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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
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
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 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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Extending Health Curriculum Would Have Benefits for All

Maria Assante • February 4, 2016
We most often associate “school” with the core subjects—math, english, science, and history, but physical education is just as much a part of the curriculum. Currently, the New York State requirement...

Founders’ Day Performance Ignores Lessons of History at our Peril

Alex Wood • December 24, 2015
The study of history is as much about how the past is portrayed as it is about what actually happened. This, unfortunately, is not always apparent in a typical high school history class...
Art by Anna Cheng

Learning to respect thy neighbor

Jensine Raihan • November 2, 2015
Despite criticism about the elitist atmosphere that infests Townsend Harris, there has been no attempt in eliminating the superiority complex that exists within several Harrisites. Educators refer to THHS students as “the...
Photo by William Mun

Bring Mandarin into the classroom

Tiffany Huang • June 27, 2015
Among the first things that prospective students hear about Townsend Harris High School....
Photo by Junwoo Shin

Promposals are prompted by society

Karen Su, Thasfia Chowdhury, and Andrea Li • June 3, 2015
LET’S GET right to the point: claiming girls feel entitled to promposals is stupid.
Artwork by Claudia Chang

Asian Americans: not just doctors and nerds

Tiffany Huang • May 1, 2015

Sleepless nights are no source of pride

Sleepless nights are no source of pride

Angelina Liu • January 29, 2015
Whether it’s because of procrastination or time-consuming extracurriculars, it is no surprise we Townsend students, probably not unlike other high school students in New York City, are often victims of sleep deprivation. Between juggling collaterals, school work

No, I am not “All About That Bass,” Megan Trainor

Angelina Liu • November 25, 2014
“How to get the Perfect Butt!” “Lose your belly: Melt 4 lbs in 7 days!” “47 BEST & WORST BEACH BODIES!” It’s hardly unusual to see...

Foreign language: let’s speak more, write less

Zion Kim • October 28, 2014
The bulk of a typical lesson in a foreign language class at Townsend Harris is made up of written exercises and endless translations involving a concept specific to that language. The study of a language has become a monotony of drills, exercises, and translations.

Academic snobbery is too often the norm here

Angelina Liu • September 18, 2014
These superiority complexes aren’t founded on individual accomplishments, but rather admission to our top-tier secondary school. One may argue that being admitted to THHS is accomplishment enough, but is it really, when you only need high grades and test scores, along with a whole lot of luck?

The death of traditional dating

Ross Cimagala • June 23, 2014
“Hey! So, I’ve noticed you walking into the lunchroom every day this past semester, and I was wondering…Would you like to go get dinner with me some time? There’s this great new restaurant over on Irving and 17th Street. I could pick you up this Saturday around 6, and I promise I’ll have you back by 10!” This is a traditional date, which is something that this generation doesn’t comprehend.

“THHS boys are so not fetch”

Ross Cimagala • May 28, 2014
There's one phrase that I’ve heard repeated throughout my 16 and ½ years of existence on this planet: “nice guys finish last.” Lately I’ve noticed it is a truth.
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