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Students attending and enjoying the food at Asian Fest
Chinese Student Association brings back Asian Fest
January 29, 2025
New schoolwide grading policy addressing the use of AI in student work
Schoolwide Grading Policy now expressly forbids use of AI without citation, but some look for loopholes
January 22, 2025
Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
Mr. Heathwood and Mr. Stern run "music mindfulness" jam sessions during teacher-led Wellness Fridays.
Jogging with Kadamani and Jamming with Stern: How ‘Wellness Fridays’ facilitate faculty team building
February 3, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
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
Students completing their lab during zero band
OPINION: 7AM is too early for class. Lab sections should be offered at different times during the day
January 21, 2025
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.
Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills
January 30, 2025
Senior Julia Waters
Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences
January 28, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Tech coordinator, physics teacher and sports coach John Tsai
How John Tsai, physics teacher and tech mastermind, keeps classes running
February 1, 2025
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
YMA Club holds various events to connect members with medical professionals
January 31, 2025
Young Women in STEM plans ahead.
Young Women in STEM club aims to expand turnout and offerings
January 27, 2025
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
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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
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[Photo] Banned Books Week: Celebrating freedom of reading

Reshma Deonarain and Tanisum Halim
November 9, 2017
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