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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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Krish Wadia

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager

Krish is a sophomore at THHS. He is passionate about traveling, writing, food, and meeting new people. He is thrilled to be a part of the publication, and is excited to see what more it achieves this year.

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New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”

New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”

Max Rosenthal, Jaden Avila, Maliha Duggal, Melissa Lai, and Krish Wadia
October 15, 2024
Election sim kickoff

Harris and Trump arrive to the 2024 Election Simulation

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager
October 7, 2024
Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development

Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager
October 1, 2024
Students beginning their school day, and walking to their first band class.

Fall semester kicks off with familiar routines, procedures, and welcomes

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager
September 6, 2024
The Reading Initiative hosts a trip to Massachusetts

Reading Initiative brings close to a hundred students on an overnight trip to tour New England literary history

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
May 4, 2024
Students decided upon a movie to watch for the Class of 2027 trip.

Freshmen attend class trip to local movie theater

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
NYC Public Schools lunch menus are no longer offering certain items.

Burritos and dumplings dumped from cafeteria menus due to budget cuts, leading to low spirits at lunchtime

Reah Joby and Krish Wadia
February 21, 2024
Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House

Harrisites welcome prospective class of 2028 students and families at Open House

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
The Class of 2026 participate in their grade trip.

Sophomores go on annual grade trip to Jib Lanes

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
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