The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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Josephine Caplan, Style Editor

All content by Josephine Caplan

Community service: daunting yet instrumental

Josephine Caplan, Style Editor February 13, 2024

If you go to Jackson-Reed, you know about the mandatory 100-hour community service requirement that hangs over students’ heads every year. Though the hours have been cut for upperclassmen due to COVID-19,...

A hate letter to Christmas

Norah Caplan and Josephine Caplan December 19, 2023

Dear Christmas, We always knew this letter would happen. As children born on your eve, it has been utter chaos to disclose our birthday to anyone on the street. Who else has to endure a stranger screaming...

School responds to state of emergency over juvenile crime

Devan Mehta and Josephine Caplan December 18, 2023

Last month, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public state of emergency over the increase in juvenile crime and the opioid crisis in DC.  In the six-page order, Bowser described how the lingering effects...

Why seniority doesn’t work

Josephine Caplan, Style Editor November 21, 2023

The brand new underclassmen coming into this incredibly large school deserve to have a variety of clubs as an outlet to meet people and become a part of a bigger community. However, if all the big responsibilities...

Volleyball team looks to take DCSAA title

Josephine Caplan, Style Editor October 12, 2023

With an impressive winning streak, the Jackson-Reed girls volleyball team is ready to make their mark on the upcoming season. With an excruciating loss against St. Johns in the state semi-finals last year,...

Concerts this summer you don’t want to miss

Concerts this summer you don’t want to miss

Josephine Caplan, Style Editor July 27, 2023

Bummed you didn’t get tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour? Going into a deep depressive spiral because of it? Well, don’t fret because there are several opportunities to see live music this summer!...

U.S. Women’s National Team earns 2-1 win against the Nigeran National Team

Josephine Caplan, Style Editor May 23, 2023

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, or the USWNT has made history yet again. On Tuesday, September 6th, the USWNT played a non-league game at Audi Field, marking the first time they have ever played...

Did COVID kill school spirit?

Josephine Caplan and Willa Marks March 23, 2023

After years of sports titles and academic achievements, you’d think that our school would be more spirited than it is. As a high school that dominates in pretty much every field, where is our enthusiasm? Before...

Book Review: The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama

Book Review: The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama

Josephine Caplan, Style Editor March 6, 2023

Michelle Obama just released a second autobiography, The Light We Carry, that is just as outstanding and remarkable as the first. A perfect pick-me-up for any reader, the novel highlights some stories...

Trekking with Thompson

Devan Mehta, Josephine Caplan, and Norah Caplan January 24, 2023

    Junior Editors   Last year, as puny little freshmen, the three of us would eat lunch outside, gazing up at the clocktower that sat atop the school. Devan thought it was where...

One student’s run ins with JR’s unenforced hallsweeps

Josephine Caplan, Style Editor January 23, 2023

The bell rings, and the chase is on. Your adrenaline kicks in as you speed out of class, dodging hundreds of people in an attempt to get to your next period on time. You get to a stairwell, but to your...

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