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TEDxCUNY Hosts their 9th Annual Conference: Playback

The Knight News

The largest TEDx University event in the nation, TEDxCUNY returned with their 9th annual conference. in the Gerald W. Theater at John Jay College of Criminal Justice on Apr. 17th. This year’s theme is  “PLAYBACK.”   The event was hosted by Hibba Fatima, a Political Science student at City College of New York and Robert Rada, a Media Studies student

CUNY Women’s Leadership Conference Highlights Opportunities and Impact for Queens College Students

The Knight News

Students from across the City University of New York system gathered at the CUNY Graduate Center on Mar. 19th for the annual Women’s Leadership Conference, an event aimed at fostering professional development, networking and empowerment during Women’s History Month. For Queens College students, the conference offered not only access to university-wide resour

CUNY AI Innovation Fund Grants $3 Million to 113 Campus-led Initiatives

The Knight News

The City University of New York announced in March 2026 that it will award $3 million to 113 campus-led initiatives through its new AI Innovation Fund, a one-year systemwide grant program funded as part of Governor Hochul’s efforts to position New York as a leader in artificial intelligence. According to CUNY’s official announcement, the projects are centere

REVIEW: 5 Burro Cafe – A Place with Remarkably Authentic and Delicious Mexican Cuisine

The Knight News

Located on Austin Street in Forest Hills, 5 Burro Cafe stands out with its bright yellow awning, drawing eyes and customers from all five boroughs.  One thing is certain after my experience there: anyone who goes will be met with a welcoming ambiance and delicious food. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a friendly hostess and given a menu of various Mexica

Beyond the Shutter: Decoding the Language of Representation By Queens College Arts Students

The Knight News

At the recent opening reception for the Language of Representation exhibition at Queens Hall, these two seemingly disparate disciplines proved they speak the same dialect.  By weaving together analog tradition and multimedia innovation, the exhibition serves as a collaborative reflection of what it means to live, work and create in New York City today.&

Get to Know the Knights: A Q&A with QC Baseball’s Michael Vilardi

The Knight News

Life as a student at Queens College can be difficult for many as there is rigorous coursework, hard deadlines, exams and more. Now imagine practicing multiple times a week, early morning workouts and traveling long distances for games on top of all that. This is the reality for student athletes, including QC’s very own star pitcher Michael Vilardi.  Vil

A Cold Day at the 2026 Big Hurt

The Knight News

On Sat. March 28th, the Queens College Women’s and Men’s Track & Field Team competed in their first meet of the outdoor Track and Field season. Although the team faced harsh wind and cold temperatures as they competed, it did not stop them from giving an outstanding performance to start the season. Freshman Jenna Cruz ran the 1500 meter run with a time o

From Pitch to Pieces: LEGO’s World Cup Takeover

The Knight News

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, brands are finding new ways to connect fans to the tournament beyond the pitch. One of the most creative comes from LEGO, which is reimagining football through buildable, collectible experiences that bring the game into a more personal and interactive space. LEGO’s approach transforms the 2026 FIFA World Cup into something i

From Blue Collar to the World Stage: Ondřej Satoria’s Lasting Legacy

The Knight News

During the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC), Ondřej Satoria, an electrical engineer from the Czech Republic, took the internet by storm as he shocked fans all over the world after striking out one of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) greats, Shohei Ohtani.  Satoria began playing at six years old after moving to Ostrava. Coincidentally, he lived next to a b

World Cup Returns to the United States after 32 Years

The Knight News

This summer, The FIFA World Cup will return to the United States for the first time since 1994, bringing the world’s biggest soccer tournament back to American soil.  The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11th to July 19th across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It will mark the first time three countries have co-hosted the men’s tournament, and it wil

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