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Mr. Robinson, current math teacher at THHS joins ISS department.
Ryan Robinson joins ISS department
September 20, 2023
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
Senior Briana Mach participates in highly selective Bank of America leadership initiative
September 14, 2023
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
Kevin McDonaugh takes on new position in the English department
September 11, 2023
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
Mathematics department welcomes new teacher Dina Inoyatov
September 6, 2023
Class of 2027 attend freshman orientation at Townsend Harris.
Incoming freshmen attend orientation before the start of the 2023-2024 school year
September 4, 2023
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
New faculty member David Lonborg joins the history department
September 21, 2023
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
New faculty member Guy Martin joins the ISS and history departments
September 7, 2023
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
EXPLAINER: how admissions criteria have changed through the years
August 9, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
Meet the 2023-2024 Editors of The Classic
July 28, 2023
Students going to class on the QC campus.
Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes
September 13, 2023
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.
August 31, 2023
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable
August 25, 2023
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
OPINION: In 2022, only 62% of DOE educators and staff completed mandated workplace sexual harassment training, pointing to a need for increased training to protect students
August 17, 2023
A panel of freshmen shared their opinions on the new admission process after being the first to go through it. Image by Adrian from Pixabay
OPINION: A group of rising freshmen offers its recommendations for how to improve the new admissions process
August 10, 2023
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
With Taylor Swift’s Eras tour coming to movie theaters, fans look forward to a more affordable experience
September 12, 2023
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
Alumna Jennifer Walsh shares her journey from A&E editor to the gaming industry
September 5, 2023
Nicolas Lin, onstage playing the violin.
Musician Spotlight: Nicolas Lin’s musical journey at THHS
August 29, 2023
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
How Harrisites spent their summer vacation
August 28, 2023
Barbie inspires discussions by teens across America
Barbie inspires discussions by teens across America
August 23, 2023
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
Harrisites Present Their Research at the NYCSRM Consortium Symposium
September 22, 2023
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
COVID Continued: Learning to Live With the Virus
September 8, 2023
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, gets an F from students
August 30, 2023
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
With record-breaking heat the story of the summer, Harrisites discuss where climate change has entered their lives
August 24, 2023
With SAT going fully digital by Spring 2024, students prepare for a new test prep landscape
With SAT going fully digital by Spring 2024, students prepare for a new test prep landscape
August 16, 2023
The participants of the Students vs. Faculty volleyball game, where teachers played a game against volleyball team members.
Photos of the Week: 9/13 – 9/20
September 21, 2023
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
The Classic’s end of year livestreams: graduation, sports awards, and the spring concert
August 3, 2023
Washington Square Park. Image courtesy of Pixabay.
Admitted: NYU rising freshmen share their personal statements, application experiences
July 31, 2023
The latest from Classic TV
The latest from Classic TV
July 14, 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023
Moments of Senior Prom 2023
June 16, 2023
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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

The Classic
Michael Babayev

Michael Babayev, Opinion Editor

Michael is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. As an opinion editor for The Classic, he has covered topics ranging from artificial intelligence to standardized testing. When he is not researching for a new article, he can be found learning songs on his guitar, playing basketball with his brothers, and listening to music.

All content by Michael Babayev
Students going to class on the QC campus.

Opinion Roundup: Seniors reflect on their first weeks taking QC classes

Audrey Lin and Michael Babayev
September 13, 2023
With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.

With AI returning for round two, schools need to respond to disruptions to writing. Here’s how.

Michael Babayev, Opinion Editor
August 31, 2023
OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable

OPINION: How price transparency in higher education can make early admission programs more equitable

Michael Babayev and Mark Mbogho
August 25, 2023
The rise of artificial intelligence usage causes concern amongst many.

OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education

Mahidul Islam and Michael Babayev
March 24, 2023
Many colleges see students social media accounts as digital portfolios; students question the fairness of it.

College admissions officers viewing applicants’ social media should not be “fair game”

Michael Babayev and Spencer Ng
March 10, 2023
OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants

OPINION: With test-optional policies for college admissions remaining in place, ignoring the SAT is a mistake for college applicants

Areesh Rehman, Lucas Kim, and Michael Babayev
January 27, 2023
OPINION: COVID-19 numbers tend to rise during school breaks, so it is important to take the proper precautions as you enjoy the holidays

OPINION: COVID-19 numbers tend to rise during school breaks, so it is important to take the proper precautions as you enjoy the holidays

Michael Babayev and Spencer Ng
December 24, 2022
Arlene Laverde, THHS Librarian, elected president of the New York Library Association

Arlene Laverde, THHS Librarian, elected president of the New York Library Association

Michael Babayev and Angela Ong
August 9, 2021
OPINION: Remote tests should be avoided

OPINION: Remote tests should be avoided

Michael Babayev and Matthew Babayev
March 25, 2021
Remote learning should incorporate more physical activity--in addition to Phys Ed classes

Remote learning should incorporate more physical activity–in addition to Phys Ed classes

Michael Babayev
December 17, 2020
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