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Seniors in celebrate their time in FON on stage for the finale.
FON 2023 stages four shows, showcasing dancing talent from around the world
March 20, 2023
New compatibility app makes its mark
New compatibility app makes its mark
March 20, 2023
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
Courtesy of Azreen Abrar
Student Spotlight: Sophomore Azreen Abrar serves as youth consultant for nonprofit supporting South Asian community
March 23, 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
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
March 24, 2023
Amy Jiang
OPINION: After remote learning, field trips are more important than ever
March 21, 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
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical
March 22, 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
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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Black Excellence Club leaders defend Black History Month hallway music after learning of concern about appropriateness

Black Excellence Club leaders defend Black History Month hallway music after learning of concern about appropriateness

Micah Sandy
February 28, 2022
Winter Concert canceled as COVID-19 cases surge in NYC

Winter Concert canceled as COVID-19 cases surge in NYC

Micah Sandy
December 21, 2021
Townsend sits in: Harrisites protest to protect students from educator sexual misconduct following NY Post report

Townsend sits in: Harrisites protest to protect students from educator sexual misconduct following NY Post report

Micah Sandy
November 24, 2021
Nicole Gleizer becomes the new COSA

Nicole Gleizer becomes the new COSA

Micah Sandy
October 14, 2021
After twenty-five years at THHS, custodian Luis Perez retires

After twenty-five years at THHS, custodian Luis Perez retires

Micah Sandy and Lauren Jun
August 13, 2021
Malcolm G. Largmann, principal who brought Townsend Harris High School back to life, dies at 89

Malcolm G. Largmann, principal who brought Townsend Harris High School back to life, dies at 89

Micah Sandy, Lauren Jun, and Ramisha Parvez
June 15, 2021
OPINION: Despite relaxed restriction on mask guidelines, now is not the time to lower our guards (and masks)

OPINION: Despite relaxed restriction on mask guidelines, now is not the time to lower our guards (and masks)

Micah Sandy
May 18, 2021
Financial aid meeting disrupted by Zoombombers sharing explicit content, racial slurs

Financial aid meeting disrupted by Zoombombers sharing explicit content, racial slurs

Micah Sandy
April 7, 2021
Juniors begin college search process with remote learning on the mind

Juniors begin college search process with remote learning on the mind

Micah Sandy
March 9, 2021
Club Spotlight: Bring Change to Mind

Club Spotlight: Bring Change to Mind

Micah Sandy and Aaleia Fernando
February 9, 2021
Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

Micah Sandy, Alisha Ansari, and Darin Kim
December 23, 2020
Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Micah Sandy, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
November 24, 2020
Election Simulation ends, Harrisites reflect

Election Simulation ends, Harrisites reflect

Micah Sandy and Aaleia Fernando
November 3, 2020
New York, United States - October 17, 2016: Richard Rodgers Theatre Hosting the Hamilton Musical - The Richard Rodgers Theatre opened in 1924 and, originally called the 46th Street Theatre, it was renamed in 1990 to honor the legendary composer Richard Rodgers, whose shows defined Broadway for over three decades.

Hamilton movie does not throw away its shot

Micah Sandy
July 22, 2020
Seniors say socially distanced goodbye at school building

Seniors say socially distanced goodbye at school building

Richard Lu and Micah Sandy
July 3, 2020
Class of 2018 alumnus Aaron Fernando advocates for change through “Who’s Taking Cop Money?” spreadsheet

Class of 2018 alumnus Aaron Fernando advocates for change through “Who’s Taking Cop Money?” spreadsheet

Micah Sandy, Ikeoluwa Adedokun, and Anindita Bhattacharjee
June 17, 2020
New grading policy changes: fourth quarter weighs a quarter

New grading policy changes: fourth quarter weighs a quarter

Richard Lu and Micah Sandy
June 9, 2020
Engaging on social media to support Black Lives Matter

Engaging on social media to support Black Lives Matter

Micah Sandy and Ashley Facey
June 8, 2020
Colleges adapt to assist with seniors’ decisions

Colleges adapt to assist with seniors’ decisions

Micah Sandy and Lauren Jun
May 29, 2020
Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

Micah Sandy, Madina Azizi, and Alisha Ansari
May 21, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Dave Laull

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Dave Laull

Micah Sandy
May 18, 2020
Social distancing brings families closer together

Social distancing brings families closer together

Micah Sandy
April 21, 2020
Trying to get tested: one family from the THHS community shares their story

Trying to get tested: one family from the THHS community shares their story

Micah Sandy
April 14, 2020
Concerns surface for families overseas during COVID-19 pandemic

Concerns surface for families overseas during COVID-19 pandemic

Micah Sandy
March 31, 2020
Numerous Harrisites heed calls to stay indoors, as concerns grow about youth gatherings

Numerous Harrisites heed calls to stay indoors, as concerns grow about youth gatherings

Micah Sandy and Emily Torres
March 23, 2020
Disney releases new Star Wars early on digital as nation moves towards social distancing, fans share thoughts

Disney releases new Star Wars early on digital as nation moves towards “social distancing,” fans share thoughts

Micah Sandy
March 15, 2020
Trips, events, and after school activities canceled as coronavirus cases grow

Trips, events, and after school activities canceled as coronavirus cases grow

Farah Haq and Micah Sandy
March 13, 2020
Food delivery at THHS: Where to get the best bang for your buck

Food delivery at THHS: Where to get the best bang for your buck

Reid Tujak and Micah Sandy
March 3, 2020
With added show, tickets still available for FON performances this weekend

With added show, tickets still available for FON performances this weekend

Farah Haq and Micah Sandy
February 27, 2020
Sharing Super Bowl halftime show thoughts

Sharing Super Bowl halftime show thoughts

Huzayfah Awan, Micah Sandy, and Cesar Torales
February 12, 2020
Club spotlight: La Herencia Hispana

Club spotlight: La Herencia Hispana

Micah Sandy
January 7, 2020
Pros and cons of practicing for SING and FON

Pros and cons of practicing for SING and FON

Yuri Choi and Micah Sandy
December 3, 2019
Seniors nix mixer for movie night

Seniors nix mixer for movie night

Huzayfah Awan, Farah Haq, Micah Sandy, Cesar Torales, Emily Torres, Jeremy Deacon, and Sara Tekin
October 30, 2019
Ms. Lopera returns

Ms. Lopera returns

Huzayfah Awan, Farah Haq, Richard Lu, Micah Sandy, Cesar Torales, and Emily Torres
September 25, 2019
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