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Ninth annual Humanities Symposium features presenters, audience members from across Queens
June 5, 2023
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
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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Boys volleyball ends with 2nd-round loss

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May 28, 2014

Boys tennis serves up a win

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April 4, 2014

Game-tying three falls just short, Hawks eliminated from playoffs

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March 13, 2014

Girls varsity basketball wins a nailbiter to stay alive

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March 4, 2014

Girls varsity has begun its playoff run

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February 17, 2014

Girls basketball has 47-game win streak snapped by Bryant

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February 4, 2014

Blowout win keeps streak going

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January 11, 2014

Girls varsity basketball beats rival Cardozo to remain unbeaten

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January 11, 2014

Lady Hawks nearly blow lead in win against Bowne

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December 20, 2013

Girls basketball takes on Bryant

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December 20, 2013

Girls varsity basketball gets on a roll

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December 19, 2013

Girls basketball keeps streak alive with win over Tigers

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December 18, 2013

Girls varsity on fast break to start season

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December 5, 2013
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Girls varsity basketball hits the court

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November 10, 2013

Boys soccer season ends without playoffs

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October 27, 2013
Senior Michael Jazgarski take on a defender. Photo taken by: Diana Itzhaki

Boys soccer falls to Metropolitan Campus

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October 19, 2013

Boys soccer falls 2-1 to Queens Vocational

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October 17, 2013

Boys soccer rebounds with a 3-1 victory

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October 17, 2013

Boys soccer finally wins an overtime contest

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October 8, 2013

Hawks are shutout by Grover Cleveland

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October 2, 2013

Boys soccer stats: Townsend Harris vs. HS for Art and Business 9/25/13

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September 30, 2013

Boys soccer ties again 3-3 against metropolitan campus

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September 29, 2013

Boys soccer finish overtime thriller tied at three

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September 15, 2013

Boys soccer ready to soar

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September 2, 2013

Boys Tennis wraps up

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June 18, 2013

The aces of Townsend Harris, the Boys Varsity Tennis Team

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June 7, 2013

Girls fencing ends undefeated

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May 24, 2013

Hawks fence their way to second in the city

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May 22, 2013

Baseball team shines bright on diamond with 7-4 win

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