While I do love Queens (and, of course, art in Queens), I think that I am in desperate, desperate need of change. And by change, I mean… a trip to Manhattan! This weekend, I will be covering Double Vision, an … Continue reading →
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Review: Ballet Hispanico
As you know, Latin music has always been a huge part of my life; it’s my standby, my comfort, and my internal rhythm. Now, dance is an integral part of Latin music and, of course, Latin culture. In fact, I … Continue reading →
It’s Cold Out There
It’s been a while, huh? Lots of changes on my end since 2013 – how about yourselves? I’m sure you’re still waiting with bated breath on that Clarice Lispector review. The book is coming along, albeit slowly, but it’s shaping up to match my expectations pretty squarely. That is to say, it’s starting to rattle […]
Stay Tuned: Ballet Hispanico!
As you may know, yesterday’s poetry reading was cancelled due to snow – yikes! I, for one, hate the winter. It’s just not in my blood. I do, however, enjoy the fact that I get a lot of work done … Continue reading →
Hello again!
Hello all! Welcome back! My break was fantastic – I wrote poems, visited family, and held a blue sea urchin – but I am nevertheless ecstatic, truly ecsatic, to be here. As always, there is plenty of art on campus; … Continue reading →
Reflection: Brazilian Choro Music at Queens College
I love hip-hop; I like pop, alt, and rock; I appreciate classical, and I can, in fact, tolerate country. Ultimately, I’m pretty open-minded, and I’ll listen to just about anything once – anything, that is, except for Justin Bieber. However, … Continue reading →
Clarice Lispector, and QC’s Year of Brazil
In honor of Queens College’s designation of the academic year 2013-14 as the “Year of Brazil”, all of us writers here at QC Voices are taking a moment to discuss certain interesting cultural, economic, and social aspects of this enormous country that has, in the past decade or so, become one of the most important […]
Looking for an excuse to stop studying? Look no further!
Tired of studying? Need some art in your life? Never fear – there’s plenty do to in Queens this weekend! Oh Bernice! Reading Series: This charming, intimate, and always interesting reading series is currently housed at the Astoria Bookshop. Come … Continue reading →
It’s True: No more $15 for Printing when Filling out Teacher Evaluations
When I first heard about the Technology Fee Committee last semester, I was excited to join. As a freshman, it would be my first real opportunity to actively contribute to the college and potentially have an impact. Also, I was interested to know if the technology fees that each and every student pays (included in […]
Thanksgiving: The Art of Cooking!
I love Thanksgiving – that is, almost as much as I love cooking! Today, I’ll be making one of my favorite dishes – un potaje de frijoles blancas con chorizo y morcilla (that is, white bean, chorizo, and morcilla stew). Here’s … Continue reading →
