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Election sim kickoff
Harris and Trump arrive to the 2024 Election Simulation
October 7, 2024
Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development
Alongside new club regulations, club database website in development
October 1, 2024
“Read-in” takes place as a part of the Reading Initiative’s third annual Banned Books Week
“Read-in” takes place as a part of the Reading Initiative’s third annual Banned Books Week
September 28, 2024
THHS participating in the annual Election Simulation Kick-Off Rally.
Election Simulation throwback
September 25, 2024
THHS students attending club fair, and exploring different clubs.
Club fair introduces thirteen new extracurriculars
September 22, 2024
Students and teachers talk about which desks and furniture they prefer.
The Furniture Feature: perspectives on the many desks that inhabit the school building
October 3, 2024
Mel, the Townsend Harris cat, when she was found last spring.
Paraplegic kitten found on Melbourne Avenue, who brings smiles and crowds to the third floor, in need of surgery to address spinal protrusion
September 30, 2024
Teachers shared how they spent their summer vacation, engaging in activities that also further prepared them for the upcoming school year.
Students have internships and summer jobs, but what do teachers do over the summer?
September 14, 2024
Townsend Harris High School building
Students admitted during pandemic era process respond to derogatory “lottery kids” nickname
September 12, 2024
Student Union president Alex Yauri debating in the elections
Senior Alex Yauri Begins his Term as Student Union President
September 3, 2024
Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions
OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake
September 29, 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
September 26, 2024
Digital SATs improve testing experience.
As test optional applications begin to go away, the new digital SAT offers an improved test-taking experience
September 15, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in Steel the Summer, a summer program the Robotics Team hosts each year.
Opinion Roundup : Incoming Freshmen reflect on the Townsend Harris admissions process
September 10, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.
S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning
September 21, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
New STEM club at Townsend, Youth Medical Association.
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.
Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM
September 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 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
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June 23, 2022
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June 17, 2021
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November 29, 2018
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September 28, 2016

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April 24, 2016

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Promote interfaith conversations

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February 4, 2016

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November 2, 2015
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June 27, 2015
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June 4, 2015

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March 30, 2015

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June 28, 2014

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May 28, 2014

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April 4, 2014

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February 4, 2014

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December 19, 2013

From the Editors: Where’s the tutoring?

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December 19, 2013

From the Editors: Spirit Week finds the right THHS spirit

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November 27, 2013

From the Editors: Classic honored at NYC journalism awards

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November 26, 2013

From the Editors: Maintaining ARISTA membership

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November 1, 2013

From the Editors: Testing fad sinks to a new low

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November 1, 2013

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September 27, 2013

From the Editors: Lack of time limits grade accuracy

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March 8, 2013

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January 25, 2013

From the Editors: Remove the Bias

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From the Editors: Dropping out of the Electoral College

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