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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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All content by Matthew Merino
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Matthew Merino
April 8, 2022
OPINION: DOE’s “social-emotional screeners” give unreliable results that confuse rather than aid students

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Matthew Merino and Haley O'Toole
March 1, 2022
Jackson Heights’ hidden seafood cocktail spot

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Matthew Merino
December 8, 2021
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Matthew Merino and Daniel Yin
August 13, 2021
Renovations underway for the Queens College track and field

Renovations underway for the Queens College track and field

Sharon Lee, Matthew Merino, Adam Gosine, and Jonas Suazo
August 6, 2021
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Matthew Merino, Nicolas Lin, and Valencia Li
July 23, 2021
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Matthew Merino
March 24, 2021
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Matthew Merino
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Matthew Merino
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New Animal Crossing game entertains students during social distancing

Matthew Merino and Emily Prasad
May 6, 2020
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Matthew Merino
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Matthew Merino
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Matthew Merino
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