It’s Academic  Team: They Don’t Just Know History, They Make History

It’s Academic Team: They Don’t Just Know History, They Make History

Anne Saba October 1, 2015

"And now to Patrick Hutson with the It’s Academic trivia question of the day!” You know them from the eccentric and fascinating questions asked on the morning announcements. What you may not know,...

Creative Outlets to De-Stress

Creative Outlets to De-Stress

Maura Pannebecker February 18, 2015

At this point in the school year, everyone is starting to feel worn out. After the crazy week that was midterms, the next handful of weeks leading up to spring break are going to feel like an eternity....

Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes the Sun

Maggie Moore and Maggie Kirkpatrick February 18, 2015

The sun is a vital part of human life. Aside from keeping our planet at optimal temperature, it has many other health benefits. For example, you may wonder why people often get colds in the winter. This...

Dont Drink Diet

Don’t Drink Diet

Andrew Cooper February 9, 2015

The reason soda companies make diet soda is to cut the number of calories we are drinking and to appeal to people who want to lose weight. Regular sodas like Pepsi, Coke, and Sprite are loaded with tons...

Study Implicates Use of Benzos in Development of Alzheimer’s Disease

Study Implicates Use of Benzos in Development of Alzheimer’s Disease

Tiffany Amoroso January 21, 2015

It is estimated that 36 million people currently suffer from Alzheimer’s disease worldwide, and that number will continue to grow as the Baby Boomer generation ages. As Alzheimer’s becomes more and...

A Quick Quiz About General Nathan Towson

A Quick Quiz About General Nathan Towson

Emma Jablow, Tiffany Amoroso January 21, 2015

In honor of Nathan Towson’s birthday on January 22, let’s see how much you know about Towson High’s namesake! What war did General Towson fight in? A. The Civil War B. The War of 1812 C....

Spring Cleaning For the Soul

Spring Cleaning For the Soul

Maggie Kirkpatrick May 12, 2014

Everyone in Baltimore is yearning for the days to get warmer and for spring to finally show up, but will this polar vortex ever vanish? Hope might be fading that the temperatures will rise above freezing...

You’re Not Alone: Discovering the Facts Behind Teenage Suicide and Depression

You’re Not Alone: Discovering the Facts Behind Teenage Suicide and Depression

Jessica Maddox February 12, 2014

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers. In fact, suicide is a more common cause of death in the United States than death by cancer, AIDS, heart disease, and birth defects combined....

January Literary Arts

February 7, 2014

New to The Talisman, the Literary Arts section will feature written works by Towson High students.  Unlike Colophon, an annual publication that features written works and mixed media, only poetry and...

Cryptic Corner: What’s Coming Ashore?

Cryptic Corner: What’s Coming Ashore?

Olivia Peck December 12, 2013

  We’ve all gone to the beach and seen what washes up on the sand:  shells, seaweed, or the occasional chip bag.  But what if you went to the seashore and found something you would never expect...

Healthy Holidays

Brianna Anglemeyer December 12, 2013

Let’s be honest, how many times can Aunt Shelley ask you if you want a piece of pumpkin pie until you cave and dig in?  During the holidays, it’s hard for people to maintain a healthy diet or to say...

Fall in Towson

Brianna Anglemeyer November 12, 2013

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