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Students present at the first Symposium in June 2015.
Seniors to present research on literary anti-heroes at QC next month, marking ten years of the Humanities Symposium
April 24, 2024
Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.
Harrisites share their favorite trends for this spring
April 25, 2024
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 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
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Today is not a beautiful day, Chancellor

Frankie Nicolazzi and Harry Petsios • February 25, 2014

Thus far, the winter of 2013-4 has brought with it some of the most inclement, uncomfortable weather in the past several years. Amid the treacherous snow and ice, numerous motor vehicle accidents, and...

Paying for points

Harry Petsios • January 7, 2014
In our modern school environment, it has become possible for an after-school dodgeball game to raise your English average. During the 180-day academic year, Townsend Harris boasts a number of renowned performances: SING!, FON, and various other events. In order to promote attendance at these events, teachers often offer extra credit to students who attend. We students, heavily conscious of our averages, gladly spend our dollars to attain higher grades. At first, this deal seems to satisfy all parties: the performance is well attended, students have higher grades, and teachers have classes with higher averages.

This year, I’d like a santa who isn’t white

Yelena Dzhanova • January 3, 2014
The passing Christmas season has always had its norms—red-nosed Rudolph, pointy-eared elves, and bearded white Santa. While watching a segment of C-SPAN the other day, the question of Santa’s race was brought up. Argumentatively, who indeed decided that jolly old Saint Nick is white? We live in an age when we teach our children that race doesn’t define a person. So how do we explain the fact that there’s never been a Santa of color to our kids?

A bill to end bigotry

Parbattie Anant • December 3, 2013
There are two men waiting to be interviewed for a job. They have the same education, are equally talented, and both look wonderful in a suit and tie. Now, let’s say one applicant has more experience in the field of work he is applying for, while the other was fired from his previous job for incompetence. Who got hired? The one who got fired. Why? Because the other one was gay.

Equality: not for Arabs and Muslims

Abinash Kaur • November 8, 2013

“Equality under the law” is an idea all Americans cherish because it ensures that they are treated fairly beneath the law. But what about those who aren’t citizens? What about immigrants and foreigners?...

THHS co-hosts JSA convention

Stephanie Geier • November 6, 2013
On November 3, the THHS Junior Statesmen of America (JSA) chapter co-hosted the first ever New York City Megacon at Stuyvesant High School, where members gathered to debate pressing issues facing NYC in honor of the mayoral elections. The event was also hosted by NYC’s four other JSA chapters--those of Stuyvesant High School, Brooklyn Technical High School, Horace MannHigh School, and the High School of Math, Science, and Engineering at City College.
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