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Popular Netflix Specials

February 4, 2019

As 2018 ends and 2019 is upon us, entertainment reaches new levels and the need for online streaming is at an all-time high. There's Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Movies, Crackle, etc. But there's no doubt Netflix has been and still is always on top. With annual revenue of 11.69 Billion in 2018 and an...

Holidays Meals from all Around the World

Michael Lee, Staff Writer

December 18, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

The winter holidays are here and everyone’s excited about the foods of the season! This article will contain an examination of foods in different cultures that celebrate the winter season, such as Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanza. First, we’ll start with a delicious Hanukkah Rugelach. This delicious...

Hottest Spots for Winter in Maryland

Milo Fisher, Staff Writer

December 14, 2018

Filed under Student Life, Uncategorized

The winter season is rapidly approaching, as are all the things that your girlfriend forces you to go to. Here's my list of top 4 things that are the best possible landing spots for you and your girl this winter season. #4 The Downtown Partnership Monument Lighting Starting our list off at number 4, the Monument lighting truly does represent the beginning of the holiday season in downtow...

Finding the Perfect Tree

Susannah Lehr, Staff Writer

December 12, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

As Christmas time quickly approaches, it’s time to pick out one of the most important elements of the holiday. Here are several easy steps that can be taken to ensure that you find the ideal tree for your home. Take Measurements You want to make sure that you are aware of how much space yo...

Avoiding Stress Around the Holidays

Kayla Tingley, Staff Writer

December 10, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

When you come of a certain age, the holidays turn from a happy-go-lucky time to a whirlwind blizzard nightmare. Here are five ways you can TRY to decrease that stress, just a little. Number 1) Buy presents for the people you hate first. Let’s face it, no one likes buying presents for people you ...

The Stress Of College Applications

Jake Guttman, Staff Writer

November 28, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

As we advance through the November 1st early action deadline, the stress of college applications continues for seniors at Towson. Most students have applied for colleges in time for the early action deadline. Even after applications are sent in, stress is translated into the anxiety of getting into college. We must wait weeks for answers back from colleges after weeks of a...

Deadlines, Deadlines, Deadlines

Kiya Kirkland, Staff Writer

November 20, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Student Life

Senior year started out all smiles and sunshine, but around early October, it grew cloudy. Smiles turned into frowns as seniors became plagued with an intense amount of college-application stress. Our inbox on Naviance, the website used for all our college planning, became flooded with emails of colle...

2018 Fall Student Fashion Showcase

Tyleah McNair and Sam Beatty

November 2, 2018

Filed under Student Life

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2018 Towson High School Fall Spirit Week

Jake Guttman and Sam Beatty

October 1, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

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2018 Towson High School Fall Pep Rally

Sam Beatty, Media Editor

October 1, 2018

Filed under Showcase, Student Life

Fall Pep Rally Photo Gallery ...

Let Summer 2018 Begin!

Helen Logan

June 12, 2018

Filed under Student Life

The end of the year is approaching which means students are eager to leave school as quickly as possible. With sunny days and warm weather, it's difficult to resist the urge to spend all day outside. Whether it is spending endless hours huddled inside binging a new season on Netflix or taking a glamorous trip...

AP Fun Times

Alexis Bjurling, Staff Writer

May 4, 2018

Filed under Student Life

Has this ever happened to you? You're sitting in class when the entire guidance office kicks the door in and tells you to decide the next two years of your life right now? You sit and stare at the endless stream of vague class titles trying to discern whether or not they'll be boring when you...