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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
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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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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

Faiza Tasnim, News Editor
May 22, 2023
Select schools, like Long Island University, gave admission results immediately after a brief interview.

Seniors receive college admissions results on the spot with select schools

Faiza Tasnim and Nilla Wahab
January 2, 2023
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Schoolwide survey administered to give staff key data to support students

Faiza Tasnim and Diana Piergrossi
December 27, 2022
Junior Sadie Bauer joins only 37 other students nationwide in receiving a perfect score on the AP Seminar exam

Junior Sadie Bauer joins only 37 other students nationwide in receiving a perfect score on the AP Seminar exam

Faiza Tasnim
October 31, 2022
Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation

Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation

Faiza Tasnim
September 5, 2022
Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

Rapid tests and close contact notifications feature heavily in return to school from break

Faiza Tasnim
January 24, 2022
COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

Faiza Tasnim
November 29, 2021
With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

Benjamin Babayev and Faiza Tasnim
November 18, 2021
Harrisites return in-person for Spirit Week and Hallway Decorating

Harrisites return in-person for Spirit Week and Hallway Decorating

Faiza Tasnim, Katherine Reyes, and Freddy Yu
November 10, 2021
Virtual Spring Concert premieres on YouTube with collaboration between the music and art departments

Virtual Spring Concert premieres on YouTube with collaboration between the music and art departments

Faiza Tasnim
May 31, 2021
New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

New clubs approved and added to school’s extracurricular database

Faiza Tasnim
May 24, 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
Harrisites experience virtual Shakespearean performance

Harrisites experience virtual Shakespearean performance

Faiza Tasnim
May 18, 2021
As end of virtual SU election nears, candidates share experiences

As end of virtual SU election nears, candidates share experiences

Sadie Bauer, Liya Borukhova, and Faiza Tasnim
April 29, 2021
Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

Virtual spring musical now rehearsing, with original script

Isabel Jagsaran and Faiza Tasnim
April 28, 2021
During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

Reem Nasrallah, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
March 30, 2021
Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

Juniors take SAT in reopened school building

Isabel Jagsaran and Faiza Tasnim
March 26, 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
COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

COVID-19 modifications for this year’s National Latin & Greek Exam

Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
February 25, 2021
Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

Harrisites celebrate Black History Month in virtual festivals

Esther Liu, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
February 25, 2021
Virtual Peer Tutoring: screen-to-screen brush ups

Virtual Peer Tutoring: screen-to-screen brush ups

Faiza Tasnim
February 24, 2021
Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Will approaching virtual S!NG 2021 measure up?

Isabel Jagsaran, Chloe Mau, and Faiza Tasnim
January 29, 2021
2021 SAT Changes

2021 SAT Changes

Alisha Ansari, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
January 26, 2021
2020 Fall Semester: Student opinions

2020 Fall Semester: Student opinions

Susan Yang and Faiza Tasnim
December 22, 2020
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