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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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Guerilla Girls’ fight for change

Maddie Nusbaum, Junior Editor March 12, 2025

The Guerrilla Girls are an anonymous group of feminist artists who have advocated against the lack of representation of female artists and artists of color since the 1980s. Famous for appearing at art...

Best bagels in DC

Best bagels in DC

Lily Carr and Simone Meisnere March 12, 2025

As experienced bagel connoisseurs (one Jew and one daily bagel consumer), we embarked on a journey to find the best bagel in DC. Despite Dr. Canedo’s certainty that “DC doesn’t have good bagels,”...

Top spring holidays to celebrate

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum March 12, 2025

Everyone knows about major national holidays: Christmas, MLK Day, 4th of July. But there are some obscure holidays that most don't even mention. We’re not talking about Presidents Day or April Fools,...

What JR students are wearing this week: fashion in the halls

Eva Solomon and Padget Bowers-Shreve March 12, 2025

From an iconic skirt-over-jeans combo to adorable cowgirl boots, the fits at JR are inspiring and cute while still being totally timeless. So, without further ado, we’re introducing some of the best...

Girl Scout cookie review

Amanda Chau, Caroline Downs, and Maddie Woods March 12, 2025

We are back with a special guest to help, as the immense variety made this the hardest ranking yet, and heated debates and hard decisions ensued. Before we go on to the ranking, a special thanks to Suri...

Rating faculty’s favorite recipes

Nora Goldwasser, Contributor March 12, 2025

Ever wondered what your teachers are whipping up in the kitchen on their days off? Well if you have, come with me as I rate two of my teachers’ favorite recipes. Remember that this is an honest review,...

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...

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