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The Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library on the Queens College Campus.
Principal Condon announces a “pause” in Queens College bridge program for 2025-2026 school year
July 14, 2025
Ms. Albarracin in the main office
School aide Monica Albarracin takes over as attendance coordinator, after Ms. Reyes
July 4, 2025
Students using cellphones in a classroom
Preparations under way for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the fall
July 1, 2025
Guidance Counselor Jeremy Wang who retired earlier this month.
Mr. Wang retires after ten years serving as a THHS guidance counselor
June 29, 2025
Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
Former Junior SLT and incoming Student Union Vice President Evelene Chao.
SU Spotlight: Evelene Chao takes on the role of SU Vice President
July 16, 2025
The board that the Quizbowl team displayed at the annual club fair.
New Quizbowl academic team makes a competitive debut
July 15, 2025
A pencil and paper indicating the possible increase of handwritten assignments.
As cell phone ban looms, will there be a return to handwritten assignments?
July 9, 2025
Former Executive-at-Large and incoming SU Treasurer Uma Hardeo.
Student Union Spotlight: Executive-at-Large Uma Hardeo to become SU treasurer
July 8, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
The cast bows at the end of last year's Nightingale Theatre Company musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play was be "Little Shop of Horrors."
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Students playing giant Jenga at an activity station during Keepers Day
Seventh annual Keepers Day wraps up another academic year
June 30, 2025
The event was held at the Rosenthal Library.
Richard Prins, winner of the Birdhouse Prize, reads from his new chapbook at Rosenthal Library
June 24, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
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Girls varsity track team and Coach Timothy Connor posing for the camera with trophies outside during sports awards.
Photos of the Week: 2025 Sports Awards at Queens College
Bella Chen and Ryan Chen • June 22, 2025
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Livestream: Watch the 2025 Sports Awards Ceremony at Queens College
June 18, 2025
Boys Varsity Volleyball team ends their season in the third round of playoffs.
After undefeated season, Boys Varsity Volleyball team makes it to third round of the playoffs
May 31, 2025
Boys Varsity Handball Team advances to playoffs and wins its first game.
After rebuilding the team with nearly all new players, Boys Varsity Handball Team heads to the playoffs
May 10, 2025
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