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Phil Vallone

Phil is a junior majoring in Political Science and minoring in Journalism. He is also a Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan in 2013. He covers events and activism at CUNY. After graduating, he plans to cover politics and activism around the world. You can follow him on Twitter @philvallone or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/journophil. Contact him at philvallo[at]theknightnews.com

December 7, 2016
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Community gets active shooter training as part of QC Safety Month

Members of the New York City Police Department’s counterterrorism division recently visited Queens College to provide information and guidance to students, faculty and staff members on how to react in the event

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Veterans honored at Veterans Day luncheon at QC

On Nov. 9 Queens College hosted a Veterans Day luncheon in which five veterans were honored for their service to their country. The event opened with the QC student veterans in attendance leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Presenting the awards

November 16, 2016

Retired army veteran shares experiences of overcoming adversity

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When retired Army Master Sergeant Cedric King crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon in April 2014, he made a statement that said

CUNY to eliminate application fees for 37,500 students

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Students from low-income families will no longer have to pay the $65 application fee for CUNY schools. The application fee waiver is part of

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Incoming president hopes to make QC better

Japneet Singh, a senior majoring in economics, finance, accounting and international business, will serve as the next president of the Queens College Student Association. A member of Students for Change, Singh will

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by Phil Vallone
April 13, 2016
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Forum panelists share their analysis of the 2016 election

Queens College professors and students filled Powdermaker Hall 204 on April 6 to discuss the 2016 presidential election. Ron Hayduk and Keena Lipsitz, political science professors at QC, moderated the discussion led

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by Phil Vallone
April 13, 2016
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QC’s budget shortfall reflects larger funding issues

Queens College President Felix Matos Rodriguez, in his March Saludos address over email, said the college faced a budget shortfall of nearly $1 million. “As we did at the start of the

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by Phil Vallone
March 30, 2016
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QC provides support for veterans and their families

For veterans and their families at Queens College, the staff at Veteran Student Services wants them to know “we’ve got your six.” “Got your six,” a phrase in the military, means “got

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by Phil Vallone
March 16, 2016
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CUNY takes a backseat to city and state power struggle

Earlier this year, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed executive budget included shifting nearly $500 million for CUNY from the state to the city. While the lawmakers in Albany must decide on

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by Phil Vallone
March 2, 2016
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Katz speaks about growing changes in Queens

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz presented her annual State of the Borough address at Queens College on Jan. 21. In front of a packed house at the Colden Auditorium, Katz—in her second address

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by Phil Vallone
February 17, 2016
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Report estimates cost of free CUNY community colleges

The Independent Budget Office released a report estimating the cost of free community colleges at CUNY—$138 to $232 million per year. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams requested the report, and it is an

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by Phil Vallone
February 17, 2016
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Rising New York Rappers to Be On the Lookout For By Dante Ramos
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The last edition of the semester is out now! Have The last edition of the semester is out now! Have some time in between finals? Be sure to read up on the latest QC/CUNY news!

Governor Hochul Calls For a Review of CUNY’s Antisemitic and Discrimination Policies By Joseph DiBenedetto
CUNY and Queens College Institute New Initiatives to Address Declining Enrollment By Michael Finch and William Kuzma
Queens College Only Has One Nurse on Campus: What Does That Look Like? By Fatima Khan
Why Cubicles at Rosenthal Library Have Remained Locked By David Markowski
Media Studies Rolls Out Revived Journalism Minor with New Emphasis on Digital Media and Community Engagement By Rachel Pakan
TheKnightNews Volume 31, Issue 7 released on Monda TheKnightNews Volume 31, Issue 7 released on Monday. If you were unable to grab an issue during the distribution days, you can head over to https://theknightnews.com/ to read our new #CUNYNEWS section featuring articles from our wonderful writers listed below! Enjoy the holidays season and TKN will be back to release more articles next semster!

The QC Makerspace: A Place for Queens College’s Creatives By Jessica Calvo

Professor Spotlight: Professor Seo-Young Chu By: Aliyah Ali

Queering the Archives: A Celebration of 30 Years of LGBTQ+ History at Queens College By Rachel Pakan

Two Students Produced an Entire Album in Queens College’s Dorms By: Michael Finch

“Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence” — A Stunning Display of Art By: Yasmin Jimenez

Not Your Average Joe: The School of Music’s Most Reliable Audience Member By Noelle Richard

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Eva is back with another helpful video on how to m Eva is back with another helpful video on how to manage your time as a college student! 
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#TKNtoons Finals week is stressful, luckily the QC #TKNtoons Finals week is stressful, luckily the QC library is a great place to pretend to study in peace for a few hours and go home feeling productive.😅 
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Check out all the clubs Queens College has to offe Check out all the clubs Queens College has to offer!

Join a club and be apart of Queens College Community! 

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Let us know in the comments below! 

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well 😅, we're all grateful for something right? well 😅, we're all grateful for something right? What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? Tell us in the comments section below! 
Shout out to our amazing cartoonist Michele Borg!
#featuredfriday: This week, we’ll highlight the #featuredfriday: This week, we’ll highlight the amazing Marv Wolfman. He is a big deal in the world of comics and animation working for both Marvel and DC creating classic storylines  such as “ Crisis on Infinite Earths” storyline as well as a few Amazing Spider-Man issues. In 1971 he graduated from Queens College, with a bachelor of fine arts degree. Cheers to Marv, hope you enjoyed learning about his awesome career — and stay tuned next week for another Featured Friday!
After opening an investigation into a Muslim stude After opening an investigation into a Muslim student club, Queens College’s president, Frank Wu, has faced major backlash by the student body, being labeled as islamophobic.

The Queens College Students Justice for Palestine organization held a “Condemn Frank Wu’s Hypocrisy” protest yesterday that saw over 50 people attend. President Wu was at another event on campus at the time.

The Office of Compliance and Diversity are currently investigating several posts from the Muslim Student Association. President Wu revealed in an email that the college will cooperate with the NYPD in this investigation. “We feel targeted and ousted,” the MSA told The Knight News.

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Who else can relate to our #tkntoons and is in mas Who else can relate to our #tkntoons and is in massive midterm slump? ✋I know I am! 😅 A special thanks to our cartoonist Madison Saillant for making us feel seen. 🙏
The #meetthestaff series is back with someone new! The #meetthestaff series is back with someone new! Meet William, our senior reporter at TKN!
Hey Guys! Check out the latest Arts & Entertainmen Hey Guys! Check out the latest Arts & Entertainment news for the #November issue. 

So, Are you …READY FOR IT? This month includes topics about #TAYLORSWIFT Marvel’s #SPIDERMAN2 #ARTISTRY #NYCOMICCON and more!

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Paramore Celebrates Artistry In Their Latest Release By Michael Finch
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”: We Were So, So Ready For It By: Rachel Pakan
New York Comic Con Through The Eyes of A Queens College Student By: Michele Borg
Marvel’s “Spider-Man 2”: The Game of the Year By: Ali Dansoko
Betrayal, Heartbreak, and the Search for the Truth: Händel’s “Alcina” By: Noelle Richard
Op-Ed: Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged Saved My Life By Holden Velasco
Op-Ed: Science Building’s Au Bon Pain Offers Delicious Bites and Hospitality By: Natalie Sanchez
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Student Groups and Administration React to Israel-Hamas War By Holden Velasco
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How CUNY Tuition Is Determined By Sammy Ali
Part One: Exploring Journalism in CUNY By Silvia Campos Amaya
Sustainability at Queens College By Mihir Kelkar
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