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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

Response to Letter to the Editor

Nada Osman April 25, 2016

In New York City we have access to cultures and lifestyles different from our own. All this variety often doesn’t allow us to see that in other parts of our own country, people are much more conservative...

“My voice has been distorted.”

Rafa Sattar April 24, 2016

A Response to A Letter to the Editor: Are Legitimate Concerns to be Dismissed as “Islamophobia?” My voice has been distorted, ignored, and crushed— not only by the likes of terrorists who claim...

“If everyone knew what Islam really was, there would be no Islamophobia.”

Sarah Defilippo April 24, 2016

A Response to A Letter to the Editor: Are Legitimate Concerns to be Dismissed as “Islamophonia?” Written by Sarah A'idah Defilippo In response to the letter to the editor, I’d like to raise a...

“Don’t use LGBT youth as a way to justify Islamophobia.”

Sarah Gafur and Daniel Morales April 24, 2016

A Response to A Letter to the Editor: Are Legitimate Concerns to be Dismissed as "Islamophonia?"   Written by Sarah Gafur and Daniel Morales In a letter to the editor in last month’s Classic,...

“Going out” is outdated

Mehrose Ahmad April 24, 2016
“Cuffing Season,” (a period in the year when couples notoriously date to pass the frigid months of winter) has technically ended, but teenage dating culture is still very much alive, even at Townsend Harris. However, with the passing of generations...

Being in “the room where it happens”: the harrisite broadway-philes

Sasha Balkaran and Ciara Burke April 24, 2016

Written Every year, there are  three major productions at Townsend Harris; FON, SING and the school play leave the student body wanting more of the colorful costumes, mellifluous melodies and vibrant...

A “clothes” look at culture

Francesca Filiberti and Kristina Deur April 24, 2016

Written Every year, the eclectic population of Townsend Harris is showcased at FON. Adorned with clothing from cultures all around the world, the audience is exposed to the rich history of Harrisites....

Seniors discuss traditions, legacies

Sarah Balkaran April 24, 2016

Written There are a handful of traditions here at Townsend Harris High School that have taken root and flourished. From sports teams rituals to the celebrations of the school’s rich history, these...

A Wrestler’s History: Mr. A discusses coaching, charity

Rifat Ahmed April 24, 2016

Written Raymond Adamkiewicz, one of Townsend Harris’s physical education teachers and former wrestling coaches, has left behind him an astonishing career as a wrestler. Originally a soccer player,...

Photo courtesy of Kellie Zestanakis

Kellie Zestanakis: NY1 Scholar Athlete of the Week

Noah Silversmith April 24, 2016

Written She's cleared more than a few heights. Senior pole vaulter and javelin thrower Kellie Zestanakis has marked herself as one of Townsend Harris’ most outstanding athletes in the school, as...

Track team sweeps Mayor’s Cup

George Adamou April 24, 2016
The boys and girls outdoor track teams participated in the NYC Mayor’s Cup Championship meet, claiming several top-10 finishes in their respective events. The renowned annual meet took place in Randall's Island...

Fencing strikes high with key players

Daniel Singh April 24, 2016

Written The Townsend Harris girls fencing team has found recent success in its team as a whole and individual fencers.  Winning the first four matches of its season as well as having multiple fencers...

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