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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Trend predictions: be ahead of the curve

Vivian Whitelaw, Junior Editor April 28, 2026

Now that it’s in the 70’s and sunny, it’s time to ditch the sweatpants, jeans, and hoodies to trade them in for something more appropriate.  I don’t know about you, but it can be difficult...

Harry Styles returns with a bang

Eva Solomon, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2026

On March 6, 2026, Harry Styles released “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The album includes 12 songs, totaling 43 minutes. As a Directioner, this album really spoke to me, with subtle lines...

Bring back medieval princess style

Alexa Lucas, Style Editor March 16, 2026

Recently, I’ve seen an influx of whimsical edits of medieval princesses on my feed and I am not mad about it. The thought of a medieval princess evokes powerful imagery of hennins (those stereotypical...

Iconic Super Bowl ads over the years

Tessa Frantz, News Editor March 16, 2026

Superbowl ads have always been iconic. They’re a way for brands to reach more consumers than ever, with the estimated 125 million super bowl viewers across different platforms. Different companies have...

The little joys to find in the new year

Maia Hefuna February 12, 2026

The new year is the time people reflect on all the good this new year will bring and try to better themselves, before they giving up in February. As a Junior, I will have a great many wonderful(ly frightening)...

2026 is the new 2016

Alexa Lucas, Style Editor February 12, 2026

Happy New Year from the Beacon!! As 2026 makes its introduction and the seniors gear up for graduation, it is time to discuss the fashion trends I want to see this year! Now a decade past 2016, I think...

Brands we’re leaving behind

Leah Fletcher February 12, 2026

I love fashion, and it is the best feeling to have a fabulous outfit or piece of clothing. While my favorite way to find that is through thrifting, I recognize you can’t find everything you want at the...

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