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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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All content by Meg Buzbee
Wilson students shine at Arts Fest

Wilson students shine at Arts Fest

Meg Buzbee May 27, 2017

The Wilson Atrium, usually only home to a fishy stench and kids ditching class, came alive with art on May 25 during the fourth annual Wilson Arts Fest. There was a huge drawing hanging over the front...

Oscar PROM 2017

Oscar PROM 2017

Meg Buzbee May 25, 2017

Trump follows through and falls flat in his first 100 days

Meg Buzbee May 25, 2017

Traditionally, the country has measured the success of presidents by the accomplishments of their first 100 days in office. On April 29, 2017, Donald Trump reached his 100th day. Across the country, the...

Upcoming events: Tenley Winterfest

Upcoming events: Tenley Winterfest

Meg Buzbee November 21, 2016

For over a decade, Tenleytown’s Janney Elementary School has hosted a craft sale at the beginning of the holiday season. It started off as just a few families and students, but has now grown into a neighborhood-wide...

Robotics team persevering through budget cuts

Ellida Parker and Meg Buzbee October 24, 2016

DC Public Schools cut funding substantially for the Wilson robotics team for the 2016-2017 school year. The team will continue this year, but it is unclear whether they will be able to compete in any competitions.  In...

Dress code debacle causes dispute

Dress code debacle causes dispute

Meg Buzbee June 3, 2016

Recently a large group of Wilson students have come together to combat the school’s dress code even though many administrators doubt its enforcement. “I don’t think the dress code is being enforced,”...

Wilson students prepare for Artsfest

Wilson students prepare for Artsfest

Meg Buzbee May 19, 2016

Wilson High School is hosting its third annual ArtsFest this Friday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 10 at night. “ArtsFest brings awareness to the arts and gives everyone a chance to participate, including students...

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