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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

Review: The Towson Town Spring Festival

Review: The Towson Town Spring Festival

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist May 4, 2022

Towson recently hosted its 53rd annual Spring Festival on April 30th and May 1st. The festival came back for the first time after a 2-year gap due to covid. Many were in attendance, and it was a great...

The Slap Heard Around the World

The Slap Heard Around the World

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist April 20, 2022

The 94th Academy Awards event brought us much more to discuss than this year’s winners. Will Smith slapping Chris Rock has become arguably one of the biggest Oscar’s scandals. This scandal has gained...

The Pandemic’s Impact on Students

The Pandemic’s Impact on Students

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist April 4, 2022

It was obvious that the pandemic had significant impacts on students across the world. Many fell behind during virtual learning, and that gap has still not been closed. Recent standardized testing has...

Women’s History Month Feature: Irena Sendler

Women’s History Month Feature: Irena Sendler

Sara McKee, Student Journalist March 31, 2022

“You see a man drowning, you must try to save him even if you cannot swim.”- Irena Sendler Irena Sendlerowa was born in 1910, and she is recognized as a “Female Schindler.” Irena was a hero...

Doors vs. Wheels: The National Debate

Doors vs. Wheels: The National Debate

Sara McKee, Student Journalist March 31, 2022

Over the years there have been various different debates that have caught the attention of many, such as Yanny vs. Laurel, Black & Blue or Gold & White, Pink & White Vans or Teal & Grey...

Daylight Savings and the Sunshine Protection Act

Daylight Savings and the Sunshine Protection Act

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist March 23, 2022

We all complain when we must either set our clocks forward one hour. It messes with all our sleep schedules and makes us all feel more tired than usual. What many don’t know is the origin of daylight...

Super Bowl Ads 2022

Super Bowl Ads 2022

Sara McKee, Student Journalist February 28, 2022

On Sunday, February 13th, NFL’s 52nd Super Bowl happened. It was the Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals, and the Rams won 23-20. The Super Bowl is as an immensely popular event that millions of...

WORDLE: The World's Newest Obsession

WORDLE: The World’s Newest Obsession

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist February 18, 2022

Chances are that you’ve been asked “How many tries did you get the Wordle in?”. Wordle is a word puzzle that refreshes daily. You get 6 guesses to guess today’s 5 letter word. If you guess a word...

Who was Bessie Coleman?

Who was Bessie Coleman?

Sara McKee, Student Journalist February 18, 2022

Bessie Coleman was the first African American and Native American woman pilot. She was born on January 26th, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas. She was an inspiration to many other African Americans and women encouraging...

Underwater Volcano Sends Massive Tsunamis

Underwater Volcano Sends Massive Tsunamis

Sara McKee, Student Journalist February 2, 2022

On January 15th, an underwater volcano erupted in Tonga, a country in Oceania. Waves several feet high crashed onto the shores of Tonga, Australia, Canada, and the West Coast. After the eruption, large...

Procrastination: What is it and how can I stop?

Procrastination: What is it and how can I stop?

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist February 2, 2022

Procrastination is something we have all heard of and done. It’s estimated that 80-95% of college students engage in procrastination, and 50% do it consistently and problematically. It’s a damaging...

Sky Lantern Festivals

Sky Lantern Festivals

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist February 2, 2022

You may have seen something similar while watching the Disney movie, Tangled. But did you know you can see these beautiful lights in person? The Lantern Festival is primarily celebrated in China and other...

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