Director Jamal Biggs, who received his BA in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and a MA in Urban Affairs from Queens College
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Vaccine Hesitancy Intensifies as COVID Funds are Slashed
by Gennaro Virtuoso Five years ago, in March 2020, Queens became the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak. Elmhurst Hospital, for…
Encounters with ICE: What QCC Students Need to Know
“It’s just sort of a fear that buzzes around,” one Queensborough student puts it.
How QCC’s LGBTQ+ Students Can Find Support
At Queensborough, the Ally LGBTQ Club prides itself on creating a safe environment that is inclusive and supportive of student diversity in the areas of sexual orientation and sexual identity/expression, as well as, promoting awareness and respect. Upcoming campus LGBTQ+ events they can be found on the QCC website LGBTQ Calendar of Events. The QCC PRIDE Center Ribbon Cutting, will take place On Wednesday, Mar 26.
AI in the Classroom: Queensborough ’s Response to a Transformative Technology
“AI is not a one-size-fits-all tool,” said Professor Karan Puri from the mathematics department and a member of QCC’s committee for AI. “In some courses, it can enhance learning, while in others, it raises concerns about academic honesty. That’s why having department-specific policies is crucial.”
The Impact of ICE’s Crackdown
By: Katherine Soto. One of President Trump’s biggest selling points of his campaign was his stance on immigration. Repeatedly, he…
QCC Baseball Season 2024: A Year of Learning and Evolving
By Isaiah Espinal. This past season has been a roller-coaster for the Queensborough Community College Baseball team. There were a…
How Trauma Can Affect College Performance
When asked, “Do you ever struggle with motivation, procrastination, or burnout due to past trauma?” 78% of students responded yes. Despite these struggles, only 30% had sought support from campus counseling services and most who did found counseling helpful. When asked whether professors and academic advisors understood the challenges faced by students with past trauma, the majority agreed that most professors were understanding.
Grocery Shopping: A Critical Concern for College Students
According to College Students and SNAP: The New Face of Food Insecurity in the United States, over the past decade, numerous studies on food insecurity among college students have revealed alarming rates ranging from 20% to over 50%. These figures are significantly higher than the national average of 12% for the overall U.S population.
Calling All Teachers! QCC and NYC’s Support for Future Educators
By Angelina Sitara Iadanza Do you wonder what major you want to focus on for your college career? Well, at…