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Latin teacher Christopher Amanna at the Greece and Italy trip information session.
International trip to Italy and Greece planned for next winter
May 19, 2025
Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate
While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election
May 18, 2025
Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris
The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs
May 14, 2025
MSA members attending the 2025 MIST competition at Hofstra University
MSA competes and qualifies for national MIST competition following Hofstra competition
May 9, 2025
Ms. Reyes in the main office on her last day.
Attendance Coordinator Yvette Reyes retires after a decade of service
May 5, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 2025
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 2025
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 2025
Audrey, played by Julia Waters, and Seymour, played by Ethan Ben-David during a scene of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast looks back at the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
May 7, 2025
The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event
Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing
April 23, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 2025
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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Volume 30: 2013-2014

September 25, 2014

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF: Suswana Chowdhury & Katherine Maradiaga NEWS EDITOR: Stephanie Geier FEATURE EDITOR: Magdalena Grabos OPINION EDITORS: Vincent Chu & Zach Ooi ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS: Anna...

Full Color September Edition – 2014

September 24, 2014

Time for a facelift

Poonam Dass • September 18, 2014
Upon entering Townsend Harris on the first day of school, returning students noticed a new shadow looming over their heads. The school’s edges are now equipped with black and green scaffolding, altering the complexion of a once familiar building. The scaffolding exists as a result of construction that is being done to the school’s roof to stop further water leaks from causing damage to rooms.

New year, same challenge: finding new recruits

Noah Silversmith • September 18, 2014
Finding athletes is hard, especially in an academically driven school like Townsend Harris where many students choose to focus on their studies rather than on sports. Consequently, recruiting proves difficult for athletic teams, especially when many believe that joining a sport will hurt their academic performance.

Girls soccer opener

Mya Allen • September 18, 2014

Ms. Oberlander takes over as COSA

Ann Kochupurackal and Angelika Narewski • September 18, 2014
Biology teacher Sarah Oberlander has assumed the position of the school’s Coordinator of Student Activities (COSA), effective this year. The COSA’s duty is to plan and organize activities, programs, and events, such as Junior Banquet, the Pep rally, and the Club Fair. As an alumna of Townsend Harris, Ms. Oberlander strongly feels she has an advantage in fulfilling the COSA’s responsibilities.

No summer off season for student athletes

Noah Silversmith • September 18, 2014
For most students at Townsend Harris High School, summer is the perfect time to relax and hang out with friends. However, at Townsend Harris, many use their two months of vacation not only to serve their community and study for standardized tests, but also to get a head start for the upcoming athletic season.

Raising the barre: Dancers at THHS

Jason Lalljee • September 18, 2014
Picture a young boy— age five, all clumsy fingers and crooked feet. This is the child that junior Yuriy Markovetskiy can recall himself being, before the moment he embarked upon what would become his life’s passion—dance. Yuriy is one of many Townsend Harris students who dance in programs outside of school.

My Everything features everything but the kitchen sink

Austin Wang • September 18, 2014

Everyone seems to have a massive obsession with Ariana Grande these days. She is frequently compared to Mariah Carey, and it’s easy to see why. Yours Truly, released last year, is full of the pseudo-90s...

Get deserted on Sushi Island

Sabrina Yu • September 18, 2014
Fusion restaurants have been gaining ground since the 1970s. However, even today, they are still considered innovative as they combine various cuisines into one. Arguably, the most popular style of fusion cuisine is Asian fusion.

Only a Play celebrates the best of Broadway

Jennifer Walsh • September 18, 2014

Gentleman’s Guide is a smash

Hailey Lam • September 18, 2014
Despite there being only eight members of the D’Ysquith family doomed to die in this play, there were actually nine deaths in the theater directly after my viewing of “Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” Yes, this Broadway show had me positively dying on the floor within the first five seconds of the opening act. Monty (Bryce Pinkham), grieving his recently deceased mother
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