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Seniors in celebrate their time in FON on stage for the finale.
FON 2023 stages four shows, showcasing dancing talent from around the world
March 20, 2023
New compatibility app makes its mark
New compatibility app makes its mark
March 20, 2023
New disciplinary policies are introduced at THHS to change how students are penalized after an infraction.
After demerits system dies out, detention debuts in new discipline policy
March 17, 2023
The three-year anniversary of COVID-19 marks a time of reflection and resolutions going forward into a more normal future.
Pandemic life: three years after the schools shut down in NYC
March 16, 2023
Mr. Williams, a new member of the Classical Language department.
Welcoming new Classical Greek & Latin Teacher: Adam Williams
March 13, 2023
Courtesy of Azreen Abrar
Student Spotlight: Sophomore Azreen Abrar serves as youth consultant for nonprofit supporting South Asian community
March 23, 2023
Irene Skandalakis, producer of The 27 Podcast.
Senior Spotlight: Irene Skandalakis marvels as podcast producer
March 13, 2023
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
March 7, 2023
This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, an AI image generator. The prompt used to create this image was: “A robot writes an essay on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom with human students, in the style of a comic book.”
Is ChatGPT upending learning? Survey shows most THHS students are unfamiliar with the AI, but some have begun using it for class
March 2, 2023
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.
How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break
February 22, 2023
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
March 24, 2023
Amy Jiang
OPINION: After remote learning, field trips are more important than ever
March 21, 2023
Many colleges see students social media accounts as digital portfolios; students question the fairness of it.
College admissions officers viewing applicants’ social media should not be “fair game”
March 10, 2023
The College Board announces its new AP African American Studies Course, but amid controversy, doesnt recognize that the content should not be optional for students.
Editorial: Colleges must fight back against attempts to remove key topics from the new AP African American Studies course
February 28, 2023
While virtual parent teacher conferences are convenient, they should be coupled with in-person conferences to create a hybrid parent-teacher conference model.
The case for hybrid parent-teacher conferences
February 24, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
March 22, 2023
Harrisites celebrate Valentines Day with pancakes and love poems at the Read Dating event, offered by the THHS Reading Initiative.
Reading Initiative offers love poems and pancakes for “read-dating” event
March 16, 2023
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
March 15, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
The Townsend Harris Science Olympiad team wins several medals at Regionals, with Team A placing 2nd overall.
SciOly wins second place at Regionals
March 9, 2023
As technology continues to evolve, AI art continues to be a cheap and accessible source of imagery for artists, students, and writers alike, but it can be both beneficial and harmful.
The AI Art Boom
March 3, 2023
Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.
How headphones can affect your hearing
February 23, 2023
A popular conglomerate called 3M plans to stop production of PFAS in efforts to make the world more sustainable.
3M to stop production of “forever chemical” PFAS by 2025
February 16, 2023
A new study reveals effects of the pandemic on the brain, and Harrisites share their feelings about it.
How the Pandemic Changed Your Brain: Study shows that COVID shutdown quickened development of teenage brain structure
February 16, 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
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
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Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy-Editor
March 8, 2023
Jewish FON leaders share their goals and motivations for this FON season.

FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy Editor
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.

What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?

Mark Mbogho, Amina Asad, and Daffny Cardoso
January 4, 2023
The Phoenix’s black and white gallery take over the walls of the school.

The Phoenix’s Black & White Gallery

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy-Editor
December 14, 2022
Art

Harrisites’ Spotify Wrapped

Isabella Zapata and Daffny Cardoso
December 12, 2022
Here are what some Harrisites are dressing up as for Halloween this year.

Halloween Costume Ideas 2022

Daffny Cardoso and Julia Waters
October 27, 2022
Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer

Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer

Daffny Cardoso, Arts and Entertainment Copy Editor
September 14, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students

Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students

Daffny Cardoso
September 1, 2022
A musical dilemma: Spotify vs. Apple Music

A musical dilemma: Spotify vs. Apple Music

Daffny Cardoso
July 28, 2022
Encanto gains audience on streaming and Harrisites share thoughts

Encanto gains audience on streaming and Harrisites share thoughts

Daffny Cardoso and Annie Park
March 7, 2022
Harrisites discuss their favorite animated movies and the appeal of animation

Harrisites discuss their favorite animated movies and the appeal of animation

Daffny Cardoso and Emma Joa
March 2, 2022
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
Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Daffny Cardoso and Melinda Wang
December 15, 2021
A Harrisite’s Guide to Disney Channel’s Best ‘Monstober’ Throwbacks

A Harrisite’s Guide to Disney Channel’s Best ‘Monstober’ Throwbacks

Daffny Cardoso, Julia Bossis, and Madison Donenfeld
October 28, 2021
Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Cate Nguyen, and Emma Joa
October 19, 2021
MET Gala review: Harrisites weigh in on the event’s most talked about outfits

MET Gala review: Harrisites weigh in on the event’s most talked about outfits

Daffny Cardoso
October 1, 2021
Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Daffny Cardoso
June 2, 2021
School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

Daffny Cardoso and Faiza Tasnim
May 21, 2021
The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Melinda Wang
May 21, 2021
iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

Gabriella Fusco, Daffny Cardoso, and David Babayev
May 7, 2021
Though school reopens Monday, few set to return

Though school reopens Monday, few set to return

Daffny Cardoso, Sadie Bauer, and Liya Borukhova
March 18, 2021
Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Andy Chen, and Amelia Harrington
March 10, 2021
Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Daffny Cardoso, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
March 9, 2021
To team bonding and beyond, Valorant

To team bonding and beyond, Valorant

Daffny Cardoso
February 25, 2021
The sounds of love: Songs to close out your Valentines Day

The sounds of love: Songs to close out your Valentine’s Day

Daffny Cardoso
February 14, 2021
Drivers License

Drivers License

Jessica Sandoval and Daffny Cardoso
February 11, 2021
Walking into 2021 in style with Talenti Gelato

Walking into 2021 in style with Talenti Gelato

Daffny Cardoso
January 13, 2021
Decoration dilemma? Four ways to ring in the new year

Decoration dilemma? Four ways to ring in the new year

Daffny Cardoso
December 29, 2020
Time for a feast: a few dessert choices for this Thanksgiving

Time for a feast: a few dessert choices for this Thanksgiving

Daffny Cardoso, Kelly Gildea, and Emma Cheng
November 25, 2020
What’s poppin’? This season’s six must-try bubble tea drinks

What’s poppin’? This season’s six must-try bubble tea drinks

Catherine Fang, Daffny Cardoso, and Cate Nguyen
November 23, 2020
Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Diana Katanov
October 29, 2020
There is a new game Among Us

There is a new game Among Us

Lauren Jun, Daffny Cardoso, and Reem Nasrallah
October 20, 2020
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