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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

Money makes our sports go round

Natalie Gomez January 29, 2014

If you’ve ever seen your parents get credit card bills at the end of the month, then you’ve had a taste of the hassle of financial transactions. On a larger scale, money is handled by creating budgets...

Girls indoor has a long road ahead

Kristine Guillaume January 23, 2014

  On January 20, the girls indoor track team traveled to the Armory in Washington Heights to participate in the Martin Luther King Relays, where they finished in 23rd place. The morning began with the...

A haven of bilingualism at Harris

Ann Kochupurackal January 17, 2014
Knowing that Queens is one of the most diverse areas in New York, one should not be surprised that Townsend Harris houses many different ethnicities and languages. At Harris, being bilingual is seen as an advantage by most people.

Boys basketball loses to Kennedy

Samantha Prevot January 16, 2014

  The boys basketball team suffered a tough loss on January 13 against Robert F. Kennedy High School, losing by 16 points with a final score of 56-40. The team had a difficult first quarter, trailing...

Boys basketball takes late lead against August Martin

Samantha Prevot January 16, 2014

  The boys basketball team played a close game on January 9 against August Martin High School, winning by only eight points with a final score of 59-51. August Martin pulled into the lead in the...

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Lone Survivor explodes with suspense

Ross Cimagala January 15, 2014
Now, you might be thinking: “A movie where the ending is spoiled in the title? No thanks!” However, if you enjoy movies like Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down, you’re going to want to watch Lone Survivor, directed by Peter Berg.

New York looks ahead to new era

Nina Leeds January 12, 2014

Junior Nina Leeds attended the inauguration of Mayor Bill de Blasio on January 1. New York State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, also a THHS alum, offered Nina the opportunity because she had volunteered for...

Blowout win keeps streak going

John O’Neill January 11, 2014

  On January 8, the girls varsity basketball team hosted the Richmond Hill High School Lady Lions. The Hawks took care of business at home, winning in convincing fashion, 52-17. The Hawks dominated...

Girls varsity basketball beats rival Cardozo to remain unbeaten

John O’Neill January 11, 2014

  On January 6, the girls varsity basketball team hosted their division rival Benjamin N. Cardozo High School Lady Judges in the Hawks’ first game since the winter break. The Hawks outplayed...

Boys basketball falls to .500

Samantha Prevot January 10, 2014

  After a loss to The Scholars’ Academy on January 7, the boys basketball team’s record becomes even again at 4-4 . The team began the game with a rough start, giving up many turnovers and committing...

Girls Indoor Track: Hispanic Games

Kristine Guillaume January 9, 2014

On January 4, the girls indoor track team traveled to the Armory Track to compete in the Hispanic Games. The meet, which was originally supposed to be held on January 3, was rescheduled due to the inclement...

Guidance Department steps into the shoes of a Harrisite

Elizabeth Tum January 9, 2014
From December 9-13, the guidance counselors of THHS could be found roaming the hallways as students rather than faculty members as part of their efforts to experience a Harrisite’s typical day.
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