Each day that passes toward the upcoming 2024 election continues to emphasize the need for change in America. Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris has made it clear...

As we welcome a new year at Jackson-Reed, we also welcome the arrival of new educators within our school community. One of those new faces can be found on the third floor of the B-wing: Amy Collins, who...

After months of controversy, the Arab Student Union and the Jackson-Reed administration reached an agreement in federal court last month allowing the student group to screen a documentary about Palestine...

Going to a high school in the nation’s capital, Jackson-Reed students are exposed to American politics and major current events daily. Though we may not realize it, many of the students at our schools...

Would you believe it if we told you that the Beacon has never reviewed the mac n’ cheese in Tenleytown before? How catastrophic is that? Mac n’ cheese, the ultimate comfort food and arguably one of...

Picture this, you’re ravenous in Tenleytown, craving the most authentic Italian cuisine: cheese pizza. But with so many options, how are you ever supposed to decide where to eat? Many of the esteemed...

As high school students, we are immersed in a constantly evolving world. Our generation has been the first to grow up in the era of social media and widespread internet use, which we have come to deeply...

For the 2023-2024 school year, Jackson-Reed has introduced a new initiative that requires all students to write under the claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) format. This mandate states that all teachers...

For the first time, the cost of caps and gowns will be covered for the senior class due to funds made from a student-run popcorn fundraiser. Spanning September 25-29, the 111 students who participated...

Jackson-Reed is filled to the brim with clubs, sports teams, and the most niche extracurriculars that any student could ask for. However, an incoming freshman isn’t necessarily going to immediately become...

I’m sure the word “fall” makes millions yearn for a Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, the best part of this season by far is Thanksgiving. The holiday brings a five-day weekend, parades, and visits from...

On August 3rd, College Board released a statement announcing that AP Psychology was “effectively banned” in the state of Florida after deciding its content contradicted Florida’s new education laws....

Who doesn’t like summer? Please find me a person (other than my lovely co-editor, of course) who doesn’t like summer. Between no school, nice weather, and all-you-can-eat ice cream, there truly are...

  On August 6, 2022, I joined BeReal. After hearing about the app for months on end, my best friend finally convinced me to create an account. Hearing from her and others about the relaxed nature...

YES Coming out of the first semester, I feel exhausted from the last four months. Thanks to the 4x4 schedule, I get a fresh start for the second half of the year. This schedule is highly preferable...