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The best (and worst) holiday specials from our childhood

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum December 20, 2024

As the temperature begins its steady descent into freezing, the desire to snuggle into the couch with a soft blanket and hot chocolate in hand becomes more and more intense. While watching Hot Frosty is...

How to properly wrap a gift

Tessa Frantz, Junior Editor December 20, 2024

  Every year as the holidays approach, we’re reminded of the age-old question: how do you wrap gifts for your loved ones? While there are many ways to approach this difficult conundrum, there...

Uncovering DC’s top Target

Peyton Shum and Jordana Sloane November 25, 2024

They say the grass is always greener on the other side, and in regards to the Tenleytown Target, it's true. The many other DMV Targets boast superior qualities, so here’s a comprehensive list to fulfill...

Indigenous artist spotlight: The impactful Mary Holiday Black

Avani Patel, Contributor November 25, 2024

Tradition keeps our history and stories alive. But what happens if these traditions don’t get passed onto the next generation? Mary Black created baskets with new techniques, allowing these stories to...

‘Saturday Night’: The not so humble beginnings of SNL

Elizabeth Block, Junior Editor November 25, 2024

Starting in 1975 and being a successful show ever since, this year marks the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. In recognition of their fifty years of production, the movie Saturday Night brings...

Best chicken in Tenleytown

Best chicken in Tenleytown

Amanda Chau, Caroline Downs November 25, 2024

We’re here today to give you the top five chicken spots of Tenley. Before we jump into our list, let’s clarify what qualifies us. After all, we are merely teenagers. First, every time we have hung...

The corniest holiday finds

Tessa Frantz and Cecelia Grant November 25, 2024

  From Christmas socks and holiday pillows to matching pajamas, ‘tis the season for the cheesiest holiday finds. Amongst all these colorfully outrageous picks, we’ve found the most ridiculous...

The best gifts to get your loved ones this holiday season

The best gifts to get your loved ones this holiday season

Rose O'Leary and Emma Canedo November 25, 2024

With the holidays coming up, we know finding the right gift can be a struggle. Let’s be honest, gift cards are nice, but they are not meaningful. If you want to find the perfect, special gift for someone,...

How to keep spirits up this winter in DC

How to keep spirits up this winter in DC

Sarah Wiesenfelder and Kalpana Shipler November 25, 2024

We all need an escape to keep our spirits high before winter break when the cold and dark days replace warm weather and sunny moods. Luckily, DC has many fun and affordable activities to keep the season...

Beacon’s Guide to College

Elizabeth Block, Contributor October 23, 2024

The Ohio State University: There are few schools that ooze school spirit, but this is one of them. Simply turn on the television during a football game and you’ll see. Students and alums alike paint...

Book Review: the Kingdom of Back

Destynei Gardner, Contributor October 23, 2024

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu is a historical fantasy novel inspired by the famous composer Mozart and his sister Maria, otherwise known as Nannerl. Originally released on March 3, 2020, The Kingdom...

Album Review: Give Up

Alexander Prosser-Greene, Contributor October 23, 2024

Give Up is the one and only album made by The Postal Service, a duo formed by Ben Gibbard, lead singer of band Death Cab for Cutie, and musician Jimmy Tamborello. The album was created long distance–Gibbard...

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