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The Reading Initiative hosts a trip to Massachusetts
Reading Initiative brings close to a hundred students on an overnight trip to tour New England literary history
May 4, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Science Department leads Solar Eclipse viewing experience at Queens College
April 26, 2024
Students present at the first Symposium in June 2015.
Seniors to present research on literary anti-heroes at QC next month, marking ten years of the Humanities Symposium
April 24, 2024
Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
As AP season begins students across all grades share how they are preparing.
As AP season arrives, students share study methods and advice
May 7, 2024
What Will Affirmative Action Mean for College Decisions?
April 28, 2024
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
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
May 1, 2024
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.
Harrisites share their favorite trends for this spring
April 25, 2024
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
April 21, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Breaking the Fourth Wall : Teacher exposes the Truman Show

Classic Multimedia Team • May 5, 2024

The 27 is a student/teacher podcast on the Marvell Cinematic Universe and other various media. In this episode, Mr. McCaughey and his kids review the Truman Show.

Teens Review Dune Part Two : the best sci-fi film of this generation?

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • May 3, 2024

Operation Tomatometer , the teen film commentary podcast hosted by The Classic, reviewed Dune: Part Two. You can hear our teens review on the film and their discussions on some of the romance and other...

The Townsend Harris Writers Academy Goes to Boston

Ryan Young, Managing Editor • May 2, 2024

The new Townsend Harris Writers Academy, representing members from The Classic, The Phoenix, The Starling Press, and the Nightingale Theatre Company visited two colleges on an overnight trip. The Classic was...

What Will Affirmative Action Mean for College Decisions?

Aiden Clarke, Isabel Jagsaran, and Ryan Young • April 28, 2024

Watch the full interview with former admissions officer Joe Latimer on how the recent changes of affirmative action may impact the future of college admissions.

Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor

Tenzing Gurung, Bakhsish Kaur, and Toluwanimi Oyeleye • April 20, 2024

Go behind the scenes on how the second floor got a makeover this spring   Music: Happy Type Beat - "JOYFUL" Funny Chill Pop Rap/Trap Instrumental 2023

Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family

Ryan Chen, Ryan Young, and Jackie Chen • April 14, 2024

The Classic live-streamed this year's school musical over the weekend. See Saturday night's full performance through the video link above.

Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family

Tenzing Gurung and Bakhsish Kaur • April 11, 2024

On Friday and Saturday, the Nightingale Theatre Company is performing The Addams Family at Townsend Harris. Watch this behind the scenes look at the production from Classic TV. Music: "Noble Mystery"...

Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track

April 9, 2024

Watch this special report from Classic TV on how students and teachers at Townsend Harris experienced the 2024 solar eclipse. Music: "Heaven and Hell" by Jeremy Blake, used with free use license from...

Watch the FON 2024 Saturday night livestream here

Ryan Young, Managing Editor • March 2, 2024

Watch the livestream for the 2024 Saturday night FON performance above. You can access all our livestream links here.

Watch the FON 2024 Friday night livestream here

Ryan Young, Managing Editor • March 1, 2024

Watch the livestream for the 2024 Friday night FON performance above. You can access all our livestream links here.

Watch The Classic’s 2023 Wrapped video here

Classic Multimedia Team • February 2, 2024

The Classic’s multimedia team created a year in review video for 2023 which highlights some of our accomplishments and most read articles of the past year. You can watch the video on our YouTube channel...

Winter Sports Spotlight: Ms. Ramirez introduces the THHS fencing team

Maimuna Kade, Nirjhana Paul, Tenzing Gurung, and Weng Yan Cheong • January 16, 2024

This season the fencing team captains shared their thoughts on their roles within the team, while Coach Ms. Ramirez highlighted what makes the team special. You can watch some of their matches from this...

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