The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

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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 Sarah Wiesenfelder

Overcrowding affects more than just hallways and security lines

Sarah Wiesenfelder and Maddy Kerns October 11, 2023

Now that the first few weeks of school have passed, students have reacclimated to the rhythms of the school day as classwork, homework, and tests pick up. Jackson-Reed is a densely populated school, meaning...

Jackson-Reed’s climate change education does not do enough for our future

Sonja Boser and Sarah Wiesenfelder January 23, 2023

Climate change continues to be a life-threatening issue, and one of the only ways a difference can be made is through education to promote widespread awareness. In light of this, Jackson-Reed should incorporate...

Local Autumn Fun

Sonja Boser and Sarah Wiesenfelder November 27, 2022

Fall in DC offers many unique seasonal activities. From haunted forests to pumpkin patches, there are opportunities for all ages and fright levels. While Markoff's Haunted Forest may not be for everyone,...

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