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George Holmes. PHOTO BY CARLA PENNOLINO.

New players look to nix former ways of team

After only winning four games while losing 22 last season, the men’s basketball team said this year they will be an improved group —despite being without their two top scorers from a year ago. Khalil McDonald and Jeremiah M...
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Daniela Celi, a senior from Florida, is one of many players over the years that has been recruited for the women's tennis team from outside the NYC area. Photo courtesy Jeanne DeMasters.

Success for women’s tennis starts with recruiting

By Carla Pennolino   Different from other Queens College teams, the women’s tennis squad is off to what has become a typical start for them: they’re ranked No. 1 in Division II East, 26th in the nation and have a 7-0 c...
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Senior Sarah Boucher received an East Coast Conference award earlier this month. Photo by Carla Pennolino

Curse of the East Coast Conference Award?

By: Carla Pennolino   In 2011, Madden NFL 11 cover athlete Drew Brees threw 22 interceptions, his quarterback rating dropped 20 points and his New Orleans Saints lost in the first round of the playoffs to a team with a los...
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Volleyball head coach Leanna Taylor and her team will have to find ways to win without last year's team MVP Jovana Pavolovic, who graduated. Photo by Carla Pennolino

Volleyball sets sights on playoffs despite All-American graduating

By CARLA PENNOLINO   After spiking the last point over the net and beating conference powerhouse Bridgeport University on senior night, Queens College volleyball senior Jovana Pavlovic dropped to her knees in disbelief; t...
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Love at First Serve

By Jackie Weber Sports Reporter On a humid Saturday afternoon, sun beating down on the exposed turf of the tennis courts, Linda Tatala-Colin, peers across the net, her mind focused on only her opponent, her eyes never wandering...
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Accepting Applications — Starting Spots Still Open on Soccer Squad

By Sweetina Kakar Sports Reporter The Lady Knights aren’t just competing against other teams – many of them are competing against their own teammates for the two starting midfield positions still open this season. â...
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