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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

Junior Sadie Bauer joins only 37 other students nationwide in receiving a perfect score on the AP Seminar exam

Junior Sadie Bauer joins only 37 other students nationwide in receiving a perfect score on the AP Seminar exam

Faiza Tasnim October 31, 2022

The College Board administers dozens of AP subject tests across the nation every May, including the AP Seminar exam, part of a three year program at Townsend Harris High School that must be completed fully...

Due to the limited availability of the Kosmos Soccer Field, soccer teams are unable to utilize this field for games.

Limited availability of more desirable field at Kissena Park leaves soccer teams frustrated

Carina Fucich, Amelia Ferrell, and Irene Skandalakis October 28, 2022

The Kosmos Soccer Field at Kissena Park is in high demand during the fall months due to its convenient location and turf pitch. Recently, however, local NYC schools (including Townsend Harris) have had...

The invasive species, the spotted lantern fly, is now found at Townsend Harris.

Insect invaders: The spotted lanternfly

Carolina Corcuera and Chiara Chen October 28, 2022

If you look in the corners of the Townsend Harris courtyard, you’re likely to see numerous blotches colored bright red and pale brown squashed into the cement. These are smeared corpses of the spotted...

Introducing Olivia Comer, a new Chemistry teacher and Townsend Harris alumni.

New chemistry teacher Olivia Comer joins faculty

Nilla Wahab, News Editor October 28, 2022

As the school year began, the STEM department welcomed Olivia Comer as a new chemistry teacher. Her introduction to the faculty, as well as the appearances of other new staff in our halls, serve to account...

Halloween Costume Ideas 2022

Halloween Costume Ideas 2022

Daffny Cardoso and Julia Waters October 27, 2022

It is October, meaning the spooky season arrives with new Halloween costumes to fit the needs of the season. Here are some ideas for costumes based on ones that will be worn by Townsend Harris High School...

Joseph Seidel joins the THHS history department.

History department welcomes new faculty member Joseph Seidel

Riya Chaudhry and Reah Joby October 26, 2022

This school year, Joseph Seidel joined Townsend Harris High School as a history teacher, specifically teaching AP US History to juniors and seniors.  Mr. Seidel previously taught at Evander Childs...

In honor of Halloween being in a few days, Harrisites share their favorite traditions to do at this time of the year.

Harrisites’ favorite Halloween traditions

Jasmyn Pillay and Anastasia Gonidelis, Staff Writers October 26, 2022

The leaves on the trees are changing colors and the air is chilly. This is nature’s way of telling us that Halloween is here! At Townsend Harris High School, Harrisites have many traditions once the...

Introducing Katherine Gelbman, a new English and Instructional Support Services teacher.

A new Gelbman joins the THHS faculty

Janaya Sydney, Jasmin Perez, Staff Writers October 24, 2022

Katherine Gelbman recently joined the Townsend Harris faculty as an English and Instructional Support Services teacher and already has high praise for her new school. “I go home every day happy. Everybody...

The removal of team gym was a tragic loss for many student athletes, as it played a major role in helping students manage their time.

OPINION: Team gym should be reinstated

Audrey Lin, Opinion Editor October 21, 2022

Upon receiving programs for the 2022-2023 school year, many student-athletes were puzzled to find that team gym was no longer part of their schedule. In previous years, upperclassmen at Townsend Harris...

Students were camped in the gymnasium all night. Here they are attempting to continue reading without falling asleep after eleven hours at the Read-a-thon

“Witching Hour” Read-a-Thon challenges students to pull an all nighter in the THHS building

Sabrina Epstein, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

Last Friday, Townsend Harris students were greeted by witches, skeletons, and the track team selling baked goods and snacks to kick off a Halloween-themed overnight Read-a-thon called “The Witching Hour.” Organized...

After 59 years, Jupiter is now the closest it has ever been to Earth

After 59 years, Jupiter is now the closest it has ever been to Earth

Gurjot Gill, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

Most nights, stargazing enthusiasts can quickly spot Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. Its immense size, distance from the sun, and proximity to Earth make it one of the easiest celestial...

Gloria Park joins the English and ISS departments

Gloria Park joins the English and ISS departments

Ana Ramlagan and Eva Jane Hannon October 20, 2022

Gloria Park, a new English and Instructional Support Services teacher at Townsend Harris High School, is joining the school community as she starts her tenth year in education. Ms. Park described her...

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