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The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Margot Nissen, Layout Editor

When Margot is not laying out on the frisbee field, you can find her in the beacon office laying out the paper. In her free time, Margot enjoys eating food, coding, and talking her mouth off.

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Nature’s calling: a guide to Jackson-Reed’s bathrooms

Boys’ Bathrooms God couldn’t get to everything in those first seven days; the boys’ fourth-floor bathroom was clearly never touched by the hand of the Lord. The bathroom goes two for seven...

Which J-R sports team has the best Instagram?

Lizzie Himmlefarb, Liberty Kessler, and Margot Nissen October 17, 2022

  Greetings! Today, we’re bringing to you a review of our very own sports teams’ Instagrams! Some are bad, others are fab (but you have to keep reading to find out which are which). Disclaimer:...

Athlete of the Month: Ian Wall

Athlete of the Month: Ian Wall

Margot Nissen, Layout Editor December 17, 2021

footballIan Wall has only been playing football for one season and he's already leading the DCIAA in tackles. Last month the junior was named DCIAA Stars division first team punter and linebacker, and...

Climbing team reaches new heights

Climbing team reaches new heights

Hadley Carr and Margot Nissen November 8, 2021

 “It was literally three dudes,” said senior Gabe Loscalzo.  Loscalzo is one of the leaders of Wilson’s climbing club, along with fellow senior Kai Christie. The two first joined the club when...

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