<![CDATA[Knight News - Features RSS]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/se/knight-news-features-rss-1.909554 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 06:38:19 -0400 en <![CDATA[The Spartan Towers Diner]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/the-spartan-towers-diner-1.2242867

By: Markos Papadatos


The Spartan Towers Diner, newly constructed in 1991, to an art-deco design, is one most or...

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:10:16 -0400 1.2242867 The Spartan Towers Diner, newly constructed in 1991, to an art-deco design, is one most or...]]> Markos Papadatos Features <![CDATA[Toyota]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/toyota-1.2172625 The Car World Turned Upside Down

Remember when Toyota was the up-and-coming automaker with great quality? and nbsp; Remember when they overtook GM as the top automaker worldwide? and nbsp; <...

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:36:35 -0500 1.2172625 Remember when Toyota was the up-and-coming automaker with great quality? and nbsp; Remember when they overtook GM as the top automaker worldwide? and nbsp; <...]]> George Smolar Features <![CDATA[Resident Assistant Spotlight]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/resident-assistant-spotlight-1.2172621 David Barriga

'Practice what you preach, and rdquo; said David Barriga, 26, a senior at Queens College, when describing his position as a resident assistant to his fellow students at The Summit.

1.2172621 'Practice what you preach, and rdquo; said David Barriga, 26, a senior at Queens College, when describing his position as a resident assistant to his fellow students at The Summit.

Rachel Dzanashvili Features <![CDATA[Women at Work]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/women-at-work-1.2141093

New immigrants, victims of domestics and family violence, displaced homemakers, and women whose lives have been directly or indirectly affected by the post 9/11 economy are the populations facing the most difficulty finding a job or s...

]]> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:41:29 -0500 1.2141093 New immigrants, victims of domestics and family violence, displaced homemakers, and women whose lives have been directly or indirectly affected by the post 9/11 economy are the populations facing the most difficulty finding a job or s...]]> Tak Ki Wong Features <![CDATA[Rain Couldn't Stop the March]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/rain-couldn-t-stop-the-march-1.2099291 March Against Violence

1.2099291 Jesse Leon Features <![CDATA[Big Buddy Program]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/big-buddy-program-1.2099289

By: Tak Ki Wong


]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:04:46 -0500 1.2099289 Tak Ki Wong Features <![CDATA[A Yankee Hero Plays Jazz at Colden]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/a-yankee-hero-plays-jazz-at-colden-1.2099286 Bernie Williams in Concert

On Tuesday, November 17, the legacy of jazz took center stage at Colden Auditorium, as Queens College, in partnership with RADD and Unisphere, Inc., presented the HSBC Bernie Williams Tolerance Concert, whic...

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:59:38 -0500 1.2099286 On Tuesday, November 17, the legacy of jazz took center stage at Colden Auditorium, as Queens College, in partnership with RADD and Unisphere, Inc., presented the HSBC Bernie Williams Tolerance Concert, whic...]]> Rachel Dzanashvili Features <![CDATA[The Skinny on QC's New Look Website]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/the-skinny-on-qc-s-new-look-website-1.2024837

Changing its website and logo, QC is stepping into a new era.

During summer, many students may notice that the homepage of College has changed. 'The new website is so plain and the old one is more colorful, and r...

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:38:58 -0400 1.2024837 Changing its website and logo, QC is stepping into a new era.

During summer, many students may notice that the homepage of College has changed. 'The new website is so plain and the old one is more colorful, and r...]]> Tak Ki Wong Features <![CDATA[SHO Time!]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/sho-time-1.2024833 The 2010 Ford Taurus

'Holy shi...

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'Holy shi...]]> George Smolar Features <![CDATA[It's Official! Studying Hurts!]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/it-s-official-studying-hurts-1.2024830

Each semester, we convince ourselves that somehow this year we will study more effectively, be more organized, and get more involved, but the best way to perform well in class is to quit cramming.

'You can't leav...

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:31:42 -0400 1.2024830 Each semester, we convince ourselves that somehow this year we will study more effectively, be more organized, and get more involved, but the best way to perform well in class is to quit cramming.

'You can't leav...]]> Daniella Morad Features <![CDATA[A Peek into Fashion Week]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/a-peek-into-fashion-week-1.2024828

The excitement and hullaballoo surrounding New York's Fall Fashion Week was not justified, despite so...

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The excitement and hullaballoo surrounding New York's Fall Fashion Week was not justified, despite so...]]> Lauren Browdy Features <![CDATA[The New Cat on the Block]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/the-new-cat-on-the-block-1.2024821 Apple's New Snow Leopard Operating System

Snow Leopard, Apple's new operating system, replaced Leopard, which, released about two years ago, was claimed to be 'the most advanced OS on the market. and rdquo;

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:27:09 -0400 1.2024821 Snow Leopard, Apple's new operating system, replaced Leopard, which, released about two years ago, was claimed to be 'the most advanced OS on the market. and rdquo;

Raj Van Sluytman Features <![CDATA[Queens Newest Dean - Dr. Robert Engel]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/queens-newest-dean-dr-robert-engel-1.2024819 9 Questions

Dr. Robert Engel is the newly-appointed dean of the department of mathematics and natural sciences, which oversees the departments of biology, chemistry, computer science, nutrition, math, physics, psychology, and earth sciences. Ente...

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:23:53 -0400 1.2024819 Dr. Robert Engel is the newly-appointed dean of the department of mathematics and natural sciences, which oversees the departments of biology, chemistry, computer science, nutrition, math, physics, psychology, and earth sciences. Ente...]]> Yehoshua Laker Features <![CDATA[Vanilla Volvo]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/vanilla-volvo-1.1910601

By: George Smolar


This summer, I got the chance to ride around in the new Volvo XC70. For those who don't know which model that is, the XC70 is Volvo's station wagon. There is...

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:24:04 -0400 1.1910601 This summer, I got the chance to ride around in the new Volvo XC70. For those who don't know which model that is, the XC70 is Volvo's station wagon. There is...]]> George Smolar Features <![CDATA[Godwin-Ternbach's New Exhibit]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/godwin-ternbach-s-new-exhibit-1.1910594

By: Rachel Dzanashvili

Natural and Supernatural - Andean Textiles and Material Culture

An eye-catching Peruvian Wari Mummy bundle mask, with its vivid orange and blue feathers, is one of the 75 objects on display at the Godwin-Ternbach Museum exhibit, titled 'Natural and Supernatural: Andean Textiles and M...

]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:20:36 -0400 1.1910594 An eye-catching Peruvian Wari Mummy bundle mask, with its vivid orange and blue feathers, is one of the 75 objects on display at the Godwin-Ternbach Museum exhibit, titled 'Natural and Supernatural: Andean Textiles and M...]]> Rachel Dzanashvili Features <![CDATA[The Bulwark of Queens College Journalism]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/the-bulwark-of-queens-college-journalism-1.1908492 9 Questions with Professor Gerry Solomon

Professor Gerry Solomon has been the director of the journalism program at Queens College since since 2004. Before his QC career, he was involved in multiple media outlets for 30 years. He worked for CNN as a copy editor, for Anderson...

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:37:49 -0400 1.1908492 Professor Gerry Solomon has been the director of the journalism program at Queens College since since 2004. Before his QC career, he was involved in multiple media outlets for 30 years. He worked for CNN as a copy editor, for Anderson...]]> Keldy Ortiz Features <![CDATA[Burgers - An American Classic]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/burgers-an-american-classic-1.1869333

By: Tricia Zephyr


Barbeque season is coming to an end. Summer is gone, but the scent of a beef on the grill is luxurious to any meat l...

]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:17:43 -0400 1.1869333 Barbeque season is coming to an end. Summer is gone, but the scent of a beef on the grill is luxurious to any meat l...]]> Tricia Zephyr Features <![CDATA[Sunrise]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/sunrise-1.1769484

By: Nina Chubalashvili


Dawn breaks over my windowsill, allowing the light from the sun to enter the room that's engulfed in darkness. I haven't slept all night and for the first time, I realize how hypnotizing the break of dawn can be. Looking down at the carpet I see the light...

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:29:38 -0400 1.1769484 Nina Chubalashvili Features <![CDATA[Summer Resort Report]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/summer-resort-report-1.1769483

By: Rachel Hakim


Summer is finally here and that means sun, surfing and smoking swimsuits. Look glowing on the beach or on the boardwalk with these fresh and sultry trends. This summer, it's all about extreme cut-out swimsuits, monokinis, sheer clothing, and one-shoulder ...

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:28:56 -0400 1.1769483 Rachel Hakim Features <![CDATA[Is The New Fusion As Good As The Old? ]]> http://www.qcknightnews.com/features/is-the-new-fusion-as-good-as-the-old-1.1769481

By: George Smolar


This week I tested out the new 2010 Ford Fusion. I went over to DiBlasi Ford on Northern Boulevard and they hooked me up with an inline-4 SEL model. They said they tend to carry more four-cylinder engines now because they are both more fuel efficient and ...

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:27:55 -0400 1.1769481 George Smolar Features