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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Orly Jossen, Sports Editor

2025-2026: Junior Editor

2026-2027: Sports Editor

All content by Orly Jossen

A recap of Bowser’s time in office

Orly Jossen, Sports Editor February 12, 2026

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she will not be seeking reelection this November. She has been DC’s mayor since 2015, serving three consecutive terms.  She’s seen the city through a lot,...

Basketball teams gear up for playoff season

Orly Jossen, Sports Editor February 12, 2026

As of February 2nd, the girls basketball team is 15-5, but the team is not letting their winning record distract them from keeping their eye on the prize as they inch towards their goal of States.  This...

What drives security confiscations?

Orly Jossen, Sports Editor December 1, 2025

Who decides what Jackson-Reed security is supposed to confiscate? Everyone hears complaints from students as our security team seizes eyelash curlers, perfumes, and deodorants, but where does this policy...

JV volleyball returns

Orly Jossen, Sports Editor October 14, 2025

Jackson-Reed’s JV Volleyball team, in only its second year post-Covid, inspires excitement and raises questions about the effectiveness of the program. Jackson-Reed has a strong volleyball program, having...

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