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FHHS Showcases Diversity at the Annual Multicultural Festival
FHHS Showcases Diversity at the Annual Multicultural Festival
A view of Austin Street on 71st Ave
Austin Street: The Fall of Small Businesses And The Rise of Chains
The Beacon at The New York Times building
The Beacon’s Time at The Times
APS Students at the Civics Fair
WISE Projects Take the Prize at FHHS’ Spring Civics Fair
Marc Berman in his "office."
Beings of The Beacon: Marc Berman
A beautiful light display in Venezula
Venezuela Faces A New Political Era: What Lies Ahead?
A car on the FHHS teachers' parking lot.
FHHS’ Incoming Annex: The FHHS Teachers’ Parking Lot is Closing Due to the Annex
One For The Books! FHHS Hosts its First-Ever Read-a-Thon in the Library
Thanksgiving Potluck
A Table Full of Thanks
Zohran Mamdani speaking at FH stadium
Zohran Mamdani’s ‘New York is Not for Sale’ Rally Comes to Forest Hills Stadium
Rose-Tinted Lens
Opinion: Why do we fall in (and out) of love?
Valentines day, a day to show love and care!
The Definition of Love: From the Perspective of a Teen
La Boulangerie de François
Beacon’s Bites: Cafes for Dates
"Happy Valentine's Day"
‘Main Character’ Syndrome: Why is Valentine’s Day so Important for Teens?
Azal Coffee
Beacon’s Bites: Cafes for Dates
Left: Celeste Rivas Hernandez; Right: David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd.
Beacon Behind Bars: The Murder of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Ed Gein: The Truth Behind Closed Doors
Luigi Nicholas Mangione is escorted into Blair County Courthouse, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Beacon Behind Bars: Luigi Mangione
Getty Images/ The New Zealand Herald
Beacon Behind Bars: The Fatal Fall of Liam Payne
An image of Marshall Applewhite from the poster for the docuseries Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults Courtesy HBO Max
The Art of Manipulation
Illustrator: Simran Sehgal
What to Expect on Halloween: A Costume Prediction
Needle & Thread: An Intro
Needle & Thread
Needle & Thread
Photo from @lavagna_restaurant
Lavagna: An East Village Italian Restaurant’s Origin Story
La Boulangerie de François
Beacon’s Bites: Cafes for Dates
Azal Coffee
Beacon’s Bites: Cafes for Dates
The Classic Chix with fries
Beacon’s Bites: An AP Bareburger Review
Matcha latte + pork onigiri
Beacon’s Bites: 969 NYC Coffee
Welcome To The Underground: Viktor Tsoi in Film Pt. III
Welcome to the Underground: Kino
Welcome To The Underground: Viktor Tsoi in Film Pt. II
Welcome To The Underground: Viktor Tsoi in Film Pt. I
Welcome to the Underground: Festive Lost Media
"The calling of the humanities is to make us truly human in the best sense of the word." - J. Irwin Miller
STEM vs Humanities: Can one exist without the other?
Still Feeling Like You're in A Bit Of a Funk Since Covid-19? Let's Talk About It
Still Feeling Like You’re in A Bit Of a Funk Since Covid-19? Let’s Talk About It
The front vestibule where students wait in the morning
Opinion: Should students be locked out 15 minutes after the late bell?
The Beacon Staff being sleepy.
Catching Zs Before University
Separation. Edvard Munch. 1896. Oil on canvas
Victim of the Break-up Season:
Timothée Chalamet on "Marty Supreme" Ping Pong Stand
Ping Pong Perfection or Tiresome Table Tennis
Photo from @foresthillshs_nyc on Instagram
Looking Back to Look Ahead: FHHS Girl’s Varsity Soccer Team Reflects on the ’24-’25 Season
Senior Jahdai Regis
New York, The “Mecca of Basketball,” and the Resilience of Being a Basketball Enthusiast
2024 Boys Varsity Soccer Team
A Spotlight on the Successful 2024 FHHS Boys Varsity Soccer Team
Shohei Ohtani in the Dodger Blue:
Showtime in Los Angeles: LA Won’t Dodge This Opportunity!
A beautiful light display in Venezula
Venezuela Faces A New Political Era: What Lies Ahead?
Iceberg in Greenland
Uncovering the truth for US acquisition of Greenland – The people’s reaction and potential future impact
Drawing of Alex Pretti, victim of ICE’s incident
Alex Pretti: Details of the ICE Incident
NYC "No Kings" Protest on Oct. 18 2025
Is Freedom of Speech Free? Or Does it Come at a Cost?
Attractiveness, Legacy, and Media: The Factors Shaping Jack Schlossberg's Campaign
Attractiveness, Legacy, and Media: The Factors Shaping Jack Schlossberg’s Campaign
Mr. Salamon teaching his third period AP Physics Mechanics class
Beings of The Beacon: Mr. Salamon
The FHHS Library.
Beings of the Beacon: The FHHS Librarians
Beings of The Beacon: Ms. Clinton
Beings of The Beacon: Ms. Clinton
Marc Berman in his "office."
Beings of The Beacon: Marc Berman
Beings of The Beacon: Hannah Lemes
Beings of The Beacon: Hannah Lemes
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