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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

Cranberry Soda battle: which is best this holiday season?

Cranberry Soda battle: which is best this holiday season?

Partha Dhar November 30, 2021

As the holiday season approaches and December begins, cranberry sodas make their way into grocery store aisles. Since the two most popular cranberry sodas, Cranberry Sprite and Cranberry Ginger Ale,...

COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

COVID-19 cases increase at THHS in November, as testing practices change

Faiza Tasnim November 29, 2021

In the last month, news of three confirmed cases have been shared with the school community. This brings the number of confirmed cases to four this school year; one case was confirmed in late September...

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school

“Back To The Hawk’s Nest”: freshmen reflect on their first few months of in person high school

Hana Arafa, Benjamin Babayev, and JK Rajjo November 29, 2021

Having missed most of their middle school journey to virtual learning, this year’s 9th grade students of Townsend Harris High School have experienced an unconventional entrance to high school. As the...

Townsend Harris celebrates Native American Heritage Month through a fundraiser and the school bell music

Townsend Harris celebrates Native American Heritage Month through a fundraiser and the school bell music

Isabel Jagsaran November 29, 2021

In honor of Native American Heritage Month this November, the Townsend Harris High School Girl Up Club and the school administration have celebrated and brought awareness to indigenous culture. As part...

Black Friday: Which Electronics are Worth it? Which aren’t?

Black Friday: Which Electronics are Worth it? Which aren’t?

Anis Djerdjare November 26, 2021

There really is nothing like getting home after purchasing a bunch of items for much less than their retail price. But what separates a “steal” from something you shouldn’t even go near? From a...

How Harrisites plan to spend their Thanksgiving

How Harrisites plan to spend their Thanksgiving

Emilija Puidoke, DEFNE KAYGISIZ, and EMILY CANTOS November 25, 2021

Once more, the time of year during which we get to watch shops switch themes, change from sweaters to coats, and make plans with friends and family is rapidly approaching. So–how will students at Townsend...

Townsend sits in: Harrisites protest to protect students from educator sexual misconduct following NY Post report

Townsend sits in: Harrisites protest to protect students from educator sexual misconduct following NY Post report

Micah Sandy November 24, 2021

  Earlier today, three Townsend Harris seniors executed an organized sit-in protest in the lobby following coverage on former English teacher Joseph Canzoneri’s reinstatement at the school despite...

Thankful for Thanksgiving: Mr. Bermudez shares plant-based Thanksgiving recipes

Thankful for Thanksgiving: Mr. Bermudez shares plant-based Thanksgiving recipes

Jamal Bermudez November 24, 2021

It’s that time of year again where we bond and celebrate with family and friends while reflecting on what we are most grateful for. Considering what we’ve all had to endure this past year and a half,...

THHS hosts Reading Day to protest attempts to remove books from libraries in Texas and Virginia

THHS hosts Reading Day to protest attempts to remove books from libraries in Texas and Virginia

Maria Mattei November 23, 2021

Tomorrow, Townsend Harris will hold a school wide read-in to protest against the  removal of books from school libraries.  All bands will be shortened to 44 minutes and Band 3 will be split up into...

Students report being in Canzoneri’s presence multiple times this fall, despite DOE claims that he was kept away from them

Students report being in Canzoneri’s presence multiple times this fall, despite DOE claims that he was kept away from them

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak November 22, 2021

Isabella Sicilian, a senior at Townsend Harris, told The Classic she has had trouble processing the news that broke in The New York Post this weekend about former English teacher Joseph Canzoneri, who...

As Cross Country Season Ends, Seniors Reflect On Their Past Four Years

As Cross Country Season Ends, Seniors Reflect On Their Past Four Years

Gabriel Matatov November 19, 2021

On November 7, the fall track season came to a close as the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed in their final meet. The occasion was also marked by “Senior Night,” a day that commemorated...

With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

With school reopened and reports of Covid cases, Harrisites discuss school sanitation and hygiene

Benjamin Babayev and Faiza Tasnim November 18, 2021

Prior to school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Classic addressed the lack of sanitation in school bathrooms at Townsend Harris High School. Since then, administration and the custodial...

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