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The candidates for the next Student Union Executive Board at the debate.
Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close
May 29, 2023
A collaboration between Townsend Harris High School, Bronx High School of Science and Brooklyn Technical High School, the Aspire Outreach club gains traction as it aims to guide students in the high school admissions process.
Aspire Outreach club featured on Spectrum News NY1
May 22, 2023
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
May 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Classic photography
Student Union Primary Election kicks off 2023-2024 campaign season
May 8, 2023
Seven new clubs were passed this year, more then ever before.
Student Union endorses seven new clubs to begin next semester
May 5, 2023
Photo by Chayti Biswas
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Quach’s unique journey back to THHS
June 2, 2023
Ms. Ezquerra, Spanish teacher at Townsend Harris.
Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Ezquerra’s teaching journey from Poland to New York City
May 24, 2023
The mock trial team captains.
Mock Trial team wraps up season after making it to semifinal competition
May 23, 2023
Photo by Judy Kin
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Spitaleri’s road from THHS and back
May 16, 2023
Mr. Amanna actually spent years exploring the teaching profession after graduating from Townsend Harris, before deciding to return and work as a Classical Languages teacher.
Teachers before Townsend: What led alumnus Mr. Amanna to return to THHS
May 11, 2023
AI introduces to education new waves of personalized learning, help for teachers, and better communication in the classroom.
Superhuman tutors: The case for a generative AI experiment in classrooms
June 1, 2023
Photo courtesy of PixaBay
EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams
May 16, 2023
Students promoted new and returning clubs during the Club Fair this past fall.
OPINION: The Student Union’s club approval process needs reform
April 4, 2023
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
March 29, 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
March 29, 2023
Ann Hsieh, part of the THHS Wind Ensemble and Chamber Music Project.
Musician Spotlight: Junior Ann Hsieh’s musical endeavors inside and outside of THHS
May 23, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
Nightingale theatre performers reflect on Into the Woods production
May 3, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
The Into the Woods cast at a dress rehearsal prior to the shows premiere on Friday.
The reviews are in: Into the Woods offers an immersive and engaging experience
April 27, 2023
The set of the Into the Woods musical.
Into the Woods: Set Building
April 19, 2023
Juniors Sadeea Morshed, Carina Fucich, and Rabtah Jinan target crown gall tumors in plants in their research with electrolytes and Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Science Research Spotlight: juniors’ microbiological research on plant tumors makes it to Terra NYCSEF preliminary round
May 19, 2023
The Junior Science Research class takes their radiology essays to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with three students receiving high recognition for their work.
Juniors Vincent Lin, Nicolas Lee, Victoria Madej win awards at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s radiology essay contest
May 12, 2023
The Steel Hawks compete at NYC regionals, winning the upper bracket and losing the overtime but taking home 2nd place.
The Steel Hawks take 2nd place at NYC Regionals
May 9, 2023
Arietta Xylas (left), Carolina Corcuera (middle), and Amy Jiang (right).
Science Research Spotlight: project on Kelp Coverage in California wins awards
May 1, 2023
The water filtration systems at Townsend Harris are often unreliable.
The cost of quick water: The numbers behind the hydration stations
April 21, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
A scene from the Friday afternoon performance of Into the Woods.
Watch the “Into the Woods” livestream here
April 30, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
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New Girls Fencing captains share their experience leading the team

Lauren Xiao, Emma Wu, and Chloe Mau
May 26, 2023
The boys varsity tennis team.

Boys Tennis ranked 5th in NYC and off to playoffs

Chloe Mau, Staff Writer
May 26, 2023
Nicolas Lee (left), Matthew Cantor (middle), and Andre Dayoan (right).

Boys Varsity Volleyball Team Captains share their thoughts on the spring season

April 26, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.

Nightingale theatre performers reflect on Into the Woods production

Chloe Mau and Maimuna Amina
May 3, 2023
New Boys Tennis Captain reflects on the season so far

New Boys Tennis Captain reflects on the season so far

Ella Kim and Chloe Mau
May 2, 2023
Tiffany Lee, the captain of the girls badminton team.

New Girls Varsity Badminton Team Captain shares hopes for this season

Lauren Xiao and Chloe Mau
April 28, 2023
The boys volleyball team at one of their games.

Boys Volleyball team members share spring goals

Chloe Mau
April 17, 2023
The Girls Varsity Basketball Team and NYPD Officers at the Coaches Vs Cancer event.

School athletics department hosts series of events with NYPD to raise awareness about cancer

Chloe Mau, Jasmin Perez, Janaya Sydney, and Melinda Wang
March 6, 2023
Seniors discuss the college sports recruitment process.

Harrisite athletes talk the college recruitment experience

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang
February 6, 2023

Athletes share their 2023 goals

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang
January 26, 2023
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Despite prom cancellation, plans for outdoor graduation underway

Izegbuwa Adun, Chloe Mau, and Kaia Lain
May 10, 2021
Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, Benjamin Babayev, and Chloe Mau
February 17, 2021
Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Isabel Jagsaran, Chloe Mau, and Faiza Tasnim
January 29, 2021
Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Service and Activism workshop series offers community service opportunities

Lauren Jun, Isabel Jagsaran, and Chloe Mau
December 7, 2020
New Korean Culture Club provides haven for Harrisites

New Korean Culture Club provides haven for Harrisites

Angela Chen, Chloe Mau, and Susan Yang
December 1, 2020
New Apparel Design club brings artistic thoughts to life

New Apparel Design club brings artistic thoughts to life

Angela Chen, Chloe Mau, and Susan Yang
December 1, 2020
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