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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
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 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
Alumnus presenting to students on career day.
Harrisites reflect on their experience during Career Day
April 3, 2024
College flags line the walls in the guidance office.
Seniors reflect, offer advice to underclassmen as the 2024 college admissions cycle wraps up
April 1, 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
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
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 2024
Chinese Feather Fan FON.
Harrisites share their FON 2024 Reflections and Experiences
March 30, 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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Boys Outdoor Spring Series #1 3/18/14

Evan Noblesala • March 31, 2014

Girls Tennis 3/19/14- THHS vs. Francis Lewis

Noah Silversmith • March 31, 2014

SciOly sets school record at states

Aayush Beri • March 29, 2014
On March 14 and March 15 in Uniondale, Long Island, the Townsend Harris Science Olympiad team broke a school record when it notched a 9th place finish at the Science Olympiad States Competition. The team medalled in 8 different events, also a school record, including a second place finish in Disease Detectives and third for Food Chemistry.

Chvrches debuts with the lively The Bones of What You Believe

Abygail Rampersad • March 26, 2014

Scottish electro-rockers Chvrches, prove to be a welcome addition to the world of synthpop and with their debut album The Bones of What You Believe. New to the scene, Chvrches formed in 2011 and is composed...

Q&A with Daria Snadowsky

March 26, 2014

Daria Snadowsky is an author of two young adult novels, Anatomy of a Boyfriend and Anatomy of a Single Girl, which deal with the tough choices teenagers must make. She recently sat down with A&E...

Girls Softball – Maspeth vs. THHS 3/17/2014

March 21, 2014

Need for Speed is a slow ride

Linda Wu • March 19, 2014

Need for Speed is based off the EA racing game franchise, Need for Speed. It stars Aaron Paul, fresh off his acclaimed role as Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad, as the movie’s protagonist and hero, Toby...

Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey takes us across the universe

Anna St. Clair • March 15, 2014

With the opening message from Barack Obama, the endearing narration that makes Neil Degrasse Tyson sound like he’s quoting Doctor Who (“you’re made of star stuff”), and enough lens flares to make...

Game-tying three falls just short, Hawks eliminated from playoffs

John O’Neill • March 13, 2014

With a few seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and down by three the Hawks’ junior guard Debra Chen shot a three from just beyond the arch. The previous day the team had been preparing for these...

Girls indoor makes top ten at frosh-sophs

Kristine Guillaume • March 9, 2014

The PSAL Freshman-Sophomore City Championships marked the end of indoor track season for the Lady Hawks. On Sunday, March 2, the freshman and sophomore trackies traveled to the Armory to compete against...

Girls varsity basketball wins a nailbiter to stay alive

John O’Neill • March 4, 2014

After the girls varsity basketball team won by double digits in the first round of the PSAL “A” Division playoffs, the Hawks hosted the Mott Haven Educational Campus Mavericks at the Wanda Nix Gymnasium...

Boys basketball eliminated from playoffs

Michelle Gan • March 4, 2014

After finishing the regular season with ten wins and six losses, the boys basketball team were eliminated in the first round off the playoffs by the Queens Vocational Technical Tigers on February 25. The...

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