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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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Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.

OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier

Zainah Syed November 11, 2024

Many students view high school as a time to take classes that interest them. This is no different for students at Townsend Harris High School. In order to maximize the amount of classes they can take,...

Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.

Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork

Sometimes being a student at Townsend Harris can feel like working a full-time job, especially as students are not only expected to have outstanding performance in each class, but also commit to extracurriculars....

New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.

EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced

The Editorial Board November 1, 2024

When students returned in September, they learned of a new testing calendar at Townsend Harris. The previous week-based calendar consisted of A/B/C weeks and allowed certain departments to test during...

Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.

Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS

Brailyn Almonte, Opinion Roundup Manager October 21, 2024

This year, the NYC Department of Education has had many discussions regarding a possible cell phone ban in New York City schools. The idea of this ban has raised a lot of conversation from parents, teachers,...

Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.

Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system

Diana Saidi, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

Townsend Harris recently switched from giving students one, cumulative grade at the end of the year, to per-semester grading, meaning students receive two official grades on their transcripts (at the end...

Guidance department offers college counseling.

OPINION: Underclassmen should receive college counseling as well

Violet Au, Opinion Editor October 10, 2024

In Townsend Harris High School, most, if not all, members of the student body wish to attend prestigious colleges. This comes with a lengthy application process that takes years to prepare for and can’t...

Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions

OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake

Uma Hardeo, Staff Writer September 29, 2024

Recently, many colleges have returned to requiring prospective applicants to submit standardized test scores for admissions. Though test-optional policies came during COVID-19, standardized tests like...

Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.

EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban

The Editorial Board September 26, 2024

Imagine being isolated from the outside world as soon as you step into the school building. With the possibility of a new cell phone ban being implemented, this may become an unfortunate reality for New...

Digital SATs improve testing experience.

As test optional applications begin to go away, the new digital SAT offers an improved test-taking experience

Muhammadali Husenov, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

Last year, Townsend Harris High School students tried out the digital version of the SAT for the first time. While many students may not be excited to see standardized test mandates return for college...

Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.

Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process

Clair Kim, Haylee Ouyang, Anusha Mahin, and Claire Weng September 10, 2024

This year, incoming freshmen were expected to write one essay and submit a video as a part of their application to Townsend Harris High School. This differed from the previous year as there used to be...

Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.

OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience

Emily Carson and Violet Au July 23, 2024

Before computers became such an integral part of education, teachers often distributed multiple kinds of printed texts: textbooks, novels, plays, printed packets of shorter readings, and more. At THHS...

Thaseena Anjum

Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended

The Townsend Harris testing schedule was introduced in the fall of 2018. It consists of three testing weeks: Week A for English, classical languages, and health. Week B for sciences and music. Week C for...

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