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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
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 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
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
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
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
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing 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
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
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
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
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THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family

THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family

JK Rajjo, Features Copy Editor
September 13, 2022
Keepers’ Day carnival returns to close out yet another unique school year

Keepers’ Day carnival returns to close out yet another unique school year

JK Rajjo
July 7, 2022
Healthy goodbyes: Maria Assante, Linda Carter, and Robin Figelman retire from THHS

Healthy goodbyes: Maria Assante, Linda Carter, and Robin Figelman retire from THHS

Carina Fucich, Esther Liu, Isabel Jagsaran, JK Rajjo, and Sophia Sookram
June 30, 2022
College applications are finally done for the year and seniors can breathe a sigh of relief.

Seniors give advice for juniors embarking on the college application process

JK Rajjo
May 31, 2022
Cover image for the Reignite zine

Rising from the ashes: The Phoenix releases its newest literary zine after a two-year hiatus

JK Rajjo
May 18, 2022
With AP season underway, upperclassmen offer advice

With AP season underway, upperclassmen offer advice

JK Rajjo
May 9, 2022
Spotlight: Junior Joshua Lau speaks about the mission and co-founding of Secondhand Literature

Spotlight: Junior Joshua Lau speaks about the mission and co-founding of Secondhand Literature

JK Rajjo
March 29, 2022
Can’t We All Just Get Oolong? Harrisites review Kissena Boulevard’s Qiu Sushi, Ramen, & Tea Bar

Can’t We All Just Get Oolong? Harrisites review Kissena Boulevard’s Qiu Sushi, Ramen, & Tea Bar

JK Rajjo
March 28, 2022
Spotlight: Junior Yanaiya Jain reflects on her journey creating and running personal podcast

Spotlight: Junior Yanaiya Jain reflects on her journey creating and running personal podcast

JK Rajjo
January 26, 2022
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest:” 11th grade students reflect on the 2021-2022 in-person academic year

“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
From the McDonald’s menu to memorable music: Reflecting on singer Mariah Carey’s impact on Christmas culture

From the McDonald’s menu to memorable music: Reflecting on singer Mariah Carey’s impact on Christmas culture

JK Rajjo
December 24, 2021
“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school

“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
The Flushing Fifteen: 15 non-food destinations no more than an hour from the THHS campus

The Flushing Fifteen: 15 non-food destinations no more than an hour from the THHS campus

JK Rajjo
September 28, 2021
Upcoming THHS Student Union President Hanna Kurdziel answers questions about goals and aspirations for the 2021-2022 school year

Upcoming THHS Student Union President Hanna Kurdziel answers questions about goals and aspirations for the 2021-2022 school year

JK Rajjo
August 27, 2021
Students spent time learning about science research on the Queens College campus.

Rising juniors and seniors weigh on CUNY Queens College fall 2021 College Now courses

Victoria Siebor and JK Rajjo
August 12, 2021
Harrisite’s guide to the galaxy: Advice for incoming freshmen and sophomores by upperclassmen

Harrisite’s guide to the galaxy: Advice for incoming freshmen and sophomores by upperclassmen

Angela Chen, JK Rajjo, and Karen Lin
August 5, 2021
The freshman year that flew away: Class of 2024’s thoughts on the pandemic altered school year and hopes for the future

The freshman year that flew away: Class of 2024’s thoughts on the pandemic altered school year and hopes for the future

JK Rajjo and Karen Lin
July 29, 2021
A roundup of this week’s top NYC education stories

A roundup of this week’s top NYC education stories

Andrew Gurcharan, JK Rajjo, and Karen Lin
July 16, 2021
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