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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

Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan

MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan

Shamonti Shamim, A&E Student Profile Manager March 23, 2025

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...

Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College.

Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series

Sayemah Nadi, A&E Editor March 17, 2025

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...

The new THHS spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors

Preparations are now underway for the Nightingale Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors

Madilyn Mercado and Victoria Ng March 12, 2025

With spring almost here, the annual musical is also getting closer to its premiere date. This year, The Nightingale Theater Company will be performing Little Shop of Horrors and the actors, musicians,...

Students attempting the obstacle course at Ferox Ninja Park

Juniors travel to Ferox Ninja Park in Brooklyn for class trip

Hiba Malik and Tahiyya Karim February 22, 2025

In late January, members of the Class of 2026 attended their class trip at Brooklyn’s Ferox Ninja Park, a venue that offers activities like trampoline jumping, climbing, and zip lining. Junior Grade...

Girl Up members making bracelets.

Girl Up Club celebrates ‘Galentine’s Day’ with charm bracelet making

Marianne Mortel February 21, 2025

Last Monday, the Girl Up Club hosted a Galentine’s charm bracelet making event for the Valentine’s season. Galentine’s Day is a celebration of female friendship, typically observed on February 13....

Robert Mirabal's performance at Flushing Town Hall

Robert Mirabal shares “Music, Culture, and the Pueblo Way” at Flushing Town Hall

Sayemah Nadi and Ana Ramlagan February 15, 2025

“When I close my eyes I can see the vastness of the world, the vastness of the southwest, the vastness of the song, the dance, and the rituals. They are all inside of me and tonight, you get just a little...

Class of 2025 goes on senior trip.

Class of 2025 takes a trip to the Catskills

Uma Tevlin January 30, 2025

In mid-January, members of the class of 2025 attended the annual senior trip for three days at the Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills. The getaway offered students a chance to unwind, bond with classmates,...

Senior Julia Waters

Musician Spotlight: senior singer Julia Waters, whose “rare talent” inspires audiences

Shamonti Shamim and Tasnia Khandaker January 28, 2025

From leading this year’s Semores’ Vocal Department to becoming an integral part of the Townsend Harris Jazz Ensemble to earning an award for the most “Outstanding Soloist,” senior Julia Waters...

New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in

New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in

Tajrian Noor, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

As 2025 begins, Harrisites are greeted by more than just a new year. They are navigating the start of a new semester system at Townsend Harris. After years of an annualized grading structure, the school...

Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography

Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography

Chloe Rissmeyer and Marianne Mortel January 12, 2025

In late December, the lobby housed a Winter Art Gallery celebrating student creativity courtesy of the Art Department. With paintings, illustrations, and photographs, the exhibit reflected the diverse...

One of the many stands during the Holiday Market

Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON

Julina Chen, Staff Writer December 29, 2024

On December 13, the third annual Season’s Readings event was accompanied by an after-school holiday market. Running for an hour and a half after the school day's reading festivities aimed at welcoming...

Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading

“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration

Chloe Rissmeyer, Marianne Mortel, and Quin Mcgeveran December 18, 2024

This past Friday celebrated the third annual Season’s Readings event for the Townsend Harris Reading Initiative. The event, organized by English teacher and Classic Advisor Brian Sweeney and Librarian...

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