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Custodian Hector Benítez making a heart, and brings decades of smiles and songs to Townsend Harris
The Man Who Opens Doors: Custodian Hector Benítez brings decades of smiles and songs
May 14, 2025
MSA members attending the 2025 MIST competition at Hofstra University
MSA competes and qualifies for national MIST competition following Hofstra competition
May 9, 2025
Ms. Reyes in the main office on her last day.
Attendance Coordinator Yvette Reyes retires after a decade of service
May 5, 2025
Incoming students entering THHS
Class of 2029 arrives for annual open house
May 2, 2025
Overtesting of students during the last testing schedule
Spring semester testing schedule aims to reduce testing after fall schedule receives criticism for overtesting
April 30, 2025
Pamela Del Vecchio, Secretary to Assistant Principal of Organization Ellen Fee, is the mastermind behind the system that ensures all classes with an absent teacher are covered by another teacher.
Substitute Procedures: inside the daily puzzle that needs solving in order to cover all classes
April 18, 2025
English Teacher and UFT Chapter Chair Kevin McDonaugh
Exploring our inner “shadow” through the English selective “Wherever you go, There you are”
April 9, 2025
Custodian Mario Vasquez
Custodian Mario Vasquez discusses his time maintaining THHS
March 26, 2025
Digital Shift Challenges No. 2 Pencil.
With digital testing on the rise, is the No. 2 pencil no longer #1 in the classroom?
March 20, 2025
SU Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz and Senior Max Wong
Guest Post: Student Union Equity Chair Jordan Hurwitz interviews senior Max Wong
February 27, 2025
Students studying and preparing for tests
OPINION: Teachers should return graded assignments no longer than two weeks after they are due
May 8, 2025
Students share their study methods.
Opinion Roundup: As AP season arrives, students share their most trusted study methods
May 6, 2025
Students express their thoughts on the state of the bathrooms.
Opinion roundup: students sound off on the state of the bathrooms
April 29, 2025
Students share their opinions on the effects of social media.
Opinion roundup: how growing up on social media affects social lives
April 22, 2025
Upperclassmen Volunteering at Townsend Harris Open House
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus after the closing performance during Spring Concert
Annual Spring Concert features wide variety of music, with everything from Gustav Holst to Bruno Mars
May 11, 2025
Audrey, played by Julia Waters, and Seymour, played by Ethan Ben-David during a scene of Little Shop of Horrors
Cast looks back at the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
May 7, 2025
The panel of authors present during the Writers at Queens roundtable event
Writers at Queens series features roundtable of authors sharing their experiences in the world of publishing
April 23, 2025
Mr. Heathwood conducts during the “Celebrating Music 2025” concert, held in the THHS auditorium (a collaboration with Forest Hills High School). On March 31, Mr. Heathwood performed at Carnegie Hall.
Band director Kevin Heathwood performs at Carnegie Hall with Brooklyn Wind Symphony
April 19, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class and discusses how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 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
Students observing the 2024 solar eclipse, a rare celestial phenomenon, and a topic discussed in Astronomy Club
Club spotlight: Astronomy Club aims to inspire a love for studying the stars
April 16, 2025
Students explore learning styles despite questions over their validity.
How the theory of “learning styles” influences learners, despite arguments that the theory lacks scientific validity
April 12, 2025
Steel Hawks attending the New York Tech Valley regional competition and receiving the FIRST Impact Award
Steel Hawks receive FIRST Impact Award, earning a seat at the championship event in Houston
April 3, 2025
Textbooks Still Aid Student Learning.
Though digital study methods may be on the rise, physical review books are still in the game
March 28, 2025
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Daffny is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. She has been in The Classic during her entire high school career. In her free time, she likes to play volleyball and watch soccer.

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Students reaction to the double album release of The Tortured Poets Department.

Students share mixed reviews about Taylor Swift’s new album

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
May 16, 2024
Spotify unveils 2023 wrapped as the year comes to an end

Spotify unveils 2023 wrapped as the year comes to an end

Daffny Cardoso and Tasnia Khandaker
December 12, 2023
Students listen to these fall songs during different times, but especially during their commute to school.

Harrisites share their fall music favorites

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
November 26, 2023
Nicolas Lin, onstage playing the violin.

Musician Spotlight: Nicolas Lin’s musical journey at THHS

Daffny Cardoso, Arts and Entertainment Copy Editor
August 29, 2023
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation

How Harrisites spent their summer vacation

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor
August 28, 2023
As the spring weather warms up the city, Harrisites share their favorite trends.

With spring in the air, Harrisites take a break

Daffny Cardoso, Jasmyn Pillay, and Isabella Zapata
April 12, 2023
Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Phoenix hosts Open Mic event for writers and artists to share their work

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy-Editor
March 8, 2023
Jewish FON leaders share their goals and motivations for this FON season.

FON Spotlight Series: leaders share thoughts on launching new Jewish FON

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy Editor
January 17, 2023
Students share their goals for the new year.

What resolutions do Harrisites have to kick off their 2023?

Mark Mbogho, Amina Asad, and Daffny Cardoso
January 4, 2023
The Phoenix’s black and white gallery take over the walls of the school.

The Phoenix’s Black & White Gallery

Daffny Cardoso, A&E Copy-Editor
December 14, 2022
Art

Harrisites’ Spotify Wrapped

Isabella Zapata and Daffny Cardoso
December 12, 2022
Halloween Costume Ideas 2022

Halloween Costume Ideas 2022

Daffny Cardoso and Julia Waters
October 27, 2022
Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer

Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer

Daffny Cardoso, Arts and Entertainment Copy Editor
September 14, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students

Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students

Daffny Cardoso
September 1, 2022
A musical dilemma: Spotify vs. Apple Music

A musical dilemma: Spotify vs. Apple Music

Daffny Cardoso
July 28, 2022
Encanto gains audience on streaming and Harrisites share thoughts

Encanto gains audience on streaming and Harrisites share thoughts

Daffny Cardoso and Annie Park
March 7, 2022
Harrisites discuss their favorite animated movies and the appeal of animation

Harrisites discuss their favorite animated movies and the appeal of animation

Daffny Cardoso and Emma Joa
March 2, 2022
Harrisites unwrap their Spotify Wrapped as the year comes to a close

Harrisites unwrap their Spotify Wrapped as the year comes to a close

Daffny Cardoso
December 27, 2021
Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Renowned sports anime Haikyuu no longer available to Netflix audiences

Daffny Cardoso and Melinda Wang
December 15, 2021
A Harrisite’s Guide to Disney Channel’s Best ‘Monstober’ Throwbacks

A Harrisite’s Guide to Disney Channel’s Best ‘Monstober’ Throwbacks

Daffny Cardoso, Julia Bossis, and Madison Donenfeld
October 28, 2021
Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Squid Game, Netflix’s newest hit, attracts the attention of Harrisites

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Cate Nguyen, and Emma Joa
October 19, 2021
MET Gala review: Harrisites weigh in on the event’s most talked about outfits

MET Gala review: Harrisites weigh in on the event’s most talked about outfits

Daffny Cardoso
October 1, 2021
Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Reuniting the world through the Global Citizen VAX Live

Daffny Cardoso
June 2, 2021
School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

School launches its second annual virtual spring spirit week

Daffny Cardoso and Faiza Tasnim
May 21, 2021
The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

The problem of TikTok’s unrealistic beauty standards

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Melinda Wang
May 21, 2021
iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

iCarly a hit on Netflix and Harrisites share memories

Gabriella Fusco, Daffny Cardoso, and David Babayev
May 7, 2021
Though school reopens Monday, few set to return

Though school reopens Monday, few set to return

Daffny Cardoso, Sadie Bauer, and Liya Borukhova
March 18, 2021
Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Working towards a better future: understanding racism towards Asian-Americans through literature

Daffny Cardoso, Melinda Wang, Andy Chen, and Amelia Harrington
March 10, 2021
Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Screen time modifications: New lunch band issued

Daffny Cardoso, Isabel Jagsaran, and Faiza Tasnim
March 9, 2021
To team bonding and beyond, Valorant

To team bonding and beyond, Valorant

Daffny Cardoso
February 25, 2021
The sounds of love: Songs to close out your Valentine's Day

The sounds of love: Songs to close out your Valentine’s Day

Daffny Cardoso
February 14, 2021
Drivers License

Drivers License

Jessica Sandoval and Daffny Cardoso
February 11, 2021
Walking into 2021 in style with Talenti Gelato

Walking into 2021 in style with Talenti Gelato

Daffny Cardoso
January 13, 2021
Decoration dilemma? Four ways to ring in the new year

Decoration dilemma? Four ways to ring in the new year

Daffny Cardoso
December 29, 2020
Time for a feast: a few dessert choices for this Thanksgiving

Time for a feast: a few dessert choices for this Thanksgiving

Daffny Cardoso, Kelly Gildea, and Emma Cheng
November 25, 2020
What’s poppin’? This season’s six must-try bubble tea drinks

What’s poppin’? This season’s six must-try bubble tea drinks

Catherine Fang, Daffny Cardoso, and Cate Nguyen
November 23, 2020
Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Costuming amidst Covid: Top Picks for Halloween 2020

Daffny Cardoso, Reem Nasrallah, and Diana Katanov
October 29, 2020
There is a new game Among Us

There is a new game Among Us

Lauren Jun, Daffny Cardoso, and Reem Nasrallah
October 20, 2020
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