“The last time I used a hard copy textbook to study for an exam was when I had [a] Biology exam [in class]— but that was once out of my whole school year so far,” said Junior Tenzin Namsal. Textbooks...

For over two decades, Mario Vasquez has worked behind the scenes at Townsend Harris High School, keeping the school's bathrooms, hallways, and classrooms clean. “It [is] a beautiful experience working...

Throughout decades of major shifts in education and advancements in technology, the No. 2 pencil has remained a staple: it is practically a fashion statement, a superstar — an educational icon. And this...

This is an interview of Max Wong, a senior at Townsend Harris, conducted by junior Jordan Hurwitz. Jordan is the current Equity Chair for the THHS Student Union, and he asked The Classic to publish this...

Since last year, we have been republishing articles from earlier editions of The Classic to mark our fortieth anniversary. These are all articles that were never published online. This article was first...

Since the pandemic, many companies have focused more on workplace wellness than ever before. As Forbes reported last summer, “The pandemic served as a powerful catalyst, propelling the movement for workplace...

“I would never feel comfortable [dating] someone who has those views,” said a senior girl, speaking about supporters of Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States earlier...

Last month, the annual Festival of Nations (FON) season officially began. The FON kickoff happened on December 5, and Harrisites are already working on various unique dances and selecting attire for the...

This article was first published in June 1997. It is from the fifth issue of the thirteenth volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as Harrisites have received a transportation upgrade with the...

This article was first published in December 2001. It is from the second issue of the seventeenth volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as the Arista National Honor Society induction ceremony...

This article was first published in January 2002. It is from the third issue of the seventeenth volume of The Classic. This article was chosen as the 2025 S!NG season has just ended. SING! highlights...

This article was first published in the summer of 1999. It is from the sixth issue of the fifteenth volume of The Classic. This article was chosen to show what seniors in the past did to keep their high...