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Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 2024
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
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
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
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Harrisites look back at their reasons for gratitude this past Thanksgiving

Harrisites look back at their reasons for gratitude this past Thanksgiving

Yuri Choi and Jessie Ye
December 1, 2020
Harrisites stress safety during this COVID-19 Thanksgiving

Harrisites stress safety during this COVID-19 Thanksgiving

Yuri Choi and Jessie Ye
November 25, 2020
COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Matilda Kim

COVID-19 frontline worker spotlight: Matilda Kim

Yuri Choi
June 15, 2020
Adapting to remote learning: Extroverts vs. introverts

Adapting to remote learning: Extroverts vs. introverts

Yuri Choi and Alisha Ansari
June 11, 2020
Two months in: Entertainment and activities to pass the time

Two months in: Entertainment and activities to pass the time

Yuri Choi, Olivia Leon, Kassidy De Nobrega, Cecilia Taravella, and Isabella Sam
May 19, 2020
Is the SAT or ACT more important?: Student misconceptions

Is the SAT or ACT more important?: Student misconceptions

Yuri Choi and Ikeoluwa Adedokun
March 20, 2020
Should TikTok stars be paid?

Should TikTok stars be paid?

Yuri Choi and Marcella Soewignjo
March 10, 2020
Underlying cultural pressures of FON

Underlying cultural pressures of FON

Yuri Choi
February 25, 2020
S!NG vs. FON— which do students prefer?

S!NG vs. FON— which do students prefer?

Yuri Choi
January 7, 2020
Pros and cons of practicing for SING and FON

Pros and cons of practicing for SING and FON

Yuri Choi and Micah Sandy
December 3, 2019
The choreography behind S!NG

The choreography behind S!NG

Yuri Choi and Marcella Soewignjo
November 24, 2019
Where SU card money goes

Where SU card money goes

Yuri Choi, Kelly Jiang, and Nejra Barakovic
October 9, 2019
Harrisites Protest in NYC Climate Strike

Harrisites Protest in NYC Climate Strike

Yuri Choi and Ikeoluwa Adedokun
October 2, 2019
A new addition: Abid Choudhury

A new addition: Abid Choudhury

Yuri Choi
September 24, 2019
The State of Alabama v. Arthur

The State of Alabama v. Arthur

Reshma Deonarain, Kelsey Zhen, Yuri Choi, Kelly Jiang, Nejra Barakovic, Brenden Picioane, Katrina Dydzuhn, and Jennifer Moran
May 23, 2019
Lisa Kron visits sophomore English classes

Lisa Kron visits sophomore English classes

Yuri Choi and Kelly Jiang
April 25, 2019
Chinese modern FON makes its debut

Chinese modern FON makes its debut

Yuri Choi and Kelly Jiang
March 1, 2019
Brita hydration stations await installation

Brita hydration stations await installation

Yuri Choi
February 28, 2019
Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Ms. Brandeis becomes assistant principal

Daniela Zavlun, Nikki Ng, Yuri Choi, Victoria Oei, Kelly Jiang, Nejra Barakovic, and Shabab Ahmed
October 1, 2018
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