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2025-2026 SU President Jenna Abdelhamid, and 2025-2026 SU Vice- President Evelene Chao
Following a higher turnout election, 2025-2026 Student Union executive board winners announced
June 5, 2025
Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing
AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties
May 29, 2025
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain
May 26, 2025
Latin teacher Christopher Amanna at the Greece and Italy trip information session.
International trip to Italy and Greece planned for next winter
May 19, 2025
Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate
While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election
May 18, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Sophomore Aki Benjamin
‘Heimler’s History’ at home: sophomore creates ‘Aki’s History Review’ videos
May 25, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 2025
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 2025
Art supplies used by the art department
While many have discussed how AI impacts student writing, students artists have a lot to say about AI art
June 6, 2025
Students walking around and taking in the art gallery
Spring art gallery showcases paintings, photography, digital art, and sculptures
June 1, 2025
Screening attendees watching the Breaking the News documentary
A special screening of Breaking the News documents the founding of The 19th
May 21, 2025
Participants discussing the new Hunger Games book: Sunrise on the Reaping in the library.
Pizza, ice cream, and “Hunger”: the reading initiative hosts a book club on “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the new “Hunger Games” novel
May 20, 2025
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
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Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School

EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed

The Editorial Board
January 14, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in

EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch

The Editorial Board
December 20, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.

EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced

The Editorial Board
November 1, 2024
Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.

EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban

The Editorial Board
September 26, 2024
Townsend Harris High School students face an unexpected metal detector and "hold" during class on September 26.

EDITORIAL: With the fear of deadly violence now a fixture in American schools, students deserve better communication when metal detectors and a “hold” disrupt normal operations

The Editorial Board
October 30, 2023
EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams

EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams

The Editorial Board
May 16, 2023
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters

EDITORIAL: Why FON matters

The Editorial Board
March 29, 2023
The College Board announces its new AP African American Studies Course, but amid controversy, doesn't recognize that the content should not be optional for students.

Editorial: Colleges must fight back against attempts to remove key topics from the new AP African American Studies course

The Editorial Board
February 28, 2023
Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants

Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants

The Editorial Board
January 31, 2023
EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem

EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem

The Editorial Board
December 2, 2022
Editorial: It is time for THHS to address the violence and racism Asian Americans are facing

Editorial: It is time for THHS to address the violence and racism Asian Americans are facing

The Editorial Board
March 17, 2021
Editorial: With major cuts to classes likely, it is time to opt-in for remote learning

Editorial: With major cuts to classes likely, it is time to opt-in for remote learning

The Editorial Board
September 3, 2020
EDITORIAL: If this truly is the #1 school in New York, its leaders must condemn police brutality and act against it

EDITORIAL: If this truly is the #1 school in New York, its leaders must condemn police brutality and act against it

The Editorial Board
June 7, 2020
Saturday disaster: A larger problem than S!NG

Saturday disaster: A larger problem than S!NG

The Editorial Board
November 25, 2019
Communication is a problem

Communication is a problem

The Editorial Board
November 10, 2019
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