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Physics teacher Mr. Quach getting pied by students during the Winter Party
Sophomore grade leaders host winter party as fall semester comes to a close
January 18, 2025
Ms. Patete leaves Townsend Harris.
Guidance Counselor Ana Patete departs midyear
January 16, 2025
The annual club fair where new clubs can promote their club and introduce it to the school for the first time
Club application opens early with new rules
January 7, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
Room changes follow PS 255 request: deans to the first floor and SU to the senior lounge
January 6, 2025
Students taking a test under previous testing schedules
Student Union collects feedback on new testing schedule, following widespread criticism
January 4, 2025
The White House behind a police barricade, as seen during a Classic overnight field trip to Washington, DC.
Would you date a MAGA supporter? As Trump takes office, survey shows partisan divisions hardening with regard to high school social life
January 20, 2025
Last year's Festival of Nations.
Leaders of new Pakistani FON group prepare for the 2025 performance
January 3, 2025
Previous MTA metrocard, before the new student OMNY cards
MetroCard Throwback
December 10, 2024
The 2022-2023 Arista induction ceremony
Arista Throwback
November 30, 2024
Semores team in the 2025 Friday night S!NG show
S!NG Throwback: The 2025 S!NG season comes to a close
November 24, 2024
Harrisites reflect on school day hours.
Opinion Roundup: Should the school day start later to allow for healthier sleep schedules?
January 17, 2025
Class size laws and its potential effects on Townsend Harris High School
EDITORIAL: As the deadline for New York’s Class Size Law gets closer and closer, added clarity on implementation is needed
January 14, 2025
Sophomore transfers share their experience at Townsend Harris.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on transitioning in as sophomore transfers
January 9, 2025
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
EDITORIAL: Underclassmen should be allowed to go off campus for lunch
December 20, 2024
Future business majors should look into supply chain management as a potential career path
GUEST OPINION: Alum urges future business majors to look into supply chain management as a potential career path
December 15, 2024
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
New Year’s resolutions are out. New semester resolutions are in
January 15, 2025
Art supplies used to create the Winter Gallery showcasing student art and photography
Winter Gallery showcases student art and photography
January 12, 2025
One of the many stands during the Holiday Market
Holiday Market features food from around the world of FON
December 29, 2024
Nightingale Theater Company's live read-aloud during Season's Reading
“Season’s Readings” event encourages independent reading and cultural exploration
December 18, 2024
Last year's Festival of Nations.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Winter often brings on seasonal affective disorder, and highly advised to reach out to guidance counselors for help
Reach out when seasonal affective disorder hits, guidance counselors say
January 5, 2025
Cooking meets science in class.
New “Chemistry of Cooking” elective serves up a culinary take on the sciences
December 19, 2024
Lab Keeper Mark McHugh.
The man behind the lab: Mark McHugh administers lab work at Townsend Harris
December 13, 2024
Traditional paper and pen tests now turn digital
28 AP Exams to go digital in May 2025, leading to shifts in test prep and expectations
December 8, 2024
Girls Who Code provides a space to explore computer science.
New Girls Who Code club seeks to create inclusive space for members to explore computer science
November 29, 2024
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With the DOE changing screening requirements for the freshman class this year, here’s what education scholars have to say about equity and inclusivity in selective admissions processes

With the DOE changing screening requirements for the freshman class this year, here’s what education scholars have to say about equity and inclusivity in selective admissions processes

Jasmine Palma and Nisat Nosin
July 21, 2022
After student protestors make calls to change disciplinary procedures for educator misconduct, DOE tells The Classic it will review protestors’ proposals

After student protestors make calls to change disciplinary procedures for educator misconduct, DOE tells The Classic it will review protestors’ proposals

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
February 3, 2022
DOE says former THHS teacher accused of sexual misconduct will not be at Science Olympiad event, clearing the way for THHS team to compete this Saturday

DOE says former THHS teacher accused of sexual misconduct will not be at Science Olympiad event, clearing the way for THHS team to compete this Saturday

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
February 2, 2022
Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Legislators and DOE officials visit for event aimed at promoting Queens College Bridge Year Program

Jasmine Palma, Sophia Park, Lauren Jun, Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, Cate Nguyen, and Jennifer Quisi
January 25, 2022
Students spent time learning about science research on the Queens College campus.

Former chemistry teacher investigated for sexual misconduct retains links to THHS through Science Olympiad events and Queens College position

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
January 6, 2022
State senator speaks to The Classic about possible legislative reforms to address educator sexual misconduct

State senator speaks to The Classic about possible legislative reforms to address educator sexual misconduct

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
December 21, 2021
Letters, Meetings, and Protests: How the school community has responded following allegations of sexual misconduct at Townsend Harris

Letters, Meetings, and Protests: How the school community has responded following allegations of sexual misconduct at Townsend Harris

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
December 14, 2021
Students report being in Canzoneri’s presence multiple times this fall, despite DOE claims that he was kept away from them

Students report being in Canzoneri’s presence multiple times this fall, despite DOE claims that he was kept away from them

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
November 22, 2021
The DOE calls the air purifiers that will be in NYC classrooms “HEPA purifiers.” The Classic asked the CDC if that’s accurate. Here’s how the CDC responded

The DOE calls the air purifiers that will be in NYC classrooms “HEPA purifiers.” The Classic asked the CDC if that’s accurate. Here’s how the CDC responded

Jasmine Palma and Ryan Eng
August 31, 2021
Many THHS students lack essential knowledge to protect themselves from educator sexual misconduct: here’s what students don’t know and what they need to know

Many THHS students lack essential knowledge to protect themselves from educator sexual misconduct: here’s what students don’t know and what they need to know

Jasmine Palma, Ryan Eng, and Julia Maciejak
June 23, 2021
The fundamentals of testing and pedagogy: A Q&A with Dr. Douglas Harrison

The fundamentals of testing and pedagogy: A Q&A with Dr. Douglas Harrison

Jasmine Palma
March 11, 2021
Reassessing Assessments: Harrisites talk testing and cheating during remote learning

Reassessing Assessments: Harrisites talk testing and cheating during remote learning

Jasmine Palma
February 10, 2021
Urge to procrastinate rising during remote learning? Here’s the science behind why

Urge to procrastinate rising during remote learning? Here’s the science behind why

Jasmine Palma, Brian Rettig, Elsa Oreen, and Dorcas Adewale
December 9, 2020
Pandemic eating: a guide to proper nutrition

Pandemic eating: a guide to proper nutrition

Jasmine Palma and Jocelyn Wang
November 19, 2020
Remote learning poses posture problems

Remote learning poses posture problems

Jasmine Palma and Carolina Corcuera
October 19, 2020
Spotlight: Junior develops blog website simplifying complicated STEM concepts

Spotlight: Junior develops blog website simplifying complicated STEM concepts

Jasmine Palma
June 22, 2020
Debunking coronavirus misinformation

Debunking coronavirus misinformation

Jasmine Palma
April 30, 2020
Student spotlight: Esther Chai

Student spotlight: Esther Chai

Jasmine Palma and Genessa Kahn
April 9, 2020
Harrisites’ opinions on walk-out against open schools

Harrisites’ opinions on walk-out against open schools

Jasmine Palma
March 15, 2020
Science Olympiad state tournaments cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Science Olympiad state tournaments cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Nataniela Zavlun and Jasmine Palma
March 12, 2020
Students welcome the new dress code

Students welcome the new dress code

Jasmine Palma
March 10, 2020
Steel Hawks gear up for build season

Steel Hawks gear up for build season

Adamary Felipe and Jasmine Palma
January 30, 2020
THHS best apps and games of 2019

THHS best apps and games of 2019

Jasmine Palma
January 9, 2020
NYC Council passed ban on e-cigarettes

NYC Council passed ban on e-cigarettes

Adamary Felipe and Jasmine Palma
December 12, 2019
Quantum teleportation breakthrough marks future for data security

Quantum teleportation breakthrough marks future for data security

Jasmine Palma
October 31, 2019
Research students participate in summer science research & mentorship

Research students participate in summer science research & mentorship

Jasmine Palma, Sohini Alim, and Sahithi Attada
October 23, 2019
Research students compete at NYCSEF

Research students compete at NYCSEF

Jasmine Palma and Brian Rettig
March 27, 2019
Oppy says goodbye: NASA Rover announced dead

Oppy says goodbye: NASA Rover announced dead

Jasmine Palma
March 20, 2019
SpaceX introduces “Starship” and “Super Heavy”

SpaceX introduces “Starship” and “Super Heavy”

Jasmine Palma
January 29, 2019
Scientists prospect new moon to be a lunar Illuminative satellite

Scientists prospect new moon to be a lunar Illuminative satellite

Jasmine Palma
December 6, 2018
Online data security: does virtual privacy really exist?

Online data security: does virtual privacy really exist?

Kyle Lai and Jasmine Palma
November 12, 2018
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