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Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development
Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development
October 1, 2024
“Read-in” takes place as a part of the Reading Initiative’s third annual Banned Books Week
“Read-in” takes place as a part of the Reading Initiative’s third annual Banned Books Week
September 28, 2024
THHS participating in the annual Election Simulation Kick-Off Rally.
Election Simulation throwback
September 25, 2024
THHS students attending club fair, and exploring different clubs.
Club fair introduces thirteen new extracurriculars
September 22, 2024
The new Townsend Harris High School is almost complete, set to open by September 1994.
New school year throwback in new building 1994
September 21, 2024
Students and teachers talk about which desks and furniture they prefer.
The Furniture Feature: perspectives on the many desks that inhabit the school building
October 3, 2024
Mel, the Townsend Harris cat, when she was found last spring.
Paraplegic kitten found on Melbourne Avenue, who brings smiles and crowds to the third floor, in need of surgery to address spinal protrusion
September 30, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.
Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?
September 14, 2024
Townsend Harris High School building
Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname
September 12, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections
Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President
September 3, 2024
Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions
OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake
September 29, 2024
Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.
EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban
September 26, 2024
Digital SATs improve testing experience.
As test optional applications begin to go away, the new digital SAT offers an improved test-taking experience
September 15, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.
Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process
September 10, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.
S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning
September 21, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
New STEM club at Townsend, Youth Medical Association.
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.
Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM
September 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
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Harrisites' plans for spending Valentine's Day amid a pandemic

Harrisites’ plans for spending Valentine’s Day amid a pandemic

Marcella Soewignjo, Alisha Ansari, and Benjamin Babayev
February 12, 2021
Harrisites speak on the loss of grade trips

Harrisites speak on the loss of grade trips

Marcella Soewignjo and Juney Liu
January 12, 2021
An unconventional school year: senior experiences

An unconventional school year: senior experiences

Marcella Soewignjo and Elliot Heath
November 24, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Dr. Shen

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Dr. Shen

Marcella Soewignjo
May 13, 2020
Should TikTok stars be paid?

Should TikTok stars be paid?

Yuri Choi and Marcella Soewignjo
March 10, 2020
Costume conundrums in preparation for FON

Costume conundrums in preparation for FON

Marcella Soewignjo and Christine Xu
February 27, 2020
Top 5 cozy food spots

Top 5 cozy food spots

Marcella Soewignjo
February 19, 2020
Harrisites share thoughts on field trip frequency

Harrisites share thoughts on field trip frequency

Marcella Soewignjo
December 17, 2019
The choreography behind S!NG

The choreography behind S!NG

Yuri Choi and Marcella Soewignjo
November 24, 2019
New norms for PSAL form

New norms for PSAL form

Marcella Soewignjo, Sarah Aguiar, Amir Baig, Isabella Gallegos, Justyne Buenaventura, and Christine Xu
November 15, 2019
Founders' Day changes through the years

Founders’ Day changes through the years

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
November 10, 2019
Founders' Day: Homecoming for Harrisites?

Founders’ Day: Homecoming for Harrisites?

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
November 10, 2019
English department's new teachers

English department’s new teachers

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
November 6, 2019
Seniors chalk up the neighborhood

Seniors chalk up the neighborhood

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
October 16, 2019
Soccer teams' new captains

Soccer teams’ new captains

Kelly Jiang, Marcella Soewignjo, Justyne Buenaventura, Francesca Manabat, Vivian Mei, Sophia Park, and Christine Xu
October 11, 2019
Social media and perception

Social media and perception

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
May 6, 2019
Harrisites look ahead to Career Day 2019

Harrisites look ahead to Career Day 2019

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
March 21, 2019
MTA horror stories

MTA horror stories

Kelly Jiang and Marcella Soewignjo
December 3, 2018
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