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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
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023
Harrislam competes in and hosts MIST NY 2023
March 8, 2023
The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser
The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser
February 27, 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
Two writing samples and a video introduction are the key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.
Teachers assess thousands of writing and video samples from eighth grade applicants under new admissions system
February 10, 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
Students discuss their opinions on what aspects of Townsend Harris make it a reputable school.
Opinion Roundup: What makes THHS worthy of its reputation?
February 17, 2023
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants
January 31, 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
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work
March 8, 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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Blacklash

Kristine Guillaume
June 13, 2016

Weekly Recap (2/1-2/5): Fear Factor postponed, Valentine’s Day plans, and more

Kristine Guillaume, Diego Ramos, Halima Tokhi, Hiba Sohail, and Nina Zhang
February 6, 2016

PSAL continues in the wrong direction

Kristine Guillaume and Noah Silversmith
February 4, 2016
Fon

FON adds cast size limits to performances

Kristine Guillaume
February 4, 2016

Queens College grant up for renewal

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December 24, 2015
Photo by Hailey Lam

Joining the A-Mazza-ing Race

Kristine Guillaume
November 9, 2015

Conflicts at Kissena cause issues for practices

Kristine Guillaume, Kimberly Deodat, and Lianna Rada
November 9, 2015
Photo by Adam Sosnicki

For SINGers, drama is the name of the game

Kristine Guillaume, Kimberly Deodat, and Lianna Rada
November 2, 2015

Ms. Caiaccia becomes Athletic Director

Kristine Guillaume
September 28, 2015

Halloween Mixer debuts

Kristine Guillaume, Brandon Na, and Kimberly Deodat
September 28, 2015

Vans for athletic teams raise questions about safety

Nina Leeds, Kristine Guillaume, and Evan Noblesara
June 3, 2015
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Boys track makes strides at New York Relays

Kristine Guillaume
May 18, 2015
Trackies run, walk, vault, and throw their way to States

Trackies run, walk, vault, and throw their way to States

Kristine Guillaume and Benjamin Chang
March 30, 2015

Boys Indoor Makes Borough History

Kristine Guillaume
March 1, 2015

Senior qualifies for Nationals

Kristine Guillaume
February 8, 2015

Track team competes in Hispanic Games

Kristine Guillaume
February 6, 2015

“Snow-One” can stop us

Kristine Guillaume, Evan Noblesala, and Noah Silversmith
January 28, 2015

Boys Indoor Track thrives in Holiday Classic

Kristine Guillaume
January 11, 2015

Boys Show Hope After Bishop Loughlin

Kristine Guillaume
January 11, 2015

New Paltz Running Camp Invitational

Kristine Guillaume
December 19, 2014

Boys XC Queens Champs

Kristine Guillaume
November 8, 2014

Victories at freshman-sophomore championships

Kristine Guillaume
October 28, 2014

4-24-14 Girls Outdoor

Kristine Guillaume
May 5, 2014

Girls handball bounces back

Kristine Guillaume
May 2, 2014

Balancing athletics and academics

Kristine Guillaume and Evan Noblesala
April 4, 2014

Girls outdoor looks to improve

Kristine Guillaume
April 2, 2014

Girls Outdoor Track – Lindy Relays – 3/29/2014

Kristine Guillaume
April 1, 2014

Girls indoor makes top ten at frosh-sophs

Kristine Guillaume
March 9, 2014

Girls indoor take eighth in City Champs

Kristine Guillaume
February 27, 2014

Girls indoor successfully repeat history at Queens Champs

Kristine Guillaume
February 20, 2014

Girls indoor has a long road ahead

Kristine Guillaume
February 4, 2014

Girls indoor has a long road ahead

Kristine Guillaume
January 23, 2014

Girls Indoor Track: Hispanic Games

Kristine Guillaume
January 9, 2014

Pearl River Holiday Festival – 12/27/13

Kristine Guillaume
January 2, 2014

PSAL Holiday Classic – 12/29/2013

Kristine Guillaume
January 2, 2014

Girls Indoor: Night at the Sprints – 12/20/13

Kristine Guillaume
December 24, 2013

Girls indoor track sprints into fourth place

Kristine Guillaume
December 19, 2013

Girls indoor goes the distance

Kristine Guillaume
December 17, 2013

Girls indoor sprints to fourth place finish

Kristine Guillaume
December 9, 2013

Girls Indoor Stats: Pilgrim Games 12/01/13

Kristine Guillaume
December 3, 2013

Girls track looks to continue last year’s success

Kristine Guillaume
November 4, 2013

Girls Cross Country wins big

Kristine Guillaume
October 31, 2013

Boys XC team, second in Queens

Kristine Guillaume
October 28, 2013

THHS Girls cross country number 1 in Queens

Kristine Guillaume
October 18, 2013

Girl’s cross country shines in Grand Prix 3

Kristine Guillaume
October 14, 2013

Mid-season tracking continues

Kristine Guillaume
October 6, 2013

Six Flags, more flags, more runs

Kristine Guillaume
September 30, 2013

Girl’s Cross Country brings it to Warwick

Kristine Guillaume
September 23, 2013

Harris Hawks right on track

Kristine Guillaume
September 16, 2013

Cross country teams aim high for Fall 2013

Kristine Guillaume
August 30, 2013
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