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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Lola Pearlman-Chang, Web Executive Editor

  • 2024-2025: Junior Editor
  • 2025-2026: Web Executive Editor
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Which APs are destined to tank your mental health?

Lola Pearlman-Chang, Web Executive Editor June 11, 2025

If you’re looking to take APs next year, but aren’t sure which ones will be too much on your plate, don’t stress! Here is a list of the best and worst APs to take based on how stressed out you’ll...

Senioritis: What’s The Cure?

Lola Pearlman-Chang, Web Executive Editor March 12, 2025

Senioritis (noun): the extremely contagious medical affliction that somehow manages to infect every Jackson-Reed senior when second semester rolls around. Symptoms may include: no motivation, excessive...

The best ice skating rinks in DC

Lola Pearlman-Chang, Web Executive Editor February 7, 2025

What is winter without a trip to an ice skating rink? In DC, there are countless places to lace up those skates and get out on the ice, but lucky for you, I’ve narrowed it down to the best. Washington...

Freshmen weigh in on their transition to high school

Lola Pearlman-Chang, Web Executive Editor October 15, 2024

The leap from middle to high school is a significant change in every student’s life. While this transition may be smooth sailing for some students, it can also be an intimidating experience for others....

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