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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

Harrisites review Flushing’s Anda Cafe

Harrisites review Flushing’s Anda Cafe

Fiona Zheng March 31, 2022

With all the activities occurring throughout a typical busy school week, Harrisites often resort to cafes and eateries for a quick lunch, one of which is Anda Cafe. This corner cafe is gaining recognition...

Students protest for climate legislation in renewed movement

Students protest for climate legislation in renewed movement

Jackie Chen March 30, 2022

Building off the momentum from 2019, masses of young activists assembled once more in New York City on Friday demanding leaders do far more to address the worsening climate crisis. Students from Townsend...

Spotlight: Junior Joshua Lau speaks about the mission and co-founding of Secondhand Literature

Spotlight: Junior Joshua Lau speaks about the mission and co-founding of Secondhand Literature

JK Rajjo March 29, 2022

As high school students progress through their academic careers and gain exposure to societal issues, many are inspired to facilitate positive change toward these issues through student-led initiatives....

Can’t We All Just Get Oolong? Harrisites review Kissena Boulevard’s Qiu Sushi, Ramen, & Tea Bar

Can’t We All Just Get Oolong? Harrisites review Kissena Boulevard’s Qiu Sushi, Ramen, & Tea Bar

JK Rajjo March 28, 2022

Walking into Qiu Sushi, Ramen, & Tea Bar, customers are greeted with a blackboard menu, soft ambient pop music, and black and white marble top tables. Only a 15-minute walk away from Townsend Harris,...

Photo by Phillip Fraczek

Steel Hawks advance to Worlds after claiming regional championship

Jocelyn Wang and Anton Rud March 25, 2022

By the end of the final round at the FIRST Robotics New York Tech Valley Regional Competition last Wednesday, the Townsend Harris Steel Hawks robotics team were all sprawled across the floor of the stadium...

Harrisites earn multiple seats in NYC Honors Music Festival

Harrisites earn multiple seats in NYC Honors Music Festival

Jessica Sandoval March 23, 2022

The New York City High School Honors Festival is a selective two-day annual music event that selects students from public, private, and charter schools to rehearse and prepare for a concert performance....

Seeing Double: Talking to Townsend’s Latest Twins

Seeing Double: Talking to Townsend’s Latest Twins

Esther Liu and Sophia Sookram March 22, 2022

In the hallways, friends often exchange short greetings and update each other about their life. However, this conversation can quickly become awkward when it’s clear one person in the conversation...

Girls Varsity Softball team shares hopes for this season

Girls Varsity Softball team shares hopes for this season

Madeline Cannon March 21, 2022

Last week, the Townsend Harris Girls Varsity Softball team had a strong start to their season, defeating Robert H. Goddard High School with a score of 16-1. Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 ...

Experience FON 2022 through photos

Experience FON 2022 through photos

March 17, 2022

Below are a folders containing a series of photos taken throughout the weekend that FON 2022 debuted. You can also view them through Google Drive here. 

The Batman Movie Review

The Batman Movie Review

William Rhee March 16, 2022

This dark, gritty thriller packs more than a small punch for the caped crusader. From Christian Bale’s performance in Batman Begins (2005) to Ben Affleck’s Batman in the DC Extended Universe of Batman...

Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

Freshmen reflect on their first in-person semester at THHS

This year, the Class of 2025 stepped into the halls of Townsend Harris for the first time, marking their introduction to the school as well as a return to in-person instruction following a middle-school...

Food critic culture at Townsend: Student Instagram accounts @audreyratesbevs and @thhseats

Food critic culture at Townsend: Student Instagram accounts @audreyratesbevs and @thhseats

Alisha Ansari and Benjamin Babayev March 11, 2022

In the past, The Classic has spotlighted a multitude of Instagram accounts regarding a variety of activities and interests, from baking, singing, to even original affirmational memes. Some Harrisites...

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