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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

Find the best technology for your individual needs

Christopher Artun March 8, 2013

iPads, Nooks, Galaxy Tabs... What to choose? What will fit my needs the best? Well, here’s a breakdown of the top tablets currently available on the market, their respective ups and downs, and whether...

‘Warm Bodies’ melts cold hearts in theaters everywhere

Parina Kaewkrajang and Jennifer Walsh March 8, 2013

As vampires became synonymous with sparkles and werewolves became equated with shape shifting Native Americans, it was only a matter of time before another traditional monster got a pop culture upgrade. Directed...

NetCliques: Embrace your inner child in the world of animated movies

Amy Hao and Joanna Wong March 8, 2013

When asked why he always aimed to make his films “family oriented” rather than “child oriented,” an amused Walt Disney replied, “You’re dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown...

Minni’s Shabu Shabu: The art of Taiwanese hotpot

Andrew Mitchel March 8, 2013

Shabu Shabu sounds very foreign and esoteric, right? Actually, it is just the Japanese name for hotpot, a dish where meat, vegetables, and a variety of other ingredients are combined in broth to create...

Stallone’s "Bullet to the Head" brings back the 80s

Michael Sanchez February 1, 2013

This is our first film review published on the day of the film's release.  Warner Brothers films has graciously allowed members of The Classic to attend press screenings for their films, allowing us...

Battle for the Best “Fresh Mex”: Qdoba versus Chipotle

Andrew Mitchel January 25, 2013

From the onset, Qdoba and Chipotle are incredibly similar restaurants, serving “fast casual” Mexican food and stressing fresh and healthy ingredients. In an attempt to ensure maximum comparability,...

NetCliques: Overseas shows worth streaming here in the States

Amy Hao and Joanna Wong January 25, 2013

For many students at THHS, watching shows and movies online is a favored pastime. We are the Netflix generation, and for those of us who come into school and talk at length about the great shows we’ve...

Ski resorts give chance to relax without breaking the bank

Parina Kaewkrajang January 25, 2013

Snowboarding and skiing may seem daunting to the timid, perilous to penny-pinchers, and time consuming to the average person. One of the most common reasons that students in NYC choose to abstain from...

Download the best free iPhone and Android apps of 2012

Christopher Artun January 25, 2013

In a day and age where most of our lives revolve around our phones and our ability to stay connected with one another, “smartphones” are becoming quite commonplace. While many of us are well versed...

Les Misérables leaves viewers clinging to Kleenex

Catherine Moskos January 25, 2013

I walked into the 12 o’clock showing of Les Misérables at my local movie theatre with high expectations. I’m a big fan of the Broadway production as well as Victor Hugo’s novel and, admittedly,...

Phoenix Silver Lining reading diversifies offerings

Stephanie Geier January 24, 2013

The Phoenix proved to be more than a literary magazine at their “silver lining” event on Friday, January 11, as students gathered in the library after school to watch and showcase literature, art,...

Not Unexpected: Jackson’s first ‘Hobbit’ film lives up to the hype

Jennifer Walsh December 16, 2012

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first of three prequels to the popular Lord of the Rings film trilogy. It follows the adventures of a young hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, who is recruited by Gandalf...

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