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The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event

Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing

Quin McGeveran, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

On April 2, Queens College hosted a publishing round table as part of their Writers at Queens Reading Series, where five authors shared their experiences in the publishing industry. Professor Nicole Cooley,...

Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.

Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony

Tajrian Noor April 19, 2025

On March 31, band director Kevin Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall with the Brooklyn Wind Symphony, a renowned all volunteer ensemble.  “Carnegie Hall is so legendary. You just feel the energy...

Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible

Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing

Rufaida Anowar and Uma Tevlin April 13, 2025

Last month, author Daniel Aleman joined English teacher Katherine Lipinski’s AP English Literature class to discuss his novel, Indivisible. With the class’s focus on narratives of immigration, Mr....

Author Mark Oshiro and their co-written book The Sun and the Star with author Rick Riordan

Author Mark Oshiro meets with students and discusses co-writing a novel in the world of Percy Jackson

Sayemah Nadi and Hiba Malik April 4, 2025

On March 27, award-winning author Mark Oshiro (they/them) visited Townsend Harris, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at their writing process, their collaboration with author Rick Riordan on the...

Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan

MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan

Shamonti Shamim, A&E Student Profile Manager March 23, 2025

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted an iftar celebration on March 6 to celebrate Ramadan. At the door, students paid a $7 entry fee, which was used as a donation towards a charity providing aid...

Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College. Image courtesy of Nicole Cooley, director for the “Writers at Queens” series.

Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series

Sayemah Nadi, A&E Editor March 17, 2025

Last week, author Edwidge Danticat participated in a reading and a question and answer session for the “Writers at Queens” series run by Queens College. The event was open to the public, including...

The cast bows at the end of last year's musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play will be "Little Shop of Horrors."

Preparations are now underway for the Nightingale Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors

Madilyn Mercado and Victoria Ng March 12, 2025

With spring almost here, the annual musical is also getting closer to its premiere date. This year, The Nightingale Theater Company will be performing Little Shop of Horrors and the actors, musicians,...

Students attempting the obstacle course at Ferox Ninja Park

Juniors travel to Ferox Ninja Park in Brooklyn for class trip

Hiba Malik and Tahiyya Karim February 22, 2025

In late January, members of the Class of 2026 attended their class trip at Brooklyn’s Ferox Ninja Park, a venue that offers activities like trampoline jumping, climbing, and zip lining. Junior Grade...

Girl Up members making bracelets.

Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making

Marianne Mortel February 21, 2025

Last Monday, the Girl Up Club hosted a Galentine’s charm bracelet making event for the Valentine’s season. Galentine’s Day is a celebration of female friendship, typically observed on February 13....

Robert Mirabal performs at Flushing Town Hall. In a Q&A discussion at the concert, Mirabal said that he sees his art as a way to preserve what is being forgotten.

Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall

Sayemah Nadi and Ana Ramlagan February 15, 2025

“When I close my eyes I can see the vastness of the world, the vastness of the southwest, the vastness of the song, the dance, and the rituals. They are all inside of me and tonight, you get just a little...

Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.

Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills

Uma Tevlin January 30, 2025

In mid-January, members of the class of 2025 attended the annual senior trip for three days at the Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills. The getaway offered students a chance to unwind, bond with classmates,...

Senior Julia Waters

Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences

Shamonti Shamim and Tasnia Khandaker January 28, 2025

From leading this year’s Semores’ Vocal Department to becoming an integral part of the Townsend Harris Jazz Ensemble to earning an award for the most “Outstanding Soloist,” senior Julia Waters...

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