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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
Pictured is the inside of the guidance suite.
The guidance department reflects and shares aspirations for the upcoming year
May 31, 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
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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THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.

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
Harrisites earn multiple seats in NYC Honors Music Festival

Harrisites earn multiple seats in NYC Honors Music Festival

Jessica Sandoval
March 23, 2022
Harrisites win at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Harrisites win at Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Jessica Sandoval
February 23, 2022
THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

Jessica Sandoval, Reem Nasrallah, Katherine Lian, Sandra Sandoval, and Sara Lukacevic
January 18, 2022
RANKED: Best Water At THHS

RANKED: Best Water At THHS

Jessica Sandoval and Emma Joa
December 8, 2021
Are celebrity fast food meals just a trend or are they just really good? Heres our thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s Popeyes Hottie Sauce 

Are celebrity fast food meals just a trend or are they just really good? Here’s our thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion’s Popeyes Hottie Sauce 

Jessica Sandoval
November 17, 2021
Behind the scenes SING 2021

Behind the scenes SING 2021

Jessica Sandoval
November 4, 2021
Review: Best and worst ‘Drink Cirkul’ flavors

Review: Best and worst ‘Drink Cirkul’ flavors

Jessica Sandoval
July 30, 2021
Summer eats guide: Mochi Mochi Donuts & Jongro Dogs

Summer eats guide: Mochi Mochi Donuts & Jongro Dogs

Jessica Sandoval
May 27, 2021
Godzilla VS Kong

Godzilla VS Kong

Jessica Sandoval and Sophia Kouchtaf
April 29, 2021
To All The Boys: Always & Forever movie review

To All The Boys: Always & Forever movie review

Jessica Sandoval
March 3, 2021
Drivers License

Drivers License

Jessica Sandoval and Daffny Cardoso
February 11, 2021
Both Google Meet and Zoom are cleared for use after release of security protocols

Both Google Meet and Zoom are cleared for use after release of security protocols

Jasmine Deonandan, Jessica Sandoval, and Julia Bossis
December 8, 2020
Trapeze artist shares experiences as new year swings in

Trapeze artist shares experiences as new year swings in

Jessica Sandoval
October 12, 2020
Fashion from afar: teen takes on shopping while distancing

Fashion from afar: teen takes on shopping while distancing

Jessica Sandoval and Nameera Khan
May 27, 2020
Murder, mayhem, and tigers: Netflix’s Tiger King

Murder, mayhem, and tigers: Netflix’s Tiger King

Jessica Sandoval
April 29, 2020
Romanticism of murder in Netflix show YOU

Romanticism of murder in Netflix show “YOU”

Jessica Sandoval and Nameera Khan
January 29, 2020
The palette breaking the internet

The palette breaking the internet

Jessica Sandoval and Fiona Zheng
November 20, 2019
Do you even VSCO?

Do you even VSCO?

Jessica Sandoval and Janna Habibulla
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Best and worst trends of Summer 2019

Best and worst trends of Summer 2019

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July 30, 2019
A policy change for transgender students in NYC public schools

A policy change for transgender students in NYC public schools

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