The Knight News works on behalf of the Queens College community with journalism as the main pillar of its vision.
“We learn so that we may serve”
William Kuzma, Editor-in-Chief
William Kuzma is a Senior at Queens College majoring in English and minoring in History. Kuzma came to Queens College in the Fall of 2021 after graduating from the High School for Math, Science and Engineering at City College. Kuzma joined The Knight News as an reporting intern in the Fall of 2022 to pursue his interest in student journalism and to become more active in and advocate for the Queen’s College community.
As the Editor-in-Chief for The Knight News, Kuzma is committed to expanding The Knight News’ coverage of Queens College and CUNY related issues.
When Kuzma graduates from Queens College, he plans to attend law school to pursue a future career in law. In his free time Kuzma likes to read, go to museums, explore the city, and spend time with friends and family.
Aida Quevedo, Managing Editor
Aida Quevedo is a Senior majoring in English and minoring in Legal Studies. Quevedo joined The Knight News as a reporter intern to further her interest in student journalism and to call attention toward the experiences of the Queens community. As general editor, she primarily concentrated on issues impacting Queens College and the broader CUNY system, aiming to highlight these concerns. In addition to writing, Quevedo enjoys exploring the world of fiction through video games and reading.
Bella Iskhakov, Treasurer
Bella Iskhakov is a senior at Queens College majoring in English and minoring in Honors in the Humanities. She joined The Knight News as an intern in Fall 2024 and now serves as an editor and treasurer.
During her time at The Knight News, she has learned how to research, report, and tell meaningful stories. She enjoys writing about topics that deserve more attention, is always looking for ways to turn something interesting into a story, and hopes to continue improving her writing skills.
Outside of The Knight News, she loves learning new things, writing, and art. After graduating, she plans to attend law school in the fall.
Michael Finch, Secretary
Michael Finch is a Senior majoring in English. Finch is a SUNY Ulster alumnus, where he studied communications, and interned for The Knight News during his first semester at Queens College to become an active member of his new community. As he finishes his undergraduate degree, he looks forward to attending law school with a strong interest in immigration and queer studies.
Adriana Padilla Duran, Layout Editor and Webmaster
Adriana Padilla Duran is a Senior studying Design with a focus on Illustration, Graphic Design, and Animation. Initially interested in being The Knight News‘ Cartoonist, Padilla Duran’s graphic design experience led her to become the Layout Designer instead. Currently, Padilla Duran holds the position of Layout Editor and Webmaster at The Knight News while still pursuing her passion for creating cartoons.
Padilla Duran indulges in her love for art outside of her academic and professional obligations by watching art-related videos, collecting art pieces and art books, creating digital drawings, and immersing herself in animated films. Padilla Duran also spends a considerable amount of time playing video games with her friends, taking care of her adorable feline companions, and getting lost in the world of books!
Christian J. Bonilla, Multimedia Manager and Videographer
Christian J. Bonilla is a Senior majoring in Secondary English Education (7-12) at Queens College. Bonilla joined The Knight News as a reporter intern, and became a member of the multimedia team shortly after. Coordinating alongside a team of multimedia interns rekindled Bonilla’s passion for videography; a field that Bonilla was first introduced to at Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Education High School.
As the Multimedia Manager, Bonilla explores the art of student journalism through visual and auditory media that connects with the Queens College community.
As an aspiring high school English Language Arts educator, Bonilla aims to fuse literary criticality with digital media mediums and genres. Bonilla fancies listening to R&B and Bachata music, engaging with philosophical literature, as well as visiting family in his free time.
Tania Ahmed, Outreach and Social Media Manager
Tania Ahmed is a Senior at Queens College, majoring in Design and minoring in Media Studies. Ahmed joined The Knight News as a staff member in the Fall of 2023, where she worked on layout and social media content creation. In the Fall of 2024 Ahmed was promoted to Social Media manager and content coordinator, where she leads the social media department and facilitates content creation across departments. Ahmed’s work is driven by her passion for art and design. In her free time Ahmed enjoys traveling, hiking, and baking.