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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

Bold Colors and Two-Pieces at Prom 2016

Asiya Jaffer June 13, 2016

The biggest fashion event of the THHs calendar is less than two weeks away, and seniors are cramming in last minute hair appointments, dress alterations, promposals, and tux fittings. Don't get at the...

HE GOT THE VELCRO: SNEAKERHEADS AT TOWNSEND

Hailey Lam and Mohit Chandra June 13, 2016

They walk among us. Wearing bright colors, outlandish designs, and logos emblazoned across the sides and back. If you’re observant, you can catch a glimpse of them among the sea of black, gray, and...

It Was Only Ninety-Nine Cents: An Arts & Entertainment Look at Thrifting

Having to choose an outfit to wear to school every day can become a hassle when teenagers are given limited places to shop. In a world of mainstream stores...

THE THHS DOODLE ARCHIVE

Gustavo Delgado and Hiba Sohail June 13, 2016

In a school that prides itself in its collective intellect, creativity, and drive, it’s no surprise that doodles can be found even in the strangest of places. From a teacher’s perspective, doodling...

Boys track compete in Penn Relays

George Adamou June 13, 2016

The boys outdoor track team took part in the Penn Relays, an annual competition has been held since 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event was held from April...

Athletes continue to shine over the summer break

Daniel Singh June 13, 2016

Summer vacation is a time for many Harrisites to lay low and relax after a stressful school year.  However, for many Harrisite athletes, the summer is the time for them to concentrate on their sports...

“Bridging” Differences: A Look at QC/THHS Teacher Collaboration in the Humanities Colloquium

Noah Silversmith and Rebekah Jones June 13, 2016
Among the benefits select students have in attending academically rigorous high schools such as Townsend Harris lies the advantage of having the opportunity...
Photo by Adam Sosnicki

ESPN 30 for 30: Joseph Canzoneri, A Baseball Life

Benjamin Chang June 13, 2016
The long-awaited matchup between Townsend Harris and Forest Hills pit the Hawks against one of Townsend’s very own faculty members, English teacher Joseph Canzoneri, head coach of the Rangers. A two game set, both teams...

No Teacher Left Behind: The Changing Evaluations Process

Rebecca Kwon and Olivia Chan June 13, 2016

When the principal walks into a classroom, students’ backs grow straighter; their attention to the board strengthens, and hands raise to participate and engage with the teacher. Although the students...

MU TAKES TO THE SKIES

David Zarowin June 13, 2016
While most high school juniors are throwing paper airplanes at their friends, Harrisite Mitchell Mu flies real ones. After training with an instructor at the Andover Flight Academy for the last year, Mitchell has completed his first solo flight, and...

Don’t be the social media-tors

The Editors June 13, 2016

Social media is undoubtedly intrinsic to the 21st century adolescent experience. Nearly every student at Townsend Harris uses some form of social media, whether it be Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, or Instagram....

A solution to heading in the wrong direction

Matthew Mandel June 13, 2016

One of the most common complaints heard from Townsend students concerns the staircases and the retention of lateness demerits. Students with minimal manners are met on the staircases and only add to the...

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