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New disciplinary policies are introduced at THHS to change how students are penalized after an infraction.
After demerits system dies out, detention debuts in new discipline policy
March 17, 2023
The three-year anniversary of COVID-19 marks a time of reflection and resolutions going forward into a more normal future.
Pandemic life: three years after the schools shut down in NYC
March 16, 2023
Mr. Williams, a new member of the Classical Language department.
Welcoming new Classical Greek & Latin Teacher: Adam Williams
March 13, 2023
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023
March 8, 2023
The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser
The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser
February 27, 2023
Irene Skandalakis, producer of The 27 Podcast.
Senior Spotlight: Irene Skandalakis marvels as podcast producer
March 13, 2023
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
March 7, 2023
This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, an AI image generator. The prompt used to create this image was: “A robot writes an essay on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom with human students, in the style of a comic book.”
Is ChatGPT upending learning? Survey shows most THHS students are unfamiliar with the AI, but some have begun using it for class
March 2, 2023
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.
How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break
February 22, 2023
Two writing samples and a video introduction are the key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.
Teachers assess thousands of writing and video samples from eighth grade applicants under new admissions system
February 10, 2023
Many colleges see students social media accounts as digital portfolios; students question the fairness of it.
College admissions officers viewing applicants’ social media should not be “fair game”
March 10, 2023
The College Board announces its new AP African American Studies Course, but amid controversy, doesnt recognize that the content should not be optional for students.
Editorial: Colleges must fight back against attempts to remove key topics from the new AP African American Studies course
February 28, 2023
While virtual parent teacher conferences are convenient, they should be coupled with in-person conferences to create a hybrid parent-teacher conference model.
The case for hybrid parent-teacher conferences
February 24, 2023
Students discuss their opinions on what aspects of Townsend Harris make it a reputable school.
Opinion Roundup: What makes THHS worthy of its reputation?
February 17, 2023
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
January 31, 2023
Harrisites celebrate Valentines Day with pancakes and love poems at the Read Dating event, offered by the THHS Reading Initiative.
Reading Initiative offers love poems and pancakes for “read-dating” event
March 16, 2023
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
March 15, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work
March 8, 2023
The Townsend Harris Science Olympiad team wins several medals at Regionals, with Team A placing 2nd overall.
SciOly wins second place at Regionals
March 9, 2023
As technology continues to evolve, AI art continues to be a cheap and accessible source of imagery for artists, students, and writers alike, but it can be both beneficial and harmful.
The AI Art Boom
March 3, 2023
Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.
How headphones can affect your hearing
February 23, 2023
A popular conglomerate called 3M plans to stop production of PFAS in efforts to make the world more sustainable.
3M to stop production of “forever chemical” PFAS by 2025
February 16, 2023
A new study reveals effects of the pandemic on the brain, and Harrisites share their feelings about it.
How the Pandemic Changed Your Brain: Study shows that COVID shutdown quickened development of teenage brain structure
February 16, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
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Alumnus Ethan Felder organizes Queens Healthcare Town Hall at Townsend Harris

Tehreem Khan • April 28, 2017

A Queens Healthcare Town Hall, organized and hosted The event will take place on Sunday, April 30 at 1 PM. According to a Facebook event page, “For too many in this borough, quality healthcare has...

JAHODA’S OUT

By Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan • April 20, 2017

After eight months of discord dominating the halls of Townsend Harris, the long-awaited decision has been revealed: Rosemarie Jahoda will not be the permanent principal of THHS. Instead, Superintendent...

Freshmen-Sophomore President Max Kurant takes on leadership role amidst principal controversy

Rabia Hasan • March 20, 2017

Many students have become prominent voices during the ongoing turmoil involving Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda. Freshmen-Sophomore President Max Kurant is one of the students who has stood...

Parents and student frustrated waiting for days for IAP Jahoda to help with another grade change error

Aly Tantawy • February 27, 2017

Senior Kortney Coburn and her parents claim that they waited four days for Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda to sign off on changing a grade on her mid-year transcript. Unlike other errors that...

Frequently “unavailable” interim acting principal spends part of work day focused on furniture shopping

Sumaita Hasan, Mehrose Ahmad, and Mohima Sattar • February 13, 2017

In recent weeks, a common criticism of Interim Acting Principal Rosemarie Jahoda has been her lack of availability. Over the course of the past nine weeks, we have tried to set up interviews with Ms....

THE THHS DOODLE ARCHIVE

Gustavo Delgado and Hiba Sohail • June 13, 2016

In a school that prides itself in its collective intellect, creativity, and drive, it’s no surprise that doodles can be found even in the strangest of places. From a teacher’s perspective, doodling...

Boys track compete in Penn Relays

George Adamou • June 13, 2016

The boys outdoor track team took part in the Penn Relays, an annual competition has been held since 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event was held from April...

Athletes continue to shine over the summer break

Daniel Singh • June 13, 2016

Summer vacation is a time for many Harrisites to lay low and relax after a stressful school year.  However, for many Harrisite athletes, the summer is the time for them to concentrate on their sports...

Photo by Adam Sosnicki

ESPN 30 for 30: Joseph Canzoneri, A Baseball Life

Benjamin Chang • June 13, 2016
The long-awaited matchup between Townsend Harris and Forest Hills pit the Hawks against one of Townsend’s very own faculty members, English teacher Joseph Canzoneri, head coach of the Rangers. A two game set, both teams...

MU TAKES TO THE SKIES

David Zarowin • June 13, 2016
While most high school juniors are throwing paper airplanes at their friends, Harrisite Mitchell Mu flies real ones. After training with an instructor at the Andover Flight Academy for the last year, Mitchell has completed his first solo flight, and...

Don’t be the social media-tors

The Editors • June 13, 2016

Social media is undoubtedly intrinsic to the 21st century adolescent experience. Nearly every student at Townsend Harris uses some form of social media, whether it be Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, or Instagram....

A solution to heading in the wrong direction

Matthew Mandel • June 13, 2016

One of the most common complaints heard from Townsend students concerns the staircases and the retention of lateness demerits. Students with minimal manners are met on the staircases and only add to the...

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