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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

News Reporter and Cameraman Shot Dead

News Reporter and Cameraman Shot Dead

Zaniah Robinson October 9, 2015

Virginia TV news reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot dead during a live interview August 29th, Wednesday morning. This incident has made headlines and shocked media across the nation. The...

I for One Welcome Our Reptilian Overlords

I for One Welcome Our Reptilian Overlords

Patrick Hutson September 25, 2015

We’ve all heard a conspiracy theory or two. Aliens are contained in Area 51, the moon landing was a hoax, etc. You’ve heard them a million times and they’re beginning to wear thin. “Where can...

History of Crime within the Walls: Baltimore City Detention Center Closing

History of Crime within the Walls: Baltimore City Detention Center Closing

Lauren Spielman September 25, 2015

An escape, a riot, a circus of police corruption, and reportedly inhumane living conditions was finally enough to persuade the Baltimore City Detention Center to shut its doors. Governor Larry Hogan...

Two of the Unknowns in the 2016 Presidential Race

Two of the Unknowns in the 2016 Presidential Race

Jafira Johnson September 16, 2015

Recent coverage of the 2016 presidential race has predominantly been focused on Donald Trump’s offensive and outlandish opinions. Trump’s outbursts have overshadowed the various candidates that are...

Aid for Nepal

Aid for Nepal

Evelyn Atieno April 28, 2015

Steve Maraboli, a behavioral scientist and best-selling author, once said “a kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” When a devastating disaster occurs, it might feel like...

Imperialism in Russia

Imperialism in Russia

Nicholas Chung March 10, 2015

There are rumors that Vladamir Putin wants to resurrect the Soviet Union by reclaiming sovereign countries, and he has taken many measures to achieve this goal. Recently, Putin has deployed several hundred...

World's Youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner

World’s Youngest Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Emily Turner October 31, 2014

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday, October 10th to Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi. Both individuals stood strong to support the civil liberties most of us have come to expect. There are...

Grace's Law

Grace’s Law

Caroline Bohnenstengel October 10, 2013

Grace McComas, a, fifteen-year-old girl who once attended Glenelg Country School in Howard County, committed suicide on Easter Sunday of last year after being viciously bullied via Twitter. Before her...

Cultural Spotlight: Nepal

Cultural Spotlight: Nepal

Nick Chung and James Kavanagh October 10, 2013

Perhaps best known for the Himalayan Mountains and Mount Everest, Nepal is a South Asian country rich in diversity with many different ethnic groups. The primary language is Nepali; however, there are...

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