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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

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A guide to marches in March

Anna Cestari March 9, 2017

Every month, DC is home to various protests covering different political and social issues. This month, DC will play host to protests for issues including standing with Standing Rock, ending gender-based...

DMV hosts Trump supporters and Protesters

DMV hosts Trump supporters and Protesters

Anna Cestari January 22, 2017

With the estimated one million visitors coming to DC for the 2017 Inauguration and the Women’s March on Washington the day after, the DMV area is tasked with housing them. The Trump supporters and protesters...

DC roads desperately need help

DC roads desperately need help

Anna Cestari December 2, 2016

Anyone driving, biking, ubering or bussing along any road in DC is sure to hit some bumps. Literally, there are so many potholes and cracks in DC roads that that they were ranked the worst in the United...

At Fiesta DC, a celebration of Hispanic art and culture

At Fiesta DC, a celebration of Hispanic art and culture

Anna Cestari September 26, 2016

The sunlight and distant sound of upbeat music hit me as I exited the Judiciary Square Metro escalator. The music steadily got louder as I made my way towards the National Gallery of Art, and I finally...

Brazilian Army Commission in Tenley has historical background

Brazilian Army Commission in Tenley has historical background

Anna Cestari September 11, 2016

Located just two blocks from Wilson, at 4632 Wisconsin Avenue, a tan building marked Brazilian Army Commission sits in between a real estate building and Satay Club, the restaurant and sushi bar. Students...

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