In recent years, artificial intelligence has quickly become prevalent, especially in art. As boundaries between human-made and machine-made art begin to blur, young artists at THHS shared their opinions...

Earlier this spring, the school lobby was transformed into an art gallery for the second art show of the year, showcasing a wide range of student work across various mediums and styles. The display was...

In March, The Classic was invited to a special screening of Breaking the News, a 2023 documentary documenting the founding of The 19th, an independent, nonprofit newsroom committed to reporting on gender,...

Earlier today the reading initiative hosted a book club discussion on the latest novel in the Hunger Games series: Sunrise on the Reaping. Participants met from band seven to band nine in the library to...

On May 1, the Music Department presented its annual Spring Concert, a 3.5 hour performance that encompassed all sections of the department from Jazz Band to Chamber Strings. The concert was presented by...

Last month, the cast members of the Nightingale Theatre Company performed the 1982 musical Little Shop of Horrors in the Townsend Harris auditorium. Students who saw the show shared their praise for...

On April 2, Queens College hosted a publishing round table as part of their Writers at Queens Reading Series, where five authors shared their experiences in the publishing industry. Professor Nicole Cooley,...

On March 31, band director Kevin Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall with the Brooklyn Wind Symphony, a renowned all volunteer ensemble.  “Carnegie Hall is so legendary. You just feel the energy...

Last month, author Daniel Aleman joined English teacher Katherine Lipinski’s AP English Literature class to discuss his novel, Indivisible. With the class’s focus on narratives of immigration, Mr....

On March 27, award-winning author Mark Oshiro (they/them) visited Townsend Harris, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at their writing process, their collaboration with author Rick Riordan on the...

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted an iftar celebration on March 6 to celebrate Ramadan. At the door, students paid a $7 entry fee, which was used as a donation towards a charity providing aid...

Last week, author Edwidge Danticat participated in a reading and a question and answer session for the “Writers at Queens” series run by Queens College. The event was open to the public, including...