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Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

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Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

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Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

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Discovering Cultures and Cuisines from Food Trucks on the Queens College Campus
Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Emir Gutic, Sports Commentary Editor

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The Duo Coffee Bar: Finding Authentic Matcha In the Outskirts of Flushing
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Maryam Ansari, Film & TV Editor

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Food
Filipino-Fried Chicken: Jollibee
Filipino-Fried Chicken: Jollibee
Esther Chang, Staff Writer • September 25, 2025

When many people think of fried chicken, they imagine...

Centre: The Center of Pasta & Pizza
Centre: The Center of Pasta & Pizza
Esther Chang, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025
Hidden Delights of Flushing: Fu Yuan
Hidden Delights of Flushing: Fu Yuan
Vanessa Lee, Staff Writer • September 1, 2025
Yoodon: Cram and Dine
Yoodon: Cram and Dine
Eunbe Choe, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025
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Ana Huang’s King of Envy: Does it Meet Expectations?
Ana Huang’s King of Envy: Does it Meet Expectations?
Nicole Harvan, Literature Editor • September 22, 2025

If you enjoy contemporary romance with high emotional...

Looking for Alaska: A Journey Worth Taking
Looking for Alaska: A Journey Worth Taking
Jordan Tsao, Literature Editor • September 8, 2025
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Emily Dong, Literature Review Editor • May 14, 2025
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Maggie Gildea, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025
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Fashion
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Mikayla Jimenez, Fashion Review Editor

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Music
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Arising Indie Rock Artist Solya Returns With Two Standout Singles
Salma Aouissi, Music Review Editor • September 23, 2025

In a world where social media music artists can plummet...

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Salma Aouissi and Amelia Zara • September 17, 2025
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Amelia Zara, Music Review Editor • September 11, 2025
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The Nail-Biting World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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