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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

51st Edition of Colophon: What is it and why you should give it a read

Nick Wynn May 2, 2017

Colophon: Towson High’s Award-Winning Literary Art Magazine” Many students have heard this quote from the announcements at least a few times during their high school career, and if you’re like...

New Library Book Delivery, “Best Ever” According to Mr. Ickes

New Library Book Delivery, “Best Ever” According to Mr. Ickes

Nick Wynn, Staff Writer March 23, 2017

Widely accepted as the “Heart of Towson High,” the school’s library is home to enriching resources, cutting-edge technology, and a friendly group of faces that keep the students coming back. It’s...

Ladies of Distinction

Zaniah Robinson October 11, 2016

Ladies of Distinction Ladies of Distinction is a co group of young women found by Ms. Kogelschatz and a group of Towson girls that came together in order to motivate, empower, uplift and validate minorities...

How to Become a Better Journalist

Zaniah Robinson, staff writer September 30, 2016

Two weeks ago, I was assigned to write an article about "back-to-school hair styles.”  As much as I wanted to be attentive, I wasn’t.  I began to question my perspective on becoming a journalist....

THS Mission

Zaniah Robinson September 26, 2016

We prepare our students to become successful Even though education can seem very stressful Successful with productivity, successful with their futures Be a real trooper, don’t lower your expectations We...

Blood Drive is a Success!

Nick Wynn and Finn Martel March 1, 2016

This year’s blood drive was a hit! A generous part of the student body flocked to the gymnasium to offer their blood. Even those students who scarcely find themselves attending school wouldn’t have...

Fun, Fast Times at Faculty Basketball High

Fun, Fast Times at Faculty Basketball High

Nick Wynn and Sohei Matsui December 9, 2015

The gloomy weather of Friday the 13th of November, 2015 didn’t dampen the electric atmosphere in the Towson High School gymnasium as the THS student body roared with enthusiasm. The crowd watched as...

County’s Best Birdie Bashers Duke it out at the County Badminton Tournament

County’s Best Birdie Bashers Duke it out at the County Badminton Tournament

Nick Wynn November 24, 2015

Shwing! Kablooe! Ding! Dang! Baow! It’s the most poppinist birdie-basher tournament around. That’s right, I’m talking about the 2k15 BCPS badminton tourney at our very own Towson High School. The...

Jump or Work at the New Rockin’ Jump

Jump or Work at the New Rockin’ Jump

Nick Wynn and Sohei Matsui November 11, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='1844'] Fling, boing, and spring about! Rockin’ Jump is the next hopping attraction in Towson. Busting out on 8855 Orchard Tree Lane, Rockin’ Jump has opened a brand new trampoline...

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...

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