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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

Introductory Phoenix reading draws crowds

Akash Singh October 28, 2014

The first Phoenix reading of the school year, held on Friday, October 17 in the school library, featured a myriad of creative expression in the form of spoken word, prose, visual art, and music. To...

Temp “Perk” hits Soho

Victoria Karlic and Raveena Chunasamy October 28, 2014

Fans of the hit show Friends enjoyed complimentary coffee and sat on the very same orange couch where Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Monica, and Chandler once spent most of their time together. In commemoration...

Olivia Chan wins research award

Ryan McNaughton and David Chen October 28, 2014
Junior Olivia Chan has won the New York State Archives Research Award for her analysis on the usage of nuclear weapons in times of war. She researched how scientists joined together to create the Pugwash organization, a coalition of scientists who lobbied to restrict the use of nuclear weapons during the Cold War. She believed that the creation of the atomic bomb changed scientists from “technocrats” into citizens responsible for the social consequences of their work. Her research also touched upon the Manhattan Project—the United States’ mission to create a weapon to attack Japan during World War II.

Bending over backwards for the iPhone 6

Isaac So and Alex Lai October 28, 2014

As Apple releases its newest product, the age-old debate once again resurfaces among the students of Townsend Harris: Apple or Samsung? Sophomore Mitchell Mu was thrilled when the iPhone 6 was announced...

Phoenix reborn online

Amanda Lin and Rafa Sattar October 28, 2014
The Phoenix consolidated their online presence with the launch of their very own website in mid-September. Senior Editor-in-Chief Yelena Dzhanova commented, “I always say that The Phoenix is a creative haven for anyone who needs self-expression and camaraderie, and the website is just an extension of that.”

Get ready for the next big SING!

Tiffany Yue, Russell Katz, and Andrew Palma October 28, 2014
Late in September, Semore directors Dimitri Perdik and Nina Leeds and Freshior directors Nadia Khan and Elina Niyazov held their annual SING! auditions. Taking place in the cafeteria and auditorium, these auditions attracted singers, dancers, actors, artists, tech crew, and anyone willing to work either on or offstage.

Editorial: A Humanities requirement

October 28, 2014

All too often, Townsend Harris students find themselves stuck in school all week and then at home all weekend doing homework and spending time online—a monotonous cycle that lasts the whole school year....

Editorial: Facebook privacy doesn’t exist

October 28, 2014

Interactions on social media sometimes go wrong. Someone’s embarrassing chat messages get leaked online, two people get into a bitter argument online, and every now and then, something that was supposed...

Teens will be teens: but are we too care-less?

October 28, 2014

Scrolling down my Facebook newsfeed on any ordinary day, I can predict that I will be met with countless Vine videos, clever memes, and goofy photos. Aside from rare outbursts of intellectual debate,...

Fundraising for equipment, events a constant duty

Evan Noblesala October 28, 2014

From bake sales in the lobby to selling boxes of candy throughout the school building, athletic teams find many ways to fundraise for their financial needs. Having to pay for uniforms, equipment, tournaments,...

Victories at freshman-sophomore championships

Kristine Guillaume October 28, 2014
The boys and girls cross country teams kicked off their championship season with top place finishes at the annual PSAL Queens Borough Freshman-Sophomore Championships. The freshman team placed third overall and the sophomore team placed first.

Enjoy the flavor of the season: pumpkin spice

Sabrina Yu October 28, 2014
For the last couple of years, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) has been a staple for many coffee lovers, especially during the autumn, because it reminds us that the big holidays are right around the corner. Plus, it’s a nice warm drink meant for the colder weather.
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