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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
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
Students spent time learning about science research on the Queens College campus.
Science Research classes participate in annual Queens College Research Day event
January 19, 2024
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Mr. Bermudez joins physical education department

Agastya Vaidya • September 28, 2015
There’s a new physical education teacher in town, and his name is Jamal Bermudez. Mr. Bermudez will serve as retired physical education teacher...

Ms. Caiaccia becomes Athletic Director

Kristine Guillaume • September 28, 2015
When the time came for a new Athletic Director to take the reins of Townsend Harris’ sports program, physical education teacher Lauren Caiaccia...
Photo by Melissa Wong

David Zarowin places second in international event

Rifat Ahmed • September 28, 2015

The European Maccabi games is a distinct, athletic event that showcases the skills of Jewish boys and girls every four years. Their efforts are geared towards providing Jewish athletes all over the world...

Photo by Melissa Wong

THHS welcomes a new volleyball coach

Brandon Na • September 28, 2015
For the third season in a row, the Townsend Harris Girls Varsity Volleyball Team...

Review in Brief: The Visit

Julliette Paul • September 28, 2015

The Visit takes the sweet grandparents archetype and twists it away from the lovable people who pack your pocket and your stomach towards an image of psychos capable of murder. For the most part, it actually...

Sushi Tokyo offerings are on a roll

Kathy Ling and Valerie Mui • September 28, 2015

A restaurant that manages to satisfy both sushi cravings and kosher needs, Sushi Tokyo is perfect for grabbing either a quick bite after school or sitting down and having a nice meal with friends. Only...

Tozt is now “QCafe”

Francesca Filiberti, Arifa Baksh, and Kristiana Deur • September 28, 2015

Tost Cafe on Kissena Boulevard, a popular restaurant with students and faculty, changed its name to Q Cafe earlier this summer. Along with the name change has come an increase in prices on certain menu...

Townsend Trends: Layered Necklaces

Asiya Jaffer • September 28, 2015

As another year rolls in at Townsend Harris High School, our trend-setters are back and better than ever. With sweater weather on the way, woolen knits and piles of homework aren’t the only things Harrisites...

Photo by Rebekah Jones

MoMa exhbits work by current Harrisite

Matthew Mandel • September 28, 2015
Many artists spend their entire career perfecting their craft in hopes of having...
Photo Courtesy of Michelle Stewart

Summer Sounds: Musical opportunities abound

Francesca Filiberti and Ciara Burke • September 28, 2015

During the school year, the second floor of Townsend Harris is filled with the melodic clangs, whistles, and hums of instruments. Once the school year ends, the halls are devoid of sound, but that doesn’t...

AP Computer Science joined the science curriculum

Eunice Baik • September 28, 2015

In terms of scheduling routines, the pattern for new Townsend Harris classes seems to be the addition of a new  Advanced Placement science class at the beginning of each school year. The 2014-2015 one...

Art by Amanda Lin

Invention of the Month: The Lexus Hoverboard

Sarah Gafur • September 28, 2015

The Lexus hoverboard, known as “Slide,” offers the newest form of motion and could soon be the future of transportation. The hoverboard uses repelling magnetic fields in a track and within the hoverboard...

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