Reclaiming the Word: Slut
For many women, the word ‘slut’ is a harsh reminder of the shame associated with having a normal sex life—or the appearance of one.
Despite attempts to rid ourselves of harmful, derogatory terms, slut-shaming makes its way into university campuses, house parties, and club bathrooms. Some feminist…
Films and TV shows are constantly critiqued for portraying unrealistic characters, plots, and fashion. However, the picture on the big screen is ma…
Now a passionate and outspoken member of the student community, Yara Hussein, ArtSci ’23, almost didn’t come to Queen’s.
“As a Kingstonian, Queen’s…
Women’s Basketball raises $4,900 for 15th annual Shoot for the Cure
There’s nothing quite like a great album cover. When done right, these images often become inseparable from the music they represent.
However, as streaming has grown into the predominant way to consume music, ‘the album’ has become less important to artists and consumers. It’s worth wondering if album art still matters now that the industry has shifted in favour of singles.
Before Music Television (MTV) ushered in a generation of music videos in 1981, artists could only engage their fans visually through album art. Whatever image a band printed on their record sleeve acted as both a sales pitch and an artistic statement.
Album art…
Leslie Dal Cin announces retirement
Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation , Leslie Dal Cin, has announced her intention to retire this spring.
According to a Jan. 27 press…
A conversation with Nixon Academic Leadership Award recipients
On Jan. 27, this year’s Nixon Academic Leadership Award recipients were announced by Queen’s Athletics and Recreation.
The award, given to varsity …
'An absolute sprint’: Inside the 2018-19 Queen’s Men’s Hockey season, part two
“Our league is an absolute sprint. You only play 28 games, and if you lose one here or there, that can be the difference between hosting the Queen’…
Perspective: U Sports is just as entertaining as the NCAA
On Nov 14., 2021, I stood on the sidelines at Nixon field and watched the Queen’s women’s rugby team win their first National Championship.
Standin…
'Everything counts': Team ETC voted next AMS executives
As voting closed Wednesday, the AMS election saw an 11.5 per cent voter turnout.
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AMS voters have elected Team ETC, comprised of Presidential candidate Eric Sikich, ArtSci ’22, Vice-Presid…
Queen’s students speak on return to in-person learning
Queen’s students are returning to in-person classes on Feb. 28. For many students, online coursework posed challenges in the realm of academics, extracurriculars, and social lives.
Rob Hughes, A…
Uncontested EngSoc election sees Danielle Rivard elected president
On Feb. 3 Engineering (EngSoc) voters elected Danielle Rivard, Sci ’23, President, Evan Wray, Sci ’22, Vice-President of operations, and Jane Cohen-Wallis, Sci ’24, Vice-President of Student Affair…
$400,000 donated by former Board of Trustees member under investigation
David Sharpe, Law ’95, resigned from Queen’s Board of Trustees and as chair of the Queen’s Law Dean’s Council in 2021.
Sharpe is currently under investigation by the Ontario Securities Commissio…
HSS sees contested elections for all executive positions
This year’s Health Sciences Society (HSS) elections will see a contested ballot for every executive position.
The Journal reached out to the eight candidates running for President, Vice-President (…
Classrooms leave no room for creativity in arts education
Modern arts education is highly problematic because the focus on theory and structure in arts education has made creativity start to fade in the classroom.
In theatre, music, or musical theatre, I’m always trying to keep my creativity flowing. However, art has a way of being anything but easy whe…
Queen’s needs to approach accommodations with empathy
This article discusses mental illness and may be triggering for some readers. The Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-875-6213.
Queen’s policy for academic consideration should reflect an empathetic approach to dealing with students requesting accommodations.
Th…
The Gertrudes reform to release ‘Emergency To Emergency’
The Gertrudes are set to release their album Emergency To Emergency on Nov. 26 via Wolfe Island Records. Guitar player and songwriter Greg Tilson spoke to The Journal about the band’s latest album.
“[There’s] a lot of energy [and] big, big sound,” Tilson said. “[There’s] roots in folk, rock, and experimental kind of bluegrass.”
Tilson said the d…
Returning from the pandemic-induced pause
After the OUA paused competition across university sport in response to the pandemic, athletes and coaches across the province will return to play on Feb. 9.
In preparation for the resumption of the 2021-22 season, The Journal spoke to Claire Meadows, head coach of the Women’s Basketball team, an…
How each OUA team got its name: Part one
At its inception in 1906, the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU)—the first formal Canadian intercollegiate athletics league, now known as the OUA—had only four members.
Over a hundred y…
Everything to know about the return of varsity sports and recreation at Queen’s
Both varsity athletes and recreationally active students have lots to look forward to following recent return-to-sport announcements from Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and Athletics and Recrea…
Queen’s alum Chris Patrician heading to the Beijing Winter Olympics for bobsleigh
Chris Patrician, ArtSci ’14, will represent Canada at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics for bobsleigh.
After spending much of his life involved with competitive sports in some form or another, Patri…
'You’re fighting for them’: Inside the 2018-19 Queen’s Men’s Hockey season, part one
“Ask those guys what it’s like to lose this game because you’re never going to get it back.”
Those were the words Queen’s men’s hockey head coach Brett Gibson said to his younger players before the…
