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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Rating winter menus

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum February 7, 2025

Welcoming the winter season has some perks, especially when it comes to the menu changes at our favorite fast food joints. We reviewed the ones that were (and weren’t) worth your money. We want to apologize...

Behind the scenes: WOWD

Meredith Page, Junior Editor February 7, 2025

WOWD-LP is a locally run broadcasting space, which airs historical podcasts, radio shows, and uninterrupted music. Established in 2016, the group went live on 94.3 FM.  When I heard that my local broadcasting...

Movies on our minds this Valentines Day

Cecelia Grant and Padget Bowers-Shreve February 7, 2025

What better time is there to cozy up with hot chocolate, a blanket, and watch the endearing alternate realities of movies than the frigid months of winter? So, in the spirit of (hopefully) another snow...

The best ice skating rinks in DC

Lola Pearlman-Chang, Contributor February 7, 2025

What is winter without a trip to an ice skating rink? In DC, there are countless places to lace up those skates and get out on the ice, but lucky for you, I’ve narrowed it down to the best. Washington...

‘A Complete Unknown’: Bob Dylan film is worth your time

James Davis, Contributor February 7, 2025

Innovations stemming from folk musicians throughout the ages have shaped countless genres in the modern era. The 1960s were groundbreaking for musicians defying the status quo and creating both political...

Time loop movie ratings

Lily Dowling, Contributor February 7, 2025

Time loop movies are a staple genre about repeating one day. Although many time loop movies share common elements, this genre is much bigger than just one movie.  Groundhog Day (1993) When talking...

What are we listening to? The top five albums of 2024

Anya Caldwell-Steele, Contributor February 7, 2025

With everyone from major-label pop stars to underground avant-garde acts releasing music,  2024 has been one of the best years in recent music industry memory. With that, it’s only fitting that I go...

Which cookie shops are worth your money?

Amanda Chau and Caroline Downs February 7, 2025

We're back with another review because new year, same us! At each location we tried both the chocolate chip cookie and a recommended specialty by the counter worker. We also warmed them all up in the oven...

Liam Payne’s death leaves a lasting impact

Amanda Chau, Contributor February 4, 2025

Liam Payne, former member of One Direction was found dead in Argentina at just 31 years old. This news not only shocked people, but shook up the lives of the people who grew up listening to his music and...

Are streaming services worth their cost?

Yoab Dawit, Contributor January 31, 2025

Streaming services have changed the lives of so many people. To be able to watch anything you want whenever and wherever, for a simple monthly cost, is incredible. Unfortunately today we are not praising...

Which burger is king? Five Guys vs. Z-Burger

Cecelia Grant, Junior Editor January 31, 2025

As a Jackson-Reed student, fourth period has always been a countdown to the next great meal, which Tenleytown goes above and beyond in providing. Luckily for us, we have not just one, but two solid burger...

Inside the White House Turkey Pardoning Ceremony

Samara Cuaresma, Copy Editor January 30, 2025

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...

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