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

The Classic

76° Flushing, NY
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

Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.

Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review

Madison Donenfeld and Vivian Oksenhendler July 26, 2024

Operation Tomatometer, The Classic Critic's film review podcast, is returning for season four with this Twister review from Classic Critic Editor-in-Chief Madison Donenfeld and OT Host Vivian Oksenhendler....

Townsend Harris offers a new AP English literature course.

Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences

Tasnia Khandaker, Staff Writer July 4, 2024

In 2019, Chalkbeat reported that the New York City Department of Education was planning to diversify the curriculum in city schools. The initiative, part of wider efforts in education, embraces a goal...

Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art

Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art

In 2020, The Classic asked graduating seniors to share their graduation cap designs despite their graduation being entirely virtual. Since then, The Classic has continue the tradition of publishing student...

As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.

The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites

Shamonti Shamim, Arts & Entertainment Editor June 18, 2024

With many activities and extracurriculars available to Harrisites at Townsend Harris, more and more niche clubs are created each year. The Arts for Generations Club, which aims to bring happiness to senior...

Art students display thier art in the annual end of the year gallery

Art Gallery takes over the lobby

Sayemah Nadi, Uma Tevlin June 14, 2024

Last month, Harrisites transformed the Townsend High School Lobby with their annual art exhibit. Bursting with color, creativity, and imagination, the art gallery showcases the talent of students at THHS....

Mr. Heathwood conducting the THHS Band.

The Music Department wins gold with distinction at NYSSMA Majors Competition

Ramisa Sharif and Sanikoy Bryan June 10, 2024

Earlier this month, the annual NYSSMA Majors competition was held at Townsend Harris High School and LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College. Bands from across the state came to play at various levels, ranging...

Students reaction to the double album release of The Tortured Poets Department.

Students share mixed reviews about Taylor Swift’s new album

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor May 16, 2024

Following pop star Taylor Swift’s announcement of her latest project, The Tortured Poets Department Album, during the 2024 Grammy Awards, Harrisites had been anticipating the album’s release date,...

Teens recommend places to visit this spring.

Teens share places to visit this spring

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer May 12, 2024

As the weather becomes warmer and the cherry blossoms bloom at Townsend Harris High School, many places around New York become captivating for many to visit. From lush gardens to scenic rivers, there are...

Students speak about artist Sabrina Carpenter reflecting on her growth and commenting on her new music.

Harrisites React to Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise to Fame

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

In the ever-changing music industry, one name recently has been making news headlines with her musical journey taking over billboards. From her early days on Disney Channel, to her current status as a...

The Addams family production.

The show must go on: cast of The Addams Family discusses the challenges and stresses of bringing a play to life

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

Now that the lights have dimmed and the curtains have closed on the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family, both the people on the stage and in the audience shared their thoughts...

As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.

Harrisites share their favorite trends for this spring

Tasnia Khandaker, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

As spring rolls around with cherry blossom trees and sunny skies, Harrisites are switching up their style to adjust to the incoming warmer temperatures. Heavy sweaters and sweatpants previously keeping...

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

Madison Donenfeld and Tasnia Khandaker April 21, 2024

For this article, The Classic's Arts & Entertainment department teamed up with the literature department from our review-based sister publication, The Classic Critic. You can read the full report...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Classic
$1500
$1700
Contributed
Our Goal