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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

Harrisites share awareness of new assembly member elected in District 27.

Assembly member elected for District 27, where THHS is located

Aki Benjamin, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

Two weeks ago, Sam Berger was elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election by the voters of Assembly District 27, the district in which Townsend Harris is located. The New York State...

Mr. Robinson, current math teacher at THHS joins ISS department.

Ryan Robinson joins ISS department

Riya Chaudhry, News Copy Editor September 20, 2023

Ryan Robinson, who has been teaching math at Townsend Harris in recent years, was hired this fall to teach Instructional Support Services (ISS) math classes. Mr. Robinson first developed a passion for...

Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative

Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative

Faiza Tasnim, News Editor September 14, 2023

Over the summer, many Townsend Harris students spent their time volunteering and interning in order to give back to the community. One of these Harrisites, senior Briana Mach,  participated in the Bank...

Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department

Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department

Defne Kaygisiz, News Copy Editor September 11, 2023

Since the start of the 2023-2024 school year, Townsend Harris has undergone a number of changes to its staff and faculty, including both the arrival of entirely new teachers and the allocation of new responsibilities...

Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov

Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov

Riya Chaudhry, News Copy Editor September 6, 2023

This school year, new teacher Dina Inoyatov joined the Townsend Harris High School mathematics department, where she will teach geometry to freshmen and sophomores. Ms. Inoyatov attended high school...

Class of 2027 attend freshman orientation at Townsend Harris.

Incoming freshmen attend orientation before the start of the 2023-2024 school year

Diana Piergrossi, News Editor September 4, 2023

Last week, the incoming Class of 2027 took part in their freshman orientation at Townsend Harris High School. The event was organized by Assistant Principal Veronica York and led by the Student Union as...

Completing the FAFSA has now been made easier for incoming seniors.

Changes implemented into the FAFSA form intend to help seniors

Nilla Wahab, News Editor August 21, 2023

As seniors start their college applications this year, they find themselves ready to approach a familiar enemy: the FAFSA form. The FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is responsible...

Students share their thoughts, hopes, and plans for the 2023-2024 school year.

Harrisites talk preparations for the upcoming school year

Faiza Tasnim, News Editor August 14, 2023

With September quickly approaching (and senior classes at Queens College just two weeks away), Harrisites are taking steps to ensure a successful school year before the fall. Whether it be setting new...

When applying, the incoming freshmen were required to write two essays and create a short video as part of the admissions process.

After earning a spot, members of the Class of 2027 offer thoughts on new admissions process

Last fall, Townsend Harris introduced a major shift in its admissions policy, which involved the introduction of a writing and video requirement. The Classic asked the Class of 2027, who were the first...

After CUNY lifts vaccine mandate, seniors can expect easier access to QC campus this fall

After CUNY lifts vaccine mandate, seniors can expect easier access to QC campus this fall

With August here, seniors are weeks away from beginning their Queens College classes, and as this term arrives, a new policy is in place for accessing campus after CUNY officially removed the vaccine mandate...

The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in August 2022.

Five things to do in NYC this month to make your last weeks of summer count

With August here, students are starting to get that dreaded feeling: summer is going by fast. Nonetheless, there are plenty of ways to savor every last bit of summer vacation. From celebrating cultures...

Daily mindfulness breathing exercises will be mandatory in all city public schools this fall

Daily mindfulness breathing exercises will be mandatory in all city public schools this fall

Nadia Afifa, Staff Writer July 27, 2023

Last month, Mayor Eric Adams announced that beginning this fall it will now be a requirement for all city public schools grades K-12 to facilitate mindfulness breathing exercises with students for two...

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