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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
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
Hallway Makeover: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hits the Second Floor
April 20, 2024
Students partake in the Henrietta Lacks bracelet making event
Biomedical Ethic class fundraises to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks
April 19, 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
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
AP Literature students listen as author Soraya Palmer addresses them in the THHS library.
AP Literature class pairs up with the Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program
April 21, 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
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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Comparisons help bring out the best in us

Mohima Sattar • May 1, 2015

NOWADAYS, WE’RE constantly told that “no one does you better than you,” and that we need to stop complaining and be completely content with who we are. “Don’t compare yourself to others,” they...

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The Phoenix ignites on the awards trail

Hailey Lam • May 1, 2015

  This year, The Phoenix added a few more awards to its plumage. The thirty-year-old publication won four awards, making the most recent edition the holder of the most awards yet. All of the awards...

Artwork by Kathy Chang

Lifenet text service offers its support to teens

Raya Kazdan and Katherine Chan • May 1, 2015

A Passionate Defense of Senioritis

Jennifer Walsh • April 1, 2015

Steel Hawks launch Kickstarter campaign

Tiffany Lee, Tiffany Yue, and Rafa Satar • December 22, 2014

Interracial dating: the parent problem

Tiffany Lee, Tiffany Yue, and Rafa Sattar • November 25, 2014
Eleven years ago, The Classic conducted a poll to determine the general opinions of students on interracial dating. As a concept that is still prevalent among Harrisites, we conducted a similar poll and series of interviews to see what has changed and what has stayed the same.
Mr. Sangiorgi honored in Times Square

Mr. Sangiorgi honored in Times Square

Ryan McNaughton • October 28, 2014
One of Townsend Harris’s finest recently received acknowledgement from a local newspaper for his dedication to teaching science.
New technology ‘Drives’ its way into classes

New technology ‘Drives’ its way into classes

Tiffany Lee, Ian Ho, and Julianna Somma • October 28, 2014
Last year, the administration held training sessions for teachers to familiarize themselves with Google Drive. Now, multiple teachers and departments are introducing new Google Drive-based assignments into their courses this year.

Volume 30: 2013-2014

September 25, 2014

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF: Suswana Chowdhury & Katherine Maradiaga NEWS EDITOR: Stephanie Geier FEATURE EDITOR: Magdalena Grabos OPINION EDITORS: Vincent Chu & Zach Ooi ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS: Anna...

Melbourne Avenue exit now off limits to all

Ann Kochupurackal • September 18, 2014
Students recently discovered that they are now restricted from using the side door of the school building facing Melbourne Avenue, a policy enacted for safety reasons. “There are only three safety agents assigned to our school and in the past we have had four,” said Ellen Fee, Assistant Principal of Organization, Health & Physical Education.

Hangry and Chungry: The Complete Series

June 29, 2014

Hangry and Chungry Episode 1: Bibimbapping in Korea http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Dc9sVPsMpRk Episode 2: Mixing in Mexico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVaWmowKs7s Episode...

Poison Ivy

Frankie Nicolazzi • June 28, 2014

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