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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Chairs used and testing conditions during AP testing

AP Psychology exam rescheduled due to technical difficulties

Julina Chen and Esther Quartey May 29, 2025

As the second week of AP testing came to an end, the administration of the AP Psychology exam was disrupted by technical issues with the digital testing app, Bluebook. While the exam worked for some students...

Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos listens to students planning their Symposium presentations during a Humanities Seminar class in the Townsend Harris library.

NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos tours THHS, as funding for the school’s early college program remains uncertain

Amanda Ng, Vangeline Olmedo, and Meagan Yang May 26, 2025

On April 21, Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos toured Townsend Harris High School, observing three courses that showcase the school’s early college program through Queens College. After the classroom visits,...

Latin teacher Christopher Amanna at the Greece and Italy trip information session.

International trip to Italy and Greece planned for next winter

Methulia Medage, News Editor May 19, 2025

For the first time in years, Townsend Harris High School is offering students a chance to join an international trip. At an information session held last week, Latin teacher Christopher Amanna shared plans...

Unopposed running pair for SU President and Vice President Jenna Abdelhamid, and Evelene Chao during the SU debate

While awaiting the 2025 SU election results, voters discuss how informed they were about the election

Gloria Chang and Christine Chen May 18, 2025

With Student Union election results coming out this week, after voting took place last week, students and teachers discussed how informed they felt about this year’s campaigns. Between social media...

Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris

The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs

Malek Ahmed, Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Before the sun rises over Queens, Hector Benítez is already at work, unlocking the front gates of Townsend Harris High School and setting the tone for the day. As the school’s head custodian, Mr. Benítez...

MSA members attending the 2025 MIST competition at Hofstra University

MSA competes and qualifies for national MIST competition following Hofstra competition

Suhail Morshed and Atish Hoq May 9, 2025

On April 5 and 6, Muslim Student Association (MSA) competed at the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST) at Hofstra University, and qualified in certain competitions for the national level MIST competition.  Based...

Ms. Reyes in the main office on her last day.

Attendance Coordinator Yvette Reyes retires after a decade of service

Nicole Harvan May 5, 2025

After almost 29 years with the New York City Department of Education, attendance coordinator Yvette Reyes is saying goodbye to Townsend Harris.  On May 1, after ten years at THHS, Ms. Reyes said goodbye...

Incoming students entering THHS

Class of 2029 arrives for annual open house

On March 24, Townsend Harris High School hosted an open house for accepted students from the class of 2029 and sophomore transfer applicants to explore and get an inside look of the school.  THHS’s...

Overtesting of students during the last testing schedule

Spring semester testing schedule aims to reduce testing after fall schedule receives criticism for overtesting

Ryan Chen, Xinyi Chen, Intishar Chinho, and Zaria Ilano April 30, 2025

Last semester, the school administration introduced a new testing schedule that received widespread criticism from students. Last year, a weekly schedule allowed departments to only give tests during specific...

Students and chaperones standing in front of the Headless Horseman Statue in Sleepy Hollow

Reading Initiative hosts overnight trip to Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson River Valley

Sabrina Chaudhry and Esther Quartey April 27, 2025

Earlier this month, nearly fifty students attended the Reading Initiative’s annual overnight trip. In previous years, the trip has taken students to places like Washington DC’s Library of Congress...

Students participate in the annual Career Day.

Career Day tradition continues as alumni return to share advice on career paths

Mahir Fuad, John Piergrossi, and Brandon Pinto April 14, 2025

Last month, Townsend Harris held its annual Career Day, giving students the opportunity to explore a variety of different career paths. THHS alumni from various career paths attended to educate the students...

Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.

Following a January pilot with three classes, all sophomores to take the English Regents moving forward

Traditionally, students at Townsend Harris have taken the English Regents Exam during their junior year. However, this year, the English Department piloted having three sophomore classes take the exam...

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