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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Vivian Parker, Written Content Editor

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Why I'm done with DC

Why I’m done with DC

Vivian Parker, Written Content Editor February 13, 2024

While I admire students who found their dream colleges in the DC area, I have a hard time relating to their choice to stay in such a familiar city.  I am not hating on people who want to live in DC....

Day in the life of a dancer

Vivian Parker, Written Content Editor July 3, 2023

Have you ever wondered what the life of a ballet dancer looks like on a performance day? No? Too bad! I’m going to tell you anyway.  I have had multiple performances over my 10-year dance career....

It’s time to drop standardized tests

It’s time to drop standardized tests

Vivian Parker, Written Content Editor January 23, 2023

Imagine: you’re sitting in a freezing high school gym. Around you, students sit in silence taking an exam supposed to test their knowledge on everything they’ve learned. Your heart races as you consider...

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