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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

Many Harrisites volunteered at the open house to introduce THHS to accepted students.

Accepted students from class of 2027 attend Open House

Mustafa Khan and Julian Sanchez March 31, 2023

This past Tuesday, the halls were transformed into a display of color and excitement as students, families, and faculty gathered at the annual Open House for accepted students. Unlike the fall Open House,...

Vincent Yips award-winning app Sit Straight encourages people to correct their posture while in front of a computer with camera and software technology.

Vincent Yip wins Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Congressional App Challenge

Rabtah Jinan, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

On March 7, junior Vincent Yip was selected as a winner of Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide coding competition held by the House of Representatives, for his app, “Sit...

New “Writers Academy” offers students writing-related concentrations, graduation distinctions

New “Writers Academy” offers students writing-related concentrations, graduation distinctions

Aradhna da Silva, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

Earlier this month, Principal Brian Condon announced the launching of the Townsend Harris Writers Academy. In an email to the student body, Mr. Condon outlined a program of writing-related courses, extracurriculars,...

EDITORIAL: Why FON matters

EDITORIAL: Why FON matters

The Editorial Board March 29, 2023

During the early spring semester, the Townsend Harris High School community is emerged in The Festival of Nations performance, FON, a weekend-long celebration, featuring dances from various cultures that...

OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023

OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023

Bryson De Los Santos, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

On March 11 and 12, the Townsend Harris High School student community came together to celebrate The Festival of Nations (FON). FON is an annual production that features a sequence of student-led dance...

Senior Rebecca Ortiz.

Music Spotlight: Senior Rebecca Ortiz talks clarinets and chamber music

Alessandra Diaz, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

When it comes to her career as a musician, senior Rebecca Ortiz regards her long-time relationship with her clarinet with the same spectra of emotion as her interpersonal relationships Like being able...

Violetta Kurayeva, the new school nurse

New nurse hired at THHS

Silga Chisim, Ana Ramlagan, and Reah Joby March 27, 2023

In early January, Townsend Harris High School welcomed Violetta Kurayeva as the new school nurse. The appointment of Ms. Kurayeva comes after the retirement of the previous nurse, Linda Carter, who had...

The rise of artificial intelligence usage causes concern amongst many.

OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education

Mahidul Islam and Michael Babayev March 24, 2023

Following a sudden outburst of artificial intelligence technology, concerns over the future of learning loom large. Policymakers, educators, and administrators grappling with yet another education conundrum...

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March 24, 2023

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Sophomore Azreen Abrar.

Student Spotlight: Sophomore Azreen Abrar serves as youth consultant for nonprofit supporting South Asian community

Ramon A. Rodriguez, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

Earlier this school year, sophomore Azreen Abrar obtained an internship as the primary youth consultant for the South Asian Fund for Education, Scholarship, and Training Organization (SAFEST), a nonprofit...

Lynda Irizarry, class of 2022.

Alumni Spotlight: Class of ‘22 Lynda Irizarry returns to coach vocals for spring musical

Angela Ong and Ella Quan March 22, 2023

Class of 2022 alumna Lynda Irizarry made her mark in the school’s drama community, taking up a variety of roles throughout her four years.  She was  Drama Club president, played the iconic role of...

Field trips are vital for students to learn information outside the classroom.

OPINION: After remote learning, field trips are more important than ever

Audrey Lin, Opinion Editor March 21, 2023

Last spring, the NYC Department of Education eased various COVID-19 restrictions, making it easier for Townsend Harris High School to reintegrate field trips into the educational experience. Three major...

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