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Peer educators and a guest speaker spread awareness on World AIDS Day
Peer educators and a guest speaker spread awareness on World AIDS Day
December 5, 2022
The Phoenix teaches guests to paint like Bob Ross
The Phoenix teaches guests to paint like Bob Ross
December 5, 2022
Winter Concert set to return with holiday favorites and historical tributes
Winter Concert set to return with holiday favorites and historical tributes
December 5, 2022
Students express their feelings towards new grade books that teachers use.
With teachers opting not to use the new DOE grading software, many students left in the dark about their current progress in courses
November 29, 2022
Many students volunteered to introduce THHS to the class of 2027.
THHS welcomes prospective class of 2027 students at open house
November 21, 2022
A behind the scenes look at the people behind the scenes: THHS’s Tech Crew
A behind the scenes look at the people behind the scenes: THHS’s Tech Crew
December 7, 2022
2023 S!NG overall directors look back at their productions
2023 S!NG overall directors look back at their productions
November 29, 2022
New teacher spotlight: Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Garklavs join the ISS department
New teacher spotlight: Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Garklavs join the ISS department
November 18, 2022
Physical education department welcomes new members
Physical education department welcomes new members
November 17, 2022
Semore director Elliot Heath, who is barely conscious these days, participates in the ceremonial pre-opening night pie to the face.
S!NG directors prepare their teams for a weekend of performances
November 16, 2022
EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem
EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem
December 2, 2022
Students shared what they are thankful for at school this fall.
Opinion Roundup: Students share thankful thoughts about THHS for Thanksgiving
November 24, 2022
OPINION: Reinstated criteria for Honors Societies leave many students chasing requirements
OPINION: Reinstated criteria for Honors Societies leave many students chasing requirements
November 21, 2022
After being a lottery admissions system for two years, THHS is changing their admissions policies.
Opinion roundup: perspectives on the new admissions policy
November 16, 2022
Harrisites share their opinions on the first fully in-person Founders Day since COVID-19 hit.
Harrisites reflect on the first in-person Founders Day since 2019
November 12, 2022
Spotlight: CC520 Club encourages members to develop their cooking skills
Spotlight: CC520 Club encourages members to develop their cooking skills
December 7, 2022
Many Taylor Swift fans were in distress because of the Ticketmaster crisis.
The Eras Tour: A Deep Dive on the Ticketmaster Crash and the Hopes of Swiftie Harrisites
November 30, 2022
Clothing, photography, music, and other trends make a comeback every few years.
The recycling of trends: why and how does it happen?
November 28, 2022
Behind the scenes of the S!NG backdrops
Behind the scenes of the S!NG backdrops
November 23, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Lab-grown meat gets its first approval in the US
Lab-grown meat gets its first approval in the US
December 1, 2022
The entire robotics team.
Brunswick Eruption offers this year’s robotics team a test run
November 25, 2022
Student-recommended skin care
Student-recommended skin care
November 17, 2022
Blue light glasses are very popular amongst students and seem to work for many.
Do blue light glasses really work?
November 10, 2022
The invasive species, the spotted lantern fly, is now found at Townsend Harris.
Insect invaders: The spotted lanternfly
October 28, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022
November 2, 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
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Rise in activism: Con protesting

Max Lacoma • January 29, 2015

Protests and marches demonstrate important characteristics in the people who plan and participate in them: leadership, initiative, and ambition. They are one medium in which people can communicate their...

Rise in activism: Pro Activism

Jensine Raihan • January 29, 2015

Recently, protesters sought justice for black people murdered by the police and the incessant practice of broken-windows policing and stop-and-frisk. Such policies disproportionately target communities...

Rise in Harrisite activism amidst nationwide protest movement

Sharon Chin and Kimberly Rodney • January 29, 2015

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