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The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Vivian Whitelaw, Junior Editor

2026-2027: Junior Editor

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Fashion predictions for summer

Vivian Whitelaw, Junior Editor June 5, 2026

For most students, summer is a time to relax, and put less effort into their appearance, and the DC heat and humidity doesn't help students' motivation for new outfits either. Birkinsocks, oversized t-shirts...

Trend predictions: be ahead of the curve

Vivian Whitelaw, Junior Editor April 28, 2026

Now that it’s in the 70’s and sunny, it’s time to ditch the sweatpants, jeans, and hoodies to trade them in for something more appropriate.  I don’t know about you, but it can be difficult...

High school sports are losing the joy

Vivian Whitelaw, Junior Editor April 28, 2026

Remember the good old days, the Saturday mornings as a toddler spent waddling around the soccer field, not knowing or caring what the score was, much less where your team’s goal was? Since that time...

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