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Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close
Following a debate and a vote, the SU election season comes to a close
May 29, 2023
A collaboration between Townsend Harris High School, Bronx High School of Science and Brooklyn Technical High School, the Aspire Outreach club gains traction as it aims to guide students in the high school admissions process.
Aspire Outreach club featured on Spectrum News NY1
May 22, 2023
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
Underclassmen share their thoughts on their first AP Season
May 15, 2023
Photo courtesy of Classic photography
Student Union Primary Election kicks off 2023-2024 campaign season
May 8, 2023
Seven new clubs were passed this year, more then ever before.
Student Union endorses seven new clubs to begin next semester
May 5, 2023
Ms. Ezquerra, Spanish teacher at Townsend Harris.
Teachers Before Townsend: Ms. Ezquerra’s teaching journey from Poland to New York City
May 24, 2023
The mock trial team captains.
Mock Trial team wraps up season after making it to semifinal competition
May 23, 2023
Photo by Judy Kin
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Spitaleri’s road from THHS and back
May 16, 2023
Mr. Amanna actually spent years exploring the teaching profession after graduating from Townsend Harris, before deciding to return and work as a Classical Languages teacher.
Teachers before Townsend: What led alumnus Mr. Amanna to return to THHS
May 11, 2023
Ishle Yi Park reflects on her journey to becoming a published author from her roots as a student at Townsend Harris.
Alumni Spotlight: Ishle Yi Park (‘95) discusses her career as a published author and Queens poet laureate
May 9, 2023
Photo courtesy of PixaBay
EDITORIAL: With admissions at THHS so selective, there’s no need for calculus placement exams
May 16, 2023
Students promoted new and returning clubs during the Club Fair this past fall.
OPINION: The Student Union’s club approval process needs reform
April 4, 2023
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
EDITORIAL: Why FON matters
March 29, 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
OPINION: A roundup of opinions on FON 2023
March 29, 2023
The rise of artificial intelligence usage causes concern amongst many.
OPINION: Artificial intelligence raises alarm about cheating, calling for changes in education
March 24, 2023
Ann Hsieh, part of the THHS Wind Ensemble and Chamber Music Project.
Musician Spotlight: Junior Ann Hsieh’s musical endeavors inside and outside of THHS
May 23, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
Nightingale theatre performers reflect on Into the Woods production
May 3, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
The Into the Woods cast at a dress rehearsal prior to the shows premiere on Friday.
The reviews are in: Into the Woods offers an immersive and engaging experience
April 27, 2023
The set of the Into the Woods musical.
Into the Woods: Set Building
April 19, 2023
Juniors Sadeea Morshed, Carina Fucich, and Rabtah Jinan target crown gall tumors in plants in their research with electrolytes and Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
Science Research Spotlight: juniors’ microbiological research on plant tumors makes it to Terra NYCSEF preliminary round
May 19, 2023
The Junior Science Research class takes their radiology essays to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with three students receiving high recognition for their work.
Juniors Vincent Lin, Nicolas Lee, Victoria Madej win awards at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s radiology essay contest
May 12, 2023
The Steel Hawks compete at NYC regionals, winning the upper bracket and losing the overtime but taking home 2nd place.
The Steel Hawks take 2nd place at NYC Regionals
May 9, 2023
Arietta Xylas (left), Carolina Corcuera (middle), and Amy Jiang (right).
Science Research Spotlight: project on Kelp Coverage in California wins awards
May 1, 2023
The water filtration systems at Townsend Harris are often unreliable.
The cost of quick water: The numbers behind the hydration stations
April 21, 2023
The cast of Into the Woods.
SLIDESHOW: The Nightingale Theater Company goes Into The Woods
May 2, 2023
A scene from the Friday afternoon performance of Into the Woods.
Watch the “Into the Woods” livestream here
April 30, 2023
The FON finale.
FON 2023 Highlights
March 13, 2023
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
Watch the FON 2023 Livestream
March 12, 2023
Senior advisor, Mr. Gelbman in the dunk tank.
SLIDESHOW: Winter Carnival 2023
February 2, 2023
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Members of the class of 2022 share their graduation caps as commencement approaches

Members of the class of 2022 share their graduation caps as commencement approaches

The Editors
June 23, 2022
Members of the Class of 2021 share their graduation cap art

Members of the Class of 2021 share their graduation cap art

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June 17, 2021
Editorial: The dress code is discriminatory. Its time for the SU to do more.

Editorial: The dress code is discriminatory. It’s time for the SU to do more.

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November 29, 2018
Are we sanitizing Trump in this year’s election simulation?

Are we sanitizing Trump in this year’s election simulation?

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November 2, 2016

Keeping our spot as number one

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September 28, 2016

Don’t be the social media-tors

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June 13, 2016

eSchoolData complications cause chaos

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April 24, 2016

Somewhere over the rainbow, we have inclusive curricula

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April 5, 2016

Promote interfaith conversations

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February 4, 2016

The Classic wins at Newsies

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February 4, 2016

Resolve SING issues by producing a rule book

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November 2, 2015
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Why does race Trump gender in Election Sim?

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September 28, 2015
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A Tribute to Hanson

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June 27, 2015
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Let’s add women to our wall

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June 4, 2015

Review of van policies needed

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June 4, 2015

Editorial: Collective punishments go too far

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March 30, 2015

Editorial: Classic honored at NYC awards

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December 22, 2014

Editorial: Reflections on Founder’s Day trigentennial celebration

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November 25, 2014

Editorial: Political service drawbacks

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September 18, 2014

From the editors: on opinions in The Classic

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June 28, 2014

Editorial: Let seniors opt out of AP exams

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May 28, 2014

Editorial: The new SAT is not about making it easier—it’s about business

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April 4, 2014

From the Editors: The role of a student newspaper

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February 4, 2014

From the Editors: Cheerleaders’ new routines present new opportunities

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December 19, 2013

From the Editors: Where’s the tutoring?

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December 19, 2013

From the Editors: Spirit Week finds the right THHS spirit

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November 27, 2013

From the Editors: Classic honored at NYC journalism awards

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November 26, 2013

From the Editors: Maintaining ARISTA membership

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November 1, 2013

From the Editors: Testing fad sinks to a new low

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November 1, 2013

From the Editors: On Regents, DOE earns another F

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September 27, 2013

From the Editors: Lack of time limits grade accuracy

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March 8, 2013

From the Editors: The coming debate

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January 25, 2013

From the Editors: Remove the Bias

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December 15, 2012

From the Editors: Sandy’s rage need not extend to February

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November 20, 2012

From the Editors: Dropping out of the Electoral College

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November 20, 2012

From the Editors: The real point of the Simulation

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