023-24 senior staff will be remembered for

Beacon Staff • June 11, 2024

Rebecca Green: bringing Anna Wintour to the Beacon Simon Holland: his de-stress walks after multitasking Beacon & theater (peep Cliff) Francesca Purrificato: her scary top 10 rejections (she'll...

CAPE testing is misunderstood

Noa Gordon and Clara Doyle • June 11, 2024

While for freshmen it can be a struggle, the rest of us get mornings off and more time to study for AP tests. It’s the only two weeks in the school year where you can show up at 12:30 PM and miss absolutely...