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New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
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
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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Daffny Cardoso

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor

Daffny is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She has been in The Classic during her entire high school career. In her free time, she likes to play volleyball and watch soccer.

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Students reaction to the double album release of The Tortured Poets Department.

Students share mixed reviews about Taylor Swift’s new album

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
May 16, 2024
Spotify unveils 2023 wrapped as the year comes to an end

Spotify unveils 2023 wrapped as the year comes to an end

Daffny Cardoso and Tasnia Khandaker
December 12, 2023
Students listen to these fall songs during different times, but especially during their commute to school.

Harrisites share their fall music favorites

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
November 25, 2023
Nicolas Lin, onstage playing the violin.

Musician Spotlight: Nicolas Lin’s musical journey at THHS

Daffny Cardoso, Arts and Entertainment Copy Editor
August 29, 2023
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation

How Harrisites spent their summer vacation

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
August 28, 2023
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.

With spring in the air, Harrisites take a break

Daffny Cardoso, Jasmyn Pillay, and Isabella Zapata
April 12, 2023
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy-Editor
March 8, 2023
Jewish FON leaders share their goals and motivations for this FON season.

FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy Editor
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.

What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?

Mark Mbogho, Amina Asad, and Daffny Cardoso
January 4, 2023
The Phoenix’s black and white gallery take over the walls of the school.

The Phoenix’s Black & White Gallery

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy-Editor
December 14, 2022
Art

Harrisites’ Spotify Wrapped

Isabella Zapata and Daffny Cardoso
December 12, 2022
Halloween Costume Ideas 2022

Halloween Costume Ideas 2022

Daffny Cardoso and Julia Waters
October 27, 2022
Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer

Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer

Daffny Cardoso, Arts and Entertainment Copy Editor
September 14, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students

Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students

Daffny Cardoso
September 1, 2022
A musical dilemma: Spotify vs. Apple Music

A musical dilemma: Spotify vs. Apple Music

Daffny Cardoso
July 28, 2022
Encanto gains audience on streaming and Harrisites share thoughts

Encanto gains audience on streaming and Harrisites share thoughts

Daffny Cardoso and Annie Park
March 7, 2022
Harrisites discuss their favorite animated movies and the appeal of animation

Harrisites discuss their favorite animated movies and the appeal of animation

Daffny Cardoso and Emma Joa
March 2, 2022
Harrisites unwrap their Spotify Wrapped as the year comes to a close

Harrisites unwrap their Spotify Wrapped as the year comes to a close

Daffny Cardoso
December 27, 2021
Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Daffny Cardoso and Melinda Wang
December 15, 2021
A Harrisite’s Guide to Disney Channel’s Best ‘Monstober’ Throwbacks

A Harrisite’s Guide to Disney Channel’s Best ‘Monstober’ Throwbacks

Daffny Cardoso, Julia Bossis, and Madison Donenfeld
October 28, 2021
Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Cate Nguyen, and Emma Joa
October 19, 2021
MET Gala review: Harrisites weigh in on the event’s most talked about outfits

MET Gala review: Harrisites weigh in on the event’s most talked about outfits

Daffny Cardoso
October 1, 2021
Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Daffny Cardoso
June 2, 2021
School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

Daffny Cardoso and Faiza Tasnim
May 21, 2021
The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Melinda Wang
May 21, 2021
iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

Gabriella Fusco, Daffny Cardoso, and David Babayev
May 7, 2021
Though school reopens Monday, few set to return

Though school reopens Monday, few set to return

Daffny Cardoso, Sadie Bauer, and Liya Borukhova
March 18, 2021
Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Andy Chen, and Amelia Harrington
March 10, 2021
Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Daffny Cardoso, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
March 9, 2021
To team bonding and beyond, Valorant

To team bonding and beyond, Valorant

Daffny Cardoso
February 25, 2021
The sounds of love: Songs to close out your Valentine's Day

The sounds of love: Songs to close out your Valentine’s Day

Daffny Cardoso
February 14, 2021
Drivers License

Drivers License

Jessica Sandoval and Daffny Cardoso
February 11, 2021
Walking into 2021 in style with Talenti Gelato

Walking into 2021 in style with Talenti Gelato

Daffny Cardoso
January 13, 2021
Decoration dilemma? Four ways to ring in the new year

Decoration dilemma? Four ways to ring in the new year

Daffny Cardoso
December 29, 2020
Time for a feast: a few dessert choices for this Thanksgiving

Time for a feast: a few dessert choices for this Thanksgiving

Daffny Cardoso, Kelly Gildea, and Emma Cheng
November 25, 2020
What’s poppin’? This season’s six must-try bubble tea drinks

What’s poppin’? This season’s six must-try bubble tea drinks

Catherine Fang, Daffny Cardoso, and Cate Nguyen
November 23, 2020
Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Diana Katanov
October 29, 2020
There is a new game Among Us

There is a new game Among Us

Lauren Jun, Daffny Cardoso, and Reem Nasrallah
October 20, 2020
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