Senior Season w/ Wilson Football

Liza Willsey and Kennedy Whitby

September 29, 2019

Meet the seniors of our beloved Wilson football team! Thanks to Haason Forbes, Masiah Thorne, Rashard Biggs, Juan Dixon, Benton O'Neal, Demetrius Woods, Levi Kay, Danny Page and the entire coaching staff.

Wilson Girls Lacrosse: An Inside Scoop

Liza Willsey, Multimedia Editor

May 29, 2019

In this drama-packed episode of Inside Scoop, emotions run high when coach is missing from the premises. Watch six core players (Eliza Dahlkemper, Rose Kelleher, Rachel Wallach, Erin Hollar, Maisie Arlotto, Hayley Powers) navigate day-to-day obstacles within the harsh reality of girls lacrosse.

Wilson Cribs: Episode 2 – Dr. Moore’s Classroom

Mabel Malhotra and Noah Gross

April 29, 2019

In the second episode of the Wilson Cribs series, Dr. Moore gives The Beacon an exclusive tour of her room. Find out why she has a vacant fishtank, what's edible in her room, and where the mysterious covered door leads to.

Let’s Taco ‘Bout It: Episode 1 (Bandit Taco)

Mabel Malhotra, Zoe Zitner, and Piper Hattenbach

March 19, 2019

Four random Wilson students come together and bond during this Bandit Taco mukbang. They talk about One Acts, Wilson food fights, and South Africa. The new Tenley establishment earned an average rating of 4/5 tacos from these esteemed taco critics. Produced by Mabel Malhotra, Zoe Zitner, and Piper Hattenbach

The Wilson Fashion Scene

Liza Willsey, Contributor

March 4, 2019

Join us on an aesthetically pleasing journey around Woodrow Wilson High School where we probe the school's most notorious fashionistas/fashionistos. Do YOU want to be a part of this motley crew? Well, you've come to the right place. Here, eight fashion representatives grace us with inside tips, favorite...

Wilson Cribs: Episode 1 – Mr. Walters’ Classroom

Mabel Malhotra and Noah Gross

February 6, 2019

Ever wonder why your art teacher's classroom has computers in it or why their tables are set up the way they are? Maybe you're curious about the little knick-knacks on their desk or the perks of their classroom's location? Well, stop questioning and watch the first ever episode of Wilson Cribs, The Beacon's...

Wilson Football 2018 Season Recap

Alex Cirino, Junior Editor

February 3, 2019

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Wilson Edition

Adelaide Kaiser and Meghan Dayton

January 7, 2019

The Beacon asked the same questions to a bunch of Oyster-Adams 5th graders and a bunch of Wilson HS students. WHO WINS??????

The Investigation of the Tenley Stank

Gino Buresch, Josh Lasser, Dean Gwadz, and Liza Willsey

October 2, 2018

Wilson students take a deeper look into the disgusting stank of Tenley.

Opinions in the Halls: Scheduling

Mabel Malhotra, Multimedia Editor

September 5, 2018

This year, Wilson introduced a new way for students to switch classes during the first 2 weeks of school. First, students stand in a long line outside the counselor's office, negotiate their way past the quick-change table at the front door, and finally (if they're lucky) get in to the office to wait...

Seniors in the Halls: What are your plans for next year?

Mia Chinni

June 6, 2018

Fake News in the Halls

Dominick Hogans and Mabel Malhotra

May 28, 2018

Inspired by Jimmy Kimmel's famous videos, senior Dominick Hogans asks several Wilson students questions about false events going on right now-- find out who believes it and who doesn't!