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The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Jackson-Reed High School

The Beacon

Zelia Jacobson, Junior Editor

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AP tests will be both virtual and in-person this year

AP tests will be both virtual and in-person this year

Zelia Jacobson, Junior Editor May 9, 2021

Wilson students will take their Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the second Administration Cycle. While most of the tests will be virtual, world languages and a majority of the STEM exams will be taken...

March Album Reviews

March Album Reviews

"Spaceman" by Nick Jonas Rating 7/10 By: Sabrina Bergeron On March 12, one member of the Jonas brothers, Nick Jonas, released his first solo album, “Spaceman”, since the trio reunited in 2019....

Now that school is online, how should students make friends?

Now that school is online, how should students make friends?

Zelia Jacobson, Junior Editor January 22, 2021

With the biggest class yet, one might think that a Wilson freshman would have the opportunity to meet and befriend many. In a normal year this might be true; however, 2020 has proved to be almost shockingly...

From sketching feet to funky portraits: student artists at Wilson

Zelia Jacobson, Junior Editor February 2, 2020

Wilson’s wide range of art classes provides a foundation for students to further their self-expression and grow their artistic talents. The Beacon interviewed a handful of artists that have a strong...

Random kid, random gig: Concert for a Cause

Lucy Harllee, Isa Thompson, and Zelia Jacobson December 23, 2019

When we heard Aztec Sun, a band composed of nine spirited, middle-aged members, was performing at Union Stage, we decided we had to go. Not only were we excited to bust a couple of moves to the beats of...

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