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The Podcast Pair

The Podcast Pair

Anahita Hassan and Emry Ortiz November 12, 2024

The Podcast Pair is the newest journey that two students of Forest Hills High School are embarking on. Anahita Hassan and Emry Ortiz are the hosts and creators of the show, alongside Nickolas Vargas who...

Diddy and former girlfriend, Cassie

Beacon Behind Bars: The Fall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Amoy Chambers, Assistant Editor in Chief October 29, 2024

On Sept. 16, 2024 Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in Manhattan after being indicted by a grand jury. He is currently being held in the Metropolitan Detention Center, which is also where Jeffrey Epstein...

How To Better Navigate The MTA: App Edition

How To Better Navigate The MTA: App Edition

Nico Masud and Kathryn Naydenova October 29, 2024

  The MTA can be a hassle, especially when running late to school or work and the train is delayed by 10 minutes. The solution? Keep ahead of the MTA’s schedule to be ready for anything that...

Autumn in Station Square, Forest Hills

With Autumn Comes Change

Ameera Vishudanand and Faiza Islam October 29, 2024

“There's nothing quite like autumn in New York. But it's not only the leaves that change. Something in the air brings out the true colors in everyone.” - Gossip Girl As students are arriving back...

Oingo Boingo, seen in a file photo, were honored April 20, 2016, by the Los Angeles City Council.

Welcome To The Underground: Oingo Boingo

James Hudson IV, Head Copy Writer October 29, 2024

 All dressed up with nowhere to go? Walking with a dead man over your shoulder? October is the month of spooks and scares, with fall preying around the corner and Halloween serving as a capstone for the...

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Looking for Your Next Fall Watch? Read, If You Dare…

Amoy Chambers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

    Pumpkin spice lattes. Scarecrows. Jack-o'-lanterns. Fuzzy sweaters. These are all well known autumn staples. Another staple, arguably the most festive, are movies and TV shows....

Needle & Thread

Needle & Thread

Kary Jocelyn Colin and Kathryn Naydenova October 29, 2024

Exploring style and warmth during the fall season; as temperatures drop, it’s essential to maintain both comfort and style in our wardrobe choices.  Here’s a guide to fall fashion and some key...

Zorbas' cheese pie

Beacon’s Bites

Finn Salek and Evie Etkin October 29, 2024

To eat or not to eat, that is the question. Welcome to our new column for The Beacon, called Beacon’s Bites, where I, Evie, and my colleague, Finn, review restaurants around Queens that were recommended...

FHHS hallway in between classes

A How-To Guide:

Athena Vishudanand, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2024

September 5, 2024 marks the official end of the summer season and the beginning of that back to school rush that we all love so much.  Whether you’re returning to a school that you’ve become all...

Justice clothing store

Are Kids’ Clothing Going Out of Style?

Stella Kakatsos, General Reporter April 9, 2024

I used to go to Justice all the time growing up. You know, the one with the bright pink logo that immediately got kids to beg their parents to go in. Opening in January 2004, the store was originally...

Sip Sip Sip: Forest Cafe

Sip Sip Sip: Forest Cafe

Salma Baksh and Jenny Dun April 2, 2024

Welcome back to the Sip Sip Sip Series! If you’re new, this is a series where we (Salma and Jenny), along with special guests, try and review different coffee establishments throughout NYC.    In...

Boy's A Liar pt.2

Stella’s Top Picks from the 2023 Billboard Top 100

Stella Kakatsos, General Reporter March 7, 2024

During 2023, many memorable songs made it to the Top 100 on Billboard, ranging from all genres. Only 5 artists were able to make me repeat their songs over and over again. Here is my personal ranking...

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