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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Townsend’s annual event: The Winter Carnival

Townsend’s annual event: The Winter Carnival

Julia Jinu and Sruthi Manish January 29, 2019

Townsend Harris’ annual Winter Carnival took place on Thursday, January 17 from 5:00-7:30 PM in the cafeteria. The Winter Carnival helps clubs, teams, and publications fundraise while simultaneously...

Class of 2019 makes memories on senior trip

Class of 2019 makes memories on senior trip

Jacqueline Woo January 16, 2019

Townsend Harris High School’s Class of 2019 recently returned from the annual three-day senior trip to Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa in Ellenville, NY. After a morning of classes on Friday, January...

Moot Court Team finishes their season, heading into Mock Trial

Moot Court Team finishes their season, heading into Mock Trial

Jessica Wang January 2, 2019

The Townsend Harris Moot Court team recently concluded their final competition of the season at Fordham University, finishing up in the Wildcard Round. This year, Townsend Harris competed against Martin...

The winter concert: A showcase for THHS talents

The winter concert: A showcase for THHS talents

Maimunah Virk and Yadira Gonzalez January 2, 2019

The annual winter concert took place on December 18, showcasing a collection of students’ musical talent and bringing a pleasant end to the fall semester. The Jazz Ensemble opened the concert with...

The children's hospital drive arrives at THHS

The children’s hospital drive arrives at THHS

Maria Leyba December 13, 2018

This holiday season at Townsend Harris High School, seniors Atia Ahmed and Nefertari Elshiekh have started a fundraiser for the children at Elmhurst Hospital. “We created this fundraiser with the...

SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun December 13, 2018

Since SING! was first established at Townsend Harris, it has been a passionate project of the student body, often cultivating a highly competitive environment between Semores and Freshiors. As a result,...

Bringing awareness to HIV

Bringing awareness to HIV

Julia Wojtkowski December 11, 2018

By Julia Wojtkowski, Staff Writer Townsend Harris High School recently hosted its annual HIV/AIDS day to educate students about sexually transmitted diseases and raise awareness about a growing problem...

The Wiz prepares to take the THHS stage

The Wiz prepares to take the THHS stage

Ariana Vernon December 6, 2018

Auditions began this week for the 2019 spring musical, The Wiz.  There were over 60 auditions and the casting list will be posted on Monday morning, December 10 outside room 405. English teachers...

Sophomore Michelle Stern performs at Massapequa Philharmonic

Sophomore Michelle Stern performs at Massapequa Philharmonic

Maimunah Virk and Selena Lin December 5, 2018

On October 14th, sophomore Michelle Stern performed a 35 minute solo at the Massapequa Philharmonic at Berner Auditorium in Massapequa. “The Sibelius violin concerto is a staple repertoire for a...

Onsite acceptance with Seton Hall University

Onsite acceptance with Seton Hall University

Yadira Gonzalez December 4, 2018

Many seniors have already submitted applications for early action and early decision, while others are working on their applications for regular decision. In addition, some Townsend Harris seniors were...

Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster November 29, 2018

In 2017, #MeToo went viral, breaking decades of silence regarding sexual harassment and violence in both the entertainment industry and the workplace. The hashtag, which was created after dozens of sexual...

Election simulation: results and the future

Election simulation: results and the future

Edison Park November 27, 2018

The annual election simulation at Townsend Harris is a method to get students involved in politics. According to the AP Government class teachers, the simulation is supposed to be a “tremendous educational...

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