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New Townsend Harris English Teacher Sean Nolan
Sean Nolan joins the English Department, teaching literature to juniors and seniors
October 11, 2024
Ms. Flores, the new guidance counselor at Townsend Harris High School
Valerie Flores joins the guidance team
October 8, 2024
Election sim kickoff
Harris and Trump arrive to the 2024 Election Simulation
October 7, 2024
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
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Snapshots of the spirit week highlighted in the 21st volume of The Classic
Spirit Week Throwback
October 8, 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
THHS participating in the annual Election Simulation Kick-Off Rally.
Election Simulation throwback
September 25, 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
Guidance department offers college counseling.
OPINION: Underclassmen should receive college counseling as well
October 10, 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
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
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
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 Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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All content by Diana Saidi
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.

Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system

Diana Saidi, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
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