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After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
After PupilPath ban, DOE released its own gradebook platform; here’s what teachers are saying about it
September 22, 2022
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
Scenes from the 2022 Club Fair
September 20, 2022
Support The Classic by giving to our Fall Donations Drive
Support The Classic by giving to our Fall Donations Drive
September 14, 2022
Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation
Class of 2026 arrives a week before school starts for Orientation
September 5, 2022
Teachers added to staff in multiple departments for new school year
Teachers added to staff in multiple departments for new school year
August 29, 2022
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
THHS Japan Bowl winners earn trip to Japan, meet with princess of the Japanese Imperial Family
September 13, 2022
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
YouTube tutor Mr. Sinn talks to The Classic about APs, teaching, and more
September 8, 2022
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
Juniors found summer robotics program for women and gender minority students
September 1, 2022
Custodians prepare school building for September
Custodians prepare school building for September
August 30, 2022
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
July 21, 2022
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
Opinions from across the school: zero band now begins ten minutes earlier
September 23, 2022
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
A roundup of opinions on new COVID guidelines instituted by the DOE
September 11, 2022
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
OPINION: Three things to change next school year
August 5, 2022
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
2022 Special Award for Services to the School goes to graduate editors Ryan Eng, Julia Maciejak, and Jasmine Palma
June 25, 2022
Office of admission sign on campus.
OPINION: An underclassman reflects on the 2022 admissions cycle
June 3, 2022
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
Harrisites Reflect on their Concert Experiences
September 21, 2022
For Banned Books Week, THHS Librarian sets up read in, urges students to get library cards
For Banned Books Week, THHS Librarian sets up read in, urges students to get library cards
September 19, 2022
Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer
Harrisites Around the World: Where students have vacationed this summer
September 14, 2022
Stephanie Gomérez, Class of 2012, discusses performing in Broadways Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Stephanie Gomérez, Class of 2012, discusses performing in Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
September 11, 2022
2022 Summer Theatre Showcase
2022 Summer Theatre Showcase
August 31, 2022
From left to right, Girls Varsity Swim Team captains Kylie Chiang, Sophia Kouchtaf, Gabriella Fusco, and Zaynah Shariff
New Girls Varsity Swim Team Captains share their thoughts on the upcoming season
September 15, 2022
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
Friday Night Athletics Update: PSAL teams start first matches Monday and PE classes return to the track next week
September 9, 2022
Training for fall PSAL season begins
Training for fall PSAL season begins
August 26, 2022
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
THHS Athletics Awards Dinner and Dance returns for the first time since 2019
June 12, 2022
Girls varsity flag football team reflects on team spirit and the impact of COVID-19
Girls varsity flag football team reflects on team spirit and the impact of COVID-19
May 20, 2022
Students took part in a medical training summer opportunity.
Harrisites share experiences from the Sophie Davis Health Professions mentorship program
September 12, 2022
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
Queens Public Library to work with THHS Social Science Research students this fall
September 2, 2022
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
With NYC on high COVID alert, experts weigh in on the efficacy of masking
May 20, 2022
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
After World Championship, the THHS Steel Hawks reflect on their season
May 6, 2022
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
Senior spotlight: Sonia Hasko
May 3, 2022
The Student-Run Newspaper of Townsend Harris High School at Queens College

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After alumni share allegations of faculty sexual misconduct, silence from the Townsend Harris administration

After alumni share allegations of faculty sexual misconduct, silence from the Townsend Harris administration

May 26, 2020
Freedom of information request regarding student early dismissals in NYC schools

Freedom of information request regarding student early dismissals in NYC schools

March 15, 2020
Vast majority of THHS students polled fear attending school, spreading disease to those at risk

Vast majority of THHS students polled fear attending school, spreading disease to those at risk

March 14, 2020
Administration, custodial staff address sanitary issues amid COVID-19 concerns

Administration, custodial staff address sanitary issues amid COVID-19 concerns

March 9, 2020
As coronavirus fears rise, students express dismay at lack of soap in school bathrooms

As coronavirus fears rise, students express dismay at lack of soap in school bathrooms

March 6, 2020
Open House welcomes prospective students from the class of 2024

Open House welcomes prospective students from the class of 2024

November 4, 2019
DOE reassessment calls for additional PE hours

DOE reassessment calls for additional PE hours

October 4, 2019
Cheating on physics exam leads to retest, tensions, and testing procedure concerns

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

April 4, 2019
Track renovations on Queens College campus

Track renovations on Queens College campus

October 31, 2018
Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

Meet the new teachers for the 2018-2019 school year

September 25, 2018
Manifest takes on the QC campus

Manifest takes on the QC campus

September 17, 2018
IMATS 2018 takes on NYC

IMATS 2018 takes on NYC

June 28, 2018
Meet Ms. Fees furry friend: Harriet

Meet Ms. Fee’s furry friend: Harriet

April 25, 2018
Overflowing Bathroom: Yet Another Out of Order Stall

Overflowing Bathroom: Yet Another Out of Order Stall

April 18, 2018
Missing from the THHS experience: drivers ed

Missing from the THHS experience: driver’s ed

April 11, 2018
Townsend Harris student walks in New York Fashion Week

Townsend Harris student walks in New York Fashion Week

March 27, 2018
Movie Review: Before Midnight

Movie Review: Before Midnight

December 1, 2017
Photo By Renaenia Pangan

Assistant Principal Ellen Fee returns to teaching math

November 29, 2017
Freshiors announced as the victors of the 2018 SING! competition

Freshiors announced as the victors of the 2018 SING! competition

November 18, 2017
Adrianna defies fashion norms

Adrianna defies fashion norms

October 24, 2017
If its free, its for me: DOE offers free lunch to all NYC students

If it’s free, it’s for me: DOE offers free lunch to all NYC students

October 5, 2017

2016 election simulation in full swing at THHS

November 4, 2016
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