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Your guide to this holiday season

Your guide to this holiday season

Dahianna Murillo and Daniella Pardo December 14, 2018

Now that we’re in the rush period to get all our preparations done, people tend to panic when trying to create the perfect plan to spend it with family and friends. No matter what holiday you celebrate,...

Ramen Hood debuts on the streets of SoHo

Ramen Hood debuts on the streets of SoHo

Annie Lin December 11, 2018

Originating in the Grand Central Market of Los Angeles, Ramen Hood is a 100% vegan ramen bar that has made its way to the streets of SoHo. This popup eatery is situated in Chefs Club Counter until January...

The Candidates: The release of the THHS election simulation documentary

The Candidates: The release of the THHS election simulation documentary

Victoria Kuzma and Ryla Pasaoa December 5, 2018

The Candidates, a documentary about the annual Townsend Harris High School election simulation, premiered on November 10th at the IFC Center in Manhattan. The election simulation is a THHS tradition...

Body image controversy in popular Netflix rom-coms

Body image controversy in popular Netflix rom-coms

Reshma Deonarain and Tanisum Halim November 27, 2018

The recent hype involving Netflix among teenagers has more or less to do with the two big romantic comedies, “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” and the TV show “Insatiable.” Both the movie and the show...

How K-pop is seen in western media: the misconceptions of K-pop

How K-pop is seen in western media: the misconceptions of K-pop

Kathryn Kwon November 26, 2018

Korean Pop (K-Pop) is a genre of music that includes different audiovisual elements. With known artists such as BTS and NCT playing over American radios and appearing on American television shows, K-Pop...

Film by THHS alum Daniel Sotelo- Reiner featured in Times Square

Film by THHS alum Daniel Sotelo- Reiner featured in Times Square

Daniela Zavlun and Shabab Ahmed November 21, 2018

By Daniela Zavlun and Shabab Ahmed, Copy Editor and Staff Writer In early October, Townsend Harris alum Daniel Sotelo-Reiner’s award-winning film FIRST Relations was broadcast at the AMC Theater in...

Crocs: fashion friend or foe?

Crocs: fashion friend or foe?

Kelly Casottana November 20, 2018

By Kelly Casottana, Staff Writer Walking down the halls, one can spot the various types of footwear that students are wearing. But senior Katilyn Wu’s camo colored Crocs stand out among her classmates’...

Freshiors are victorious in this year’s S!NG competition

Freshiors are victorious in this year’s S!NG competition

Victoria Kuzma and Julianna Zitron November 17, 2018

The Freshiors were announced the winners of this year’s S!NG competition, bringing an end to the three year winning streak of the class of 2019. With their unique storyline, the Freshior directors...

Halloween DIYs

Halloween DIYs

Dahianna Murillo and Daniella Pardo October 29, 2018

By: Dahianna Murillo, Daniella Pardo, Staff Writers Halloween is just around the corner and you want to be able to deck your place out to fit the mood, but as a high school student, you’re pretty...

What you’re missing out on: Netflix rom coms

What you’re missing out on: Netflix rom coms

Dahianna Murillo and Daniella Pardo October 26, 2018

By Dahianna Murillo & Daniella Pardo, Staff Writers Netflix Original romantic comedies have captured the public’s eye within the past few months, bringing romantic stories every teen dreams of...

Your fall guide: 2018 edition

Your fall guide: 2018 edition

Dahianna Murillo and Daniella Pardo October 26, 2018

Now that the temperature and leaves are dropping you may feel like you want to make the most of this fall season. However, the big question still stands, what is there to do? Well look no further because...

Bops of the Summer

Bops of the Summer

As fall begins, Harrisites reflect on the new music gracing their latest playlists.  Ranging from rap artists like Drake to pop legends like Ariana Grande, we all have a song that defines our summer....

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