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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

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Ninth annual Humanities Symposium features presenters, audience members from across Queens

Aradhna Da Silva June 5, 2023

On May 24 and 25, the ninth annual Townsend Harris Humanities Symposium took place at Rosenthal Library at Queens College. The symposium provides an opportunity for seniors taking the Humanities Seminar...

The candidates for the next Student Union Executive Board at the debate.

Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close

Diana Piergrossi and Emily Kapica May 29, 2023

Last week, Coordinator of Student Activities Jaime Baranoff announced the members of the new Student Union Executive Board for the next school year. After a nearly month-long campaign process, the general...

A collaboration between Townsend Harris High School, Bronx High School of Science and Brooklyn Technical High School, the Aspire Outreach club gains traction as it aims to guide students in the high school admissions process.

Aspire Outreach club featured on Spectrum News NY1

Faiza Tasnim, News Editor May 22, 2023

Earlier this month, the Aspire Outreach club at Townsend Harris High School made the news on Spectrum NY1 broadcasting their work regarding high school outreach initiatives for middle school students. Aspire...

Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season

Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season

Aradhna da Silva, Staff Writer May 15, 2023

Throughout the  AP season, many students at Townsend Harris cracked down on studying. For the sophomores, this was their first time taking an AP exam, while the freshmen did not take any and most juniors...

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Student Union Primary Election kicks off 2023-2024 campaign season

Diana Piergrossi May 8, 2023

In the past few weeks, aspiring Harrisites have begun their annual campaigns for one of the 12 positions on the Student Union Executive Board. Thirty-five students were in the running for the recent primary...

Seven new clubs were passed this year, more then ever before.

Student Union endorses seven new clubs to begin next semester

Toluwanimi Oyeleye, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

This term, the Student Union reviewed many club applications by students. Recently, seven club leaders received word that their proposals passed.  Overseen by Student Union Club Liaison Vinesh Holiprasad,...

Photo by Katherine Lien

Green Team hosts Earth Day Summit to advocate for a cleaner environment

Nadia Afifa and Evan Qiu May 5, 2023

On April 27, the Townsend Harris Green Team collaborated with the Green Team of Forest Hills High School to host an Earth Day Summit where students gathered to advocate for environmental protection and...

The Townsend Harris lobby is filled with a variety of foods and and their histories to explore at the annual International Food Festival.

International Food Festival returns following Career Day

Sabrina Epstein, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

On April 28th, after Career Day ended and before the opening show of Into the Woods began, tables in the Townsend Harris lobby were set up with dishes for the International Food Festival, a celebration...

Townsend Harris reintroduces Career Day after a while due to the pandemic, and students look forward to opportunities offered at the events.

In-person Career day set to return after four years

Nadia Afifa, Evan Qiu, and Elvis Chan April 28, 2023

After a long, pandemic-induced hiatus, Townsend Harris will host an in-person Career Day tomorrow, April 28, where students will have the opportunity to learn about careers they may be interested in pursuing...

Townsend Harris reintroduces Career Day after a while due to the pandemic, and students look forward to opportunities offered at the events.

Student Union agrees to remove BSAC positions and incorporate two new positions

Mohammad Nasrallah, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

The Student Union 2023-2024 Election Season began March 30. Along with introducing new positions, they also announced that the Junior and Senior Borough Student Advisory Council (BSAC) positions will no...

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Peer teen health symposium trains Harrisites as peer educators

Aradhna da Silva and Defne Kaygısız April 24, 2023

In March, a small group of Townsend Harris students attended a Peer Teen Health Symposium at Syosset High School in Long Island. The program was a joint effort of Cohen Children’s Hospital, Hope's Door...

The students who participated in the Reading Initiative at the National Archives Museum.

Reading Initiative brings students to DC for overnight “grand prize” trip

Mark Mbogho, Staff Writer April 17, 2023

The Townsend Harris Reading Initiative hosted a trip to Washington DC at the beginning of April. With visits to the Library of Congress and the National Archives, the trip offered students a chance to...

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