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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.

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 Moroccan Miracle

The Moroccan Miracle

Hahn Kim, Student Journalist January 23, 2023

The biggest shock of the Qatar World Cup was by far Morocco. A team that was expected to finish at the bottom of their group made it all the way to the semi-finals. Morocco started their World Cup campaign...

2022 Midterms

2022 Midterms

Miles Brady, Student Journalist December 14, 2022

With most midterm results finalized and the majority of races concluded, we can finally ask the question: what changed? The largest changes occurred in the house and governor's races. From the 2020...

OBITUARY – PRESIDENT JIANG ZEMIN

OBITUARY – PRESIDENT JIANG ZEMIN

Insun Yoon and Amcolly Cao December 14, 2022

DECEMBER 1, 2022 – Former President of the People’s Republic of China, Jiang Zemin (1926 Aug. 16 -2022 Nov. 30), died in Shanghai at the age of 96 years old. Elder Jiang, who took the reins of power...

Wes Moore Elected Governor of Maryland

Wes Moore Elected Governor of Maryland

Gabriella Ryan, Student Journalist December 7, 2022

As all BCPS students know, schools were closed on November 8th for Election Day. Social media was flooded with ads and celebrities encouraging voters to use their voice and vote for their preferred candidate...

The Death of Mahsa Amini Sparks Protest

The Death of Mahsa Amini Sparks Protest

My'Kelle Carter, Student Journalist October 27, 2022

Around the world, women are cutting their hair in protest. For many, it seems like such an inadequate form of protest. Storms of comments ask “What is cutting your hair going to do?” or “I don’t...

California’s Ban on Produce Plastic Bags

California’s Ban on Produce Plastic Bags

Eve Joyce, Student Journalist October 26, 2022

As of recently, California has become the first state to place a ban on produce bags. This ban will take effect in January of 2025. Shoppers will be using compostable bags or recycled paper bags in place...

The Royal Family

The Royal Family

Gabriella Ryan, Student Journalist October 18, 2022

The British Monarchy has been around for thousands of years, and although the current royal family does not have any legal power, they have a great influence on the general public. Recently, Queen Elizabeth...

Is the Pandemic Really Over? Op-ed

Is the Pandemic Really Over? Op-ed

Sadie Littleton, Student Journalist October 11, 2022

President Joe Biden announced in a 60 Minutes interview on September 17th that the Covid-19 pandemic is over, stating: "If you notice, no one's wearing masks. Everybody seems to be in pretty good shape,...

Met Gala Review

Met Gala Review

Eve Joyce and Sara McKee, Student Journalists June 1, 2022

The Met Gala is an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. Many celebrities, actors, and musicians are invited to attend the...

10 of the Strangest Ways People Have Died

April 20, 2022

There are bizarre events that happen every day, and some of those things that happen include strange deaths. Here are some of the strangest ways that people have died: 1) Too Much Laughter In 1975,...

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...

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...

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