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Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
New schoolwide grading policy addressing the use of AI in student work
Schoolwide Grading Policy now expressly forbids use of AI without citation, but some look for loopholes
January 22, 2025
Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 2024
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
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Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School

[Photo] Student Union agrees to remove BSAC positions and incorporate two new positions

Mohammad Nasrallah, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
New disciplinary policies are introduced at THHS to change how students are penalized after an infraction.

After demerits system dies out, detention debuts in new discipline policy

Maria Fernanda Assaf Mattei and Janaya Sydney
March 17, 2023
The three-year anniversary of COVID-19 marks a time of reflection and resolutions going forward into a more normal future.

Pandemic life: three years after the schools shut down in NYC

Eva Jane Hannon and Janaya Sydney
March 16, 2023
The Girls Varsity Basketball Team and NYPD Officers at the "Coaches Vs Cancer" event.

School athletics department hosts series of events with NYPD to raise awareness about cancer

Chloe Mau, Jasmin Perez, Janaya Sydney, and Melinda Wang
March 6, 2023

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: What makes THHS worthy of its reputation?

Bryson De Los Santos and Bridgette Jeonarine
February 17, 2023
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign

Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign

Janaya Sydney, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Is it best to run health for seniors rather than sophomores?

[Photo] After Roe v. Wade, sex-ed is more important than ever, but in recent years, THHS pushed it from sophomore to senior year

Maria Fernanda Assaf Mattei, Lauren Hamlin, Irene Skandalakis, and Ewa Stasiewicz
December 22, 2022
Teachers involved in the school play share their enthusiasm for this year's production, Into the Woods.

[Photo] This year’s musical, Into The Woods, now beginning production

Emily Dong
December 13, 2022
Students shared what they are thankful for at school this fall.

Opinion Roundup: Students share thankful thoughts about THHS for Thanksgiving

Janaya Sydney, Staff Writer
November 24, 2022
Many students volunteered to introduce THHS to the class of 2027.

[Photo] THHS welcomes prospective class of 2027 students at open house

Diana Piergrossi, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Millie Bobby Brown Movie Mystery

Millie Bobby Brown Movie Mystery

Sophia Kouchtaf, Priscilla Lamhaouhi, and Janaya Sydney
October 28, 2020
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