At Jackson-Reed, over 150 students proudly belong to the “prestigious” National Honor Society (NHS). However, as applications for upperclassmen close in October, the fervor to join fails to symbolize...

Calculator I don’t understand why we have to solve math problems by hand. When am I ever going to be on a deserted island without a calculator needing to solve a math problem? Just let me use the freaking...

Froyo If you are an insanely cool person like myself, there is one truth about the world that you cannot deny: froyo is better than ice cream. It just is. But that is not what I am here to rant about...

Buzzing with music venues, electric restaurants, and colorful row houses, Adam's Morgan takes the stage as the debut neighborhood in the dispatch series.  Welcome readers to District Patchwork, the...

In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month having just passed, and the school year's end tantalizingly close, here are a few quick self-care tricks as we navigate these hectic final months.  Set...

American pop-rock band, the Jonas Brothers, released their sixth studio album titled “The Album” on May 12. Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas, with the collaboration of Jon Bellion, balanced chaotic, funky...

The crew team never sleeps.  Stepping into Jackson-Reed’s atrium during these peaceful winter months, with a warm cup of coffee in hand, you are often met with grunting rowers on the erg and music...

An exciting blend of classic fairytales with a grim twist, “Into the Woods” is set to take the stage this May. Director Dan Iwaniec and Musical Director Anthony Pierce will be producing the first-ever...

Dear Mount Pleasant,  Today I set my alarm for 7:45 am. I showered, packed my bags, and had a cup of coffee. I'm living the good life, to say the least.  After moving to this sleepy little neighborhood,...

The Grammys have been running for almost seven decades and still have 12.4 million viewers. They clearly need to cater to as many audiences as possible—but this year, very few viewers were left satisfied....

Figuring out what to focus on can be hard: do you participate in multiple school clubs and teams, or do you concentrate on only a few activities you're passionate about? As we make our way into the second...

Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing—fall is finally here! It’s time to swap our favorite summer tanks with forgotten cashmere, wools, and hoodies.  Last autumn, most of us were able...