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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
The Cast
A Review and A Look Backstage at “The Crucible”
Beings of The Beacon: Hannah Lemes
Beings of The Beacon: Hannah Lemes
Zohran Mamdani speaking at FH stadium
Zohran Mamdani’s ‘New York is Not for Sale’ Rally Comes to Forest Hills Stadium
Anthony Lee is seen second on the left as part of the Asian Cultural Exchange club in 1999
In Memory of Anthony Lee: A Ranger Remembered
Traditional diyas (oil lamps)
Diwali: The Festival Of Lights
Taken at Forest Hills High School, Featuring Alma Sinanovic
Purr Or Protest! FHHS’ Views on the Legalization of Bodega Cats
Nepal’s Government Falls: A New Era Rises
Illustrator: Simran Sehgal
What to Expect on Halloween: A Costume Prediction
Created by Simran Sehgal
Candy Clash: What is the Best Halloween Candy?
“To a learned man, a magician is not wicked or superstitious and should not be called demonic but instead wise, a priest, and a prophet.” –Agrippa
An Occult History: Fear or Real?
Photo taken from Bad Bunny's Instagram page
Bad Bunny’s Bringing Puerto Rico Culture to Super Bowl LX
FHHS’ Opinion: Taylor Swift Takes Center Stage with The Life of a Showgirl
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
David Parker Ray attending a court hearing
Beacon Behind Bars: The Toy Box Killer
Diddy and former girlfriend, Cassie
Beacon Behind Bars: The Fall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Illustrator: Simran Sehgal
What to Expect on Halloween: A Costume Prediction
Needle & Thread: An Intro
Needle & Thread
Needle & Thread
The Classic Chix with fries
Beacon’s Bites: An AP Bareburger Review
Matcha latte + pork onigiri
Beacon’s Bites: 969 NYC Coffee
Zorbas' cheese pie
Beacon’s Bites
Welcome to the Underground: Will Wood and the Tapeworms
Source: hanba1926.pl
Welcome To The Underground – Hanba! and Fouteurs de Joie
Oingo Boingo, seen in a file photo, were honored April 20, 2016, by the Los Angeles City Council.
Welcome To The Underground: Oingo Boingo
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:
Looking for Multicultural Magic
Looking for Multicultural Magic
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!
Jason Szenes/New York Post, John Jones/USA TODAY Sports, The Official Site of the New York City Football Club, Dante Vanzeir/New York Red Bulls
The Decline of New York Sports, Edition 2: The Mets, Yankees, NYCFC and NYRB
Zohran Mamdani speaking at FH stadium
Zohran Mamdani’s ‘New York is Not for Sale’ Rally Comes to Forest Hills Stadium
Nepal’s Government Falls: A New Era Rises
President Donald J. Trump Credit: The White House X Account
Trump’s Second Term: The Early Days
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris | AP News
Why Politics Matter To Teens
Marc Berman in his "office."
Beings of The Beacon: Marc Berman
Beings of The Beacon: Hannah Lemes
Beings of The Beacon: Hannah Lemes
Ms. Clinton, Mr. Wilbur's Secretary
Beings of The Beacon: Ms. Clinton
Beings of The Beacon: Athena Vishudanand
Beings of The Beacon: Athena Vishudanand
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Safa Kayenat

Safa Kayenat, Co-Manager of Social Media and Advertising Team, Beacon Behind Bars Reporter Social Media and Advertising Team

Safa is a senior at FHHS and the co-manager of marketing and social media, along with being a reporter for Beacon Behind Bars. She likes to listen to music, dying her hair, going to puppet shows, hanging out with friends and most importantly, cats!
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Two students at Forest Hills High School watching Stanley Kubrick's The Shining

Opinion: Has Horror Gotten Worse Over the Years?

Safa Kayenat, Reporter
October 30, 2025
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