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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
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 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
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 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
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 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
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 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
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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Rabtah Jinan

Rabtah Jinan, Science & Technology Copy Editor

Rabtah Jinan is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. Her favorite activity is doing henna and perfecting her designs through practice. She loves gathering interviews for her articles and learning more about other people.

All content by Rabtah Jinan
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.

Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply

Ayoub Ayoub, Rabtah Jinan, and Shayra Shoshi
February 22, 2024
Emergency Alert Test Leaves Harrisites' Phones Buzzing Loudly During Schools

Emergency Alert Test Leaves Harrisites’ Phones Buzzing Loudly During Schools

Rabtah Jinan, Science and Technology Copy Editor
October 6, 2023
The new LED lights that workers have begun to install throughout the THHS building.

A new era of school efficiency: Townsend Harris to go 100% LED with new light installations

Rabtah Jinan, Science & Technology Copy Editor
September 28, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Mr. Sweeney

School aide Josephine Lobrutto retires after 23 years at THHS

Rabtah Jinan, Science and Technology Copy Editor
June 22, 2023
Vincent Yip's award-winning app "Sit Straight" encourages people to correct their posture while in front of a computer with camera and software technology.

Vincent Yip wins Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Congressional App Challenge

Rabtah Jinan, Staff Writer
March 30, 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

Rabtah Jinan
February 16, 2023
Rating International Hot Chocolate

Rating International Hot Chocolate

Rabtah Jinan and Sadeea Morshed
December 25, 2021
Halloween: Edgar Allan Poe edition

Halloween: Edgar Allan Poe edition

Rabtah Jinan and Sadeea Morshed
October 28, 2021
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