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Donations decrease during food drive.
Founder’s Day Food Drive sees fewer donations than in previous years
December 2, 2024
Townsend Harris hosts its annual open house
Prospective class of 2029 freshmen visit during the annual open house
November 21, 2024
New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 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
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
Students share their opinion on the new testing schedule.
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
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Closing scene in the S!NG Semores performance
S!NG 2025 Highlights
November 27, 2024
Last year's freshman movie trip at Cinemart Cinemas
Freshmen take a trip to the movies
November 26, 2024
Ceramics and Pre-Veterinary clubs collaborate on the Pawterry event.
Pre-Veterinary Society and Ceramics Host “Pawterry” Event
November 25, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 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
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
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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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