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New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
New “anecdotal” record system used to monitor rule breaking
October 27, 2024
New lockdown drill policies now require advance notice to parents.
New lockdown drill policies go into effect, requiring advance notice to parents
October 24, 2024
City Council passes resolution 372.
City Council resolution calls for supporting student journalism in all NYC public high schools
October 17, 2024
2024-2025 THHS SU Card
Cost of SU dues rise to $18
October 16, 2024
New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”
New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”
October 15, 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
Snapshots of the spirit week highlighted in the 21st volume of The Classic
Spirit Week Throwback
October 8, 2024
Students and teachers talk about which desks and furniture they prefer.
The Furniture Feature: perspectives on the many desks that inhabit the school building
October 3, 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
Guidance department offers college counseling.
OPINION: Underclassmen should receive college counseling as well
October 10, 2024
Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions
OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake
September 29, 2024
Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.
EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban
September 26, 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
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.
S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning
September 21, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 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
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.
Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM
September 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
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2024 Founders' Day held at Colden Auditorium
Features
Founders' Day Throwback
Farah Rahimzada, The Classic Archivist • October 26, 2024
Founders' Day 2024 at Colden Auditorium
Classic TV
Founders’ Day 2024: Livestream
Ryan Chen and Yasmeen Ismail • October 25, 2024
New lockdown drill policies now require advance notice to parents.
News
New lockdown drill policies go into effect, requiring advance notice to parents
Esther Quartey, Mahi Sehgal, Tiffany Huang, and Maya Hardowar • October 24, 2024
Abigail Luk's winning book submission, To Love You
Arts & Entertainment
Abigail Luk named a winner in Ezra Jack Keats children's book competition
Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer • October 23, 2024
News
The Latest from Classic TV
Opinion
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
Brailyn Almonte, Opinion Roundup Manager • October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
Diana Saidi, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
Guidance department offers college counseling.
OPINION: Underclassmen should receive college counseling as well
Violet Au, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2024
Sports
Classic Spotlight
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
College flags line the walls in the guidance office.
The moment the Hawks won the Queens Championship on February 16.
Features
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
Benjamin Wilkinson, Staff Writer • October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
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Arts & Entertainment
Students participating at the club fair.
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Multimedia
Science and Technology
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.
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