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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 receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.

OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year

Yasmeen Ismail, Managing Editor June 23, 2025

Earlier this year, while my mother was cleaning my room, she stumbled upon a very worn out piece of paper, so she threw it in the garbage. With my OMNY card resting in a landfill, I started my frantic...

Students using devices in class.

Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom

Anthony Ciafone, Staff Writer June 14, 2025

With technology growing at the fastest rates in recorded history, it is no wonder that various forms of technology have become almost entirely integrated into education. The new Distraction-Free Cell Phone...

Students posing for a picture at prom last year.

Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits

Leslie Linzan, Hannah Fang, and Anya Basnayake June 10, 2025

Tomorrow night, members of the class of 2025 will celebrate at their senior prom. Though the night promises to be a memorable one, it is rarely an inexpensive one. Below, students at Townsend Harris voice...

Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.

Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.

A study done by the National Institute of Health (NIH) shows that 70% of adolescents experience recurring loneliness before the age of 18. Today, with technology and social media, we are more connected...

Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.

Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?

At Townsend Harris High School, physical education uniform policies vary between classes, and their necessity is debated among students. Some classes require a full uniform of a t-shirt or hoodie, and...

Students studying and preparing for tests

OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due

Krish Wadia, Breaking News Manager May 8, 2025

It's been four weeks. The fall semester is ending, and one teacher has yet to grade the past two tests you've taken. It’s obvious that by the time you get your score, it'll be too late to ask for extra...

Students share their study methods.

Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods

Hannah Fang May 6, 2025

With AP exam season now officially here, everyone has various studying techniques that help them in preparation for these exams. Studying strategically has been proven to raise exam scores, and has aided...

Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.

Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms

Lila Peskay April 29, 2025

In a recent profile of custodian Mario Vasquez, Mr. Vasquez discussed issues over the past year with student bathrooms. He said that the behaviors of some students create significant challenges: “We...

Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.

Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives

PJ Lee April 22, 2025

In the modern day, we are connected to each other very intimately through social media. In fact, as of February 2025, about 64% of the world population uses social media. It’s been so ingrained in our...

Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House

Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?

At Townsend Harris High School, students are required to complete 40 hours of community service annually to earn the Townsend Harris Honor Certificate, with only 10 of those hours permitted to be in school...

A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.

EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name

Last night, The Classic reported that the Steel Hawks Robotics team entered into the Hudson Valley Regional robotics competition on March 6 having named their new robot “Hawk Tuah” and having decorated...

Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.

OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors

Sattina Mendoca April 1, 2025

Students must complete 40 hours of community service a year to graduate with a Townsend Harris High School honors certificate. The “Handbook on Community Service”  says that service learning is “an...

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