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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

Students plan to do academic and recreational activities over Mid-Winter break.

Plans for mid-winter break: FON rehearsals, early AP prep, travel, and taking it easy

Uma Tevlin, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

After a rigorous six weeks of classes, exams, and extracurriculars, Harrisites are winding down this week for the mid-winter break. Before the break began, numerous students shared their plans for the...

Students rehearse for the 2024 FON performances.

Mid-winter break is here, but for FON leaders it’s crunch time

Chloe Kavanagh, Adiana Johnson, and Max Rosenthal February 16, 2024

The 2024 Festival of Nations performance is now two weeks away, and if it wasn’t evident from the bake sales in the lobby, almost every day, and the cultural music blaring from every corner of the building...

Harristies spoke to The Classic about their favorite winter meals.

Celebrating Lunar New Year with family and food favorites

Puja Biswas, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

The 2024 season marks the year of the dragon and Harrisites spent the Lunar New Year with ancient traditions, family reunions, and various foods. Lunar New Year is an annual 15-day festival celebrated...

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

As February 14 approaches, hearts flutter with anticipation and a sense of romance fills the air. Valentine’s Day is traditionally dedicated to love, roses, and the exchange of heartfelt cards and gifts....

Harristies spoke to The Classic about their favorite winter meals.

Favorite foods help make this winter season warmer

Julia Waters, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

As the winter season continues, students at THHS look forward to familiar winter dishes to help them get through the chilly season. Harristies spoke to The Classic about their favorite winter meals. Senior...

With snow coming this winter for the first time in a while, its time to think about self care

Harrisites talk self care for the winter

Megan Lee, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

In the midst of the winter season, new beauty routines have been trending again on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media apps. Harrisites shared their different perspectives on self-care this season.   The...

Harrisites share their 2024 Townsend Resolutions

Harrisites share their 2024 Townsend Resolutions

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer January 9, 2024

As 2023 has now come to an end, the start of a new year brings feelings of anticipation, hope, and the promise of a fresh start. Harrisites have set their sights on creating academic goals in order to...

KFON selling snacks at the Holiday Market.

FON Holiday Market debuts at Season’s Readings event

Rajvi Sharma and Tasnia Khandaker January 2, 2024

This year, FON leaders collaborated with the Reading Initiative to sell cultural  foods at the Season’s Reading Holiday Market. Filled with tables from different cultural backgrounds, the second floor...

Harrisites Plans and Traditions for the Holidays

Harrisites Plans and Traditions for the Holidays

Labeeba Aniqa and Maimuna Amina December 28, 2023

Whether it be spending time with family, or taking time to rest, Harrisites have various plans for winter break.  Many Harrisites spent the holidays celebrating with their friends and organizing gift...

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...

Watch the 2023 Winter Concert Here

Classic livestream team December 23, 2023

The Classic's livestream team broadcast the Townsend Harris High school 2023 Winter Concert, on Wednesday December 20, featuring various student performances from the Music Department. You can watch the...

Harrisites’ Favorite Holiday Movies

Harrisites’ Favorite Holiday Movies

Sayemah Nadi, Staff Writer December 22, 2023

Spending time with family and friends to watch movies is undoubtedly a key part of celebrating the holiday season. Many films, including Home Alone, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Polar Express,...

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