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Harrisites donated to the New York Blood Center this spring.
Spring blood drive participation way up after poor turnout last fall, though nationwide shortage continues
July 18, 2024
Writers Academy holds honor society induction ceremony.
New Writers Academy inducts members into three distinct honors societies this spring
July 9, 2024
Jordana and Aki speaking during the Student Union debate.
Two presidents and two visions: newly elected freshman-sophomore co-presidents talk plans for their shared time in office
July 2, 2024
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
Read the 2023-2024 Retrospective Print Edition of The Classic
June 26, 2024
Alanna Rice becomes the new interim acting assistant principal of ISS
Alanna Rice becomes interim acting assistant principal of Instructional Support Services
June 21, 2024
Students toured the Yale campus (pictured here) on a field trip last November. Though college tours and other common experiences remain the same, how has AI impacted the admissions process?
During a year full of college admissions changes, AI also began to impact the application process, a survey of seniors shows
July 16, 2024
Junior English classes take a trip to the MoMA.
English classes connect the curriculum to culture at the Museum of Modern Art
June 24, 2024
Juniors getting ready to board the Skyline Princess
Junior Banquet offers a “red carpet” tour
May 30, 2024
The Spring Concert held during the school day.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: Musical Performers Shine In Annual Spring Concert
May 22, 2024
In 2004, Christopher Amanna, future THHS teacher, wrote an article about SU elections. This image is licensed by Envato Elements to be published in The Classic.
40th Anniversary Throwbacks: A look at the 2004 Student Union Election
May 11, 2024
Should students be required to read so many digital texts rather than traditional printed texts? Image used with a license from Envato.
OPINION: Overreliance on digital texts makes learning harder and negatively impacts the reading experience
July 23, 2024
Thaseena Anjum
Opinion Roundup: Reflecting on the testing schedule now that the spring term has ended
July 11, 2024
Lateness policies may vary from department to department, but there is a commitment to being understanding of special circumstances.
Opinion: THHS should stop giving credit for late work
June 13, 2024
THHS alumni association co-president faces call for resignation.
Opinion Roundup: Students share their opinions on the new homework policy
March 20, 2024
Room 410 offers a variety of seating options to best accommodate student needs and foster a comfortable environment
OPINION: It’s time to move beyond rows of desks and transform more classrooms into inviting learning spaces
March 10, 2024
Operation Tomatometer returns for season four.
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
July 26, 2024
Townsend Harris offers a new AP English literature course.
Course Spotlight: new AP English literature course focuses on immigration stories and experiences
July 4, 2024
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
Class of 2024 graduates share their graduation cap art
June 25, 2024
As the school year comes to a close members of the Arts For Generations club speak to the purpose of their club and their upcoming plans.
The Arts for Generations Club aims to bring happiness to senior citizens and to create a safe space for Harrisites
June 18, 2024
Art students display thier art in the annual end of the year gallery
Art Gallery takes over the lobby
June 14, 2024
Approximately 116 students and four mentors attended the Robotics Competition in Albany.
After Steel Hawks place fourth at the Robotics Competition in Albany, team members reflect on season
April 18, 2024
The Steel Hawks make their boba easily accessible as you can purchase it during lunch and order it on your phone.
To build a better robot, the robotics team goes into business with boba
March 14, 2024
This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.
Digital note taking vs. paper note taking
March 11, 2024
ModIT invites former president and Princeton student, Sonia Hasko, to talk to current club members
Alumna Sonia Hasko returns to address ModIT members
February 25, 2024
New color-coded bins stand along the cafeteria walls with arrows and instructive boards behind them.
Curbside Composting Program transforms the cafeteria’s garbage disposal process, though some are reluctant to comply
February 22, 2024
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Sayemah Nadi

Sayemah Nadi, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Sayemah is a sophomore at Townsend Harris High School. She enjoys going on walks, journaling, and talking to her peers. She hopes to travel and try new foods in the future, as well as continue her love for journalism.

All content by Sayemah Nadi
Art students display thier art in the annual end of the year gallery

Art Gallery takes over the lobby

Sayemah Nadi, Uma Tevlin
June 14, 2024
Teens recommend places to visit this spring.

Teens share places to visit this spring

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer
May 12, 2024
Students share spring break plans.

Teens share plans as spring break approaches

Sayemah Nadi and Rina Chen
April 17, 2024
Holi is a Hindu festival celebrating the start of spring.

Harrisites share their Holi traditions on the eve of the Hindu festival

Sayemah Nadi and Uma Tevlin
March 24, 2024
Snow beginning to fall on the Queens College Campus.

Opinion Roundup: Perspectives on today’s mostly asynchronous remote learning snow day

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
With Valentines Day coming up, Harrisites share their idea of a perfect date.

Harrisites’ Idea of the Perfect Date

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer
February 13, 2024
Harrisites share their 2024 Townsend Resolutions

Harrisites share their 2024 Townsend Resolutions

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
Harrisites’ Favorite Holiday Movies

Harrisites’ Favorite Holiday Movies

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer
December 22, 2023
Basil and Madeline of the Semores.

S!NG Art Departments share behind-the-scenes backdrop experiences

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer
December 3, 2023
With Halloween right around the corner, Harrisites share their plans

With Halloween right around the corner, Harrisites share their plans

Sayemah Nadi
October 19, 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

Tabassum Ahmed, Aki Benjamin, Kayleen Capitulo, Uma Hardeo, Emmie Elizabeth Krikheli, Anusha Mahin, Sayemah Nadi, and Alexander Zhang
August 10, 2023
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