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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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Daffny Cardoso

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor

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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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 are enjoying the break.

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 Valentines 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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