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Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
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
February 22, 2024
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While many shows film on the Queens College campus, the producers of Manifest used the THHS exterior for one of their scenes, as depicted above.

When Hollywood comes to Queens College: why and how filming occurs so regularly on campus

Reem Nasrallah, A&E Editor
July 17, 2023
The set of the Into the Woods musical.

[Photo] Into the Woods: Set Building

Queenie Sze, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
For Banned Books Week, THHS Librarian sets up read in, urges students to get library cards

For Banned Books Week, THHS Librarian sets up read in, urges students to get library cards

Reem Nasrallah, A&E Editor
September 19, 2022
Stephanie Gomérez, Class of 2012, discusses performing in Broadways Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Stephanie Gomérez, Class of 2012, discusses performing in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

Emma Joa and Reem Nasrallah
September 11, 2022
Drama Club Murder Mystery Shows Review

Drama Club Murder Mystery Shows Review

Reem Nasrallah
July 19, 2022
It’s 2016 Somewhere: Album Review

It’s 2016 Somewhere: Album Review

Reem Nasrallah
May 11, 2022
Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

Reem Nasrallah, Katherine Lian, Sandra Sandoval, and Sara Lukacevic
March 15, 2022
Wind Ensemble launches Band Bodega to raise funds

Wind Ensemble launches Band Bodega to raise funds

Reem Nasrallah
February 15, 2022
How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

How Quarantined Harrisites reflect upon return to the building

Reem Nasrallah, Kelly Gildea, Katherine Lian, Gabriella Renzi, and Sandra Sandoval
January 29, 2022
Is Hype House worth the hype?

Is Hype House worth the hype?

Reem Nasrallah
January 19, 2022
THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

THHS Affirmations: the satirical Instagram account that has captivated the school community

Jessica Sandoval, Reem Nasrallah, Katherine Lian, Sandra Sandoval, and Sara Lukacevic
January 18, 2022
Tis The Season For Secret Santa

Tis The Season For Secret Santa

Reem Nasrallah
December 15, 2021
Study snack guide for the final stretch of AP Season

Study snack guide for the final stretch of AP Season

Reem Nasrallah
June 1, 2021
The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Melinda Wang
May 21, 2021
During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

During online forum, Harrisites speak out against anti-Asian racism

Reem Nasrallah, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
March 30, 2021
Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, Benjamin Babayev, and Chloe Mau
February 17, 2021
Teachers begin getting vaccinated

Teachers begin getting vaccinated

Reem Nasrallah, Isabel Jagsaran, Rachel Chan, and Kaia Lain
January 27, 2021
Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Christine Pak, Olivia Leon, Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, and Isabel Jagsaran
November 13, 2020
Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Diana Katanov
October 29, 2020
There is a new game Among Us

There is a new game Among Us

Lauren Jun, Daffny Cardoso, and Reem Nasrallah
October 20, 2020
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