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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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As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, advocates are pushing a bill to free NY student journalists from censorship

As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, advocates are pushing a bill to free NY student journalists from censorship

Allen Babakhanov, Elliot Heath, Emma Joa, Loveleen Kaur, and Devin Wu
December 30, 2022
Stephanie Gomérez, Class of 2012, discusses performing in Broadways Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Stephanie Gomérez, Class of 2012, discusses performing in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

Emma Joa and Reem Nasrallah
September 11, 2022
Twenty-Five Twenty-One Review

Twenty-Five Twenty-One Review

Emma Joa
July 14, 2022
Spotlight: Harrisites share opinions on school lunches

Spotlight: Harrisites share opinions on school lunches

Noor Muneeb, Cate Nguyen, Emma Joa, and Kaitlin Kaii
April 14, 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
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 Reflect On Their Black Friday Experiences During The Pandemic

Harrisites Reflect On Their Black Friday Experiences During The Pandemic

Cate Nguyen, Emma Joa, and Kaitlin Kaii
December 8, 2021
RANKED: Best Water At THHS

RANKED: Best Water At THHS

Jessica Sandoval and Emma Joa
December 8, 2021
Enhypen’s first full album, Dimension: Dilemma, reaches world charts

Enhypen’s first full album, Dimension: Dilemma, reaches world charts

Cate Nguyen and Emma Joa
November 10, 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
Does the webtoon True Beauty work as a K-Drama?

Does the webtoon True Beauty work as a K-Drama?

Cate Nguyen and Emma Joa
March 31, 2021
ENHYPEN brings the hype with debut

ENHYPEN brings the hype with debut

Cate Nguyen and Emma Joa
January 19, 2021
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