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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

All content by Asher Friedman-Rosen
DC council opens doors for sports betting

DC council opens doors for sports betting

Asher Friedman-Rosen January 26, 2019

In an 11-2 vote, the DC Council recently approved legislation to legalize sports gambling. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature is the last step in the process. The legalization of sports betting in DC could...

Mystics end memorable season with loss in Finals

Mystics end memorable season with loss in Finals

Asher Friedman-Rosen September 14, 2018

The Washington Mystics became the second DC team to make their respective finals this summer. Led by Elena Delle Donne, the Mystics defeated the Los Angeles Sparks and WNBA superstar, Candace Parker,...

Parents and students express frustration at division of DCPS budget

Asher Friedman-Rosen and Max Karp June 14, 2018

After raising the budget for schools across the District, DCPS is facing backlash from parents and teachers in response to the persistence of high staff cuts. Those protesting believe that because teachers...

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