The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

The Classic
75° Flushing, NY
Ms. Albarracin in the main office
School aide Monica Albarracin takes over as attendance coordinator, after Ms. Reyes
July 4, 2025
Students using cellphones in a classroom
Preparations under way for bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the fall
July 1, 2025
Guidance Counselor Jeremy Wang who retired earlier this month.
Mr. Wang retires after ten years serving as a THHS guidance counselor
June 29, 2025
Seniors presenting their research on “the ethics and aesthetics of friendship” during day two of the Humanities Symposium
Seniors present original research on literary friendships at annual humanities symposium
June 13, 2025
THHS Librarian and President of the New York Library Association Arlene Laverde
Librarian Arlene Laverde retires, leaving behind a legacy of championing independent reading and fighting for libraries as free and open spaces
June 11, 2025
A pencil and paper indicating the possible increase of handwritten assignments.
As cell phone ban looms, will there be a return to handwritten assignments?
July 9, 2025
Former Executive-at-Large and incoming SU Treasurer Uma Hardeo.
Student Union Spotlight: Executive-at-Large Uma Hardeo to become SU treasurer
July 8, 2025
2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang and 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
Q&A with Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jenney Huang
June 9, 2025
Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim and Valedictorian Jenney Huang on stage after both their awards were announced
Q&A with Class of 2025 Salutatorian Shamonti Shamim
June 8, 2025
Science teacher Sarah Loew oversees the growing Henrietta Lacks event.
Growing success of annual “Henrietta Lacks” event serves as a showcase of science teacher Sarah Loew’s dedication
June 3, 2025
Students receive OMNY cards on the first day of school.
OPINION: OMNY card system started out promising but needs a reboot for next year
June 23, 2025
Students using devices in class.
Opinion: Smartphone ban should come with new thinking about how and when to integrate technology into the classroom
June 14, 2025
Students posing for a picture at prom last year.
Opinion Roundup: On Prom Eve, seniors share what price is right for prom outfits
June 10, 2025
Students share their experiences on various clubs at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: how various clubs create a space for student wellness and peer support.
June 4, 2025
Students and staff share their opinion on the gym uniform policy.
Opinion Roundup : are gym uniforms really necessary?
May 24, 2025
The cast bows at the end of last year's Nightingale Theatre Company musical, "The Addams Family." This year, the play was be "Little Shop of Horrors."
Nightingale Theatre Company team builds a wider extracurricular community for drama enthusiasts
July 10, 2025
A ceramic dish shaped and painted to resemble a halved apple, showcasing student work from a recent pottery project completed in the Ceramics club.
Club Spotlight: Ceramics club completes its first full year
July 6, 2025
KFON Powerful
Special Feature: A look back at Festival of Nations 2025
July 2, 2025
Students playing giant Jenga at an activity station during Keepers Day
Seventh annual Keepers Day wraps up another academic year
June 30, 2025
The event was held at the Rosenthal Library.
Richard Prins, winner of the Birdhouse Prize, reads from his new chapbook at Rosenthal Library
June 24, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
STEM Departmental Year-End Wrap-Up: Pi Day, Revisions, and Honor Societies
July 3, 2025
Science Research students recording data in the laboratory
Science Research class studies campus soil on multi-day field trip
June 21, 2025
Red Cross Club hosts coloring event to support seniors.
Red Cross hosts annual Color a Smile event to share art with senior citizens
May 22, 2025
An illustration provides a 3D graphical representation of a spherical-shaped, measles virus particle studded with glycoprotein tubercles in this handout image obtained by Reuters April 9, 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo
STEM department pitches new elective courses in topics like human pathology and animal behavior
May 17, 2025
Chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani shares his running journey.
After running over 25,000 miles, chemistry teacher Adel Kadamani imparts his exercise philosophy
April 28, 2025
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
All content by Alisha Ansari
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
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Ana Patete, new guidance counselor

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Ana Patete, new guidance counselor

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 26, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest Spanish teachers

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with this year’s newest Spanish teachers

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 20, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Jodie Lasoff, Parent Coordinator

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with Jodie Lasoff, Parent Coordinator

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 12, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest school aides

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest school aides

Juney Liu and Alisha Ansari
October 7, 2021
Harrisites continue to excel at Japan Bowl, earning top honors

Harrisites continue to excel at Japan Bowl, earning top honors

Angela Chen, Jocelyn Wang, Alisha Ansari, and Amelia Harrington
June 7, 2021
Inside THHS's first ever win at the NYC Regional Ethics Bowl

Inside THHS’s first ever win at the NYC Regional Ethics Bowl

Lauren Jun and Alisha Ansari
February 23, 2021
Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Harrisites reflect on modified club application process

Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, Benjamin Babayev, and Chloe Mau
February 17, 2021
Harrisites' plans for spending Valentine's Day amid a pandemic

Harrisites’ plans for spending Valentine’s Day amid a pandemic

Marcella Soewignjo, Alisha Ansari, and Benjamin Babayev
February 12, 2021
Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

Alisha Ansari, Melinda Wang, and Kate Estevez
February 2, 2021
2021 SAT Changes

2021 SAT Changes

Alisha Ansari, Stacey Jiang, Esther Liu, and Faiza Tasnim
January 26, 2021
Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

Harrisites’ plans to celebrate this Covid-19 holiday season

Micah Sandy, Alisha Ansari, and Darin Kim
December 23, 2020
Daniel Song: In the Spotlight

Daniel Song: In the Spotlight

Angela Chen and Alisha Ansari
December 14, 2020
THHS Alumna Tanya Odom talks diversity and inclusion in Equity and Access Team series

THHS Alumna Tanya Odom talks diversity and inclusion in Equity and Access Team series

Alisha Ansari and Kaia Lain
December 7, 2020
Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Same traditions, different setting: Annual Founder’s Day ceremony goes virtual

Christine Pak, Olivia Leon, Alisha Ansari, Reem Nasrallah, and Isabel Jagsaran
November 13, 2020
Adapting to remote learning: Extroverts vs. introverts

Adapting to remote learning: Extroverts vs. introverts

Yuri Choi and Alisha Ansari
June 11, 2020
Senior Julia Xia receives $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Senior Julia Xia receives $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

jasmine chang and Alisha Ansari
June 2, 2020
Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

Teachers talk remote learning as new normal sets in

Micah Sandy, Madina Azizi, and Alisha Ansari
May 21, 2020
Load More Stories
Donate to The Classic
$736
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal