An untrained observer, upon visiting Queens College for the first time, may notice a few defining quirks: its location some ways away from mass transit, its clashing buildings (found in every style from Spanish architecture to 1980s window-less caves lined with carpet and linoleum tile), and its surprisingly green-for-a-CUNY campus. What goes unseen is the […]
Jack Kerouac famously attributed his writing skills to the mantra that to be a good writer, one needs to have a good ear. Referring to the need of a writer to observe interactions and familiarize oneself with language patterns of groups or individuals whose character you wish to emulate, Kerouac’s method is one of paramount […]
Frances learned to love the Arabic language. Suffice to say that the relationship did not get off to a smooth start, the subject quickly became the bane of her existence, and the recipient of much scorn. So it is shocking– and incredible– that now, a year later, Frances is the recipient of a six-month scholarship from […]
Changing tides of British colonialism intersect with the awakening of repressed sexuality in Caryl Churchill’s dark, insightful, and wonderfully odd play, Cloud 9. Currently gracing the stage at The Performance Space at Queens College, the production is at once humorous, thought-provoking, lewd, and intimate. Not a play for the faint of heart (or the conservative […]
It’s been a long time since there has been reporting on activity at Queens College. What you really need to know is that our sports teams are still doing exceptionally well, the theatre/arts department is killing it with top-notch productions; however, big changes are coming to QC as of April 1. QC is losing a […]
When someone asks about bakeries in New York, most people’s minds automatically go to Dominique Ansel, of the cronut craze, or maybe Balthazar or Bouchon. These bakeries are staples and cultural icons in New York City, serving delicious pastries and desserts at a premium. However, when I make this next claim, bear in mind that money […]
One aspect of college life that provides eye-opening experiences is a culturally diverse student body. Immersing oneself in an environment defined by different religious, ethnic, and racial backgrounds creates an expanded knowledge base and understanding of oneself and others. Luckily for Queens College students, the Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding (CERRU) concentrates the […]
On July 18, state Senator Tony Avella presented Interim President Evangelos Gizis with a $2 million grant to enable renovations of chemistry labs in Remsen Hall. On his tour around Remsen, Avella immediately realized that work needed to be done. On referring to one of the labs, he said “it is, unfortunately, very clear that […]
For many students, “back to school” means joining new clubs, meeting new people, and expanding one’s broad base of knowledge. For Queens College students who are part of the Hillel family, back to school means all of the above. Booths, colorful posters, and informative flyers lined the Quad on the first Wednesday during free hour, […]
When Dr. Holtzman announced that our Science and Technology seminar would run a health fair, however and for whomever we decided, our class was immediately intrigued. After much discussion, we decided it would be most fitting to run a fair for the Queens College community: our home base and place where we wanted to give […]
