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The Talisman

Our mission is to work as a team to provide relevant and contemporary content that connects the Towson community, one story at a time.

Our mission is to work as a team to provide relevant and contemporary content that connects the Towson community, one story at a time.

The Talisman

Our mission is to work as a team to provide relevant and contemporary content that connects the Towson community, one story at a time.

The Talisman

The perfect decorations for this holiday season!

Angelica Nina, Staff Writer December 3, 2019

Do you know what time it is? It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time of year when all can enjoy the glorious festivities. The rush of shopping endless hours, and spending quality time with...

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors?

June 13, 2019

A few days ago, one of my close friends told me, “I love God, but I hate church.”   This didn’t come as a shock; he has always said he hates church politics. I don’t blame him considering...

Why Can’t Women be Priests?

Susannah Lehr, Staff Writer June 11, 2019

The church is supposed to be a welcoming, accepting, safe place, yet the community has never fully taken these ideas words to heart. It is said that priests are all male because Jesus chose men as...

Some of the Weirdest Food Combinations

Some of the Weirdest Food Combinations

Milo Fisher, Staff Writer May 6, 2019

Eating is one of the best things in the world. It is not only necessary for humans to survive, but it can also be a very scrumptious experience. Everyone knows the great combinations that have been...

Anti-Teen Towson

Anti-Teen Towson

Mya Stengel, Staff Writer March 19, 2019

Come to Towson! We have great big Barnes and Nobles full of all the books you could ever wish to read--- Oh they got rid of that? Well then, we have cupcakes! Lots and Lots of cupcakes at our hometown...

Democrats Must Come Together in 2020

Democrats Must Come Together in 2020

Alec Faraday, Staff Writer March 19, 2019

The field of Democratic challengers throwing in their hat to unseat incumbent Republican president Donald Trump is growing. Though some members of the current opposition party favor the idea of more options...

State of the Union Address: Success or Failure?

State of the Union Address: Success or Failure?

Angelica Nina, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

President Donald Trump’s state of the union address allowed for compromising efforts between Democrats and Republicans. His speech declared for a border wall insisting on national security, a release...

Valentine’s Day: A Hallmark Holiday

Valentine’s Day: A Hallmark Holiday

Milo Fisher, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Last year Americans spent over 20 billion dollars for the holiday known as “St. Valentine's Day”. Every year this holiday takes an intense amount of criticism for how it is commercialized and used...

Disaster on Live TV

Susannah Lehr, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

On the evening of February 5th, President Trump delivered his 2019 State of the Union Address to the public. Despite his promises to work together with both the Republican and Democratic parties, the...

Best Video Games for the Holidays 2018

Best Video Games for the Holidays 2018

Alec Faraday, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

I don’t know about all of you, but I need a hero. I need an animated, fictional hero comprised of pixels to sweep me off my feet and make me learn the meaning of fun again. With application season in...

The Words of a Woman

The Words of a Woman

Katie Kilcoyne, Staff Writer November 28, 2018

Recently, I was scrolling through the "explore" feature on Instagram and came across a video of a woman who wrote a 2-minute song about the hardships women face in everyday life. The song lyrics and catchy...

Yes, Donald Trump Threatened the Migrant Caravan (and, Yes, He Lied About it)

Yes, Donald Trump Threatened the Migrant Caravan (and, Yes, He Lied About it)

Alec Faraday, Staff Writer November 26, 2018

I briefly quarreled with my father the other day regarding the freedom-seeking migrant caravan on the southern border. He said I misrepresented a Trump quote. The debate was prompted after I read a...

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