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Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice- President Evelene Chao
Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced
June 5, 2025
Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing
AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties
May 29, 2025
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain
May 26, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Sophomore Aki Benjamin
‘Heimler’s History’ at home: sophomore creates ‘Aki’s History Review’ videos
May 25, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
MSA member drawing a henna design on a participant's hand.
Hennafest 2025 offers a post-AP season celebration
June 17, 2025
Senior Leilani Walkes's winning artwork in the 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
Senior Leilani Walkes announced as a winner in 2025 MET “P.S. Art” Competition
June 15, 2025
Art supplies used by the art department
While many have discussed how AI impacts student writing, students artists have a lot to say about AI art
June 6, 2025
Students walking around and taking in the art gallery
Spring art gallery showcases paintings, photography, digital art, and sculptures
June 1, 2025
Screening attendees watching the Breaking the News documentary
A special screening of Breaking the News documents the founding of The 19th
May 21, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 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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