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Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
Connor, Levi, and Morzan: the new dean team
January 24, 2023
Jupiter Grades
With the start of the spring semester, Jupiter Grades will be the new schoolwide gradebook
January 23, 2023
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
New event at THHS: Inaugural Asian Culture Festival celebrates diverse cultures
January 16, 2023
Courtesy of Classic Photography Department
For a second year, underclassmen take computerized assessments to address pandemic learning impacts
January 6, 2023
Select schools, like Long Island University, gave admission results immediately after a brief interview.
Seniors receive college admissions results on the spot with select schools
January 2, 2023
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
Harrisites Celebrate Lunar New Year
January 24, 2023
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
Club Spotlight: Glamour Gals sends off 2022 with their Winter Wishes campaign
January 11, 2023
Harrisites express how they feel coming back to school after break.
Harrisites reflect on their 2023 winter break
January 5, 2023
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
Senior spotlight: Annie Lei and Rachel Ly help produce online, youth-led publication, The Blossom Magazine
January 3, 2023
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
As Albany readies its 2023 legislative session, student press advocates are pushing an anti-censorship bill; here’s a breakdown of the proposed New Voices New York bill, and what it means for student journalists
December 30, 2022
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
Opinion Roundup: thoughts from around the school on new cell phone restrictions
January 17, 2023
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
OPINION: New cumulative grading policy will leave students behind
January 13, 2023
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
As students get ready to finally start that break assignment they’ve avoided, it’s time to ask: is break homework ever justified?
December 29, 2022
OPINION: COVID-19 numbers tend to rise during school breaks, so it is important to take the proper precautions as you enjoy the holidays
OPINION: COVID-19 numbers tend to rise during school breaks, so it is important to take the proper precautions as you enjoy the holidays
December 24, 2022
EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem
EDITORIAL: THHS needs to address the gradebook problem
December 2, 2022
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
FON Spotlight Series: Chinese Ribbon Leaders
January 25, 2023
Courtesy of Matthew Goldstein
FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What’s your Townsend Resolution for 2023?
January 11, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.
What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?
January 4, 2023
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
Favorite Holiday Traditions Shared by Harrisites
December 28, 2022
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
Steel Hawks plan to kick off Robochambeau, a school wide rock-paper-scissor fundraiser
January 20, 2023
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
THHS Green Team creates garden in the library courtyard
January 19, 2023
THHS updates their ventilation system by installing MERV 13 filters.
Air filtration update: THHS upgraded with MERV 13 filters in HVAC system
January 12, 2023
Courtesy of Emerald Yee
Science Olympiad kicks off season with their first invitation at LISO
January 10, 2023
Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season
Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season
December 29, 2022
2022 Wrapped: The Classics Year in Review
2022 Wrapped: The Classic’s Year in Review
December 30, 2022
Concert band bowing after their performance.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Concert 2022
December 16, 2022
The Semores cheering at the end of their final show.
S!NG 2023 Highlights
November 22, 2022
Candidates for House Representative of NY-14, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democrat) and Tina Forte (Republican) clash at the debate.
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Candidates Debate 2022
November 2, 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
SLIDESHOW: Election Simulation Kick-off Rally 2022
September 30, 2022
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A look into the growing calls for the NYC DOE to cut ties with the NYPD

A look into the growing calls for the NYC DOE to cut ties with the NYPD

June 19, 2020
Enjoying hobbies and staying social during distancing

Enjoying hobbies and staying social during distancing

April 1, 2020
Justin Bieber releases new album: Changes

Justin Bieber releases new album: Changes

March 11, 2020
YouTuber NikkieTutorials comes out as transgender, encourages empowerment

YouTuber NikkieTutorials comes out as transgender, encourages empowerment

January 22, 2020
Top movies of the decade

Top movies of the decade

January 15, 2020
Harry Styles ‘Lights Up’ the music industry

Harry Styles ‘Lights Up’ the music industry

November 20, 2019
Lets talk Founders Day fashion

Let’s talk Founders’ Day fashion

November 7, 2019
Halloween movies and teen perceptions

Halloween movies and teen perceptions

November 1, 2019
The Shed shines a light on the arts

The Shed shines a light on the arts

June 13, 2019
The Sun is Also a Star film shines bright

The “Sun is Also a Star” film shines bright

June 10, 2019
Avengers: Endgame review

Avengers: Endgame review

May 8, 2019
Dealing with stress under high pressure

Dealing with stress under high pressure

May 7, 2019
Avengers: Endgame predictions

Avengers: Endgame predictions

April 24, 2019
Tokenism: Diversity of the few in media

Tokenism: Diversity of the few in media

April 2, 2019
Captain Marvel Review

Captain Marvel Review

March 12, 2019
Psychics and extrasensory perception in our world

Psychics and extrasensory perception in our world

February 25, 2019
Your Grammy questions, answered

Your Grammy questions, answered

February 9, 2019
Memorable holiday gifts from students to staff

Memorable holiday gifts from students to staff

January 11, 2019
The singles guide to cuffing season

The singles’ guide to cuffing season

January 7, 2019
Tech Savvy: The Next Generation of Studying

Tech Savvy: The Next Generation of Studying

June 12, 2018
Photojournalism in the age of technology and social movements

Photojournalism in the age of technology and social movements

April 24, 2018
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