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City Council passes resolution 372.
City Council resolution calls for supporting student journalism in all NYC public high schools
October 17, 2024
2024-2025 THHS SU Card
Cost of SU dues rise to $18
October 16, 2024
New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”
New daily testing calendar debuts, leading to a petition and reports of “multiple tests every day”
October 15, 2024
New Townsend Harris English Teacher Sean Nolan
Sean Nolan joins the English Department, teaching literature to juniors and seniors
October 11, 2024
Ms. Flores, the new guidance counselor at Townsend Harris High School
Valerie Flores joins the guidance team
October 8, 2024
2024-2025 SU Club Liaison Elvis Chan
Junior Elvis Chan takes on Club Liaison role, after two years closely working with the Student Union
October 20, 2024
College application throwback
Fall college application season throwback
October 13, 2024
Snapshots of the spirit week highlighted in the 21st volume of The Classic
Spirit Week Throwback
October 8, 2024
Students and teachers talk about which desks and furniture they prefer.
The Furniture Feature: perspectives on the many desks that inhabit the school building
October 3, 2024
Mel, the Townsend Harris cat, when she was found last spring.
Paraplegic kitten found on Melbourne Avenue, who brings smiles and crowds to the third floor, in need of surgery to address spinal protrusion
September 30, 2024
Students share their opinions about a potential cell phone ban.
Opinion Roundup: Students consider a possible cell-phone ban in schools and reflect on the device policy at THHS
October 21, 2024
Students share their opinion about the new grading policy.
Opinion Roundup: New Grading System returns to old semester-based grading system
October 14, 2024
Guidance department offers college counseling.
OPINION: Underclassmen should receive college counseling as well
October 10, 2024
Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions
OPINION: Colleges reverting to test-mandatory admissions policies without significantly addressing inequities is a mistake
September 29, 2024
Cell phones should not be banned in school as banning phones hinder students' educational benefits and communication.
EDITORIAL: The DOE Should Not Implement a Systemwide Cell Phone Ban
September 26, 2024
Students participating at the club fair.
New clubs centered on neurodiversity, psychology, veterinary field among those debuting this fall
September 23, 2024
The Freshiors' SING Production Team is getting ready for the fall show, with new plans and responsibilities.
S!NG 2025: New Freshior art department directors discuss this fall’s production planning
September 21, 2024
Freshmen attending the journalism portion of the Writers Academy Summer Retreat.
Annual Writers Academy Summer Retreat helps grow the next generation of student writers
September 8, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
President Jenney Huang and Vice President Ashley Brachman of THHS Science Olympiad
With competitions on the horizon, new leaders of Science Olympiad settle into their roles
October 19, 2024
Hack Club attending the annual THHS club fair
Hack Club launches, aiming to inspire students interested in the computer science field
October 12, 2024
YMA Co-Presidents Shayera Mourin and Adeline Lin
New STEM club at THHS: Youth Medical Association aims to support students in pursuing the medical field
October 6, 2024
Mr. Choudhury, Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM.
Abid Choudhury becomes Interim Acting Assistant Principal of STEM
September 24, 2024
Returning students and rising freshmen participate in the Steel the Summer summer program at THHS.
Robotics Team hosts “Steel the Summer” program for rising freshman
September 4, 2024
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How I Got Into Five Ivies : Reading My Common App Essays | ADMITTED

Ryan Young, Multimedia Managing Editor • June 16, 2024

Watch the newest episode of The Classic’s ADMITTED podcast where we discuss college admissions. This episode we sat down with graduating senior Sally Zheng to learn more about her individual college...

Teens Review Damsel: exceeded expectations? Or did expectations exceed…| Operation Tomatometer

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • May 17, 2024

In this episode of Operation Tomatometer, The Classic’s very on TV and film review podcast, teens review the new Netflix blockbuster film Damsel, which has been hyped up due to starring Millie Bobby...

Modern Frankenstein | Poor Things – Teens Review

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • May 10, 2024

On this episode of Operation Tomatometer, the teen commentary podcast hosted by The Classic, our hosts Wren and Angeline discuss the film ‘Poor Things’ starring Emma Stone.  

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...

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.

Operation Tomatometer Season 3 Highlights: Is the new Mean Girls musical Fetch or Fugly?

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • February 10, 2024

Operation Tomatometer, the teen film commentary podcast hosted by The Classic, is now in its third season. You can hear our Teens Review of Mean Girls above and see how it compares to the original film...

Operation Tomatometer Season 3 Highlights: Snow’s Hunger Game

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • December 4, 2023

Operation Tomatometer, the teen film commentary podcast hosted by The Classic, is now in its third season. You can hear our teens review the gripping saga of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes....

Operation Tomatometer Season 3 Highlights: Oppenheimer is ‘an emotional nuke’

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • October 21, 2023

Operation Tomatometer, the teen film commentary podcast hosted by The Classic, is now in its third season. You can hear our teens review the highly acclaimed film Oppenheimer, as the second episode...

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Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences

Ryan Young, Managing Editor • July 31, 2023

Admitted is one of the podcasts produced by The Classic. It showcases students as they reflect on the college application process. In particular, students share their personal statements and reflect...

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