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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Holiday season in NYC

Holiday season in NYC

Nikki Ng December 19, 2018

By Nikki Ng, Staff Writer With winter approaching, the merriest time of the year is finally here. New York City boasts many classic attractions from the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, to the Rockettes...

The rise of the teddy coat

The rise of the teddy coat

Navjit Bajwa December 18, 2018

By Navjit Bajwa, Staff Writer A coat you could wear to any occasion that pulls any look together while being cozy. It sounds too good to be true, but that’s why everyone seems be wearing the Teddy...

Your guide to this holiday season

Your guide to this holiday season

Dahianna Murillo and Daniella Pardo December 14, 2018

Now that we’re in the rush period to get all our preparations done, people tend to panic when trying to create the perfect plan to spend it with family and friends. No matter what holiday you celebrate,...

The childrens hospital drive arrives at THHS

The children’s hospital drive arrives at THHS

Maria Leyba December 13, 2018

This holiday season at Townsend Harris High School, seniors Atia Ahmed and Nefertari Elshiekh have started a fundraiser for the children at Elmhurst Hospital. “We created this fundraiser with the...

SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

SING! controversy sparks calls for change to judging system

Daniela Zavlun and Nataniela Zavlun December 13, 2018

Since SING! was first established at Townsend Harris, it has been a passionate project of the student body, often cultivating a highly competitive environment between Semores and Freshiors. As a result,...

Seniors take charge: The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team working out early tribulations

Seniors take charge: The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team working out early tribulations

Hritamber Chakraborty and Gabriel Matatov December 12, 2018

With the Townsend Harris boys’ varsity basketball team losing previous seniors, the team hopes to rebuild by training younger prospects. This means that the current seniors are not stepping away from...

Bringing awareness to HIV

Bringing awareness to HIV

Julia Wojtkowski December 11, 2018

By Julia Wojtkowski, Staff Writer Townsend Harris High School recently hosted its annual HIV/AIDS day to educate students about sexually transmitted diseases and raise awareness about a growing problem...

Ramen Hood debuts on the streets of SoHo

Ramen Hood debuts on the streets of SoHo

Annie Lin December 11, 2018

Originating in the Grand Central Market of Los Angeles, Ramen Hood is a 100% vegan ramen bar that has made its way to the streets of SoHo. This popup eatery is situated in Chefs Club Counter until January...

Do we really need new iPhones?

Do we really need new iPhones?

Miruna Radu December 10, 2018

Almost everybody in the United States owns an iPhone. I do, my family does, and I’m 98% sure that you do as well. Apple comes out with new iPhone models almost every year, forcing all of us to buy...

How the calamity of rapid climate change will affect your health

How the calamity of rapid climate change will affect your health

Togay Atmaca December 10, 2018

As Townsend Harris students enter the colder winter months, many tend to forget about the severity of global warming, which is colloquially known as climate change. Contrary to  popular belief, climate...

Scientists prospect new moon to be a lunar Illuminative satellite

Scientists prospect new moon to be a lunar Illuminative satellite

Jasmine Palma December 6, 2018

By Jasmine Palma, Staff Writer If one moon wasn’t good enough, the Tian Fu New Area Science Society has intentions for a launch of a duplicate moon. Scientists hope to illuminate the urban streets...

The Wiz prepares to take the THHS stage

The Wiz prepares to take the THHS stage

Ariana Vernon December 6, 2018

Auditions began this week for the 2019 spring musical, The Wiz.  There were over 60 auditions and the casting list will be posted on Monday morning, December 10 outside room 405. English teachers...

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