Soon enough (hopefully), people will flood the streets of Tenleytown eager to get out for a bite to eat after being in quarantine for so long. We know the neighborhood can be quite intimidating with so...

It’s a sunny August day, but instead of spending it outside, you’re walking into Wilson for the first time in over two months. After the initial dread and hatred sets in, a wave of nostalgia washes...

There are eight sections of The Beacon, including visuals, that the average reader diligently scans through as they peruse the paper—and never throw on the atrium floor. For those who ask "ok... but...

Ava Mackaye (12), Sophie Magerl (11), and Jordyn Edwards (12) have all given stick and poke tattoos—a method of tattooing that utilizes a single needle and ink. Each student sat down with The Beacon...

Have you ever lingered in the Wilson halls once the school day is over and noticed the small cohort of students taking out the recycling? These students, who meticulously empty the recycling bins room...

Capital Pride, two months dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ community in the DC area, began its fun last month and will continue through the end of June. Throughout May, there have been events such...

As students, we’re always on the lookout for cheap places with great food. When we heard about a new taco restaurant opening on 41st Street, just a few minutes walk from Wilson, we were eager to give...

Upon arriving at Wilson’s production of “Rent” we instantly became captivated by the elaborate set design and the creative cast bios in the playbill. This introduction was a preview of the powerful...

“The Hate U Give,” directed by George Tillman Jr, is a new movie based on Angie Thomas’s novel of the same name. Released on October 5, the movie stars Amandla Stenberg as the main character, Starr....

Ever heard of the 80’s punk fusion band, Fishbone? Neither had we, until we found ourselves scrolling through the Fillmore venue event catalog and stumbled upon the unfamiliar name. Originally from Los...