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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

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

Madison Donenfeld and Tasnia Khandaker April 21, 2024

For this article, The Classic's Arts & Entertainment department teamed up with the literature department from our review-based sister publication, The Classic Critic. You can read the full report...

Watch the Nightingale Theatre Company’s spring musical: The Addams Family

Ryan Chen, Ryan Young, and Jackie Chen April 14, 2024

The Classic live-streamed this year's school musical over the weekend. See Saturday night's full performance through the video link above.

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

Sanikoy Bryan and Labeeba Aniqa April 13, 2024

This year, Eid al-Fitr took place on April 10 and New York City public school students had the day off. The Classic spoke to students who celebrate the holiday at Townsend Harris High School about their...

Behind the Scenes of the Nightingale Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family

Tenzing Gurung and Bakhsish Kaur April 11, 2024

On Friday and Saturday, the Nightingale Theatre Company is performing The Addams Family at Townsend Harris. Watch this behind the scenes look at the production from Classic TV. Music: "Noble Mystery"...

There are a variety of shows for Harrisites to enjoy during spring break

Harrisites Share Their Favorite Spring Break Shows to Enjoy

Julia Waters, Staff Writer April 6, 2024

With spring break approaching , many Harrisites find themselves with more free time to spend on their own interests. Many students are planning to binge-watch their favorite shows, movies, or dramas to...

Chinese Feather Fan FON.

Harrisites share their FON 2024 Reflections and Experiences

Megan Lee March 30, 2024

As Harrisites begin to wind down after the Festival of Nations showcase, returning FON leaders and members shared their reflections of the show and some possible improvements for next year, with The Classic.  This...

Holi is a Hindu festival celebrating the start of spring.

Harrisites share their Holi traditions on the eve of the Hindu festival

Sayemah Nadi and Uma Tevlin March 24, 2024

From lively smears of color, to melodious music, Holi, the Hindu festival of vibrant colors and joyful spirits, represents the triumph of good over evil, through various social gatherings and traditions....

This spring, many Harrisites are looking forward to applying to summer internships for the arts.

Art-based Internships to Apply to for the Summer of 2024

Megan Lee, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

New York City has long been regarded as a pinnacle of art and cultural influence, even outside of America.  Townsend Harris High School offers Harrisites many art-based classes to foster their appreciation...

Some of the cast of The Addams Family at rehearsal.

Second time’s a charm: Nightingale Theater players prepare to bring The Addams Family to the stage after the pandemic disrupted a 2020 production

Mohammad Nasrallah and Ramisa Sharif March 17, 2024

Earlier this year, the Nightingale Theater Company at Townsend Harris High School selected The Addams Family to be its annual spring production. Advised by English teacher Ryan Dunbar and Instructional...

The Sophomore Grade Leaders distributed these Valentines candy grams to the entire school on February 14.

Sophomore Grade Leaders deliver candy grams to all on Valentine’s Day

Julina Chen, Sunny Chen, Xinyi Chen, and Labeeba Aniqa March 1, 2024

On February 14, Last Wednesday, the Sophomore Grade Leaders (SGL) at Townsend Harris High School set out to bring the Valentine's Day spirit to the school community through custom-made Candy Grams. Starting...

Members of the band, Get the Time will play before FON shows this Friday and Saturday.

As part of JFON, Japanese band Get the Time will open for three FON performances this weekend

Ana Ramlagan and Shamonti Shamim February 29, 2024

With FON season coming to a close, many groups have been practicing their dances and polishing their moves for this weekend’s shows. In addition to all the dancing, however, this year’s FON will open...

Students at the Read Dating Restaurant on Valentines Day.

Reading Initiative hosts free pancake restaurant in the library for second annual Valentine’s “read dating” event

Malihah Islam and Shayra Shoshi February 24, 2024

On Valentine’s Day, the Townsend Harris Reading Initiative held its second annual “Read Dating” event right after school in the library. With half of the library decorated and set up as the “Read...

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