If we fall, so will our GPA’s
Ellie Matson, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Half asleep, I arrive to school at 7:40, barely making the bell. And then even once I haphazardly sit down at my desk, (almost out of breath) I realize that I can barely keep my eyes open for a class that can help determine my future. Something needs to change here. I'm not the only sleepy one. Many students find themselves falling asleep in class and completely missing a t...
You MUST Play Exploding Kittens!
Jackson Martin, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
Filed under Student Life
In a world dominated by the phone and all its fancy programs, everyone is glued to screens. It's sad to see teens text away, rather than talking to their friends and family. But now a brand-new card game is attempting to change that. This challenger is called "Exploding Kittens." It’s a silly game where you must avoid the exploding kitten. Players take turns drawi...
Fortnite: The Art of Bushin’ It
Drew Evans, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
Filed under Student Life
Lately the world has been taken by storm by a game called "Fortnite". This game is essentially like the trilogy "The Hunger Games, " with every man and woman for themselves in the wild. Fans of the game know the feeling, on the outskirts of Retail Row and nothing but a common AR, when know you're out manned and out gun...
Where are all the Resolutions Going?
Catarina Carderella, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Filed under Student Life
It's no mystery that the majority of people who have New Year's Resolutions usually stop doing whatever they promised themselves that they would do by the end of January. Whether it's losing weight or wanting to read more books, no matter how complicated or simple, most people don't keep up with their...
Holiday Kindness and Cheer
December 22, 2017
Filed under Student Life
As the holiday season approaches, people everywhere can feel the holiday spirit. Whether it is putting up lights or decorating a Christmas tree, most people have their own way of celebrating during these chilly December days. A popular tradition during the cheerful season is giving back. Some people...
‘Tis the Season for Starbucks
December 21, 2017
Filed under Student Life
As the air grows colder and the weather shifts to snowy days, the urge for warmth arrives. People enjoy hot beverages when the season becomes winter. To remedy this, coffee and hot chocolate is consumed. A sizable population of students from our school drink these beverages, and they usually ...
Towsonolabokaflod
Amir Defino, Senior Editor
December 21, 2017
Filed under Student Life
Towson High School has been plastered with news of a flood. A book flood, that is. It’s Towsonolabokaflod. Iceland’s Jolabokaflod (“Christmas Book Flood”) is an annual tradition where Icelandic publishers release hundreds of new titles into the market. The tradition calls for a gathering...
Senior Superlatives Preview
Serena Roberts, Senior Editor
December 21, 2017
Filed under School News, Student Life
The senior superlatives were voted a couple months ago by the senior class and there were some close votes for the winners of each category. There were 20 categories, and a boy and a girl were chosen for each (besides best bromance and gal pals). For two days, hundreds of votes came in for who would...
Top 15 Christmas Songs of All Time
Nick Testoni, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Filed under Student Life
1) “Last Christmas” – Wham This song is just simply an amazing song that everyone likes. It could be interchangeable with #2 but with George Michael passing away, “last Christmas” it only seems appropriate. 2) “All I Want For Christmas” – Mariah Carey Another song that just about...
Campus Cleanup
Serena Roberts, Senior Editor
November 21, 2017
Filed under Student Life
On Saturday, November 11th, the annual campus cleanup was as fun as ever. I grabbed some hot chocolate from Dunkin' Donuts and went on my way. A group of about 25 of us got to Towson around 9 a.m. for some hot bagels in trailer 4. We all warmed up for the day of cleaning our campus and I couldn’t wai...
The Faculty Basketball Game in Review
Helen Logan, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Filed under School News, Student Life
I strolled into the gym on this particularly lively Friday afternoon. Immediately I was greeted with a sea of eager faces, impatiently awaiting the start of the game. The commotion created by all of the students drowned out any audible voices. Select faculty members could be seen sporting either...
Club Spotlight: Environmental Club
Amir Defino, Senior Editor
November 7, 2017
Filed under Student Life
Green thumb, tree hugger, and greenie are all terms used to make fun of environmentalists. But actually, these terms are embraced by environmentalists. Towson's environmental club embodies these supposedly belittling words. The club is spearheaded by the school's science department chair, Ms. West. The group meets every Tuesday to do...
Loading ...Ellie Matson, Staff Writer
March 7, 2018
Half asleep, I arrive to school at 7:40, barely making the bell. And then even once I haphazardly sit down at my desk, (almost out of breath) I realize that I can barely...
You MUST Play Exploding Kittens!
February 8, 2018
In a world dominated by the phone and all its fancy...
Fortnite: The Art of Bushin’ It
February 8, 2018
Lately the world has been taken by storm by a game...
Where are all the Resolutions Going?
January 29, 2018
It's no mystery that the majority of people who have...
Jacob Guttman, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Tensions have been high between NBA players as fists have been thrown, jerseys ripped, and suspensions given. The ultimate relationship between refs and players is at an...
Groundhog Day; a pointless tradition
February 2, 2018
Groundhog Day is a pointless holiday. It has its roots...
Towson’s Winter (Lack Of) Spirit Week
January 31, 2018
In the middle of the monotonous winter rut of midterms,...
Sexual Allegations in Hollywood: Shocking and Absurd
December 19, 2017
As a fan of House of Cards, I'm shocked and saddened by...
