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Peer educators and a guest speaker spread awareness on World AIDS Day
Peer educators and a guest speaker spread awareness on World AIDS Day
December 5, 2022
The Phoenix teaches guests to paint like Bob Ross
The Phoenix teaches guests to paint like Bob Ross
December 5, 2022
Winter Concert set to return with holiday favorites and historical tributes
Winter Concert set to return with holiday favorites and historical tributes
December 5, 2022
Students express their feelings towards new grade books that teachers use.
With teachers opting not to use the new DOE grading software, many students left in the dark about their current progress in courses
November 29, 2022
Many students volunteered to introduce THHS to the class of 2027.
THHS welcomes prospective class of 2027 students at open house
November 21, 2022
2023 S!NG overall directors look back at their productions
2023 S!NG overall directors look back at their productions
November 29, 2022
New teacher spotlight: Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Garklavs join the ISS department
New teacher spotlight: Mr. Morrison and Mrs. Garklavs join the ISS department
November 18, 2022
Physical education department welcomes new members
Physical education department welcomes new members
November 17, 2022
Semore director Elliot Heath, who is barely conscious these days, participates in the ceremonial pre-opening night pie to the face.
S!NG directors prepare their teams for a weekend of performances
November 16, 2022
Joseph Seidel joins the THHS history department.
History department welcomes new faculty member Joseph Seidel
October 26, 2022
EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem
EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem
December 2, 2022
Students shared what they are thankful for at school this fall.
Opinion Roundup: Students share thankful thoughts about THHS for Thanksgiving
November 24, 2022
OPINION: Reinstated criteria for Honors Societies leave many students chasing requirements
OPINION: Reinstated criteria for Honors Societies leave many students chasing requirements
November 21, 2022
After being a lottery admissions system for two years, THHS is changing their admissions policies.
Opinion roundup: perspectives on the new admissions policy
November 16, 2022
Harrisites share their opinions on the first fully in-person Founders Day since COVID-19 hit.
Harrisites reflect on the first in-person Founders Day since 2019
November 12, 2022
Many Taylor Swift fans were in distress because of the Ticketmaster crisis.
The Eras Tour: A Deep Dive on the Ticketmaster Crash and the Hopes of Swiftie Harrisites
November 30, 2022
Clothing, photography, music, and other trends make a comeback every few years.
The recycling of trends: why and how does it happen?
November 28, 2022
Behind the scenes of the S!NG backdrops
Behind the scenes of the S!NG backdrops
November 23, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
The dishes students are dreaming about this Thanksgiving
The dishes students are dreaming about this Thanksgiving
November 22, 2022
Lab-grown meat gets its first approval in the US
Lab-grown meat gets its first approval in the US
December 1, 2022
The entire robotics team.
Brunswick Eruption offers this year’s robotics team a test run
November 25, 2022
Student-recommended skin care
Student-recommended skin care
November 17, 2022
Blue light glasses are very popular amongst students and seem to work for many.
Do blue light glasses really work?
November 10, 2022
The invasive species, the spotted lantern fly, is now found at Townsend Harris.
Insect invaders: The spotted lanternfly
October 28, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022
November 2, 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
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How alumna, solo violinist, singer-songwriter, and actress Adrianna Mateo found her rhythm

How alumna, solo violinist, singer-songwriter, and actress Adrianna Mateo found her rhythm

February 24, 2021
Junior Nissabelle Rianom releases single “What’s Your Name Again?”

Junior Nissabelle Rianom releases single “What’s Your Name Again?”

December 18, 2020
Harrisites look back at their reasons for gratitude this past Thanksgiving

Harrisites look back at their reasons for gratitude this past Thanksgiving

December 1, 2020
Harrisites stress safety during this COVID-19 Thanksgiving

Harrisites stress safety during this COVID-19 Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020
Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

Teachers redesign the remote learning experience

November 20, 2020
Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

Annual S!NG competition to be a virtual showcase

October 26, 2020
Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

Bridging the educational gap: Harrisites participate in WAVE Learning Festival

September 15, 2020
As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

As committee shares reopening plans, students concerned by lack of information

July 23, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Ms. Mun

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Ms. Mun

June 25, 2020
New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

New teachers reflect on their first year at THHS

June 18, 2020
Senior wrestlers step off the mat

Senior wrestlers step off the mat

June 12, 2020
From custom art to donation boards: Harrisites fundraise in support of Black Lives Matter

From custom art to donation boards: Harrisites fundraise in support of Black Lives Matter

June 10, 2020
Upcoming changes and continuities in college admissions process

Upcoming changes and continuities in college admissions process

June 9, 2020
The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

The Classic guide to quarantine celebrations

May 12, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: David A.

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: David A.

May 2, 2020
SU election moves forward with entirely online campaigns

SU election moves forward with entirely online campaigns

April 28, 2020
What will happen to prom and graduation?

What will happen to prom and graduation?

April 14, 2020
As Junior College Night approaches, students share concerns on college admission process

As Junior College Night approaches, students share concerns on college admission process

March 3, 2020
Indoor Trackies reflect on another season of success

Indoor Trackies reflect on another season of success

February 26, 2020
Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentines Day

Commercializing cupid: pricing out Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2020
Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

Harrisites with lengthy commutes share struggles & stresses

February 4, 2020
Do students read anymore?

Do students read anymore?

January 22, 2020
The lack of underclassmen formals at THHS

The lack of underclassmen formals at THHS

December 10, 2019
Harrisites take on side businesses

Harrisites take on side businesses

December 9, 2019
The singing behind S!NG

The singing behind S!NG

November 23, 2019
STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

STEM department welcomes Mr. Sukhoo

November 19, 2019
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