The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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Donations decrease during food drive.
Founder’s Day Food Drive sees fewer donations than in previous years
December 2, 2024
Townsend Harris hosts its annual open house
Prospective class of 2029 freshmen visit during the annual open house
November 21, 2024
New teacher Richard Rodriguez starts out at Townsend Harris High School
Mr. Rodriguez joins the THHS Community
November 20, 2024
Founders' Day back to Colden Auditorium.
Founders’ Day returns to Colden Auditorium following renovations
November 18, 2024
New teacher Jude Binda starts out at Townsend Harris.
ELA Department Welcomes Newest Recruit: Jude Binda
November 15, 2024
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
Making the final edits of the Senior Video Yearbook
Yearbook Throwback: The class of 1999, the first class to have their high school captured in a video yearbook
November 12, 2024
2024 Election Simulation Kickoff Rally marking the beginning of the 2024 Election Simulation
Election Simulation Throwback
November 6, 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
Students share their opinion on cultural events in THHS.
Opinion Roundup : Cultural representation in events and extracurricular activities
December 5, 2024
Students share their opinion on the new testing schedule.
Opinion Roundup: does the new testing schedule lead to more testing?
December 1, 2024
Dropping lunch for electives is a difficult process.
OPINION: Dropping lunch bands for electives should be easier
November 11, 2024
Students share their perspective on extracurricular activities.
Opinion Roundup: perspectives on balancing extracurricular activities & schoolwork
November 9, 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
African American FON leaders of last year.
FON season kicks off with interest rally
December 7, 2024
Semores overall directors and seniors Katie Chan and Joshua Chung
Semore overall directors discuss their final S!NG performance
December 4, 2024
Closing scene in the S!NG Semores performance
S!NG 2025 Highlights
November 27, 2024
Last year's freshman movie trip at Cinemart Cinemas
Freshmen take a trip to the movies
November 26, 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
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in education
Exploring the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in education as it becomes more prevalent
November 3, 2024
Technology and digital resources are transforming our education
Productivity and learning apps that help inside and outside the classroom
November 2, 2024
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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All content by Kate Estevez
Ms. Brustein, the Assistant Principal of Math, Science, and Technology retires after 23 years at Townsend Harris.

After twenty-three years, Susan Brustein, Assistant Principal of Math, Science, and Technology, is retiring from THHS

Kate Estevez, Editor in Chief
June 27, 2023
Brian Sweeney honored with $25,000 FLAG Award grand prize for excellence in teaching

Brian Sweeney honored with $25,000 FLAG Award grand prize for excellence in teaching

Kate Estevez, Janna Habibulla, and Elliot Heath
June 19, 2023
The Classic and Model UN hosting a trivia booth.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023

Karen Lin and Katherine Lian
February 2, 2023
Arista 2022 took place with both students and their families.

[Photo] Harrisites are inducted into Arista Honor Society

Sharon Lee, Staff Writer
December 12, 2022
Classic editor-in-chief Janna Habibulla (left) interviews Chancellor Banks at a roundtable event last week.

At student press event, NYC Schools Chancellor voices support for student journalists amidst nationwide clashes over book banning, censorship, and curricula

Kate Estevez and Janna Habibulla
November 9, 2022
News Analysis: Crediting Townsend Harris students, the DOE tells The Classic it’s working on new policies to address educator sexual misconduct

News Analysis: Crediting Townsend Harris students, the DOE tells The Classic it’s working on new policies to address educator sexual misconduct

Janna Habibulla, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
April 26, 2022
As UFT representatives meet with Townsend Harris students to discuss proposed educator sexual misconduct reforms, DOE tells The Classic it’s working on policy changes

As UFT representatives meet with Townsend Harris students to discuss proposed educator sexual misconduct reforms, DOE tells The Classic it’s working on policy changes

Janna Habibulla, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
April 26, 2022
Editorial: It is time for the DOE to free all student newspapers from the threat of censorship

Editorial: It is time for the DOE to free all student newspapers from the threat of censorship

Janna Habibulla, Izegbuwa Adun, Elliot Heath, Kate Estevez, and Victoria Siebor
December 6, 2021
Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

Harrisites’ take on the Big Sib Little Sib Program

Alisha Ansari, Melinda Wang, and Kate Estevez
February 2, 2021
Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Harrisites share their Thanksgiving plans during COVID-19

Micah Sandy, Elliot Heath, and Kate Estevez
November 24, 2020
An unconventional year: sophomore experiences

An unconventional year: sophomore experiences

Fiona Zheng, Hana Arafa, Kate Estevez, and Gabriella Gurujan
November 10, 2020
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