“Cats”: cat-astrophically awkward and confusing
February 10, 2020
“Cats”, the musical typically known for being one of Broadway's most famous shows, was turned into a movie. With star appearances from Idris Elba, Rebel Wilson, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, and more, you would hope the movie would own up to its great Broadway reputation. The movie came out on Decem...
Zoolights remains a festive DC winter tradition
February 10, 2020
Okay, okay, I get it: NO ONE likes Zoolights. It’s cold, your hands feel like they’re going to freeze off, and who wants to walk all the way up that big hill at the end? And that’s all true… but seeing all the festive, colorful lights will never fail to put me in the holiday spirit. It’s a...
“The Rise of Skywalker” lets down the saga
Margaret Heffernan and Alex Holmes
February 6, 2020
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is a mess of a movie that can be confounding at times and lacks a compelling aesthetic. Yet despite its flaws, if you ignore the red flags pulsating from your brain with increasing regularity over the course of its runtime, it’s still, beneath the jumble of a ...
A guide to local thrifting
February 2, 2020
The thrill of thrifting is scavenging for gems and poking around for great deals, not wasting your time looking for an adequate thrift store. Whether you’ve decided to thrift because of a tight budget, environmental benefits, or accompanying street cred, you’ll find what you’re looking for if yo...
“There’s a Fire” shines light on issues of racial discrimation and identity
February 2, 2020
The lights dimmed and the audience went silent. A procession of people dressed in black slowly descended the center stairs of the library. Faces glowed in the light of the flickering candles they held while the mission of Labels Off! was announced through the overhead speakers. Soon after, the cast ...
Clothing swap highlights sustainable fashion initiative
February 2, 2020
If you didn’t see the signs hanging around the school, then you likely heard about the clothing swap from a friend who scored three new shirts and a cute dress for free. Not only was every item in the swap as cheap as it gets, but it also presented an opportunity to get rid of a few pieces of clot...
Jack of all instruments Benjamin Molero lives by music
February 2, 2020
Senior Benjamin Molero is part of the untapped talent here at Wilson. Often found playing the guitar (just one of the instruments he plays) on his Instagram story, Molero is a 17-year-old musical standout. Molero came to the United States from Venezuela when he was 13. Molero describes this transitio...
From sketching feet to funky portraits: student artists at Wilson
Zelia Jacobson, Isa Thompson
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 passion to continue their art not only at Wilson, but outside of the school walls as well. Coly...
Helmer vs. Holmes: Oscars edition
February 2, 2020
It’s Oscar season, and because The Academy nearly always gets it wrong, the Beacon’s top film critics (heh) are here to write about the movies that should win the industry’s top prizes. This year, along with what was nominated, it’s worth noting what was left out. The 2020 Oscar nominations were...
Must reads for 2020
February 2, 2020
1. “The Beginning of Everything” by Robyn Schneider There is no better way to start off the new decade than with a book on starting anew. “The Beginning of Everything” is about a star tennis player whose life plan is put on hold after shattering his knee. Once he meets a mysterious girl, his l...
Meet Wilson’s potential stars of DC-CAP
February 2, 2020
Every year, DCPS students show off their singing, instrument-playing, and dancing skills to compete for a $10,000 scholarship from the DC College Access Program (DC-CAP) and become a DC-CAPital Star. This year, ten out of the 40 contestants in the competitive semifinal round are from Wilson. The s...
Enjoy winter with a guide to DC’s best ice skating spots
Annette Leber and Ruby Mason
January 30, 2020
With January comes cold weather, which usually means spending time inside doing nothing. But you don’t have to wait for spring to enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating. With all of the rinks in DC it can be hard to decide which is the best one to go to. We’ve compiled a list of our top 3 choices of ...
February 3, 2020 • No Comments
With seven hours left on the clock, you and your team are left with a daunting task: come up with a solution to climate change through code. So it’s...
SGA creates class to improve effectiveness, work in committees
February 2, 2020
In order to increase productivity levels of Wilson’s Student Government Association (SGA), English...
Tenley’s Club Pilates is a blast
February 1, 2020
Looking for an effective workout, a chic exercise studio, and a welcoming community? You might want to...
Elusive plants, tundra treks, and the quests that made Mr. Meyers
February 1, 2020
Hallucinating, with disheveled hair and scratches from head-to-toe, Zachary Meyers looked like he had...
Basketball to sourdough: teachers’ ambitious New Year’s resolutions
February 1, 2020
As Christmas passes, followed by Hanukkah and New Years, you are left with the sad, harsh reality that...
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