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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Jordana Sloane, Junior Editor

All content by Jordana Sloane

Top spring holidays to celebrate

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum March 12, 2025

Everyone knows about major national holidays: Christmas, MLK Day, 4th of July. But there are some obscure holidays that most don't even mention. We’re not talking about Presidents Day or April Fools,...

Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White expelled

Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White expelled

Peyton Shum and Jordana Sloane March 12, 2025

On February 4, the DC Council unanimously voted to expel Ward 8 Representative Trayon White following a bribery charge. This was the first time in 50 years the DC Council has expelled a council member. White...

Rating winter menus

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum February 7, 2025

Welcoming the winter season has some perks, especially when it comes to the menu changes at our favorite fast food joints. We reviewed the ones that were (and weren’t) worth your money. We want to apologize...

La Niña weather patterns predicted to impact DC

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum December 23, 2024

La Niña, a weather pattern characterized by colder ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, will bring below-average snowfall to DC this winter. While predictions for this year's snowfall vary, according...

The best (and worst) holiday specials from our childhood

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum December 20, 2024

As the temperature begins its steady descent into freezing, the desire to snuggle into the couch with a soft blanket and hot chocolate in hand becomes more and more intense. While watching Hot Frosty is...

The heart behind the stone; discovering Mr. Geremia’s past

Peyton Shum and Jordana Sloane November 25, 2024

On November 3rd, twenty-one years ago, a teacher walked into a classroom for the first time hoping to make a difference. This teacher was Robert Geremia, who still graces our classrooms today. Mean, tyrant,...

Uncovering DC’s top Target

Peyton Shum and Jordana Sloane November 25, 2024

They say the grass is always greener on the other side, and in regards to the Tenleytown Target, it's true. The many other DMV Targets boast superior qualities, so here’s a comprehensive list to fulfill...

Youth and Government

Jordana Sloane, Junior Editor October 15, 2024

Candy bribes are not democratic, but they are the main form of incentives that clubs at Jackson-Reed use to meet new freshmen. A couple weeks ago, freshmen strolled around the club fair on a Wednesday...

Feasting in fall: the best seasonal bakes

Feasting in fall: the best seasonal bakes

Jordana Sloane and Peyton Shum October 15, 2024

Welcome to fall, Jackson-Reed. As the weather begins to turn colder, and your walk home is accompanied by the crunching of fallen leaves, we once again enter fall baking season. Apple turnovers, pumpkin...

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