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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 partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 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
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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Wrestling to the top

Catherine Ng • June 27, 2015

The Townsend Harris girls varsity wrestling team competed in the 2015 Girls Freestyle Wrestling Championship. Fighting hard, the Lady Hawks finished sixth overall in a respectable finish to their sophomore...

Photos Courtesy of Ed Yaker

Trackies crush at championships

Brandon Na • June 27, 2015
The title for "Best in the City" was up for grabs at the PSAL Outdoor Track City Championships. Seventeen Townsend Harris athletes represented THHS at Icahn Stadium, each with victory on their minds. Since this was the last meet of the year for most members of the boys and girls teams, the runners were ready to grind it out.
Artwork by Bailey Chan

Ceremony celebrates the year’s accomplishments

Benjamin Chang • June 27, 2015

Thirty one teams were represented at Townsend Harris’s annual Athletic Awards Dinner. The event, held on June 3 at Bruno’s on the Boulevard catering hall, included the usual awards ceremony, in which...

Making a fashion statement: DIYs to die for

Kristina Deur and Sarah Mafroud • June 27, 2015

Trying to stay on top of the constantly changing clothing trends is not easy on the wallet, but some Townsend Harris students have found the perfect solution, DIY (Do It Yourself) Clothing. These savvy...

Artwork by William Mun

Multicultural fashion: Appropriation or Appreciation?

Leo Rodriguez • June 27, 2015

An Inside look at Pixar’s latest: an interview with director Pete Docter and produces Jonas Rivera

Jennifer Walsh • June 27, 2015

Pixar's latest film, Inside Out, dares to explore uncharted territory inside the human mind. The film features five main emotions of a young girl in a new city. It stars Amy Poehler as Joy, Bill Hader...

Photo by Rebekah Jones

Bhangra Night: A trip to Punjab

Sasha Balkaran • June 27, 2015

Monthly Inventions: Bionic Contacts

Sarah Gafur • June 27, 2015

We are one step closer to fulfilling our ever present need of entering that future, the one riddled with hover boards and all-chrome everything. British optometrist Garth Webb has invented a lens-like...

Artwork by Emily Lei

Agar.io takes over as semester ends

Sarah Yu and Emily Lei • June 27, 2015
This past month, the multiplayer browser game Agar.io has gained popularity among students.
Photo by William Mun

Bring Mandarin into the classroom

Tiffany Huang • June 27, 2015
Among the first things that prospective students hear about Townsend Harris High School....

Lacking in Facebook disputes: Empathy

Stephanie Geier and Jennifer Walsh • June 27, 2015

Recently, the Townsend Harris administration shut down the Class of 2017 Facebook page due to heated online disputes between Harrisites over transgender issues. Though our students are known for being...

Photo by Adam Sosnicki

A Tribute to Hanson

The Editors • June 27, 2015

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