Hanukkah is filled with eight wonderful nights of holiday magic. Although a holiday is always fun, eight days is a long time to keep up the thrill. So, to help you out, we made a day-to-day plan on how...

Dear underclassmen, As AP season comes to a close and summer is finally here, we have some thoughts. As two juniors who have seen it all, we’re here to help you uncover the do’s and don'ts of Jackson-Reed. 1....

The most complicated and exhausting day is coming up once again: Mother’s Day. Most of them work hard to help us live our best lives, but they are undoubtedly the worst people to go gift shopping for....

If you go to Jackson-Reed, you know about the mandatory 100-hour community service requirement that hangs over students’ heads every year. Though the hours have been cut for upperclassmen due to COVID-19,...

Dear Christmas, We always knew this letter would happen. As children born on your eve, it has been utter chaos to disclose our birthday to anyone on the street. Who else has to endure a stranger screaming...

Last month, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public state of emergency over the increase in juvenile crime and the opioid crisis in DC.  In the six-page order, Bowser described how the lingering effects...

The brand new underclassmen coming into this incredibly large school deserve to have a variety of clubs as an outlet to meet people and become a part of a bigger community. However, if all the big responsibilities...

With an impressive winning streak, the Jackson-Reed girls volleyball team is ready to make their mark on the upcoming season. With an excruciating loss against St. Johns in the state semi-finals last year,...

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, or the USWNT has made history yet again. On Tuesday, September 6th, the USWNT played a non-league game at Audi Field, marking the first time they have ever played...

After years of sports titles and academic achievements, you’d think that our school would be more spirited than it is. As a high school that dominates in pretty much every field, where is our enthusiasm? Before...

    Junior Editors   Last year, as puny little freshmen, the three of us would eat lunch outside, gazing up at the clocktower that sat atop the school. Devan thought it was where...

The bell rings, and the chase is on. Your adrenaline kicks in as you speed out of class, dodging hundreds of people in an attempt to get to your next period on time. You get to a stairwell, but to your...