THE BEACON

Zohran Mamdani’s ‘New York is Not for Sale’ Rally Comes to Forest Hills Stadium

Chaim Gardner, Connor Flynch Mitto, and Alokita Neep | November 7, 2025

There’s no denying it: the mayoral election in New York City has drawn eyes from all over. An estimated 10,000 supporters of the now newly-elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani flooded the seats of Forest...

In Memory of Anthony Lee: A Ranger Remembered

Nadyah Uddin, Opinion Editor | October 30, 2025

The banter and bustle of Forest Hills High School's halls grew a little quieter with the devastating news that Anthony Lee, a cherished 17-year-old student from the Class of 1999, had passed away. His...

Diwali: The Festival Of Lights

Manvir Baddhan | October 30, 2025

Once per year, when the moon is perfectly aligned, lights brighten the night. Homes are covered with beautiful patterns, inviting blessings in. Loved ones come together and celebrate, hoping for prosperity,...

Purr Or Protest! FHHS’ Views on the Legalization of Bodega Cats

Ashley Aracena, Hard news and politics journalist and Photographer | October 30, 2025

Last June, city council member Keith Powers proposed a bill to make an exception for one of the major symbols of NYC culture: bodega cats. The bill suggests updating the health code to allow the bodega...

Nepal’s Government Falls: A New Era Rises

Ethan Wang, Health and Science Editor | October 30, 2025

On September 8, 2025, Gen-Z activists overthrew the government in Nepal following mass protests regarding social media bans, political stability, and ongoing corruption across the nation. According...

The NYS Phone Ban: FHHS’ Reactions to the Change

Zoe Shekhtman, Kathryn Naydenova, and James Hudson IV | October 30, 2025

It has now officially been two full months of New York state's cell phone ban in public schools, a law that surrounds most technology used by students and educators every day. It aims to improve student...

A Review and A Look Backstage at “The Crucible”

Kathryn Naydenova and Nico Masud | April 7, 2025

In early March, FHHS’s Drama Academy put on an electrifying show based on Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, "The Crucible." The mixed junior-senior show was spectacular, with riveting acting and passionate...

Trump’s Second Term: The Early Days

Evie Etkin, Section Editor of Politics | April 1, 2025

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump was sworn in to a rare non-consecutive second term. The last time an event like this occurred was in the late 1800s, when President Grover Cleveland won the presidency...

The Dangers of the NYC Subway System

Bhargavi Patel, Managing Editor | April 1, 2025

Teens arrested for subway surfing. Man arrested for setting sleeping women on fire in the F train. Subway shovers. Pick-pockets and robberies. These are just some of the very real dangers that come...

Turning up the Talent: FHHS Factor Radiates Entertainment

Lauren Kil, Social Media Manager | March 15, 2025

Forest Hills High School’s Annual Talent Show commenced on Thursday, February 6. This year’s show showcased dance teams, student bands, solo dances, musicians, singers, and an assortment of endless...

The Heart of FHHS: The Positive Impact of FHHS Teachers on Students’ Mental Health

Diyora Bakhtiyorova, Reporter | December 18, 2024

As the new school year has begun, academic pressures and social dynamics have started to evolve. Many students face mental health challenges from rising stress, trying to balance schoolwork with personal...

SBVL: Gym is Now Online. What’s Next?

Amoy Chambers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief | December 17, 2024

The option to take online physical education in place of in person physical education instruction was offered at Forest Hills High School for the 2024-2025 school year. Many students expressed that they...