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Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
New mathematics and Instructional Support Services teacher, Ms. Drakakis
Mathematics and Instructional Support Services departments welcome Vanessa Drakakis to the staff
November 13, 2024
The "simulated" presidential candidates debate during a special assembly held before Election Day.
In alternate reality of the Townsend Harris Election Simulation, Kamala Harris wins the presidency
November 10, 2024
George Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
THHS Writers Academy travels to Washington DC for an overnight trip
October 31, 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
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 2024
2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Founders’ Day Throwback
October 26, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 2024
New day-based testing schedule overwhelms student.
EDITORIAL: The new testing schedule is a failure and should be replaced
November 1, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Juniors win Hallway Decorating event.
After years of senior victories, juniors win 2024 Hallway Decorating Competition with Harry Potter theme
November 8, 2024
Attendees of the Diwali event painting traditional diyas
Hindu Student Association holds their first Diwali Event
November 5, 2024
Students at the Witching Hour
Third annual Halloween “read-a-thon” encourages a sold out crowd to read and hang out all night
November 4, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children’s book competition
October 23, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
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Aastha Patel

Aastha Patel, Sci & Tech Spotlight Manager

Aastha is a senior at THHS. In her free time, she enjoys playing badminton and spending time with her friends and family. She also likes reading science-related news.

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President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad

With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles

Malihah Islam, Kayla Ujandy, and Aastha Patel
October 19, 2024
Digital vs. Physical class materials: What is better for students?

Digital vs. Physical class materials: What is better for students?

Ayoub Ayoub and Aastha Patel
November 30, 2023
Cooper Union Highschool STEM program

Harrisites participate in Cooper Union’s STEM Summer Program

Aastha Patel and Senha Paul
October 20, 2023
Juniors Sadeea Morshed, Carina Fucich, and Rabtah Jinan target crown gall tumors in plants in their research with electrolytes and Agrobacterium tumefaciens.

Science Research Spotlight: juniors’ microbiological research on plant tumors makes it to Terra NYCSEF preliminary round

Aastha Patel and Gina Lim
May 19, 2023
Courtesy of Pixabay Images

The science behind the guidance department’s “Mindful Monday” series

Aastha Patel and Riya Chaudhry
April 3, 2023
Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.

How headphones can affect your hearing

Aastha Patel, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
Two writing samples and a video introduction are the key aspects of the 2023 admissions process.

Teachers assess thousands of writing and video samples from eighth grade applicants under new admissions system

Silga Chisim and Aastha Patel
February 10, 2023
Courtesy of Emerald Yee

Science Olympiad kicks off season with their first invitation at LISO

Aastha Patel, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
A Blue Christmas

A Blue Christmas

Aastha Patel and Chiara Chen
December 26, 2022
How numerical averages and annualization impact this year’s report cards

How numerical averages and annualization impact this year’s report cards

Silga Chisim and Aastha Patel
December 14, 2022
The entire robotics team.

Brunswick Eruption offers this year’s robotics team a test run

Carolina Corcuera, Aastha Patel, and Silga Chisim
November 25, 2022
Student-recommended skin care

Student-recommended skin care

Shayra Shoshi and Aastha Patel
November 17, 2022
Custodians prepare school building for September

Custodians prepare school building for September

Aizay Amin and Aastha Patel
August 30, 2022
OPINION: Three things to change next school year

OPINION: Three things to change next school year

Ellison Daone, Audrey Lin, Rajvi Bhagat, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Aastha Patel
August 5, 2022
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