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Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development
Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development
October 1, 2024
“Read-in” takes place as a part of the Reading Initiative’s third annual Banned Books Week
“Read-in” takes place as a part of the Reading Initiative’s third annual Banned Books Week
September 28, 2024
THHS participating in the annual Election Simulation Kick-Off Rally.
Election Simulation throwback
September 25, 2024
THHS students attending club fair, and exploring different clubs.
Club fair introduces thirteen new extracurriculars
September 22, 2024
The new Townsend Harris High School is almost complete, set to open by September 1994.
New school year throwback in new building 1994
September 21, 2024
Students and teachers talk about which desks and furniture they prefer.
The Furniture Feature: perspectives on the many desks that inhabit the school building
October 3, 2024
Mel, the Townsend Harris cat, when she was found last spring.
Paraplegic kitten found on Melbourne Avenue, who brings smiles and crowds to the third floor, in need of surgery to address spinal protrusion
September 30, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.
Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?
September 14, 2024
Townsend Harris High School building
Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname
September 12, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections
Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President
September 3, 2024
Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions
OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake
September 29, 2024
Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.
EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban
September 26, 2024
Digital SATs improve testing experience.
As test optional applications begin to go away, the new digital SAT offers an improved test-taking experience
September 15, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.
Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process
September 10, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.
S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning
September 21, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
New STEM club at Townsend, Youth Medical Association.
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.
Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM
September 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
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Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system

Jasmine Deonandan, Jessica Sandoval, Anna Kim, Zaynah Shariff, Hana Arafa, Genessa Kahn, Christine Pak, and Blessing Ogunsola
January 12, 2023
How Harrisites are celebrating Lunar New Year in the “new normal”

How Harrisites are celebrating Lunar New Year in the “new normal”

Christine Pak, Melinda Wang, Kelly Gildea, Cate Nguyen, and Tenzin Chemi
February 1, 2022
Harrisites weigh in on public transportation overcrowding

Harrisites weigh in on public transportation overcrowding

Christine Pak, Imran Baig, Iris Li, Katherine Lian, Leslie Umanzor, and Lauren Xiao
October 21, 2021
With many discussions on mental health and remote learning, few have asked: how are teachers coping?

With many discussions on mental health and remote learning, few have asked: how are teachers coping?

Christine Pak, Natalie Villacres, Ellison Daone, and Darin Kim
March 8, 2021
Harrisites share their 2021 New Year’s resolutions

Harrisites share their 2021 New Year’s resolutions

Christine Pak, Eileen Wang, and Elliot Heath
December 28, 2020
Study tips to succeed this year!

Study tips to succeed this year!

Christy Han and Christine Pak
December 10, 2020
Teachers and students reflect as this year’s Black Friday is fully online

Teachers and students reflect as this year’s Black Friday is fully online

Christine Pak and Darin Kim
November 30, 2020
Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Christine Pak, Olivia Leon, Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, and Isabel Jagsaran
November 13, 2020
Netflix cuts Hannah Baker's suicide scene in 13 Reasons Why

Netflix cuts Hannah Baker’s suicide scene in 13 Reasons Why

Christine Pak and Rachel Pyeon
August 1, 2019
Instagrammable Summer Food: three to buy, three to DIY

Instagrammable Summer Food: three to buy, three to DIY

Jasmine Deonandan, Allyanne Ilasin, Alisha Mahadeo, and Christine Pak
July 22, 2019
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