Dear beloved readers and followers,
We are sad to say (no we are not) that our time with you is coming to a close. While this isn’t the last Beacon of the year, it is our last edition with our names...
With April showers come May flowers, and with May flowers comes giving up our powers.
As we publish our final edition as chiefs, we wanted to reflect on our time on the Beacon. From humble beginnings...
REVIEWERS STRANDED - Renowned Rival Reviewers Becca and Francesca were trapped at Walt Whitman when their car broke down. Fortunately, they were saved.
Earlier this month, a handful of teachers noticed a new tool available on Canvas: Turnitin, an external software program that checks student assignments for plagiarism. DCPS recently invested in the Turnitin...
Thought you could get rid of us? Think again. We’re back and better than ever. For those unfamiliar (freshmen), we’re here to provide you with the inside scoop on all the high schools in the DMV. And...
After the Supreme Court struck down the use of affirmative action in college admissions this summer, counselors and students at Jackson-Reed are discussing the best ways to approach applications when it...
While history teacher Michelle Bollinger may not see herself as a fashion icon, students and staff can’t help but notice the chicness of her minimalistic style.
Bollinger is unique in the fact that...
Hello dear readers and Tess Buckley (who we know reads these despite going to Walls). In light of the new staff cycle (see new titles above) we’ve decided to expand our horizons for our beloved column....
In a school this large, forming connections isn’t something that is necessarily easy, so Principal Sah Brown made it a priority to build relationships with students, staff, and community members outside...
Social studies teacher Aaron Besser left on medical leave 3 months ago, yet when we met with him recently, he walked into room 205 with a white T-shirt, khaki shorts, and his cheerful familiar presence.
Besser...
The vibes were made clear from the beginning at St. Andrew’s. We showed up in our typical Jackson-Reed attire - baggy jeans, tiny top, and sambas - and were met with stares from girls in their Love Shack...
Formed in December 2022 the Disability Student Alliance (DSA) is “bringing those who are disabled and disability allies together,” said founder Edie Young.
“I have multiple disabilities and...
The Washington Teacher’s Union (WTU) and DCPS reached an agreement on December 13 about a new contract. The contract outlines a 12 percent salary increase and retention bonus for teachers, social workers,...
Infamous for being the inspiration for Mean Girls, this edition, we visited the National Cathedral School.
NCS is an all girls middle/high school that shares its grounds with the National Cathedral,...
Continuing our journey around DC, we toured a private school that is different from the rest: Washington International School (WIS).
One must drive up a winding hill in order to reach WIS’s secluded...
“The energy at an HBCU, I can’t really put into words, you have to find out for yourself,” said Diana Atenco-Gonzalez, a representative and recent graduate of University of District of Columbia (UDC).
On...
“Habibi” (my love), “sahtain” (double blessing), “yalla” (let’s go), “shukran” (thank you), “istiqlal” (independence), and “Eid Milad” (birthday) are several of the Arabic words...
In February, Jackson-Reed received a contact tracer to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Layla Gage partners with Shield T-3, the company in control of COVID-19 testing, to plan and coordinate the...
Some students spend years doing extracurriculars, taking tests, and studying so that they can go to the college of their choice. Applying to college is no easy task and it has become even more complicated...
Every person has unique passions and dreams in life. Most people believe that college is the best or only option for achieving those goals, but still, many seniors don’t take the time to entertain other...
Despite facing Covid-19 and being excluded from Wilson’s sports lineup, the girl’s lacrosse team is determined to find ways to play this spring season. The girls hold unofficial captains’ practices...
For many of us it has been difficult to get out of bed to exercise during quarantine, but these Wilson athletes are more motivated than ever. This look at three students with fitness accounts prove that...
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