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Donations decrease during food drive.
Founder’s Day Food Drive sees fewer donations than in previous years
December 2, 2024
Townsend Harris hosts its annual open house
Prospective class of 2029 freshmen visit during the annual open house
November 21, 2024
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
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
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
Townsend Harris should implement open campus lunch.
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
Students share their opinion on cultural events in THHS.
Opinion Roundup : Cultural representation in events and extracurricular activities
December 5, 2024
Townsend Harris should implement open campus lunch.
Opinion Roundup: does the new testing schedule lead to more testing?
December 1, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
African American FON leaders of last year.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Semores overall directors and seniors Katie Chan and Joshua Chung
Semore overall directors discuss their final S!NG performance
December 4, 2024
Closing scene in the S!NG Semores performance
S!NG 2025 Highlights
November 27, 2024
Last year's freshman movie trip at Cinemart Cinemas
Freshmen take a trip to the movies
November 26, 2024
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
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 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
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Meet Latin teacher Timothy Hanford

New faculty member Timothy Hanford joins the classical languages department

Bella Chen and Mark Mbogho
January 23, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.

Opinion Roundup: Students share thoughts on changes in AP World History exam rubric

Bella Chen and Mark Mbogho
October 13, 2023
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable

OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable

Michael Babayev and Mark Mbogho
August 25, 2023
Opinion Roundup: What are Harrisites most and least looking forward to this upcoming school year?

Opinion Roundup: What are Harrisites most and least looking forward to this upcoming school year?

Mark Mbogho
August 7, 2023
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Opinion Roundup: Should summer be spent on educational or recreational activities?

Bella Chen, Mark Mbogho, Jazmine Chiquito, and Harnoor Parmar
July 24, 2023
The students who participated in the Reading Initiative at the National Archives Museum.

Reading Initiative brings students to DC for overnight “grand prize” trip

Mark Mbogho, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
Seniors in celebrate their time in FON on stage for the finale.

FON 2023 stages four shows, showcasing dancing talent from around the world

Mark Mbogho and Chloe Szeto
March 20, 2023
Glamour Gals club sells "Heartfelt Hellos" for Valentine’s Day

Glamour Gals club sells “Heartfelt Hellos” for Valentine’s Day

Mark Mbogho
February 20, 2023
With Valentines Day coming up, Harrisites share their idea of a perfect date.

Harrisites’ idea of the perfect date

Jasmyn Pillay and Mark Mbogho
February 10, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.

What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?

Mark Mbogho, Amina Asad, and Daffny Cardoso
January 4, 2023
What do Harrisites want under their Christmas trees this year?

What do Harrisites want under their Christmas trees this year?

Mark Mbogho, Staff Writer
December 21, 2022
Five entertaining things to do in NYC as summer wanes

Five entertaining things to do in NYC as summer wanes

Daniel Dixon, Sophia Aponte, Mark Mbogho, Analey Ramesar, Ramon Rodriguez, and Maimuna Kader
August 15, 2022
Restaurant Week deals and DIY food hacks to fire up your taste buds this summer

Restaurant Week deals and DIY food hacks to fire up your taste buds this summer

Daniel Dixon, Sophia Aponte, Mark Mbogho, Analey Ramesar, Ramon Rodriguez, Maimuna Kader, Fiona Gao, and Aizay Amin
August 3, 2022
The five most bingeworthy shows of the summer

The five most bingeworthy shows of the summer

Daniel Dixon, Sophia Aponte, Mark Mbogho, Analey Ramesar, Ramon Rodriguez, and Maimuna Kader
July 26, 2022
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