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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

Students going to class on the QC campus.

Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes

Audrey Lin and Michael Babayev September 13, 2023

On August 23rd, Queens College kicked off its new school year, marking the first day of school for Queens College students as well as our seniors. Seniors have begun taking their humanities course, exclusively...

With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.

With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.

Michael Babayev, Opinion Editor August 31, 2023

As schools are about to jump back into the ring with AI chatbots for round two, the presence of a familiar friend (or foe) will likely dawn on educators. For some teachers, sparring with AI may seem like...

OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable

OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable

Michael Babayev and Mark Mbogho August 25, 2023

Every fall, as college-bound students plow their way through college applications, some look to early admissions to accelerate the process. In the race for seats, students who find themselves applying...

OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students

OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students

Audrey Lin, Opinion Editor August 17, 2023

Every year, all New York City government employees are mandated to complete Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. However, in 2022, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) had an alarmingly low completion...

A panel of freshmen shared their opinions on the new admission process after being the first to go through it. Image by Adrian from Pixabay

OPINION: A group of rising freshmen offers its recommendations for how to improve the new admissions process

Throughout this week, The Classic has reported on how this year’s incoming freshmen handled the new admissions process that began last fall. In addition to that reporting, The Classic asked a group of...

Opinion Roundup: What are Harrisites most and least looking forward to this upcoming school year?

Opinion Roundup: What are Harrisites most and least looking forward to this upcoming school year?

Mark Mbogho August 7, 2023

As the school year approaches, some students are beginning to plan their return to class in September, while others are still continuing to relish their summer season. Harrisites shared with The Classic...

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Opinion Roundup: Should summer be spent on educational or recreational activities?

With summer in full swing, students shared their opinions on how they can best use the break. Some emphasize the importance of educational pursuits, recognizing the value of building resumés and gaining...

The recently reinstated three-year Modern Language requirement for the Townsend Harris Honors Diploma may be doing more harm than good for students with interests outside of languages.

OPINION: Is the Three Year Modern Language Requirement for the THHS Diploma necessary?

Abigail Schwartz, Staff Writer June 9, 2023

As students at Townsend Harris make course selections for the following academic year, many take into consideration the unique requirements of the Townsend Harris Honors Diploma. Amongst other requirements...

AI introduces to education new waves of personalized learning, help for teachers, and better communication in the classroom.

Superhuman tutors: The case for a generative AI experiment in classrooms

In only five months, artificial intelligence platforms and chatbots like ChatGPT have managed to take learning by storm, garnering a mix of praise and apprehension for their “superhuman” abilities....

EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams

EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams

The Editorial Board May 16, 2023

Following the end of remote learning and the start of the 2021-2022 academic year, the Townsend Harris High School mathematics department introduced a calculus-specific placement exam. The exam, administered...

Students promoted new and returning clubs during the Club Fair this past fall.

OPINION: The Student Union’s club approval process needs reform

Brynna Quigley, Classic Critic Film & TV Editor April 4, 2023

Club activity and participation is a key part of any well-rounded high school experience. When being sold on accepting an offer from Townsend Harris, prospective students frequently hear statements like,...

EDITORIAL: Why FON matters

EDITORIAL: Why FON matters

The Editorial Board March 29, 2023

During the early spring semester, the Townsend Harris High School community is emerged in The Festival of Nations performance, FON, a weekend-long celebration, featuring dances from various cultures that...

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