Whether quilting in the basement art room of Lafayette Elementary School or creating large and intricate oil paintings in the basement of her house, art has always been a part of senior Tess Breeden’s...

Calling all music lovers! Now that temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing, I decided to make this month’s playlist fall-themed. So get cozy, light a scented candle, and scan the QR code, or...

  “Blue Banisters” by Lana Del Rey Rating: 7.8/10 By: Waleeja Chaudhry Lana Del Rey released her 8th studio album on October 22. “Blue Banisters” is melancholic, calm, and imaginative—just...

DC’s annual music festival, All Things Go, was hosted at Merriweather Post Pavilion on October 16.  In past years, the festival took place at Union Market, but this venue allowed for more space and...

Calling all music lovers and appreciators! I, one of the amazing style editors, have decided to put my multifaceted taste in music to use by making monthly playlists for The Beacon’s avid readers. This...

Under the guise of an unused antique store, Princess Stylez hosted their first, and overwhelmingly successful, pop-up on the hot summer day of June 5. Colorful, unique clothing items lined the walls and...

"SOUR" by Olivia Rodrigo Rating: 9.2/10 By: Isabelle Pala At only 18 years old, Olivia Rodrigo released her first album entitled “SOUR” on May 21 and it’s been met with overwhelming praise...

"Destined 2 Win" by Lil Tjay  By: Zach Issacs Score: 6/10 The release of Lil Tjay’s sophomore album, titled “Destined 2 Win,” has been anticipated by many in the hip-hop community. For...

A new normal By: Liberty Kessler During the early days of the pandemic, it took me a bit of time to adapt to the transition into quarantine and the abruptness of losing everything I once thought...

Wilson’s art teachers are not well-versed in teaching art without supplies. Doing it without hands-on instruction and real-time feedback is even harder.  One the one hand, Sculpture and Drawing &...

Hello fellow chefs! This month, we have a new artist: Isabelle Pala! I love cooking, and Isabelle loves drawing, so we decided to put our talents together and create a one-of-a-kind, tasty, unique cook...

Valentine's Day playlist!

I’ve lived in Capitol hill since I was five years old but it has never ceased to amaze me. Colorful brick townhouses and dainty front yards line its streets while the markets, cafes, and parks bring...

Ever since Tenlea Radack’s freshman year, she’s dreamt of her last year of high school filled with all the joys of being a senior. A lively homecoming, winning a Powderpuff game, taking college t-shirt...

If you’ve been to Georgetown in the last week, you’ve likely noticed the long line of millennials winding down M St. They all have one mission: to have a taste of New York’s most beloved cookie....

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday that I have morning practice at 6:15, I see the same ten or so teachers walk into the school not long after I do. I always wonder, what could they be doing this early...

With Thanksgiving long gone, the holiday festivity is at its height, and that means binge-watching as many movies as you can with a cup of hot chocolate in hand. Whether it’s spending snow days with...

On the first two Saturdays of May, DC embassies open their doors to the public to celebrate their nation and culture through food, dancing, history, and more. This is the perfect way to experience countries...

The Wilson Players are bringing the production “Twelve Angry Jurors” to the Black Box this May. The play, which follows a jury’s deliberation as they decide the fate of a young boy accused of...

Despite the frigid temperatures on February 10, a considerable crowd showed up for DC’s annual Lunar New Year parade. A diverse group of people huddled together to try and get a glimpse of the action...

With Christmas and New Years festivities coming up, many people will be cramming to get some last minute shopping in. Since it’s pretty much too late to order gifts online, almost all of the items below...

Zoo lights is one of the most well-known holiday traditions in DC, taking place at an iconic landmark–the Smithsonian Zoo. The luminous and colorful lights brighten up the long nights of December and...

Imagine being surrounded by a curtain of vines and newly planted flowers. You sit down at a rustic wooden table while sipping your warm cup of hot chocolate. The buzz of activity around you seems distant...