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Seniors in celebrate their time in FON on stage for the finale.
FON 2023 stages four shows, showcasing dancing talent from around the world
March 20, 2023
New compatibility app makes its mark
New compatibility app makes its mark
March 20, 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
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
March 16, 2023
Mr. Williams, a new member of the Classical Language department.
Welcoming new Classical Greek & Latin Teacher: Adam Williams
March 13, 2023
Courtesy of Azreen Abrar
Student Spotlight: Sophomore Azreen Abrar serves as youth consultant for nonprofit supporting South Asian community
March 23, 2023
Irene Skandalakis, producer of The 27 Podcast.
Senior Spotlight: Irene Skandalakis marvels as podcast producer
March 13, 2023
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
Teachers before Townsend: Mr. Heitman’s career in the airline industry
March 7, 2023
This image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 2, an AI image generator. The prompt used to create this image was: “A robot writes an essay on paper while sitting at a desk in a classroom with human students, in the style of a comic book.”
Is ChatGPT upending learning? Survey shows most THHS students are unfamiliar with the AI, but some have begun using it for class
March 2, 2023
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.
How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break
February 22, 2023
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
March 24, 2023
Amy Jiang
OPINION: After remote learning, field trips are more important than ever
March 21, 2023
Many colleges see students social media accounts as digital portfolios; students question the fairness of it.
College admissions officers viewing applicants’ social media should not be “fair game”
March 10, 2023
The College Board announces its new AP African American Studies Course, but amid controversy, doesnt recognize that the content should not be optional for students.
Editorial: Colleges must fight back against attempts to remove key topics from the new AP African American Studies course
February 28, 2023
While virtual parent teacher conferences are convenient, they should be coupled with in-person conferences to create a hybrid parent-teacher conference model.
The case for hybrid parent-teacher conferences
February 24, 2023
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
March 22, 2023
Harrisites celebrate Valentines Day with pancakes and love poems at the Read Dating event, offered by the THHS Reading Initiative.
Reading Initiative offers love poems and pancakes for “read-dating” event
March 16, 2023
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
ModIT holds monthlong investing competition
March 15, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
The Townsend Harris Science Olympiad team wins several medals at Regionals, with Team A placing 2nd overall.
SciOly wins second place at Regionals
March 9, 2023
As technology continues to evolve, AI art continues to be a cheap and accessible source of imagery for artists, students, and writers alike, but it can be both beneficial and harmful.
The AI Art Boom
March 3, 2023
Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.
How headphones can affect your hearing
February 23, 2023
A popular conglomerate called 3M plans to stop production of PFAS in efforts to make the world more sustainable.
3M to stop production of “forever chemical” PFAS by 2025
February 16, 2023
A new study reveals effects of the pandemic on the brain, and Harrisites share their feelings about it.
How the Pandemic Changed Your Brain: Study shows that COVID shutdown quickened development of teenage brain structure
February 16, 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
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
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The Filipino FON leaders.

[Photo] FON Spotlight Series: Filipino FON Leaders

March 1, 2023
The Varsity Girls Table Tennis Team participates in practice to prepare for their playoff games.

[Photo] Girls Varsity Table Tennis Team makes playoffs for the first time in seven years

February 14, 2023
The Varsity Girls Table Tennis Team participates in practice to prepare for their playoff games.

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Students represented their clubs at the Winter Carnival by hosting activities and selling food. Pictured is Ms. Fee participating in Girl Up’s booth.

[Photo] Student Union holds first Winter Carnival event in four years

February 6, 2023
Film Club hosting trivia.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023

February 2, 2023
The new PSAL policy called the All Access Program changes the game for high school athletes as they’re free to openly play a sport at another school in their district. 

[Photo] New PSAL policy opens the door for student athletes to compete in more sports

January 30, 2023
Townsend Harris is now officially using Jupiter Grades as the new gradebook, after not having an official gradebook for the entire first semester.

[Photo] With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook

January 23, 2023
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[Photo] THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard

January 19, 2023
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[Photo] Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions

January 17, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.

[Photo] Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system

January 12, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.

[Photo] Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break

January 5, 2023
Select schools, like Long Island University, gave admission results immediately after a brief interview.

[Photo] Seniors receive college admissions results on the spot with select schools

January 2, 2023
Defne Kaygisiz performing Sonata No. 8 in C minor Op. 13, “Pathétique.”

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022

December 16, 2022

[Photo] EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem

December 2, 2022
One of the hip hop dances of the Semores.

[Photo] S!NG 2023 Highlights

November 22, 2022
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[Photo] S!NG directors prepare their teams for a weekend of performances

November 16, 2022
After being a lottery admissions system for two years, THHS is changing their admissions policies.

[Photo] Opinion roundup: perspectives on the new admissions policy

November 16, 2022
Seniors share their experiences and give advice about the early college admissions process.

[Photo] Seniors share thoughts about early admissions applications as November deadline passes

November 15, 2022
Students share their experiences with program changes.

[Photo] With course schedules now settled, students discuss the programming process

October 11, 2022
This year, students were able to come back to school without having to worry about various safety protocols.

[Photo] Editorial: At last, a new school year begins without a battle over safety protocols

September 30, 2022
Spring spirit week returns in-person

Spring spirit week returns in-person

Liya Borukhova, Kelly Gildea, Cate Nguyen, and Katherine Lian
June 15, 2022
Spotlight: Sophomore Anila Tinaj reflects on her small business journey

Spotlight: Sophomore Anila Tinaj reflects on her small business journey

Melinda Wang, Carina Fucich, Kelly Gildea, and Katherine Lian
May 5, 2022
Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

Reem Nasrallah, Katherine Lian, Sandra Sandoval, and Sara Lukacevic
March 15, 2022
How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

Reem Nasrallah, Kelly Gildea, Katherine Lian, Gabriella Renzi, and Sandra Sandoval
January 29, 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
Holiday Pie-off: French, American, or store bought pie. Which will make the cut for your holiday table?

Holiday Pie-off: French, American, or store bought pie. Which will make the cut for your holiday table?

Katherine Lian, Enzo Schulze, and Alyssa Shim
December 1, 2021
Harrisites weigh in on public transportation overcrowding

Harrisites weigh in on public transportation overcrowding

Christine Pak, Imran Baig, Iris Li, Katherine Lian, Leslie Umanzor, and Lauren Xiao
October 21, 2021
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