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

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Nine unique STEM opportunities for Harrisites

Nine unique STEM opportunities for Harrisites

Joanna Li, Andrew Li, and William Hu December 31, 2021

This fall, students entered the halls of Townsend Harris brimming with both nervous and enthusiastic energy for their newly restored in-person classes and extracurriculars. Despite being commonly known...

Spider-Man: No Way Home Review

Spider-Man: No Way Home Review

Allen Babakhanov and Chris Crisanto December 30, 2021

Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers. Reader discretion is advised.  On December 17, the newest installment of the hit Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise, Spider-Man: No Way Home, was released...

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

Hana Arafa, Benjamin Babayev, and JK Rajjo December 29, 2021

After almost 18 months of virtual learning, the current 11th grade Harrisites returned to the school building this fall with new sets of social and academic responsibilities. Being only freshmen when...

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: 10th grade students reflect on the first semester of the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: 10th grade students reflect on the first semester of the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

Julia Chang, Felicia Granel, and Camila Estevez December 27, 2021

For the Class of 2024, freshman year was memorable, though perhaps not for the best reasons. After learning remotely for over a year, as well as missing out on momentous milestones throughout their introductory...

Harrisites unwrap their Spotify Wrapped as the year comes to a close

Harrisites unwrap their Spotify Wrapped as the year comes to a close

Daffny Cardoso December 27, 2021

Spotify is back with their annual Spotify Wrapped, an event launched in 2015 which releases a compilation of individual users’ yearly data from the platform. Initially titled “Year of Music,” Spotify...

Rating International Hot Chocolate

Rating International Hot Chocolate

Rabtah Jinan and Sadeea Morshed December 25, 2021

As the new year approaches, Harrisites can enjoy this time by participating in a universally special holiday activity: making hot chocolate. It is a common sweet treat to make during the colder seasons,...

Classical or Modern? Harrisites reflect on favorite holiday music

Classical or Modern? Harrisites reflect on favorite holiday music

Melinda Wang and Kelly Gildea December 24, 2021

With the arrival of the holiday break and break from the stressful confines of school, listening to holiday music has become a popular pastime. In light of this time, Harrisites reflected on which type...

5 Fun DIY crafts to brighten the holidays

5 Fun DIY crafts to brighten the holidays

Sadeea Morshed December 24, 2021

The holiday season is about spreading love, cheer, and happiness — especially during a holiday season like this one. Tensions from this year created stress for people as they returned to work, school,...

Is fruitcake really that bad? Harristes weigh in.

Is fruitcake really that bad? Harristes weigh in.

Annie Park December 24, 2021

Winter break is just around the corner and students are excited to get their long overdue rest and feast on food. When it comes to festive foods, one cannot leave out fruitcake, a traditional holiday...

Christmas cookie review

Christmas cookie review

Enzo Schulze December 24, 2021

As you watch the snowfall outside the window, collecting itself on the sill, your teeth sink into the delight of a Christmas cookie. Fresh out of the oven, the warm, almost heavenly substance carries...

Holiday gift guide: last minute gift ideas for STEM lovers

Holiday gift guide: last minute gift ideas for STEM lovers

Carolina Corcuera, Dorcas Adewale, and Devin Wu December 24, 2021

By Devin Wu, Dorcas Adewale, and Carolina Corcuera The holiday season is right around the corner.  If you’re currently in the process of searching for gifts, we’ve compiled an array of STEM-related...

From the McDonald’s menu to memorable music: Reflecting on singer Mariah Carey’s impact on Christmas culture

From the McDonald’s menu to memorable music: Reflecting on singer Mariah Carey’s impact on Christmas culture

JK Rajjo December 24, 2021

Every year, the familiar tune of singer Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” diffuses into our community as the holiday season arrives. Between this song repeatedly playing on the radio...

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