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Writers Academy summer enrichment program welcomes Class of 2029 students
August 7, 2025
In NYC, coming “cell phone ban” will also apply to personal electronic devices like laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, updated chancellor’s regulation says
August 5, 2025
Written summer reading assignment for all grades to be entirely in-class this fall
August 4, 2025
English Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Sophomore Regents, a new AP, and on demand writing
July 21, 2025
Principal Condon announces a “pause” in Queens College bridge program for 2025-2026 school year
July 14, 2025
History Highlights: Social Studies department reflects on 24-25 school year and looks ahead
August 13, 2025
Club spotlight: new Key Club leaders prepare for coming school year
August 12, 2025
SU Spotlight: Ishmal Ali will be the next JSLT
August 11, 2025
Staff profile: Principal’s secretary Susan Rodriguez described as the “hidden gem” of THHS
July 28, 2025
SU Spotlight: Evelene Chao takes on the role of SU Vice President
July 16, 2025
Opinion Roundup: Should Students be Allowed to Order Food to School?
July 29, 2025
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
With the 2025 magazine published, Phoenix team plans on a rebirth for the publication and club
July 31, 2025
Faculty spotlight: Mr. Lee conducts orchestra with “high standards” and “compassion”
July 23, 2025
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Student Spotlight: Thaseena Anjum works to publish a guidebook for Queens Zoo as part of her independent science research
August 6, 2025
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
July 22, 2025
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 2025
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
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All content by Hana Arafa
Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system
Jasmine Deonandan
,
Jessica Sandoval
,
Anna Kim
,
Zaynah Shariff
,
Hana Arafa
,
Genessa Kahn
,
Christine Pak
, and
Blessing Ogunsola
January 12, 2023
New admissions process asks for writing samples and video message, replacing pandemic “lottery” system
Hana Arafa
,
Carina Fucich
,
Isabel Jagsaran
, and
Sadeea Morshed
December 22, 2022
As masks start to come off more frequently in school, anxieties over facial features appear to rise
Esther Liu
and
Hana Arafa
September 27, 2022
Imposter syndrome: A high school pandemic
Hana Arafa
April 12, 2022
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 12th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year
Juney Liu
and
Hana Arafa
January 11, 2022
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year
Hana Arafa
,
Benjamin Babayev
, and
JK Rajjo
December 29, 2021
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school
Hana Arafa
,
Benjamin Babayev
, and
JK Rajjo
November 29, 2021
Following the return to in-person school, hallways and staircases face heavy congestion
Kelly Gildea
,
Esther Liu
,
Hana Arafa
,
Sophia Sookram
,
Tahmid Hossain
,
Diana Piergrossi
,
Stephanie Lopez
, and
Gabriella Renzi
October 25, 2021
A unique foundation: Tutors 4 Yemen
Ellison Daone
,
Melinda Wang
, and
Hana Arafa
January 14, 2021
Need food inspiration this New Year? Try these teacher holiday recipe favorites
Hana Arafa
and
Haley O’Toole
December 30, 2020
An unconventional year: sophomore experiences
Fiona Zheng
,
Hana Arafa
,
Kate Estevez
, and
Gabriella Gurujan
November 10, 2020
Clubs Go Virtual for the 2020-2021 School Year
Hana Arafa
,
Haley O’Toole
, and
Robert Pellicane
November 9, 2020
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