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

The Classic

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

The Classic

Mr. Williams, a new member of the Classical Language department.

Welcoming new Classical Greek & Latin Teacher: Adam Williams

Jackie Chen, Copy Chief/News Copy Editor March 13, 2023

After mid-winter break, the Classical Languages department at Townsend Harris High School welcomed Adam Williams as a new teacher. Filling in for Greek and Latin teacher George Hagerty after he left for...

Irene Skandalakis, producer of The 27 Podcast.

Senior Spotlight: Irene Skandalakis marvels as podcast producer

Eileen Wang, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

From the action packed movies, to the engaging TV shows, the Marvel franchise has been a popular discussion topic among Harristes. Throughout the year, Senior Irene Skandalakis has worked alongside history...

Watch the FON 2023 Livestream

Watch the FON 2023 Livestream

Ryan Young March 12, 2023

This weekend, students put on the 2023 Festival of Nations. The Classic live-streamed the evening performances. Due to copyright issues with some of the songs played during the performance, YouTube has...

The College Board announces its new AP African American Studies Course, but amid controversy, doesnt recognize that the content should not be optional for students.

Editorial: Colleges must fight back against attempts to remove key topics from the new AP African American Studies course

The Editorial Board February 28, 2023

In the late days of January 2023, the largest provider of standardized testing in the United States, the College Board, announced its new Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course, which...

The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser

The Phoenix contributes to Valentine’s Day fun with Mad Libs fundraiser

Sabrina Epstein, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

Many Townsend Harris clubs took the opportunity to fundraise before and during Valentine’s Day. Among them was The Phoenix, the school’s literary magazine, which sold “Mad Libs” to students to...

While virtual parent teacher conferences are convenient,  they should be coupled with in-person conferences to create a hybrid parent-teacher conference model.

The case for hybrid parent-teacher conferences

Lucas Kim February 24, 2023

Parent-teacher conferences at New York City schools were forced online in 2020 amid the COVID-19 crisis, as in-person learning was deemed risky due to the potential transmission of the virus. While in-person...

Excessive use of headphones can lead to long-term hearing loss.

How headphones can affect your hearing

Aastha Patel, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

Many people wear headphones throughout the day to enjoy music, podcasts, and more. However, excessive usage can easily impair the auditory nerve and the inner ear’s hair cells, potentially resulting...

A logo for the newly founded Starling Press.

English teachers unveil the ‘Starling Press,’ a student publishing house at THHS

Kelly Gildea and Ella Kim February 16, 2023

Faculty members in the Humanities Department have launched a new student publishing house that will seek to publish books by student authors from within Townsend Harris and from across the city. Advised...

The Bengali FON leaders.

Bengali FON: celebrating the old and showcasing the new

Jasmyn Pillay, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

As the second semester kicks off, one of Townsend Harris High School’s highly anticipated events is in full swing: the Festival of Nations (FON). This year’s Bengali FON leaders, senior Nowyshin Mridula...

Sustainable chocolates  to gift this Valentine’s day.

Sustainable Chocolate Choices To Give Your Valentine

Ayoub Ayoub, Aima Hossen, and Deacon Chin February 9, 2023

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for lovers and friends to express their affection for one another, particularly through gifts. One of the most popular items shared on this occasion would be...

Seniors discuss the college sports recruitment process.

Harrisite athletes talk the college recruitment experience

Chloe Mau and Melinda Wang February 6, 2023

With the strenuous college application season mostly in the rearview mirror, many Harrisites are awaiting college decisions in anticipation of their journey after high school. In particular, several athletes...

Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants

Editorial: Two essays and a video is too much to ask of eighth grade applicants

The Editorial Board January 31, 2023

In December 2022, students in the eighth grade rushed to submit their applications to Townsend Harris High School and many other NYC public high schools. However, the application process for THHS looked...

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