This year, over 30 upperclassmen were recruited to play their sport in college. “Recruitment” describes the lengthy process of visits, scouting, evaluations, and the narrowing down of offers. For many...
When walking through the halls of Jackson-Reed, one often hears the sound of a high-five “clap!” and catches glimpses of an arm raised high amongst the sea of students. The person this infamous right...
Having attended Nationals every year since she was a freshman and holding school and city wide records for her running times, Jackson-Reed’s senior track star Indie Wallace-Persaud is only getting started.
Wallace...
While many of us cannot wait for the fast approaching summer vacation, Jackson-Reed athletes will certainly feel the loss of the two and a half month absence from their favorite sports. Luckily, there...
Mientras muchos de nosotros no podemos esperar para que las vacaciones de verano se aproximan rápidamente, los atléticos de Jackson-Reed van a sentir la pérdida de los deportes escolares durante los...
With spring comes Passavor, a holiday many Jews all around the world prepare for and celebrate. Passover is an eight-day event that Jews choose to celebrate in many forms. While Jewish holidays often include...
Con el segundo semestre empezando, los estudiantes del grado 12 en todo Estados Unidos están sufriendo el fenómeno siempre presente de la senioritis. Los estudiantes del ultimo año de Jackson-Reed no...
With second semester in full swing, seniors across the US are experiencing the ever-present phenomenon of senioritis; Jackson-Reed is no exception.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, senioritis is...
This May at Jackson-Reed, two Advanced Placement (AP) exams will be held online: AP Computer Science Principles, which was held digitally last year as well, and for the first time, AP African American...
Have you ever seen one of the Bring It On movies and wondered how the act of cheering at a game became a competitive sport? Because same. Cheerleading used to look completely different, down to the predominant...
Here at Jackson-Reed, students have an abundance of choices on how to spend their free time. Many students have decided to undergo the difficult yet rewarding task of balancing both their tedious school...
While no one needs the reminder, it bears repeating: fall is just around the corner! The crisp cool air brings with it a new wardrobe focus, beautiful scenery, and most importantly, food.
Mini Pumpkin...
Spanish teacher Javier Salas has a yummy, hearty, and easy breakfast recipe for anyone with basic cooking skills. It is a Costa Rican breakfast dish called “gallo pinto,” which translates to “spotted...
When your mug full of hot tea gets taken by security in the morning and you’re left with nothing to wake you up, Jackson-Reed’s new Tea Club has your back. Every Tuesday, about 20 students gather in...
Now that COVID exemptions are gone, Jackson-Reed students once again need one hundred community service hours in order to graduate. There are countless opportunities around DC, even within Jackson-Reed.
Students...
No More Leather
By: Leila Boser
Leather needs to go. Serious question, who likes leather? Tell me honestly, who genuinely likes to put on too tight, too small, and frankly too sticky pants or jackets?...
Vegan restaurants are notorious for their small portions, misleading food descriptions, and high prices. So I was curious to try vegan art teacher Avram Walters’ favorite restaurant, Fancy Radish, located...
With impending teacher evaluations, Wilson staff members have expressed mixed opinions regarding “IMPACT: the DCPS Evaluation and Feedback System for School Based Personnel.”
Evaluations are conducted...
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