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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 Hijab Project

The Hijab Project

Jafira Johnson May 12, 2014

A hijab is a head scarf that is often worn by Muslim women.  Even though not all Muslim women wear the hijab, it is most common in the Muslim culture.  Wearing a hijab is not just a way to cover up a...

How Much Stress is Too Much Stress?

How Much Stress is Too Much Stress?

Lauren Spielman May 12, 2014

Picture this: it is 11 o’clock on a school night and you’re completely exhausted. After being drained from a day at school, you come home to four or more hours of hardcore studying and homework. Sound...

Colleges Check Twitter Too

Colleges Check Twitter Too

Jessica Maddox February 12, 2014

Log on to a college student’s Facebook or Twitter on a Monday morning and within seconds, you’ll probably be inundated with blurry photographs of one group or another celebrating the weekend by mode...

Homecoming Weekend

Maggie Kirkpatrick February 12, 2014

The big kickoff to Homecoming weekend began around 1:15 on Friday, September 27. Students were released from confines of their classrooms to the fresh outdoors for the pep rally. Immediately following...

Holiday How-To’s: Dealing With the Relatives

Jessica Maddox December 15, 2013

Two adults cuddle around a crackling fire, their arms encircling each other’s cashmere sweaters.  An innocent little girl with rosy cheeks and golden ringlets is handed a single box wrapped in shiny...

Must-See Holiday Sights in Baltimore

Maura Pannebecker December 12, 2013

It’s the holiday season. Family get-togethers, cozy nights by the fire, and neighborhoods shining with the many colors of Christmas.  If you’re looking for a way to extend the holiday spirit beyond...

Three Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

Catherine Bohnenstengel December 12, 2013

During the holiday season, it’s important to consider those who aren’t as fortunate as you might be.  There are many volunteer opportunities here in Baltimore, and if you’ve got the time (or if...

A Rally Worth Celebrating

A Rally Worth Celebrating

Emma Jablow November 27, 2013

On Friday, September 27, Towson High School held its most electrifying pep rally ever. Teachers and students were ecstatic at the sudden spike in spirit that filled the hall ways and the stadium stands....

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

Zachary DeMunda October 11, 2013

What is it like to read “an action romance”?  Is it really worth it? The Mortal Instruments, a book series by Cassandra Clare, is aimed towards teenage girls, meaning that it contains some type...

Sleepless in Towson: Is Lack of Sleep Ruining Your Life?

Sleepless in Towson: Is Lack of Sleep Ruining Your Life?

Emma Jablow October 11, 2013

Did you wake up on top of your desk with your homework stuck to your cheek this morning?  Did the annoying ringing of your alarm clock not urge you to get ready for school? Did you use sixth period as...

The Stress of College Apps... And How to Handle It

The Stress of College Apps… And How to Handle It

Giuliana Gettier October 11, 2013

Fall brings many things to the mind of a teenager - school, sports, bonfires, and comfy sweaters.  For a high school senior, only one thing comes to mind:  college applications.  As deadlines approach...

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