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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Julia Weinrod

Julia Weinrod, Opinions Editor

Huge fan of the Beacon and proud opinions editor. Julia is a secret former spelling bee competitor, avid reader of the New York Times, and has killed a mouse by stepping on it… so watch out.

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Consumerism: naughty or nice?

Julia Weinrod, Opinions Editor December 17, 2021

From mid-November until the end of each year, shopping for gifts and searching for sales takes over the minds of many. Like clockwork, after Thanksgiving, Black Friday sales lead to Cyber Monday discounts...

Group work is a beneficial tool for learning

Julia Weinrod, Opinions Editor November 7, 2021

We’re two months into school and classes have already assigned tests and loads of homework, all while missing a school staple: group projects. Group work should be brought back in full force; not only...

Split lunch schedule misses the mark

Split lunch schedule misses the mark

Julia Weinrod, Opinions Editor October 1, 2021

Everyone’s talking about Wilson’s new lunch schedule. On the one hand, it’s a great plan to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in a large school. Still, I’m going to miss the old festivities and opportunities...

AP for none

AP for none

Julia Weinrod, Opinions Editor June 25, 2021

As Wilson makes several changes, including discarding this year’s late work policy and asynchronous Wednesdays, it’s time to consider removing Advanced Placement classes from our school curriculum. AP...

Can’t stop, won’t stop shorting stocks

Can’t stop, won’t stop shorting stocks

Julia Weinrod, Opinions Editor March 6, 2021

When my friend told me he made $50 off of AMC stock in one day, I knew I wanted to get in on the action. I logged into my Charles Schwab brokerage account and reallocated some money into shares of AMC,...

Students decide between COVID-19 and cash

Students decide between COVID-19 and cash

Julia Weinrod, Opinions Editor October 15, 2020

Complaints about jobs usually revolve around feeling bored or hating the boss. These days, however, thoughts of viruses and personal protective equipment prevail. Wilson students who are employed right...

Why, Wilson?

Why, Wilson?

Chloe Fatsis and Julia Weinrod March 3, 2019

You get down to the atrium hungry and lunch-less. Searching through your backpack, you manage to find $4—just enough money for a slice of pizza at Angelico. You ask your friend to go get it with you,...

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