From the opening of America’s first AIDS clinic in 1982 to present day, HIV/AIDS education has expanded greatly. AIDS, the final stage of the HIV infection, occurs when a person’s immune system is...

Everyone has experienced the disappointing situation of wanting to sit down on a bus or in school, only to find an unsanitary mess occupying the seat. Trash is left in classrooms, in the hallway, in...

Recently, automobile company Local Motors announced their plans to produce the first 3D-printed, fully functional car that promises many environment-friendly benefits. The company hopes to introduce this...

Last week, Science Olympiad held its annual inhouse exams for multiple science events, including new trial events for the upcoming year. These new trial events are Remote Sensing and Optics, topics that...

After ending their season without a playoff appearance, the boys varsity basketball team is starting their new path to the postseason. Ready for the challenges of the new season, the team, led by senior...

After the Freshiors were declared the winners of SING! for the first time in years at the end of Saturday night’s performance, there was a great deal of elation, shock, and grief. SING 2015 proved to...

Getting into college can be quite a difficult process, even without challenging exams like the SAT. An added hassle is that the SAT itself, required by numerous colleges, includes a registration fee. This...

Both inside and outside of the classroom, students find ways to push themselves to do their best. There are a plethora of influences that provide varying degrees of pressure that either deter or inspire...

The option of listening to music in school is nonexistent at Townsend Harris, with teachers and staff giving out demerits immediately whenever they see a student with a pair of earphones in their ears....

The seniors have gone bananas for the board-less board game Bananagrams. Seen being played in the Senior lounge, in the lobby, and in the library, Bananagrams is an intense game that  has the seniors...

Synthetic marijuana has popped up like the plague and ravaged communities within the five boroughs. However, there has been an even more alarming number of synthetic marijuana incidents in Queens, specifically...

After having a successful 2014 season that ended in a first round playoff loss, the girls bowling team came back this year ready to extend their journey to the PSAL championship. Having won 12 out of the...