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An annual tradition: JR Crew’s tree and wreath sale

Sam Bigge, Junior Editor January 8, 2025

Team fundraisers are nothing out of the ordinary at Jackson-Reed, but the sale of trees and wreaths by the crew team stands out as one of the longest running and community oriented.  To some people,...

Sabrina Ionescu’s road to the WNBA

Cole Andersen, Contributor January 8, 2025

WNBA Superstar Sabrina Ionescu is on top of the world right now: winning her first WNBA championship, entering her fourth straight all-star game, releasing a massively successful second shoe with Nike,...

Inside the White House Turkey Pardoning Ceremony

Samara Cuaresma, Copy Editor December 20, 2024

On November 25, President Joe Biden officially pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom, on the South Lawn of the White House, and I was lucky enough to see the backs of other audience members’ heads...

A guide to staying in shape during the off-season

Miles Kenefick, Contributor December 20, 2024

Staying in shape is arguably both the most important and hardest part of being an athlete. Some ways to stay in shape are more effective than others. Here are the top three.   Our first suggestion...

SLAM DUNK - Senior JJ Massaquoi dunks during the varsity boys' basketball home opening vs. St. Albans.

Varsity boys’ basketball finds success through collective efforts

Justin Glenn, Sports Editor December 20, 2024

When playing shorthanded, it takes contributions from everyone to win. After two weeks with only nine players, the boys’ varsity basketball team holds a 7-1 record as of December 20, and are in position...

Sleeding spots in DC

Idan Kumin, Contributor December 20, 2024

Every winter, thousands of people go sledding across DC; the bitter wind rushing toward your face and the snow getting inside your jacket is every kid's dream. This winter we are expecting more than one...

FLOOR GENERAL: Freshman guard Afia Hunt on-court against Ballou High School during a Dec. 9 Tigers victory.

Girls’ basketball looks to regroup

Landon Green, Contributor December 20, 2024

The varsity girls’ basketball team’s season so far has been a rollercoaster of challenges and triumphs. “I think as a team we’re growing and learning how to play together,” said freshman guard...

JR Athletics take on Bermuda

Dani Wallace, Managing Editor December 20, 2024

Much like many collegiate athletic programs, Jackson-Reed athletics has made it a priority for student-athletes to experience culture, community, and their respective sports outside of the United States....

Girls Basketball looks to regroup

Landon Green, Contributor December 20, 2024

The varsity girls’ basketball team’s season so far has been a rollercoaster of challenges and triumphs. “I think as a team we’re growing and learning how to play together,” said freshman guard...

TIGER FAMILY: The varsity basketball team and the Anifantis family pose for a picture at center court pregame to celebrate Coach G night.

Tigers honor a beloved coach with a win against St. Albans

Justin Glenn, Sports Editor December 5, 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...

What to get your athlete friends this holiday season

Lewis Lahey, Contributor November 25, 2024

  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,...

Which sports team has the best Instagram?

Esme Nooruddin and Eva Solomon November 25, 2024

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,...

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