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A senior hung the Palestinian flag near the school entryway on November 21.
After senior claims to be disciplined for hanging a Palestinian flag in front of school, tensions rise over political speech
November 29, 2023
Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House
Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House
November 28, 2023
The THHS School Wide Grading Policy adds a new section.
Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines
November 22, 2023
2023 Founders Day held at THHS auditorium.
Founders’ Day 2023 held at Townsend Harris due to renovations at Colden Auditorium
November 20, 2023
The senior class at the annual hallway decorating competition held on Friday, October 27.
Once again, seniors win first place in hallway decorating competition
November 14, 2023
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
New book club at Townsend Harris aims to promote reading for enjoyment
November 17, 2023
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
Following the retirement of Ms. Wischerth, Antonio Montalvo joins the Art Department
November 11, 2023
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
Freshmen reflect on their first marking period at THHS
October 31, 2023
Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan, directors of the THHS programming office
Following Ms. Chung’s retirement, Mr. Amanna and Ms. Yan now in charge of creating student schedules
October 29, 2023
History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky
History department welcomes new faculty member Joshua Krinsky
October 17, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
OPINION: Tackling test anxiety requires a heightened emphasis on progress
November 24, 2023
Transportation issues for some students with IEPs stem from requirements that allow for only one drop-off time for each school.
OPINION: Busing issues deprive students with IEPs from equal access to the educational opportunities at THHS
November 16, 2023
The THHS Election Simulation should be held at all schools.
Opinion: Mock elections belong in every high school
November 8, 2023
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and hold during class on September 26.
EDITORIAL: With the fear of deadly violence now a fixture in American schools, students deserve better communication when metal detectors and a “hold” disrupt normal operations
October 30, 2023
Photo by Kari Iocolano
Opinion Roundup: Students share thoughts on changes in AP World History exam rubric
October 13, 2023
GSA hosts a Drag Story Hour in the THHS library.
GSA hosts Drag Queen Story Hour Event in library to celebrate National Coming Out Day
November 27, 2023
Students listen to these fall songs during different times, but especially during their commute to school.
Harrisites share their fall music favorites
November 25, 2023
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
Harrisites react to the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie
November 21, 2023
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
Townsend Trends: fall sweaters, shoes, and patterns
November 19, 2023
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
Festive and frightening events to check out before Halloween
October 24, 2023
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
As part of “Alliance 4,” Steel Hawks place second at Brunswick Eruption
November 23, 2023
Juniors Toluwanimi Oyeleye (left), Azeezat Yusuf (middle), and Ramon R. Rodriguez (right) become first-year HPMP students.
Harrisites participate in the Sophie Davis Health Professions Mentorship Program
November 13, 2023
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
Harrisites participate in field biology internships at Alley Pond
November 2, 2023
The 2023 Science Olympiad Team at States.
SciOly Members Prepare for a New Year of Competitions
October 27, 2023
Cooper Union Highschool STEM program
Harrisites participate in Cooper Union’s STEM Summer Program
October 20, 2023
A crack in the paint is still a piece of the picture.
S!NG 2024 Highlights
November 19, 2023
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
Classic Crossword: War of the Words
November 18, 2023
Students helping out with the voting ballots for Election Simulation on November 5.
Photos of the Week- Halloween, Founders’ Day, Deputy Chancellor Visit, and Election Sim
November 7, 2023
Founders Day 2023 live from THHS.
Founders’ Day 2023: Livestream
November 3, 2023
GALLERY: Halloween Artwork
GALLERY: Halloween Artwork
November 3, 2023
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Feminist activism follows heated debate

Sharon Chin, Alexa Luciano, and Amanda Ruggieri
June 23, 2014

Baseball continues winning

Alexa Luciano
May 28, 2014

Boys baseball come back to take the lead

Alexa Luciano
April 8, 2014

Boys Tennis – 3/17/2014

Alexa Luciano
April 1, 2014

Boys indoor falls short at Cities

Alexa Luciano
February 28, 2014

Boys indoor races into second at Queens Champs

Alexa Luciano
February 21, 2014

Getting ready for V-Day at THHS

Sharon Chin and Alexa Luciano
February 12, 2014

Boys indoor at the MLK Games

Alexa Luciano
February 4, 2014

Boys indoor- PSAL Holiday Classic 12/29

Alexa Luciano
January 7, 2014

Boys Indoor-Bishop Loughlin Games-12/21

Alexa Luciano
January 7, 2014

Boys indoor- Hispanic Games 1/4

Alexa Luciano
January 7, 2014

Boys indoor makes strides

Alexa Luciano
December 19, 2013

Boys indoor conquers PSAL’s Distance Night

Alexa Luciano
December 18, 2013
Photo by Karen Su.

Following Thanksgiving, boys track takes on the Pilgrim Games

Alexa Luciano
December 2, 2013

Boys indoor track prepares to enter the “melting pot”

Alexa Luciano
November 10, 2013

JV volleyball victorious yet again

Alexa Luciano
November 6, 2013

JV Volleyball strikes again defeating the Cardozo Lady Judges

Alexa Luciano
November 6, 2013

Junior varsity volleyball season opener against Bayside

Alexa Luciano
October 22, 2013

JV volleyball falls to Cardozo

Alexa Luciano
October 21, 2013

Girls JV Volleyball serves up a new season

Alexa Luciano
September 16, 2013
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