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Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
Following a January pilot with three classes, all sophomores to take the English Regents moving forward
April 11, 2025
The 2025 Steel Hawks robot bumper reads “SCORE ON THAT THANG” at the Hudson Valley Regional competition. The slogan, along with the original 2025 robot name (“Hawk Tuah”), are both references to a 2024 viral video that discusses oral sex. The team eventually removed the bumper slogan and changed the robot’s name.
Robotics coaches face criticism after team names 2025 robot after viral “Hawk Tuah” video that discusses oral sex
April 6, 2025
Dr. Sato and the Japan Bowl team preparing for the upcoming competition
As Japan Bowl competition in Washington DC approaches, team members study hard
April 2, 2025
Students participating at the pie-eating contest on Pi-Day.
Celebrating Pi Day with pie: contests, deals, and personal traditions
March 31, 2025
Attendees at the Holi event after powder throwing
Sophomore grade leaders and Hindu Student Association host annual Holi event with performances, games, and powder throwing
March 30, 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
The image from the June 1987 edition of The Classic. The original caption: "Townsend Harris' seniors are welcomed by Queens College."
Throwback Article: “Plans Underway For QC Adventure” from June 1987
February 9, 2025
Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.
Opinion Roundup: how many hours of community service makes the most sense for honors requirements?
April 8, 2025
A JOKE? Last night, The Classic reported on the Steel Hawks' decision to name their robot after a viral video that discusses oral sex. Below, the editors-in-chief share their opinion on why the story merits serious attention.
EDITORIAL: Why we’re not laughing at the robotics’ coaches approval of the “Hawk Tuah” robot name
April 7, 2025
Students share their opinions on the 40 hours of community service requirement.
OPINION: Community service hours should not be required for graduation honors
April 1, 2025
Townsend Harris guidance team support students.
OPINION: From Guidance’s Mindful Mondays to Ms. Fee’s petting zoo, meaningful wellness opportunities are widely available
March 27, 2025
Desks in rows preparation for a standardized exam in the THHS gymnasium.
OPINION: The high stress of too much testing is still an issue that needs to be addressed, despite promises for “alternatives”
March 21, 2025
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class over Zoom to discuss his novel Invisible
Author Daniel Aleman visits AP Literature class, discussing how firsthand immigration experiences inspire his writing
April 13, 2025
Author Mark Oshiro and his co-written book The Sun and the Star with author Rick Riordan
Author Mark Oshiro meets with students and discusses co-writing a novel in the world of Percy Jackson
April 4, 2025
Students gathering and eating during MSA's Iftar event to celebrate Ramadan
MSA’s iftar event raises over $500 for charity while inviting the wider community to join in celebrating Ramadan
March 23, 2025
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at Queen's College.
Author Edwidge Danticat speaks at LeFrak Concert Hall for the ‘Writers at Queens’ series
March 17, 2025
The new THHS spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors
Preparations are now underway for the Nightingale Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
March 12, 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
The Science Olympiad team studying for events in upcoming competitions
Science Olympiad members talk finding a balance between studying, competing, and fostering friendships
March 4, 2025
Part of the Tech Crew during a meeting in preparation for FON
As FON approaches, the Tech Crew works with FON leaders to help bring the show to life
February 23, 2025
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Cheating on physics exam leads to retest, tensions, and testing procedure concerns

Cheating on physics exam leads to retest, tensions, and testing procedure concerns

Samantha Alzate, Julianna Zitron, Danielle Amster, and Min Hyeok Shin
April 4, 2019
Principal Condon shares details of elevator policy changes, while others call for more clarity

Principal Condon shares details of elevator policy changes, while others call for more clarity

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
March 17, 2019
New elevator policy scheduled to go into effect today leads to confusion

New elevator policy scheduled to go into effect today leads to confusion

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
March 11, 2019
Photo by Sofia Milonas

School community reacts to major change in dress code enforcement

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
February 1, 2019
Photo by Sofia Milonas

Major change made to dress code enforcement

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
January 31, 2019
Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Demerits & distractions: sexism in schools

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
November 29, 2018
Senior Phillip Ji goes viral after hitting the "shoot" dance at graduation

Senior Phillip Ji goes viral after hitting the “shoot” dance at graduation

Isabelle Guillaume and Danielle Amster
June 25, 2018
Teachers vote to pass new block schedule for 2018-2019

Teachers vote to pass new block schedule for 2018-2019

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, Stephanie Guevara, and Anna Gutowska
May 7, 2018
Mr. Hagerty’s hall pass: keeping students safe and keeping itself clean

Mr. Hagerty’s hall pass: keeping students safe and keeping itself clean

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, and Amberly Khan
April 17, 2018
Townsend Harris students take action following MSDHS shooting

Townsend Harris students take action following MSDHS shooting

Isabelle Guillaume, Danielle Amster, and Amberly Khan
March 28, 2018
Harrisfest returns tomorrow

Harrisfest returns tomorrow

Danielle Amster
March 28, 2018
Academic conversation in action

Academic conversation in action

Danielle Amster
February 27, 2018
Deputy Superintendent Leticia Pineiro Returns for School Observation

Deputy Superintendent Leticia Pineiro Returns for School Observation

Danielle Amster, Stephanie Guevara, and Anna Gutowska
November 14, 2017
Houseparty app makes it big

Houseparty app makes it big

Danielle Amster and Tanisum Halim
October 25, 2017
Seniors asked to avoid ordering lunch into building

Seniors asked to avoid ordering lunch into building

Nancy Jiang, Danielle Amster, Darren Chang, Stephanie Guevara, Anna Gutowska, and Pascal Marcktell
October 17, 2017
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