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Ninth annual Humanities Symposium features presenters, audience members from across Queens
June 5, 2023
The candidates for the next Student Union Executive Board at the debate.
Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close
May 29, 2023
A collaboration between Townsend Harris High School, Bronx High School of Science and Brooklyn Technical High School, the Aspire Outreach club gains traction as it aims to guide students in the high school admissions process.
Aspire Outreach club featured on Spectrum News NY1
May 22, 2023
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
May 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Classic photography
Student Union Primary Election kicks off 2023-2024 campaign season
May 8, 2023
Photo by Chayti Biswas
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Quach’s unique journey back to THHS
June 2, 2023
Pictured is the inside of the guidance suite.
The guidance department reflects and shares aspirations for the upcoming year
May 31, 2023
Ms. Ezquerra, Spanish teacher at Townsend Harris.
Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Ezquerra’s teaching journey from Poland to New York City
May 24, 2023
The mock trial team captains.
Mock Trial team wraps up season after making it to semifinal competition
May 23, 2023
Photo by Judy Kin
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Spitaleri’s road from THHS and back
May 16, 2023
AI introduces to education new waves of personalized learning, help for teachers, and better communication in the classroom.
Superhuman tutors: The case for a generative AI experiment in classrooms
June 1, 2023
Photo courtesy of PixaBay
EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams
May 16, 2023
Students promoted new and returning clubs during the Club Fair this past fall.
OPINION: The Student Union’s club approval process needs reform
April 4, 2023
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
March 29, 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
March 29, 2023
Ann Hsieh, part of the THHS Wind Ensemble and Chamber Music Project.
Musician Spotlight: Junior Ann Hsieh’s musical endeavors inside and outside of THHS
May 23, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
Nightingale theatre performers reflect on Into the Woods production
May 3, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
The Into the Woods cast at a dress rehearsal prior to the shows premiere on Friday.
The reviews are in: Into the Woods offers an immersive and engaging experience
April 27, 2023
The set of the Into the Woods musical.
Into the Woods: Set Building
April 19, 2023
Juniors Sadeea Morshed, Carina Fucich, and Rabtah Jinan target crown gall tumors in plants in their research with electrolytes and Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Science Research Spotlight: juniors’ microbiological research on plant tumors makes it to Terra NYCSEF preliminary round
May 19, 2023
The Junior Science Research class takes their radiology essays to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with three students receiving high recognition for their work.
Juniors Vincent Lin, Nicolas Lee, Victoria Madej win awards at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s radiology essay contest
May 12, 2023
The Steel Hawks compete at NYC regionals, winning the upper bracket and losing the overtime but taking home 2nd place.
The Steel Hawks take 2nd place at NYC Regionals
May 9, 2023
Arietta Xylas (left), Carolina Corcuera (middle), and Amy Jiang (right).
Science Research Spotlight: project on Kelp Coverage in California wins awards
May 1, 2023
The water filtration systems at Townsend Harris are often unreliable.
The cost of quick water: The numbers behind the hydration stations
April 21, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
A scene from the Friday afternoon performance of Into the Woods.
Watch the “Into the Woods” livestream here
April 30, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
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The set of the Into the Woods musical.

[Photo] Into the Woods: Set Building

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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