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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...

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President Donald J. Trump
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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...

The Dangers of the NYC Subway System
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...

Turning up the Talent:  FHHS Factor Radiates Entertainment
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...

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...

Boys side weight room
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...

Still Feeling Like You're in A Bit Of a Funk Since Covid-19? Let's Talk About It
Editorials
Still Feeling Like You’re in A Bit Of a Funk Since Covid-19? Let’s Talk About It
Sureshwari Tiwaari | December 6, 2024
We've all heard the stereotypes: teenagers are careless, irresponsible and reckless. However, how often are the
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The front vestibule where students wait in the morning
Opinion: Should students be locked out 15 minutes after the late bell?
Amirah Ujjal, Artist | October 29, 2024
Imagine having a quiz first period and you're running late. You rush to school, it's inevitable that you won't
The Beacon Staff being sleepy.
Catching Zs Before University
Ren Nebet, Head Copy Editor | March 7, 2024

Picture this: You’re an upperclassman and your first period of the day starts

Separation. Edvard Munch. 1896. Oil on canvas
Victim of the Break-up Season:
Jenny Dun | January 22, 2024
If you find yourself here, you’ve likely become an unwitting victim of breakup season. First and foremost,
Beacon’s Beats: What are we listening to this month?
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