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Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
New schoolwide grading policy addressing the use of AI in student work
Schoolwide Grading Policy now expressly forbids use of AI without citation, but some look for loopholes
January 22, 2025
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
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
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
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
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
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
Winter Gallery showcases 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
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
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
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16 teams set to return for the spring season

16 teams set to return for the spring season

Kristen Zhou
April 6, 2021
PSAL sports set to return for the spring season, details still unknown

PSAL sports set to return for the spring season, details still unknown

Kristen Zhou
March 19, 2021
Sports during a pandemic: club swimming

Sports during a pandemic: club swimming

Kristen Zhou, Madeline Cannon, and Zaynah Shariff
March 2, 2021
Handball players reflect on offseason

Handball players reflect on offseason

Kristen Zhou
October 16, 2020
Handball teammates give outgoing seniors a hand

Handball teammates give outgoing seniors a hand

Kristen Zhou
June 4, 2020
Senior spotlight: Andy Ng

Senior spotlight: Andy Ng

Kristen Zhou
April 10, 2020
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed

Kristen Zhou
March 27, 2020
Girls' track zooms past cities

Girls’ track zooms past cities

Kristen Zhou and Abhinav Garg
March 6, 2020
Angela Zhu "flies" her way to States

Angela Zhu “flies” her way to States

Kristen Zhou, Gabriel Matatov, and Ryan Eng
December 6, 2019
Winter athletes warm up for the season

Winter athletes warm up for the season

Kristen Zhou, Ariana Vernon, and Abhinav Garg
November 24, 2019
Intro to fall sports

Intro to fall sports

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
September 26, 2019
Derek Fucich and Rosalydia Caputo named Overall Athletes of the Year

Derek Fucich and Rosalydia Caputo named Overall Athletes of the Year

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
June 17, 2019
Eva Guo swims her way to Carnegie Mellon

Eva Guo swims her way to Carnegie Mellon

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
May 13, 2019
A look into winter sports

A look into winter sports

Kristen Zhou and Ariana Vernon
January 8, 2019
2018 Election Simulation Kicks Off: Meet the Candidates for Governor of NY

2018 Election Simulation Kicks Off: Meet the Candidates for Governor of NY

Nataniela Zavlun, Kristen Zhou, Ariana Vernon, Edison Park, and Min Hyeok Shin
October 11, 2018
Mr. Lustig Retires After 25 Years of Teaching at Townsend Harris, Kevin Heathwood Steps In As Replacement

Mr. Lustig Retires After 25 Years of Teaching at Townsend Harris, Kevin Heathwood Steps In As Replacement

Nataniela Zavlun and Kristen Zhou
October 2, 2018
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