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New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 2024
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
October 27, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Defne Kaygisiz

Defne Kaygisiz, News Beat Manager

Defne is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She likes reading depressing books, watching gloomy movies, and listening to music. Her favorite artist is currently Patti Smith and her favorite movie is Submarine. She has a tea addiction and likes cats.

All content by Defne Kaygisiz
THHS and QC students attending a Humanities seminar at Queens College.

Humanities Seminar and QC Electives Begin With the Addition of a New Learning Platform: “Brightspace”

Defne Kaygisiz, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
Yale University implements a ‘flexible-testing’ policy for the class of 2025 admissions cycle

With Yale and Dartmouth bringing back required test scores, test-optional admissions policies may be on their way out

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor
March 3, 2024
Ms. Espinoza joins the ISS and English departments.

ISS and English departments welcome Jessica Espinoza

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor
December 4, 2023
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking

Schoolwide grading policy updated to include revision guidelines

Faiza Tasnim, Diana Piergrossi, Nilla Wahab, and Defne Kaygisiz
November 22, 2023
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department

Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor
September 11, 2023
Photo courtesy of The Classic Photography

Peer teen health symposium trains Harrisites as peer educators

Aradhna da Silva and Defne Kaygısız
April 24, 2023
Mehrose Ahmad and Sumaita Hasan at their graduation in 2017.

Alums create scholarship to support first-generation Classic journalists

Defne Kaygisiz, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Townsend Harris is now officially using Jupiter Grades as the new gradebook, after not having an official gradebook for the entire first semester.

With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook

Diana Piergrossi and Defne Kaygısız
January 23, 2023
Courtesy of Classic Photography Department

For a second year, underclassmen take computerized assessments to address pandemic learning impacts

Defne Kaygısız, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Mr. McDonaugh reads holiday children's books at "Season's Readings"

“Season’s Readings” encourages Harrisites to read into the holiday spirit

Defne Kaygısız, Staff Writer
December 19, 2022
The Pheonix hosted an event open to the entire school where they taught students how to paint like Bob Ross.

The Phoenix teaches guests to paint like Bob Ross

Defne Kaygısız
December 5, 2022
Students share their favorite parts of the Fall Spirit Week.

Harrisites talk Spirit Week 2022

Defne Kaygısız
November 7, 2022
Students share their experiences with program changes.

With course schedules now settled, students discuss the programming process

Defne Kaygisiz, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
THHS musicians perform in an eventful month of concerts and festivals

THHS musicians perform in an eventful month of concerts and festivals

Ryan Eng and DEFNE KAYGISIZ
June 2, 2022
A Q&A with librarian Arlene Laverde about book banning

A Q&A with librarian Arlene Laverde about book banning

DEFNE KAYGISIZ
April 19, 2022
Harrisites celebrate Holi

Harrisites celebrate Holi

DEFNE KAYGISIZ and Yara Hassan
April 12, 2022
Are you in tune with these Harrisite tunes?

Are you in tune with these Harrisite tunes?

Cate Nguyen, Emma Joa, DEFNE KAYGISIZ, and Yara Hassan
April 5, 2022
The Classic asked Harrisites what their top and future reads are: Here’s how they responded

The Classic asked Harrisites what their top and future reads are: Here’s how they responded

DEFNE KAYGISIZ and Felicia Granel
February 28, 2022
A look at the recently approved clubs of the 2021-2022 academic year

A look at the recently approved clubs of the 2021-2022 academic year

DEFNE KAYGISIZ
January 18, 2022
How Harrisites plan to spend their Thanksgiving

How Harrisites plan to spend their Thanksgiving

Emilija Puidoke, DEFNE KAYGISIZ, and EMILY CANTOS
November 24, 2021
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