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Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Science Department leads Solar Eclipse viewing experience at Queens College
April 26, 2024
Students present at the first Symposium in June 2015.
Seniors to present research on literary anti-heroes at QC next month, marking ten years of the Humanities Symposium
April 24, 2024
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
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
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.
Harrisites share their favorite trends for this spring
April 25, 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
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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Students engaged in a career day presentation.

[Photo] Photos of the week: Career day and Japanese sister school visit

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
March 23, 2024
Students decided upon a movie to watch for the Class of 2027 trip.

[Photo] Freshmen attend class trip to local movie theater

Krish Wadia, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
Chinese Ribbon FON.

SLIDESHOW: FON 2024 Photos

Katherine Lian, Alex Yauri, Tabassum Ahmed, Alex Chen, Lucian Hung, Amy Huynh, Rachel Lin, and Vicky Li
March 3, 2024
African FON leaders showcase their FON at the kickoff rally last December.

[Photo] Leaders of African FON prepare to showcase dances from across the African continent

Joyce Shen, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
The Sophomore Grade Leaders distributed these Valentines candy grams to the entire school on February 14.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Valentine’s Day, Online Learning, and FON

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
February 18, 2024
Students rehearse for the 2024 FON performances.

[Photo] Mid-winter break is here, but for FON leaders it’s crunch time

Chloe Kavanagh, Adiana Johnson, and Max Rosenthal
February 16, 2024
The Girls Varsity Basketball team doing their team chant.

[Photo] With playoffs underway, Girls Varsity Basketball players look back at the regular season and ahead to a competitive postseason

Eva Hannon and Rica Ho
February 12, 2024
Students at the Festival of Nations (FON) kick-off rally.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Winter Concert and FON Kick-off

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
January 7, 2024
FON leaders presenting their FON to the students.

[Photo] Kickoff rally prepares Harrisites for FON 2024

Malek Ahmed, Hendrix Zha, and Lucas Phildor
January 1, 2024
The Nightingale Theater Companys Holiday Read Aloud on Friday, December 15.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Holiday Festivities

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 17, 2023
The Girls Varsity Basketball team playing against Beach Channel Educational Campus. The final score was 41-29 (Townsend Harris).

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Basketball, Table Tennis, and Hunger Games

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
December 3, 2023
A team of freshmen at the annual scavenger hunt on Friday, 10/21.

[Photo] Photos of the Week: Pink-Out and Freshman Scavenger Hunt

Katherine Lian, Multimedia Chief
October 21, 2023
A panel of freshmen shared their opinions on the new admission process after being the first to go through it. Image by Adrian from Pixabay

OPINION: A group of rising freshmen offers its recommendations for how to improve the new admissions process

Tabassum Ahmed, Aki Benjamin, Kayleen Capitulo, Uma Hardeo, Emmie Elizabeth Krikheli, Anusha Mahin, Sayemah Nadi, and Alexander Zhang
August 10, 2023
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