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Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Science Department leads Solar Eclipse viewing experience at Queens College
April 26, 2024
Students present at the first Symposium in June 2015.
Seniors to present research on literary anti-heroes at QC next month, marking ten years of the Humanities Symposium
April 24, 2024
Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.
Harrisites share their favorite trends for this spring
April 25, 2024
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor

Tenzing Gurung, Bakhsish Kaur, and Toluwanimi Oyeleye • April 20, 2024

Go behind the scenes on how the second floor got a makeover this spring   Music: Happy Type Beat - "JOYFUL" Funny Chill Pop Rap/Trap Instrumental 2023

Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family

Ryan Chen, Ryan Young, and Jackie Chen • April 14, 2024

The Classic live-streamed this year's school musical over the weekend. See Saturday night's full performance through the video link above.

Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family

Tenzing Gurung and Bakhsish Kaur • April 11, 2024

On Friday and Saturday, the Nightingale Theatre Company is performing The Addams Family at Townsend Harris. Watch this behind the scenes look at the production from Classic TV. Music: "Noble Mystery"...

Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track

April 9, 2024

Watch this special report from Classic TV on how students and teachers at Townsend Harris experienced the 2024 solar eclipse. Music: "Heaven and Hell" by Jeremy Blake, used with free use license from...

The Henrietta Lacks event that took place on Friday, April 5th.

Photos of the Week: Open House and Henrietta Lacks Event

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief • April 7, 2024

Townsend Life

Classic Cartoons: Townsend Life

Lynn Huang • April 2, 2024

Monday, March 25 was Holi, the Festival of Colors. The holiday was celebrated at Townsend Harris for the first time ever at an event hosted by the Freshman grade leaders, featuring dancing, Hindu foods, and colored powder.

Photos of the week: 3/25 – 3/29

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief • March 31, 2024

Photos of the week: Career day and Japanese sister school visit

Photos of the week: Career day and Japanese sister school visit

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief • March 23, 2024

A Day in the Life at Townsend Harris

Aiden Clarke, Features Editor • March 12, 2024

Senior Aiden Clarke takes you through his day at Townsend Harris as he goes from class to class and spends time on the Queens College campus. This particular day there were puppies on the third floor,...

Classic Crossword: Wellness Edition

Classic Crossword: Wellness Edition

Classic Games • March 7, 2024

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Chinese Ribbon FON.

SLIDESHOW: FON 2024 Photos

Katherine Lian, Alex Yauri, Tabassum Ahmed, Alex Chen, Lucian Hung, Amy Huynh, Rachel Lin, and Vicky Li • March 3, 2024

The annual Festival of Nations (FON) performances took place this past Friday and Saturday in the afternoon and evening. Below are photos taken during the shows. To view more, access this Google Drive...

Watch the FON 2024 Saturday night livestream here

Ryan Young, Managing Editor • March 2, 2024

Watch the livestream for the 2024 Saturday night FON performance above. You can access all our livestream links here.

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