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Students using personal electronic devices in school before the cell phone ban began.
With velcro pouches and lots of complaints, Townsend Harris students adjust to new statewide cellphone ban
September 12, 2025
Incoming freshmen attend August orientation at THHS
Class of 2029 attends annual freshman orientation
September 5, 2025
Incoming freshmen working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
As the first day approaches, freshman from the class of 2029 discuss the admissions process
August 26, 2025
Students working at the summer Writers Academy retreat.
Writers Academy summer enrichment program welcomes Class of 2029 students
August 7, 2025
No more smart phones in the cafeteria, according to new regulations.
In NYC, coming “cell phone ban” will also apply to personal electronic devices like laptops, tablets, and smartwatches, updated chancellor’s regulation says
August 5, 2025
The world according to Zead: senior Zead Husain tells The Classic his THHS story
The world according to Zead: senior Zead Husain tells The Classic his THHS story
September 20, 2025
Guidance Counselor Anthony Santos who who joined the THHS community during the previous school year.
Anthony Santos joins the guidance team
September 15, 2025
William Lacker begins his first year as a full-time Townsend Harris English faculty member, teaching sophomore English and the humanities seminar.
William Lacker joins THHS English staff full time, after years of serving as humanities seminar professor
September 9, 2025
All nighters, coffee, and comfort zones: senior and SU VP Evelene Chao tells The Classic her THHS story
All nighters, coffee, and comfort zones: senior and SU VP Evelene Chao tells The Classic her THHS story
September 8, 2025
After participating in summer internships, students prepare for the new school year.
As summer vacation comes to a close, a look at what makes an internship worthwhile
September 2, 2025
Students reflect on their summer activities and how a summer should be spent.
Opinion Roundup: Summer of Fun or Summer of Internships?
September 11, 2025
A Q64 bus following new MTA bus route changes.
OPINION: New Queens MTA bus network is smooth for some but not for all
September 10, 2025
Students in the 2025 Semores team during their performance.
OPINION: Freshmen should take advantage of joining S!NG as soon as they can
September 3, 2025
Students will be arriving to school tomorrow for freshman orientation.
Opinion: Should freshman schedules be released earlier?
August 27, 2025
A delivery from Uber Eats, a popular food delivery service, sitting on a table in the lobby.
Opinion Roundup: Should Students be Allowed to Order Food to School?
July 29, 2025
S!NG Semore co-overall director Nicolette Cuzzo prepares for the season.
With preparations for S!NG underway, Semore co-overall director Nicollete Cuzzo discusses the playwriting process
September 16, 2025
Students perform at the end of the Nightingale Summer Retreat.
The Nightingale Theatre company holds its fifth annual summer retreat
September 4, 2025
Ariella performing on stage at THHS.
Musician Spotlight: Jazz Ensemble’s Ariella Casabar talks about taking up trumpet playing
August 20, 2025
The cover of "Drowning in Eyes"
Starling Press publishes children’s book by THHS student authors
August 18, 2025
The 2025-2026 Phoenix editorial staff and phoenix members who attended the end of year party
With the 2025 magazine published, Phoenix team plans on a rebirth for the publication and club
July 31, 2025
Saniha Jasrah's presentation of her findings from her research project in The Urban Barcode Research Program.
STEM Spotlight: Junior Saniha Jasrah researches the hygiene of school electronic devices during the Urban Barcode Research Program
September 17, 2025
The Science Olympiad team during a competition in the 2024-2025 school year
Science Olympiad team reflects on past season while looking ahead as school year approaches
August 25, 2025
Thaseena Anjum
Student Spotlight: Thaseena Anjum works to publish a guidebook for Queens Zoo as part of her independent science research
August 6, 2025
Science students working in the lab.
Course Spotlight: three-year science research elective sequence offers unique opportunities
July 22, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
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The Girls Varsity Basketball Team and NYPD Officers at the "Coaches Vs Cancer" event.

School athletics department hosts series of events with NYPD to raise awareness about cancer

Chloe Mau, Jasmin Perez, Janaya Sydney, and Melinda Wang
March 6, 2023
Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.

How Harrisites are spending their midwinter break

Melinda Wang, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
Seniors discuss the college sports recruitment process.

Harrisite athletes talk the college recruitment experience

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang
February 6, 2023

Athletes share their 2023 goals

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang
January 26, 2023
Harrisites share how they celebrated Lunar New Year.

Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year

Melinda Wang, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Harrisite Takes on Blackpink’s Born Pink World Tour

Harrisite Takes on Blackpink’s Born Pink World Tour

Melinda Wang and Queenie Sze
December 22, 2022
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences

Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences

Melinda Wang, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Spotlight: Sophomore Anila Tinaj reflects on her small business journey

Spotlight: Sophomore Anila Tinaj reflects on her small business journey

Melinda Wang, Carina Fucich, Kelly Gildea, and Katherine Lian
May 5, 2022
How Harrisites are celebrating Lunar New Year in the “new normal”

How Harrisites are celebrating Lunar New Year in the “new normal”

Christine Pak, Melinda Wang, Kelly Gildea, Cate Nguyen, and Tenzin Chemi
February 1, 2022
Classical or Modern? Harrisites reflect on favorite holiday music

Classical or Modern? Harrisites reflect on favorite holiday music

Melinda Wang and Kelly Gildea
December 24, 2021
Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Daffny Cardoso and Melinda Wang
December 15, 2021
Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Cate Nguyen, and Emma Joa
October 19, 2021
Key Club holds fundraiser viewing of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Key Club holds fundraiser viewing of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Melinda Wang, Kelly Gildea, and Emma Cheng
October 13, 2021
A Guide to This Year’s Songs of The Summer

A Guide to This Year’s Songs of The Summer

Melinda Wang, Kelly Gildea, Emma Cheng, and Julia Bossis
June 24, 2021
Highlights of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Highlights of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Melinda Wang and Julia Bossis
June 2, 2021
Recapping the 2020-2021 SU Elections

Recapping the 2020-2021 SU Elections

Ellison Daone and Melinda Wang
May 26, 2021
The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Melinda Wang
May 21, 2021
Students reflect on a year of quarantine-itis

Students reflect on a year of quarantine-itis

Christy Han and Melinda Wang
April 14, 2021
Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Andy Chen, and Amelia Harrington
March 10, 2021
Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

Alisha Ansari, Melinda Wang, and Kate Estevez
February 2, 2021
A unique foundation: Tutors 4 Yemen

A unique foundation: Tutors 4 Yemen

Ellison Daone, Melinda Wang, and Hana Arafa
January 14, 2021
An unconventional school year: freshman experiences

An unconventional school year: freshman experiences

Ellison Daone, Melinda Wang, and Eileen Wang
October 21, 2020
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