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Seniors discuss how FAFSA impacted their college application process.
Seniors reflect on FAFSA delays impact on their college application process
April 12, 2024
Students assemble at the QC track to look at the solar eclipse through protective glasses.
Solar eclipse special schedule makes room for school-wide viewing event at the QC track
April 9, 2024
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
Green Team Travels to Albany to lobby for Climate Legislation
April 5, 2024
Testing in the gymnasium.
Juniors take the digital SAT for the first time at THHS
March 29, 2024
The 40th Anniversary Classic Apparel design.
Kicking off a fortieth anniversary countdown with The Classic’s spring fundraiser
March 22, 2024
Students share spring break plans.
Teens share plans as spring break approaches
April 17, 2024
Mr. Owens, a classical languages teacher.
Teachers Before Townsend: Mr. Owens’ journey from pursuing law to teaching Latin
April 15, 2024
Math teachers Abid Choudhury and Kayla Gill teach in an ICT math class.
“A model for special education in this city”: the ten-year story of how building a special education program transformed this top NYC school
April 4, 2024
Alumnus presenting to students on career day.
Harrisites reflect on their experience during Career Day
April 3, 2024
College flags line the walls in the guidance office.
Seniors reflect, offer advice to underclassmen as the 2024 college admissions cycle wraps up
April 1, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
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
As students choose courses for the upcoming year they question how many AP classes they should take.
How Many is Too Many? The Debate Over the Number of AP Courses Students Should Take in a Year
March 7, 2024
Tech-free Tuesdays can provide some much needed relaxation in the school environment
Opinion: Institute a Tech-free Tuesday tradition in classrooms to detox from an overreliance on classroom technology
February 23, 2024
Harrisites share opinions on the new homework policy.
Opinion Roundup: New course offerings released for elective signup period
February 19, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family
April 14, 2024
Eid-al Fitr represents the ending of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Eid al-Fitr: Harrisites reflect on the commemoration of Ramadan
April 13, 2024
Go behind the scenes of this springs musical production.
Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family
April 11, 2024
There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break
Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy
April 6, 2024
Chinese Feather Fan FON.
Harrisites share their FON 2024 Reflections and Experiences
March 30, 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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Operation Tomatometer Season 3 Highlights: Boy and the Heron a ‘masterpiece’

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • February 10, 2024

Operation Tomatometer, the film commentary podcast on our Classic TV YouTube channel, is now in its third season. You can hear our Teens Review of The Boy and the Heron above and see how it compares to...

The Nightingale Theatre Company performs “The Santaland Diaries” and other holiday stories

The Classic Livestream Team • December 25, 2023

The Classic‘s livestream team broadcast two performances by the Nightingale Theatre Company during the Reading Initiative's 2023 Seasons Readings event. You can watch the livestream with the above...

Operation Tomatometer Season 3 Highlights: Killers of the Flower Moon is ‘suspenseful throughout’

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • December 4, 2023

Operation Tomatometer, the film commentary podcast on our Classic TV YouTube channel, is now in its third season. You can hear our teens review the gripping saga of Killers of the Flower Moon....

The Semores, the winner of S!NG 2024, cheering at the end of their show.

After Semores emerge victorious, overall directors reflect on S!NG 2024

Joyce Shen and Maimuna Amina • December 1, 2023

A senior hung the Palestinian flag near the school entryway on November 21.

After senior claims to be disciplined for hanging a Palestinian flag in front of school, tensions rise over political speech

Isabel Jagsaran, Carina Fucich, and Sadeea Morshed • November 29, 2023

On Tuesday, November 21, a senior climbed part of the Townsend Harris entryway and hung a Palestinian flag. The next day, the student posted on social media that they “got expelled” for hanging the...

Students listen to these fall songs during different times, but especially during their commute to school.

Harrisites share their fall music favorites

Daffny Cardoso, Arts & Entertainment Copy Editor • November 26, 2023

With the rise of autumn winds and colder weather, Harrisites find themselves creating new playlists, containing songs suited for the weather. To the students, each song selected for their playlists reflects...

Classic Crossword: War of the Words

Sunny Maharjan, Gamemaker • November 18, 2023

Try your hand at the latest edition of The Classic Crossword below. This puzzle is called the "War of the Words," and like all Classic Crosswords, has a hidden Townsend Harris connection. You can play...

Transportation issues for some students with IEPs stem from requirements that allow for only one drop-off time for each school.

OPINION: Busing issues deprive students with IEPs from equal access to the educational opportunities at THHS

Maisha Rahman, Staff Writer • November 16, 2023

During the 2022-2023 school year, transportation issues forced me to drop AP Physics 1. This subject presented me with a perfect opportunity to gain exposure to a college-level class required for the STEM...

Founders Day 2023 live from THHS.

Founders’ Day 2023: Livestream

Ryan Young, Managing Editor • November 3, 2023

Founders' Day took place earlier today in the Townsend Harris auditorium. You can watch a livestream of the event, produced by The Classic, below. Filmed by Jenna Abdelhamid, Tawfiq Ahmed, Maimuna...

Celebrate Founders’ Day with The Classic Crossword

Sunny Maharjan, Gamemaker • November 3, 2023

Earlier today, Townsend Harris High School celebrated Founders' Day. Former Assistant Principal Georgia Brandeis returned to host the ceremony, which featured a keynote speech by alumni Jesse Ash and Chantelle...

Operation Tomatometer Season 3 Highlights: Oppenheimer is ‘an emotional nuke’

Iris Li, Chief Video Editor • October 21, 2023

Operation Tomatometer, the film commentary podcast on our Classic TV YouTube channel, is now in its third season. You can hear our teens review the highly acclaimed film Oppenheimer, as the second...

Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

Classic critics attend screening of MSNBC documentary “Periodical”

Angeline Wu, Vivian Oksenhendler, and Iris Li • August 11, 2023

Members of The Classic Critic attended a screening of the new documentary Periodical, after receiving an invitation from the Townsend Harris PERIOD club. You can see our critics' thoughts on the film...

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