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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
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
The 2025 Semores S!NG team celebrating on stage following their Friday night performance.
New Freshior S!NG directors look ahead to the coming season
September 1, 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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Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.

[Photo] Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game

Malihah Islam, Meriam Alamarie, and Raegan Purnama
March 28, 2025
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.

[Photo] Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings

Shayra Shoshi, Ayoub Ayoub
January 27, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.

[Photo] Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?

PJ Lee
January 17, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.

[Photo] New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences

Adora Uddin and Marchella Ramos
December 19, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path

[Photo] GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path

Jayden Tavares, Class of 2021 THHS Alum
December 15, 2024
College application throwback

[Photo] Fall college application season throwback

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
October 13, 2024
New STEM club at Townsend, Youth Medical Association.

[Photo] New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field

Sophia Lee and Sabah Jivraj
October 6, 2024
Students and teachers talk about which desks and furniture they prefer.

[Photo] The Furniture Feature: perspectives on the many desks that inhabit the school building

Mirabelle Miketa-Garcia, Features Editor
October 3, 2024
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[Photo] Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager
October 1, 2024
Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions

[Photo] OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake

Uma Hardeo, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
Support kitten, Mel through donations on GoFundMe.

Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban

The Editorial Board
September 26, 2024
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[Photo] New school year throwback in new building 1994

Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist
September 21, 2024
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.

[Photo] S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning

Shamonti Shamim, Student Profile Manager
September 21, 2024
Digital SATs improve testing experience.

[Photo] As test optional applications begin to go away, the new digital SAT offers an improved test-taking experience

Muhammadali Husenov, Staff Writer
September 15, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.

[Photo] Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?

Sabah Jivraj and Fatima Raza
September 14, 2024
Art students display thier art in the annual end of the year gallery

[Photo] Art Gallery takes over the lobby

Sayemah Nadi, Uma Tevlin
June 14, 2024
Students reaction to the double album release of The Tortured Poets Department.

[Photo] Students share mixed reviews about Taylor Swift’s new album

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
May 16, 2024
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[Photo] Teens share places to visit this spring

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
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[Photo] Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation

Nadia Afifa and Jim Hidalgo
April 5, 2024
Holi is a Hindu festival celebrating the start of spring.

[Photo] Harrisites share their Holi traditions on the eve of the Hindu festival

Sayemah Nadi and Uma Tevlin
March 24, 2024
Yale University implements a ‘flexible-testing’ policy for the class of 2025 admissions cycle

[Photo] With Yale and Dartmouth bringing back required test scores, test-optional admissions policies may be on their way out

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor
March 3, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment

[Photo] Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology

Maisha Rahman, Staff Writer
February 23, 2024
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[Photo] College application season ends for seniors

Emily Kapica, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Members of winter sports teams share their current standings and what they look forward to this season.

[Photo] The latest from the wrestling, track, and table tennis teams

Abby Kronenberg and Haley Suarez
December 18, 2022
Blue light glasses are very popular amongst students and seem to work for many.

[Photo] Do blue light glasses really work?

Carolina Corcuera, Science and Technology Editor
November 10, 2022
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[Photo] After 59 years, Jupiter is now the closest it has ever been to Earth

Gurjot Gill, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Although gaming may not be supported by many, it has many benefits that are offered in the THHS Gaming Club.

[Photo] Introducing the Gaming Club; more than playing

Carolina Corcuera, Science and Tech Editor
October 13, 2022
books

[Photo] Banned Books Week: Celebrating freedom of reading

Reshma Deonarain and Tanisum Halim
November 9, 2017
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