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Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Alumnus presenting to students on career day.
Harrisites reflect on their experience during Career Day
April 3, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 2024
Chinese Feather Fan FON.
Harrisites share their FON 2024 Reflections and Experiences
March 30, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Carolina Corcuera

Carolina Corcuera, Science & Technology Editor

Carolina is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She really likes The Classic, especially her beloved department, Sci & Tech. She really loves baking (although she is rather mediocre at it) and loves sharing her goodies even more so, especially with her beloved staff and fellow editors.

All content by Carolina Corcuera
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus

COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus

Carolina Corcuera, Science and Technology Editor
September 8, 2023
The Townsend Harris Science Olympiad team wins several medals at Regionals, with Team A placing 2nd overall.

SciOly wins second place at Regionals

Carolina Corcuera, Science and Technology Editor
March 9, 2023
Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season

Greener ways to dispose your trees this holiday season

Carolina Corcuera, Shayra Shoshi, and Genessa Khan
December 29, 2022
Lab-grown meat gets its first approval in the US

Lab-grown meat gets its first approval in the US

Farhan Jamil and Carolina Corcuera
December 1, 2022
The entire robotics team.

Brunswick Eruption offers this year’s robotics team a test run

Carolina Corcuera, Aastha Patel, and Silga Chisim
November 25, 2022
Blue light glasses are very popular amongst students and seem to work for many.

Do blue light glasses really work?

Carolina Corcuera, Science and Technology Editor
November 10, 2022
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
Although gaming may not be supported by many, it has many benefits that are offered in the THHS Gaming Club.

Introducing the Gaming Club; more than playing

Carolina Corcuera, Science and Tech Editor
October 13, 2022
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall

Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall

Carolina Corcuera
September 2, 2022
Holiday gift guide: last minute gift ideas for STEM lovers

Holiday gift guide: last minute gift ideas for STEM lovers

Carolina Corcuera, Dorcas Adewale, and Devin Wu
December 24, 2021
Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest STEM teachers

Introducing new THHS faculty and staff: A Q/A with the newest STEM teachers

Carolina Corcuera and Hemish Naidoo
November 18, 2021
Science Research Spotlight: Students Conceptualize Experiences of Breast Cancer Patients Through Narrative Research

Science Research Spotlight: Students Conceptualize Experiences of Breast Cancer Patients Through Narrative Research

Carolina Corcuera
June 23, 2021
THHS Science Olympiad Team qualifies for their first ever Science Olympiad Nationals Competition

THHS Science Olympiad Team qualifies for their first ever Science Olympiad Nationals Competition

Carolina Corcuera and Amy Jiang
April 19, 2021
Science Olympiad success at Regionals

Science Olympiad success at Regionals

Carolina Corcuera and Julia Xia
April 9, 2021
Remote learning poses posture problems

Remote learning poses posture problems

Jasmine Palma and Carolina Corcuera
October 19, 2020
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