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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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Christmas in The Office: The best episodes ranked

Christmas in The Office: The best episodes ranked

Kassidy De Nobrega, Isabella Sam, and Cecelia Taravella December 24, 2019

We’re dreaming of a Dwight Christmas...The holidays and the Netflix binge seasons have begun. What else is there to do on a break other than indulge in your favorite TV show’s Christmas episodes?...

1917 depicts harrowing, intimate journey through World War I

1917 depicts harrowing, intimate journey through World War I

Isabella Gallegos December 23, 2019

In his new movie 1917, director Sam Mendes tells the story of young corporals Blake (Chapman) and Schofield (MacKay) and their race against time to deliver a life-saving message to a distant World War...

The Harrisite holiday gift guide

The Harrisite holiday gift guide

Ikeoluwa Adedokun December 22, 2019

By  Ikeoluwa Adedokun, Staff Writer With the holiday season and break right around the corner, there are a few things that are on Harrisites’ minds, one of which being holiday gifts. As it is the time...

Boys basketball shoots for success

Boy’s basketball shoots for success

Zeyad Shariff December 20, 2019

By Zeyad Shariff  The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team won their first game of the season on November 20, defeating Queens Gateway to Health Sciences with a score of 66-29 and have since gone on to win...

Top 10 best electronic gifts for the holidays

Top 10 best electronic gifts for the holidays

Alexis Dixon and Sabrina Eng December 19, 2019

By Sabrina Eng and Alexis Dixon, Staff Writers With the holidays around the corner, many are scrambling to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Over the past decade, electronics have become an...

Top five underrated holiday movies

Top five underrated holiday movies

Catherine Fang and Lauren Jun December 18, 2019

As we enter this holiday season, the cold weather provides the perfect opportunity to curl up on the couch and watch some movies. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to rewatch Home Alone...

Relationship rants: getting ghosted in the halls

Relationship rants: getting ghosted in the halls

A--- December 18, 2019

This is a new monthly column we are launching for people to share their thoughts about social life at Townsend Harris High School. This should speak to general aspects about social life at our school...

Harrisites share thoughts on field trip frequency

Harrisites share thoughts on field trip frequency

Marcella Soewignjo December 17, 2019

By Marcella Soewignjo, Staff Writer  As we near the middle of the school year, many students look forward to school trips as a way to take a break from their stressful work loads. Despite the variety...

Phys Ed changes go into effect after DOE evaluation

Phys Ed changes go into effect after DOE evaluation

Following an audit of New York City graduation requirements, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) determined that Townsend Harris’ physical education program did not meet the standards....

Sophomore trip bowls over the competition

Sophomore trip bowls over the competition

Allyanne Ilasin, Alisha Mahadeo, and Kimberly Sukhraj December 16, 2019

By Alisha Mahadeo, Kimberly Sukhraj, Allyanne Ilasin, Staff Writers  On Tuesday, November 19, current Townsend Harris sophomores attended the Sophomore Trip from third to seventh band at Whitestone Bowling...

States spotlight: Chloe Muñoz

States spotlight: Chloe Muñoz

Gabriel Matatov and Ryan Eng December 13, 2019

The Townsend Harris Girls’ Cross Country team produces many talented runners each year. This year, sophomore Chloe Muñoz exceeded expectations and qualified for the State Federation meet in Wappinger...

Townsend ranks #237 in STEM

Townsend ranks #237 in STEM

Sohini Alim and Sahithi Attada December 13, 2019

Townsend Harris’s Math, Science, and Technology program was recently ranked #237 out of the leading 5,000 STEM high schools in the country by Newsweek Magazine. “I am thrilled that our STEM program...

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