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Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 2025
The Zen Den reopens for students.
Following closure due to misuse, Zen Den reopens with new rules for entry
January 2, 2025
Three sophmore English classes are set to take English regents in Januray.
Three sections of Sophomore classes will pilot taking the NYS English Regents this January
December 30, 2024
THHS seniors apply to FAFSA Beta Program.
Seniors apply for financial aid earlier through participation in FAFSA Beta Program
December 23, 2024
Donations decrease during food drive.
Founder’s Day Food Drive sees fewer donations than in previous years
December 2, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
Townsend Harris should implement open campus lunch.
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
Students share their opinion on cultural events in THHS.
Opinion Roundup : Cultural representation in events and extracurricular activities
December 5, 2024
Townsend Harris should implement open campus lunch.
Opinion Roundup: does the new testing schedule lead to more testing?
December 1, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Semores overall directors and seniors Katie Chan and Joshua Chung
Semore overall directors discuss their final S!NG performance
December 4, 2024
S!NG 2025 Highlights
November 27, 2024
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
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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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