High school students tend to carry a lot of weight by looking for various extracurriculars to get involved in. While sports and clubs are the more popular and well-known activities to practice one’s...
According to a recent vote in the House of Representatives, TikTok, a popular video app, must either be sold or banned in America due to concerns about the safety of user information. When you look at...
Now that it is March, it is officially Women’s History Month! Women’s History Month is a dedicated time to celebrate the women from the past. It is with their achievements and dedication that women’s...
As of this year, JR is home to the first DC chapter of the nationwide organization, Ruling Our Experiences (ROX). The club’s mission is to create generations of confident girls who control their own...
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Two words could describe Nicki Minaj’s new album Pink Friday 2. Gag. City.
If you are unfamiliar with the paradise, the metropolis, and the 8th wonder of the world known...
At Jackson-Reed, most students understand that dress codes are unconventional. Students have the opportunity to arrive at school in any clothing of their choice, allowing them to display their unique personalities...
It has officially been one year since the name of our school transitioned from Woodrow Wilson High School to Jackson-Reed High School. Underclassmen know the school as JR, but upperclassmen still cling...
With a sister who played squash but never really found interest in the sport, I had equipment lying around my house. Although lacking experience, I would practice with my dad occasionally, enjoying it,...
On October 13, a large altercation occurred in Tenleytown between students of Dunbar High School and Jackson-Reed, inciting a heavy police response. This event happened after the Jackson-Reed vs. Dunbar...
As the new school year kicks off, you may have noticed unfamiliar faces in the halls- and we’re not just referring to the freshmen class, but the administrators telling them where to go.
The...
Walking into Bread Furst on Connecticut Ave, you are instantly hit with the smell of bread, ranging from baguette, to wheat, to sourdough. Entering the bakery from the back, customers lay eyes upon the...
The long awaited moment is here…spring! A way to help appreciate this nice weather is listening to our spring playlist that we think captures the perfect spring day. This playlist is perfect to listen...
Quick poll: who here bought a ticket to the Valentine’s Day Bash? We asked 100 students in the Atrium this question during STEP. Out of all 100 students, only one had purchased a ticket, and they claimed...
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