Being a Wilson student can sometimes feel like a full-time job, and there’s no doubt that being a Wilson teacher is about as full-time as it gets. Despite this, many faculty hold occupations outside...

In the second episode of the Wilson Cribs series, Dr. Moore gives The Beacon an exclusive tour of her room. Find out why she has a vacant fishtank, what's edible in her room, and where the mysterious covered...

Four random Wilson students come together and bond during this Bandit Taco mukbang. They talk about One Acts, Wilson food fights, and South Africa. The new Tenley establishment earned an average rating...

Four random Wilson students come together and bond during this Bandit Taco mukbang. They talk about One Acts, Wilson food fights, and South Africa. The new Tenley establishment earned an average rating...

It is evening in Dubai. My Dadima’s home is lit dimly with candles. The smell of incense wafts from her bedroom, and the scent of my Dadaji’s cologne holds a heavy presence in the air. If I peek through...

Ever wonder why your art teacher's classroom has computers in it or why their tables are set up the way they are? Maybe you're curious about the little knick-knacks on their desk or the perks of their...

The Beacon asked the same questions to a bunch of Oyster-Adams 5th graders and a bunch of Wilson HS students. WHO WINS??????

Some of the most beautiful and artistically creative scenes in movies may not always come from Hollywood blockbusters starring acclaimed actors and actresses or written by world-renowned directors. Oftentimes,...

This year, Wilson introduced a new way for students to switch classes during the first 2 weeks of school. First, students stand in a long line outside the counselor's office, negotiate their way past...

Even as students who have attended Wilson for four years, this school is still somewhat of a mystery to us. We’ve all had those moments where we’ve just stood there and wondered: “why, Wilson?”...

When scrolling through the explore page on Instagram, it is almost impossible not to see a makeup artist posting their newest tutorial or look. The bold brows, brightly colored eyeshadow and luminous fake...

Inspired by Jimmy Kimmel's famous videos, senior Dominick Hogans asks several Wilson students questions about false events going on right now-- find out who believes it and who doesn't!    

Jaline, Denise, and Hiyab, students at Bancroft Elementary, share a little bit about their expectations, fears, and what they're excited for about high school. We hope to see them at Wilson in a few years!

Directed by seniors Rylie Ward and John Watson

  Have you ever imagined a world where Black female superheroes rule? This is the reality in Kevin Lofton’s online comic world, “Giant Comix,” where heroes like Starbomb and Neptune Queen...

It’s that time of year again: Wilson students are studying, perfecting and performing one of the timeless texts of William Shakespeare. Wilson will bring “Romeo and Juliet” to the black box this...

An objective look at the modern e-cigarette epidemic, highly popular in American high schools. All participants in this video remain nameless for the sake of their safety and anonymity.

To step off the metro station and immediately be captivated by a beautiful band is a wonderful way to start any day. That was how I started my day at the U Street Funk Music Festival. The U Street Funk...

Some are saying it’s the new Frozen-- some say it’s even better. Disney dropped its newest princess movie this past November, Moana, and it’s a huge hit. The cast consists of Hollywood favorites...

With five Olympic gold medals and 11 world records at the age of 19, swimmer Katie Ledecky has splashed water in the face of civilians everywhere-- America has been awakened. Having recently graduated...

  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 Great American XC Fest 8am (in North Carolina) 2 3 Varsity Volleyball Game vs. Stone...