The Dairy Stop at QC faced an indecisive week recently as they attempted to stay within the regulations of kosher authorities in New York. On Nov. 3, Queens College announced the popular Dairy Stop restaurant located in Midway Court of the dining hall would be closed until further notice. This decision, however, was reversed on Nov. 9 when QC announced to their students that The Dairy Stop would reopen. Though The Dairy Stop service was restored on campus, the popular dining option still faces issues. Currently, there is only partial service available. They are serving grab and go sandwiches, salads and beverages. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Adam Rockman…
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PSC and Local organizations fight for Free Tuition at CUNY
Members of CUNY’s union, the Professional Staff Congress and local officials are attempting to make CUNY tuition-free again. When CUNY was established in 1847, tuition did not exist. Matriculated students were able to attend the university for free and non-matriculated students paid a small fee to attend night classes. This changed in 1976 after a financial crisis and a shift in the funding of the university. PSC communications coordinator Fran Clark believes that the current progression of tuition hikes is what launched one of the biggest talking points of this year’s presidential election. “In the last 10-15 years or so, the dramatic increase in the cost of education and the…
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Participatory budgeting enters its second year at QC
In its second full semester on campus, the Queens College Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee is focusing on longevity and stability. The Student Organization for Democratic Alternatives works with both the Student Association and the Queens College Association to ensure that a portion of student’s tuition funds are being allocated for the change they want to see on campus. Changes that students have lobbied for in the past include better Wi-Fi, more bike racks, and increased composting and recycling efforts on campus. Seniors William Novello and Tariq Chandni lead participatory budgeting at Queens College, and despite it being a new organization they believe they will continue to receive support from the…
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QC inducts latest class into Athletics Hall of Fame
On Oct. 14 seven former students were honored at the fifth annual Queens College Athletics Hall of Fame induction dinner. Their legacies were cemented into Queens College forever, or as one new inductee would say, they “put it in the books!” Held at the Harbor Links Golf Club in Port Washington, New York, alumni, current students, friends and family of the Queens College athletic community honored some of QC’s most successful athletes and recognized figures in the sports community. New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose received special recognition as the Madden Award recipient. The Madden Award honors a former student that has excelled in athletics or contributed to the professional…
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Student Athlete profile: Andras Breuer
Over 4,300 miles away from his home in Budapest, Hungary, sophomore András Breuer is off to a great start this soccer season. Despite it being his second year at Queens College, the midfielder is still adjusting to life at QC and in New York City. “If there wasn’t Google Maps I’d be lost all the time, especially in New York City,” Breuer said. When Breuer came to Flushing for the first time he was intimidated by living in a new country with new people. He credits the international student population and his teammates for helping him adjust to his new life as a college student in the United States. “It…
