The Journal’s

Corrections and Clarifications

The Journal strives to give an accurate account of news and events pertaining to Queen’s University. Each piece of information is thoroughly fact-checked by a team of trained reporters and editors. With that in mind, mistakes are inevitable. When a clarification or correction is necessary, it will be posted here as well as published in the following print issue for articles that appeared in print. The online version of the article will also be appended with a note that describes the change.

If you notice something that needs a clarification or correction, please email journal_editors@ams.queensu.ca(link sends e-mail).

To make a difference, the AMS must better support their leaders

  • A previous version of this article didn’t specify that only two of three former AMS Senior Management members spoke publicly about their motivations for resigning in September 2021. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

How each OUA team got its name: Part one

  • January 31, 2022

    An earlier version of this article referred to Ontario Tech University as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s professors win Panorama Award

  • November 26, 2021

    A previous version of the article stated the exchange trip was five days long. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Senate questions $350,000 payment to City

  • The article incorrectly attributed Senator Duncan Hunter as the chair of the Honorary Degrees Committee. In fact, he is the vice-chair of the Honorary Degrees Committee.

    The article incorreclty stated discussion on the Academic Integrity Procedure was motioned to be referred back to SCADP. In fact, the updated policy passed.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Director of Human Resources position will remain vacant

  • October 5, 2021

    This article, at the original time of publication, included an incorrect timeline for the hiring of the previous Directors of Human Resources.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Poetry contest winner Emily Clare talks ‘Allies’

  • This article has been updated with the correct term for the anti-Asian racism movement, which is called Stop Asian Hate.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s law students participate in U of T’s Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada

  • The article was updated to reflect the arbitration process more accurately.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Sarah Waisvisz imagines the future of Blackness through monodrama Witness Shift

  • This article has been updated to reflect that Witness Shift is a play.

    The Journal regrets the error.

EDII identified as most pressing issue in Queen’s 2020 Orientation Week

  • The original version of this article failed to acknowledge the efforts and labour of the student-led SOARB EDII working group, whose members include Kayla Melbourne, Charlotte Galvani, Richelle Ignatius, Dr. Laeeque Daneshmend, Deanna Fialho, and Mackenzie Birchard. An updated article will be published next week reporting on this group’s labour over the past five months.

    The Journal regrets the error.

As a journalist, tweeting hate speech has consequences—as it should

  • The previous version of this article stated Bradley was staff at The Eyeopener. Bradley never held an official position at the Eyeopener, but contributed articles on a voluntary basis. The article has been updated to reflect this.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Running on ambitious platform, CESA Team BluEJay confident they have experience to follow through

  • This article has been updated to reflect the correct graduating year of the candidates in Team BluEJay.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Assembly validates AMS executive, Undergraduate Trustee candidates

  • February 2, 2021

    The previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the nomination period was extended due to fears of an uncontested election. The deadline was extended due to extenuating circumstances related to COVID-19.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Reelout launches online Queer Film Festival

  • This article has been updated to correctly spell the names of Kemi King and Tamara Lang.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Union Gallery highlights student art with two new exhibitions

  • This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Ming Xing’s last name.

    The Journal regrets the error.

‘What Alex did best is he didn’t overshadow the contestants’: ‘Jeopardy!’ winner and Queen’s alum reflects on Alex Trebek

  • This article has been updated to reflect that Jordan Nussbaum played two games of Jeopardy! but only won one game.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Robert Pike

  • This article has been updated to reflect the accurate age of Dr. Pike at the time of his passing.

    The Journal regrets the error.

ASUS calls for discussion of BIPOC student experience

  • This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Isabela Rittinger’s name and her correct position.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Decolonizing the Agnes Art Centre: in conversation with Emelie Chhangur

  • This article has been updated with the correct definition of “in-reach”

    The Journal regrets the error.

‘There’s nothing like live laughter’: The Pinecone Uprising performs at Musiikki Café

  • This article has been udpated with The Pinecone Uprising’s correct name. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

‘Teaching is activism’: Professors and TAs of colour discuss race in academia

  • This article has been updated to reflect Dr. Shobhana Xavier was the first person in her family to earn a PhD, not attend university.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Principal Deane calls Queen’s global rankings ‘depressing’

  • The original version of this article stated the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science ranked eighth in the world, instead of the Department of Mining Engineering within the FEAS.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Commerce Society de-ratifies All Year Social 

  • The Journal had previously reported that All Year Social had hosted the ‘Beerfest’ party, which was not affiliated with AYS.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Funeral Lakes talk new EP, Golden Season

  • A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion in British Columbia was an inspiration for the track. It was the Coastal GasLink pipeline project which inspired the track.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s student wins scholarship to continue heart research

  • This article was updated to reflect that Laurence Richards is a woman.

    This article was updated to reflect that Dr. Ruaa Al-Qazazi won the scholarship in 2019, not 2020.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Orientation week facing uncertainty with possibility of remote learning in the fall

  • This article has been updated to reflect the correct title of the Division of Student Affairs.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s accepts language-learning platform Duolingo as proof of English proficiency

  • This article was updated to correct the spelling of Chris Coupland’s name.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Campus pharmacy launches virtual “walk-in” clinic

  • This article was updated to correct the spelling of Ting-A-Kee’s name.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Engineering Society donates 500 N95 masks to local medical facilities

  • This article has been updated to reflect the right name of the Science Formal Convener.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Consultation on sexual violence policy deferred until further notice

  • This article has been updated to reflect the detailed nature of the disclosure requirement.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Shoshannah Bennett Dwara voted next undergraduate trustee

  • This article has been corrected to reflect the nature of CFRC’s new status.

    The Journal regrets the error.

What being a woman means to us this International Women’s Day

  • This article has been updated with a graphic that more accurately represents the scope of the voices of those who contributed to the call for comments on what womanhood means to them.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Royal Tusk hits The Mansion

  • This article has been corrected to reflect Listen Up Kid’s presence in the lineup. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Online mental health resources aren’t the sole solution to student needs

  • This editorial has been updated to reflect the full scope of Empower Me’s services.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s Music Club live at The Mansion

  • This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of the executives’ names. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Senate committee recommends Queen’s keep ‘O Canada’ at convocation

  • A previous version of this article presented the SCAP recommendation as the final decision on the matter. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

“Damaging and complex”: Senate discusses recent track coach firing

  • This story has been updated to add the information that the SOARB report was sent back to have a review of the recommendation to ban Standards Exams. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

More than a hundred gather at Kingston train tracks to protest Coastal GasLink pipeline

  • The story headline has been updated to reflect a more accurate number of protesters at the train tracks.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s freshest funk band reaches new heights

  • This piece has been updated to reflect Omar Elmor’s participation in the band.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s mourns the loss of student Bethany Qun Yi Yan

At Assembly, members discuss racism on campus

  • The headline has been updated to more accurately reflect the nature of conversations at Assembly. The article has been updated to reflect John Le’s accurate position and the correct spelling of Natasha Zhang’s last name.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Annual Isabel event showcases global voices

  • This article has been updated to reflect the accurate plot of Killing Jesus, a film on display at the festival.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Undergraduate Trustee apologizes for attending Coronavirus-themed party

  • The account of a student who wrote to The Journal via email to discuss the party has since been removed after it was deemed to be unreliable.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s Commerce student publishes first book

  • This article has been corrected to reflect the exact year Rodgers edited her book.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Grad Club hosts charity dance party for Indigenous rights

  • This article has been updated to reflect the frequency at which SOUTH NODE hosts dance party events.

    The Journal regrets the error.

The Uno boys

  • This article has been updated to reflect Hilldreth’s correct major.

    The Journal regrets the error.

More than 2,500 can’t vote in AMS elections after membership opt-outs

  • Corrections to AMS voting policy updates this year have been made.

    The Journal regrets the error.

University will review sexual violence policy feedback this month

  • The kicker has been updated to specify the nature of the potential policy updates after feedback.

    The Journal regrets the error.

The anti-5G movement is a new form of fearmongering

  • The nature of the frequency of 5G networks has been updated to be correct.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Banff Mountain Film Festival comes back to town

  • This article has been updated to reflect Meghan Brooks’ correct name spelling.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS votes to put Food Bank fee on referendum for mandatory status

  • The headline has been corrected to indicate the nature of the AMS referendum required to make fees mandatory.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Amir Moradi, beloved by peers, planned to attend medical school

  • The attribution of a quote has been corrected to reflect that Mohammad was the speaker, not Vankin.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Students, faculty, rally against US escalation with Iran

  • This article was updated to reflect the correct number of protesters and the backgrounds of those who hosted the protest. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s student killed in Tehran plane crash identified as Amir Moradi

  • This story was updated to reflect the full scope of Friday’s vigil.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Student group and AMS push for period accessibility

  • This article has been corrected to reflect the fact that bins were also installed in men’s bathrooms in the JDUC and Queen’s Centre.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Fall in Review

  • This article has been corrected to reflect the attribution of Greene’s quote on the Student Voices on Sexual Violence Survey.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Varsity Clubs round-up: November edition

  • An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated Madeleine Prins-Gervais recieved all-star recognition at the NCWP championship. The recognition was in fact given to Madeleine Bisaillon, who led scoring for the Gaels.

    The Journal regrets the error.

City shifts University District Safety Initiative communications plan

  • This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Mayor Bryan Paterson’s name.

    The Journal regrets the error.

The pros and cons of Call Her Daddy

  • This article has been corrected to remove the incorrectly stated nature of Franklyn’s prior arrest along with an incorrect reference to Franklyn’s background. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Climate action leaves behind the most vulnerable

  • This opinion has been updated to reflect the correct events of the described case of the Walkerton Tragedy.

    The Journal regrets the error.

JDUC renovations to commence May 2021

  • This article was updated to reflect the correct estimated time of completion for the JDUC according to Chloe Draeger.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s to host 2020 Men’s Rugby Championship

  • November 6, 2019

    This article incorrectly stated the percentage of university grads on the Canadian national team is 75 per cent. It is 60 per cent.

    The Journal regrets the error.

The Agnes mixes art and meditation in new event

  • This story has been updated to reflect Abby Berry’s correct discipline of study and year of graduation.

    The Journal regrets the error.

At Senate, Deane says no update yet on Chown Hall police probe

  • This article has been updated to remove inaccurate information pertaining to SMA3.

    The Journal regrets the error.

New university alcohol policy bottlenecks student safety

  • This editorial has been updated to reflect the correct maximum drink limit as per the policy draft. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Professor brings concerns over sexual violence policy to Senate

  • This story has been corrected to reflect that Teri Shearer will host an open community meeting, not Ann Tierney.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Kingston steals the show on set of Murdoch Mysteries

  • This story has been corrected to reflect the accurate length of the shoot and the season number.

    The Journal regrets the error.

QBACC appeals to Trustees at first meeting of academic year

  • This article has been corrected to reflect the accurate nature of Auston Pierce and Alex da Silva’s remarks in the meeting.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Hundreds strike for climate action on campus

  • September 28, 2019

    An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated Professor Hosek make her quoted remarks in an interview. She made them to the crowd.

    The article also incorrectly stated Candice Christmas’s quoted remarks were delivered on stage. They were made in an interview.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s Eats: A deeper look at what makes Mio Gelato special

  • This article was updated to reflect the correct names of Mio’s founders, the ingredients of the pistachio gelato, and the price of a cone.

    The Journal regrets the error.

The Isabel Bader Centre supports aspiring local musicians

  • September 20, 2019

    This article previously misstated that winners record an album. They record a song.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Professors say new sexual violence policy could put students at risk

  • This article has been corrected to reflect Meghan Norris’ correct title.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS gathers for first assembly of the year

  • This article has been corrected to reflect correct AMS opt-out rates and alcohol advertising policy on campus.

    The Journal regrets the error.

BFA student has high hopes for fourth year

  • This story has been corrected to reflect the correct spelling of the artist’s last name. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Summer in Review

  • This article falsely attributed a statement to Greene that was said by Dahanayake. This has been corrected.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Artsy outings for students this September

  • This article has been updated to reflect Luna Ferguson’s appropriate name and context. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Student’s documentary charts story of perseverance

  • This story has been corrected to reflect the correct date of the 2018 Ironman World Championships and Tennyson’s location at the time.

    The Journal regrets the error.

FoldA blazes a new trail for digital theatre

  • This article has been updated to correct the full name of the Dan School of Drama and Music, and to specify Michael Wheeler’s correct position within the school.

    The Journal regrets the error.

University seeks to limit shots at campus pubs

  • July 16, 2019

    This article has been updated to clarify that, during the 2018-19 year, more than 2,700 events went through the AMS event sanctioning process, not the University’s proposed sub-committee, which has not been established yet.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Agnes attendees invited to talk about sex

  • This article was updated with an emailed statement from Vanessa Dion Fletcher, one of the artists whose work is in the exhibit. It clarifies a vague description of the work in question’s creation.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article was updated with an emailed statement from Carina Magazzeni, one of the exhibit’s co-curators. It clarifies some vague details surrounding Dayna Danger’s works in the gallery. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Agnes attendees invited to talk about sex

  • This article was updated with an emailed statement from Vanessa Dion Fletcher, one of the artists whose work is in the exhibit. It clarifies a vague description of the work in question’s creation.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article was updated with an emailed statement from Carina Magazzeni, one of the exhibit’s co-curators. It clarifies some vague details surrounding Dayna Danger’s works in the gallery. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Kingston youth charged with terrorism granted bail

  • April 4, 2019

    This article was updated to include the phrase “by taking action” in the second of the most recent charges.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS President ‘took no part in decision to terminate’ former Judicial Affairs Manager

  • March 29, 2019

    This article mischaracterized the investigation’s funding. While Assembly voted in its favour, the Board of Directors funded the investigation.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Being a minority at the Smith School of Business

  • March 23, 2019

    This article falsely suggested an affiliation between the 2016 “racist costume pary”, the Commerce Society, and All Year Social. The paragraph has been removed. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s debut for Rhinoceros in Love this week

  • March 15, 2019

    This article incorrectly described the play’s plot as following a “rhinoceros bottom feeder.” In fact, it follows a man who feeds rhinoceroses as an occuptation. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s student talks mental health at Jack Summit

  • March 15, 2019

    This article incorrectly referred to the event as the National Mental Health Conference. In fact, it was the Jack Summit.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS executive had access to case files during Judicial Affairs shutdown

  • March 15, 2019

    This article incorrectly spelled the Director of Human Resources’ name. It is Joe Palubiski, not Pabluski.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 24, 2019

    This article mistated the date of Tyrrell’s firing. It was Nov. 6, not Nov. 2. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS executive had access to case files during Judicial Affairs shutdown

  • March 15, 2019

    This article incorrectly spelled the Director of Human Resources’ name. It is Joe Palubiski, not Pabluski.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 24, 2019

    This article mistated the date of Tyrrell’s firing. It was Nov. 6, not Nov. 2. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s receives first sexual violence report

  • March 18, 2019

    This article incorrectly stated there was a 25 per cent decrease from 2015 to 2018. In fact, there was a 30 per cent increase.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Kingston police combat human trafficking increase with education

  • March 2, 2019

    The original article mispelt Queen’s Love146’s co-chair’s name. It is Olivia Sant, not Sants. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Flip the Script returns for second year

  • This article contained a number of unacceptable inaccuracies. It incorrectly stated there was a decline in registration; the University of Windsor funded the program instead of assisted it; Lotan expressed accessibility as an issue; that the program is offered exclusively to first-years; feedback responses suggested a high-school program and registration was being held on March 9 and 10. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Swimming team picks up three medals at OUA Championships

  • February 21, 2019

    Victor Uemura is in second year, not first year. He also did not qualify for U Sports.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Education production aims to Get Schooled

  • February 6, 2019

    This story incorrectly gave Wang’s role as a conductor. She is a composer. The story also misatributed Barletta’s quote to Douglas and since been corrected. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Investigation into AMS president to cost $15k

  • February 1, 2019

    This article incorrectly stated the inquiry’s budget was directly sourced from the Advantage Fund as part of the Board of Director’s budget. In fact, the Board of Director’s budget is sourced from the Advantage Fund. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Reelout brings representation to the big screen

  • February 1, 2019

    This article incorrectly spelled Jason Karman and Dana McLeod’s names and has been corrected.

    The Journal regrets the error.

CESA Executive debate recap

  • This article incorrectly stated Mellon was on team Ray. The candidate is running with team Illuminate.

    The Journal regrets the error.

EngSoc executive debate recap

  • January 26, 2019

    This story incorrectly stated Benoit’s class was ’19. It is ’20. Additionally, she is EngSoc’s equity officer, not social issues comissioner.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • January 26, 2019

    This article incorrectly stated EngLinks falls outside of the juridstiction of EngSoc. It does, under the director of academics. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

EngSoc executive debate recap

  • January 26, 2019

    This story incorrectly stated Benoit’s class was ’19. It is ’20. Additionally, she is EngSoc’s equity officer, not social issues comissioner.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • January 26, 2019

    This article incorrectly stated EngLinks falls outside of the juridstiction of EngSoc. It does, under the director of academics. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

SGPS presidential election sees two hopefuls

  • January 25, 2019

    This article incorrectly gave Wong’s year as class of 2021. He is class of 2019.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS executive Team AJW runs alone

  • January 21, 2019

    Last year, Jessica Dahanayake was a member of the IT service staff, not assistant director at the IT office.

    The Journal regrets the error.

ASUS executive election goes uncontested

  • January 21, 2019

    This article incorrectly called ASUS assembly ASUS council.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s professors talk free speech policy

  • January 18, 2019

    This article originally failed to include the accent in Brulé’s name.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Province to cut tuition costs by 10 per cent, nix free tuition

  • January 18, 2019

    This article originally misattributed Woolf’s comments on the Province’s deficit to Queen’s current financial situation. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

New election policies released for ASUS elections

  • January 15, 2019

    This article incorrectly identified Mike Arnason’s position as Chief Electoral Officer. His title is Governance Officer.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS to vote on cost for external investigation into president

  • January 11, 2019

    This article incorrectly stated Tyrrell was terminated without two weeks notice. In lieu of two weeks notice, Tyrrell was offered two weeks of pay. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Combatting climate change can’t be done alone

  • January 14, 2019

    This story’s caption misspelt Kamh’s name as “Kahm” and incorrectly said her master’s program as Global Development Studies and Environmental Sustainability Studies. It is only the latter.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Public Feelings are not Small Potatoes

  • January 13, 2019

    This article incorrectly spelt one of the organizer’s names. It is Ella Gonzales, not Gonzalez.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Assembly Recap: Nov. 29

  • December 22, 2018

    This article misspelt Jamil Pirani’s last name as Pirani and incorrectly stated he was a Sci ’18 representative. He is the Sci ’19 representative.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Assembly passes external investigation into President Martinez

  • The original version of this article misspelt Carson Cook’s last name as “Cooke.”

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article wrongly indentified Page as the chair of the AMS board of trustees. She is the chair of the board of directors.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Assembly passes external investigation into President Martinez

  • The original version of this article misspelt Carson Cook’s last name as “Cooke.”

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article wrongly indentified Page as the chair of the AMS board of trustees. She is the chair of the board of directors.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Iranian political prisoner suggested for honorary degree

  • November 30, 2018

    This article misspelt a campaigner’s name. It’s Wiener, not Weiner.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article misattributed a quote saying Nasrin Sotoudeh fights for women’s rights. Wiener said the quote, not Power.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The original version of this article failed to include Daniel Hornstein in its list of co-founders. It has been edited to credit his involvement.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Iranian political prisoner suggested for honorary degree

  • November 30, 2018

    This article misspelt a campaigner’s name. It’s Wiener, not Weiner.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article misattributed a quote saying Nasrin Sotoudeh fights for women’s rights. Wiener said the quote, not Power.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The original version of this article failed to include Daniel Hornstein in its list of co-founders. It has been edited to credit his involvement.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Iranian political prisoner suggested for honorary degree

  • November 30, 2018

    This article misspelt a campaigner’s name. It’s Wiener, not Weiner.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article misattributed a quote saying Nasrin Sotoudeh fights for women’s rights. Wiener said the quote, not Power.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The original version of this article failed to include Daniel Hornstein in its list of co-founders. It has been edited to credit his involvement.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Alum’s online course addresses workplace sexual harassment

  • Ryley received an MA in 1995 from Queen’s, not an MBA in 1996.

    The Journal regrets the error.

New lecture series ignites interest in academia

  • The article incorrectly placed SNOLAB in Antartica. Its in Sudbury. Clark’s other topic of discussion, the IceCube project, is in Antartica. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Panel talks effects of drug price hikes

  • November 21, 2018

    This story was corrected after misattributing  almost 30,000 Vioxx users’ claims of cariovascular difficulties as fatal, and clarfying Vioxx as a treatment, not a cure, for arthritis. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Japan, Korea and China tell students lose pot or face legal risk

  • This article incorrectly stated the length of Jeong’s citizennship. He has been a Canadian citizen for four years, not 10. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Student poets compete at CUPSI

  • November 10, 2018

    This article failed to include Haley Sarfeld as one of the organizers. It has been updated with her name. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Head judicial officer fired after investigating AMS president

  • This article incorrectly stated the date the AMS Board of Directors were informed of the investigation. It was Oct. 22, not Oct. 21. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • November 12, 2018

    This article incorrectly spelled Mikela Page’s name as “Mikayla Paige.” The article has been edited to correct the error. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Head judicial officer fired after investigating AMS president

  • This article incorrectly stated the date the AMS Board of Directors were informed of the investigation. It was Oct. 22, not Oct. 21. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • November 12, 2018

    This article incorrectly spelled Mikela Page’s name as “Mikayla Paige.” The article has been edited to correct the error. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Interactive play Far From the Heart confronts sexual violence

  • December 5, 2018

    Morgan St. Onge was incorrectly indentified as Margaret in the photo’s caption. The caption has been editted to correct the error. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Senate Recap: October 30

  • This story misattributed Kanonhsyonne Janice Hil’s comments to Lisa Doxtater. It has been ammended to correct the error. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Senate repeals 1918 ‘colour ban’ on Black medical students

  • This article incorrectly referred to the language of the ban as a “colour bar.” It has been corrected to reflect the specific terminology. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article mischaracterized Thomas’ involvemement with the repeal. He presented it as an item, which Principal Woolf then placed as a motion on the agenda. Thomas did not make the motion. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Senate repeals 1918 ‘colour ban’ on Black medical students

  • This article incorrectly referred to the language of the ban as a “colour bar.” It has been corrected to reflect the specific terminology. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article mischaracterized Thomas’ involvemement with the repeal. He presented it as an item, which Principal Woolf then placed as a motion on the agenda. Thomas did not make the motion. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

WE’s links to child labour reverse social progress

  • October 19, 2018

    Canadaland’s investigation incorrectly included Kellogg’s as a partner of the WE organization. It is not and the article’s reference to the brand has been removed.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 19, 2018

    This article incorrectly stated that ME to WE made $47 million off corporate partnerships. In fact, it was the charity, WE. ME to WE has also met its 50 per cent donation requirements to WE.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 20, 2018

    The article has been ammended to reflect WE is not a business, despite its social enterprise firm Me to We contributing revenue to the organization. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 22, 2018

    The original headline of this story was a mischaracterization of the WE organization’s relationship to child labour. It has been updated to better reflect the content of the article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

WE’s links to child labour reverse social progress

  • October 19, 2018

    Canadaland’s investigation incorrectly included Kellogg’s as a partner of the WE organization. It is not and the article’s reference to the brand has been removed.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 19, 2018

    This article incorrectly stated that ME to WE made $47 million off corporate partnerships. In fact, it was the charity, WE. ME to WE has also met its 50 per cent donation requirements to WE.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 20, 2018

    The article has been ammended to reflect WE is not a business, despite its social enterprise firm Me to We contributing revenue to the organization. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 22, 2018

    The original headline of this story was a mischaracterization of the WE organization’s relationship to child labour. It has been updated to better reflect the content of the article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

WE’s links to child labour reverse social progress

  • October 19, 2018

    Canadaland’s investigation incorrectly included Kellogg’s as a partner of the WE organization. It is not and the article’s reference to the brand has been removed.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 19, 2018

    This article incorrectly stated that ME to WE made $47 million off corporate partnerships. In fact, it was the charity, WE. ME to WE has also met its 50 per cent donation requirements to WE.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 20, 2018

    The article has been ammended to reflect WE is not a business, despite its social enterprise firm Me to We contributing revenue to the organization. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 22, 2018

    The original headline of this story was a mischaracterization of the WE organization’s relationship to child labour. It has been updated to better reflect the content of the article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

WE’s links to child labour reverse social progress

  • October 19, 2018

    Canadaland’s investigation incorrectly included Kellogg’s as a partner of the WE organization. It is not and the article’s reference to the brand has been removed.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 19, 2018

    This article incorrectly stated that ME to WE made $47 million off corporate partnerships. In fact, it was the charity, WE. ME to WE has also met its 50 per cent donation requirements to WE.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 20, 2018

    The article has been ammended to reflect WE is not a business, despite its social enterprise firm Me to We contributing revenue to the organization. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • October 22, 2018

    The original headline of this story was a mischaracterization of the WE organization’s relationship to child labour. It has been updated to better reflect the content of the article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Walkhome aims to start non-binary hiring next spring

  • October 21, 2018

    This story has been corrected to spell Crooks’ first name as Shannon, not Sharon. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

U.S. exchange rate causes purchasing power difficulties

  • The article incorrectly stated “The Senate will continue to discuss the library’s purchasing power challenges in future meetings.” 

    There were no follow-up questions to the written answer provided to the question in the Senate agenda.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article also wrongly stated the context of its quotes. They were written in a report submitted to Senate, not spoken at Senate.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The headline originally stated the library is in a defcit. It is not. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

U.S. exchange rate causes purchasing power difficulties

  • The article incorrectly stated “The Senate will continue to discuss the library’s purchasing power challenges in future meetings.” 

    There were no follow-up questions to the written answer provided to the question in the Senate agenda.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article also wrongly stated the context of its quotes. They were written in a report submitted to Senate, not spoken at Senate.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The headline originally stated the library is in a defcit. It is not. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

U.S. exchange rate causes purchasing power difficulties

  • The article incorrectly stated “The Senate will continue to discuss the library’s purchasing power challenges in future meetings.” 

    There were no follow-up questions to the written answer provided to the question in the Senate agenda.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • This article also wrongly stated the context of its quotes. They were written in a report submitted to Senate, not spoken at Senate.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The headline originally stated the library is in a defcit. It is not. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Students fleeing conflict find new home on campus

  • Bassam’s last name has been updated to Al Hamidi.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Fall term break not worth a fragmented orientation week

  • An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Wronko as an Economics major. She’s an Applied Economics major. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Campus phishing for solution to email scams

  • Dahanayake’s faculty and year are Sci ’20, not CompSci ’20.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Okan drums into Grad Club

  • This article has been updated to reflect OKAN is not an all-female band. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS seeks JDUC architect before vote

  • The original text incorrectly stated the AMS had secured a $1 million bursary. They have only lobbied for it.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Student launches online resource to help educators teach Indigenous content

  • This article incorrectly referred to Rondeau as a ConEd student. She is in Consecutive Education. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s denied responsibility in sexual assault lawsuit

  • The original article incorrectly referred to Residence Life. It now refers to Residence Society. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Uber regulations to come into effect mid-September

  • September 7, 2018

    The Journal would like to clarify that the position taken by the AMS last year on Bylaw #4, remains the Society’s position today.

    Soren Christianson’s name was misspelled in the original text. The article has been ammended to reflect the correct spelling. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Storm floods buildings across campus

  • The original text of this article incorrectly spelt Nicol Hall as “Nicole.” It has been updated to its correct spelling. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Tea Room under renovations to promote sustainability

  • August 1, 2018

    The original text of this article incorrectly described Izzy Hazan’s position as The Tea Room’s General Manager. She is its Head Manager. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Get to know your frosh leaders

  • The original text of this article did not include Alex Culle or Callum Stephenson’s answers. It has been updated to reflect their responses.

    The Journal regrets the error.

School of Public Policy and Global Affairs recommended

  • This article has been updated to reflect a new School of Public Policy and Global Affairs was recommended, not established. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS commissioner elected executive member of Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance

  • May 28, 2018

    This article has been updated to reflect that Göllner is not the first Queen’s student to be elected to OUSA’s executive. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Cabaret’s timely take on 1930s Berlin and today

  • The spelling of Lizzie Moffatt’s name has been updated.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Sophie Kiwala sits down with The Journal

  • April 6, 2018

    The article has been updated to reflect that unemployment in Ontario is below the national average. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Close race projected for provincial seat in Kingston and the Islands

  • March 29, 2018

    The story has been updated to reflect that the last Progressive Conservative candidate to win the Kingston and the Islands riding was in the 1981 Ontario provincial election, not 1975. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s International Affairs Association saw three high-level terminations for sexual harassment last year

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were made to more clearly indicate that Jonathan Salna is the current 2017-2018 QIAA President, clarifying that he wasn’t the President when the three terminations happened.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were also made to reflect that current club members have voiced dissatisfaction with how the decision to lift a terminated member’s club-wide ban was made, rather than stating they were not consulted.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were made to more clearly indicate that policy changes to QIAA’s constitution were ratified by former leadership not current leadership.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s International Affairs Association saw three high-level terminations for sexual harassment last year

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were made to more clearly indicate that Jonathan Salna is the current 2017-2018 QIAA President, clarifying that he wasn’t the President when the three terminations happened.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were also made to reflect that current club members have voiced dissatisfaction with how the decision to lift a terminated member’s club-wide ban was made, rather than stating they were not consulted.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were made to more clearly indicate that policy changes to QIAA’s constitution were ratified by former leadership not current leadership.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s International Affairs Association saw three high-level terminations for sexual harassment last year

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were made to more clearly indicate that Jonathan Salna is the current 2017-2018 QIAA President, clarifying that he wasn’t the President when the three terminations happened.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were also made to reflect that current club members have voiced dissatisfaction with how the decision to lift a terminated member’s club-wide ban was made, rather than stating they were not consulted.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 1, 2018

    Changes were made to more clearly indicate that policy changes to QIAA’s constitution were ratified by former leadership not current leadership.

    The Journal regrets the error.

‘Down There: Prism’ heals through performance

  • March 23, 2018

    The story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Aiishwariya Haran’s name. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s defensive back Jacob Firlotte prepares for CFL National Combine

  • March 24, 2018

    The photo credit has been updated to reflect who captured the image.

    The Journal regrets the error.

St. Patrick’s Day sees unprecedented crowd size, collapsed roof

  • March 24, 2018

    The article has been updated to reflect the proper pronouns for Sakhia Kwemo.

    The Journal regrets the error.

How Queen’s Fashion Industry Network is bringing fashion to campus

  • The article has been updated to reflect that QFIN was started by Jane Bradshaw and Avery Johnstone.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The photo credit has been updated to reflect that it’s the property of Abby Stewart.

    The Journal regrets the error.

How Queen’s Fashion Industry Network is bringing fashion to campus

  • The article has been updated to reflect that QFIN was started by Jane Bradshaw and Avery Johnstone.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The photo credit has been updated to reflect that it’s the property of Abby Stewart.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Province of Ontario launches sexual violence survey for students

  • March 7, 2018

    The headline has been updated to reflect that the survey has been implemented by the Province of Ontario. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Parkland shooting shows power of youth political engagement

  • The photo caption has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of an AR-15.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Official open letter about Jordan Peterson event released

  • In an earlier version of the story, Professor Eleanor MacDonald said the original version of the letter was believed to have been taken from the ITS servers. A subsequent investigation done by the University determined there was no breach. This paragraph has since been removed from the article’s original publication.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The article has been updated to reflect that the letter has been signed by faculty, students, and alumni.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Official open letter about Jordan Peterson event released

  • In an earlier version of the story, Professor Eleanor MacDonald said the original version of the letter was believed to have been taken from the ITS servers. A subsequent investigation done by the University determined there was no breach. This paragraph has since been removed from the article’s original publication.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • The article has been updated to reflect that the letter has been signed by faculty, students, and alumni.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Pain will always be apart of my life

  • February 10, 2018

    The headline and kicker of this story have been updated due to the similarities to an article from The Journal’s past. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s varsity improv kicks off semester at the Mansion

  • November 5, 2018

    This article incorrectly spelled “Holmes” as “Holms.” It’s been updated to the correct spelling. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Graduate and professional students ratify collective agreement

  • The headline has been updated to reflect the story. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Special Assembly appoints 2018-19 executive team

  • All majors and years of graduation have been updated. 

    An earlier version of this article stated that the AMS Assembly decided to vote using a secret ballot. This was incorrect, as written votes were all signed by members and will be published to the AMS website as soon as possible.

    The article has been updated to state that their was no secret ballot in the election. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Alex da Silva elected 36th Rector

  • The article has been updated to reflect that Alex da Silva is the 36th Rector, not the 35th. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS to review elections policy following unprecedented team dissolution

  • The article has been updated to reflect which assembly students are invited to share feedback on how policy can be amended to improve the elections process.

    The Journal regrets the error.

New exhibits are a modest attempt at a big idea

  • The article has been updated to reflect the changes suggested by the author. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Team ECN hopes to ‘breathe new life’ into AMS

  • Clarifcation has been provided on Kornak’s comments towards the Peer Support Centre. Team ECN would support a student fee in a referendum if that was something looking to be brought forward in the future by the PSC, rather than a user fee. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Rector candidate Jake Roseman hopes to unify student body

  • The article originally stated that Jake Roseman was ArtSci ’20. The article has been updated to ArtSci ’19. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Vice-President (Operations) candidate addresses past controversies

  • January 19, 2018

    We erroneously used the descriptor “brownface” to describe Craig Draeger in the video based off the anonymous tumblr page attributed in the article.  The use of “brownface” makeup in the video is not a fact and we misreported presenting it as one. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Rector and AMS candidates ratified, SMART dissolved

  • The article has been updated to reflect which positions Craig Draeger and Natasha Kornak are running for. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Bikes and Boards Club now open following dissolution of service

  • This article originally stated that Bikes and Boards recieved $2000 of the promised $2500 grant from the AMS Board of Directors. The article has been updated to reflect they have recieved the full $2500. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Faculty of Education hires Elder-in-Residence

  • The photo credit has been updated.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Next Gen Dinner Series sets graduating students up for success

  • This article used to reflect that the eight companies going were all focused in marketing and communications. 

    The article has updated the spelling of Ad Lounge 

    The Journal regrets the error.

ASUS Orientation to partner with Canadian Cancer Society

  • An earlier version of the article said CARE Chair Gretha Conrads and Head Gael Sam Maclennan were in charge for 2017. The article has been updated to reflect that they are for 2018.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s grants degree to former engineering student 70 years later

  • The article has been updated to reflect that David Currie did not go to Queen’s. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Teaching Assistants Union launches condom campaign

  • The story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Craig Berggold’s name. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s case competition team wins first place title in Hong Kong

  • The article has been updated to reflect that this win was the sixth of the year and fourth in a row. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Commerce students bring hockey and charity together

  • The article has been ammended to state the Cure Candian Classic was founded in 2003, not 2002. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

2017 AMS Fall Referendum fee results released

  • The original article said voter turnout increased 4.5 per cent. The article has been updated to note it increased 4.9.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Society for Conservation Biology to hold sustainability seminar with United Nations

  • The article said the Queen’s University United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Youth Training Seminar was going to be held at the Isabel Bader Centre. The article has been updated to reflect it will be hosted in Ellis Hall. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Students navigate pregnancy at Queen’s

  • For uninsured students, the article originally said that Student Wellness Services cost $123.13 for a half-hour counselling session. The article has been updated to note that there’s no charge for any counselling services for all students.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Plinth honouring Indigenous peoples unveiled on campus

  • Originally, the article said that all future plinths on campus were to honour Indigenous peoples. The article has been updated to reflect that only the first plinth was to honour indigenous peoples. Future plinths will commemorate others who have made a significant and noteworthy contribution to the university.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Men’s rugby avenge title loss with statement win

  • An original edition of this story said the men’s rugby team lost in November of 2017, while it actually happened in 2016. It has been updated to reflect this.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Watson Hall unveils first campus LINQ space

  • The quote in the opening paragraph was originally attributed to Martha Whitehead. It has been corrected to attribute it to Shelley King. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Politics professor awarded professorship in Stockholm

  • This article has been updated to resolve the incorrect claim that the position in question is a teaching professorship, when in fact, it is a research professorship.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Several Con-Ed Teaches de-leadered prior to Orientation Week

  • September 21, 2017

    This article originally stated that the traditional “hickey party” practiced by Con Ed Teaches was banned last year by the Senate Orientation Activities Review Board (SOARB). Rather, the SOARB co-chairs at the time encouraged the Con-Ed Orientation Executive to work with the Faculty of Education to hopefully phase the event out.

    The Journal regrets the error.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Kingston prepares for apocalypse

  • In the original article, Mike Marcon was identified as a local Kingston artist. It has since been updated to show that he is based in Windsor, Ontario. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Diary of a frazzled frosh

  • The photo that accompanied this article has been changed. The original photo misidentified the subject as Kaylee O’Meara.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s grad supporting female programmers in Kingston

  • The photo was originally identified as supplied by the Queen’s Gazette, while it was taken by Bernard Clark at the Queen’s Alumni Review.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Fundraising efforts to benefit campus and community

  • The article said Kaitlin Kocsis was past C.A.R.E while she was actually a C.A.R.E committee member as an OC for orientation week.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Rowing coach wins local Citizenship Award

  • An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled Armitage’s surname.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Four year collective agreement for postdocs at Queen’s ratified

  • While post docs voted to strike, it did not take place before the bargaining process was finished. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Committee on Racism, Diversity and Inclusion presents recommendations

  • March 18, 2017

    Chan is a co-chair, and the number of people in attendance was at least 90. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Lacing up for the Conservative race

  • Brian Mulroney was not the Conservative leader at the time of the Liberal’s victory in 1993. He had resigned and Kim Campbell was the leader when Jean Chretien won. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Less popular Fall Break option among students to be recommended by task force

  • A previous version of this article stated that the AMS was changing their position on Fall Term Break from the option selected by students. It is in fact the Fall Break Task Force, a body constitued by the University Senate that will make the recomendation of option two to the Principal, not the AMS. According to informaiton provided by AMS President Tyler Lively after publication, as a member of the Task Force, he lobbied for students’ choice of option one and this will be noted in the final report of the Task Force. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Clark Hall Pub hosts independent bands for a night of live music

  • Bo Welland’s unleased song is called ‘Rampage’ not ‘Sellout Vacations’. This wasn’t the second time The Dirty Nelsons have played at Clark Hall Pub, but at least their fourth. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Drama queen and comedy machine

  • Manson’s writing experience came in the Drama Studio Series, not the department. She also worked as a technical assistant. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Non-academic misconduct statistics published for 2016

  • A previous version of this article stated that the caseload was down 25 per cent from last year’s number at this point in the year, this is incorrect. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

JBP to succeed LWT as AMS Executive

  • A quote in this story was misattributed to Aniqah Mair. It has been corrected to Landon Wilcock. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

The Embassy: Kingston’s holiest live music cafe

  • Blackmore’s first name is Travis, not Tyler. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Advocacy starts young

  • January 16, 2017

    The sentence “Think of this in the context that out of a class of 15 that I grew up with, only 12 graduated”, should have read “Think of this in the context that out of a class of 15 that I grew up with, 12 didn’t graduate.”

    The Journal regrets the error.

Reporting on a whistleblower

  • January 20, 2017

    The Journal was asked to leave Shirkhanzadeh’s termination hearing by the University, not its Communications team. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Letters to the Editors: December 1

  • The open letter was submitted by Patrick Corbeil but authored by Adam Ali, Sanober Umar along with Corbeil.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Free parks in 2017 isn’t a cause for celebration

  • November 29, 2016

    Banff’s tourist numbers for 2015 were 3.8 million, not billion.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Investigation underway for potential academic integrity breaches

  • According to a clarification provided by Queen’s Communications after publication, the professor of the course is not being investigated however any students who are found to have breached the Smith Academic Integrity Policy may face sanctions impacting their grade. This article has been updated to reflect this information. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Agreement allows computing students to transfer between Queen’s and Dubai

  • A previous version of this article stated that the agreement would allow students from both universities to study at the other. Currently, the agreement does not include the transfer of Queen’s students to CUD.

    The Journal regrets the error.

All fees pass in fall referendum

  • A headline previously stating all fees passed “unanimously” was an error. All fees did pass but not unanimously. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

New Queen’s Legal Aid bail program reduces overcrowding in Quinte Detention Centre

  • A previous version of this article stated the Minister of Justice is planning for bail reform, not the Attorney General.

    The Journal regrets the error.

How doctor assisted death is changing in Kingston

  • The merger between KGH and Hotel Dieu has been anounced but not yet completed. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS Assembly debates making Queen’s campus smoke-free

  • * The AMS executive clarified after Rector Yung’s concern that any proposal being brought forward will make committee meetings open to all AMS members, except in exceptional circumstances.  

    The Journal regrets the error.

PSAC strike looms, union asks Queen’s to rejoin table

  • A previous version of this article stated that PSAC 901’s displeasure with the collective bargaining process was linked to the fact only 10 of 200 postdocs on campus would see wage increases under the agreement Queen’s had proposed and that the vote percentage was 92 per cent. This information was from a previous dispute in 2013, not the current agreement. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Ending Commerce rankings breeds a better environment

  • The decision was made by Commerce administration, not by the Commerce Society as stated in a previous version of this article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Weekend road game roundup

  • The football team was away from home for two weeks, not three as stated in a previous version of this article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Commerce program to terminate ranking system

  • The annoucement was made on Sept. 22, not on Oct. 2 as stated in a previous version of this article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

One year of Smith

  • Two thirds of the income will go towards funding faculty research, not creating new faculty positions as stated in a previous version of this article. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

And a Rector does what?

  • A previous version of this article stated Yung’s age as 23, not 22. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Whistle-blower Morteza Shirkhanzadeh fired

  • September 22, 2016

    The report that Shikhanzadeh received from SRCR was only a draft report, as the investigators are awaiting the comments of both the institution and Dr. Shirkhanzadeh before finalizing it.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Let’s talk about Kasador

  • An earlier draft of this article stated the show was on Friday, instead of Wednesday. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Fading Lights dazzles at the Isabel

  • June 7, 2016

    Lee switched his major from LifeSci and minor in Film to Mathematics and Film in his second year. 

    His award for Best Use of Technology was not awarded by his high school but by an external competition in grade eight. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Remembering chemistry professor K.E. (Ken) Russell

  • The photo of professor Russell at his daughter Judy’s graduation was taken in 1995, not 1981. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Altitude research brings Queen’s student to Mount Everest

  • In the interactive element, the date of point 5, the climb to Tengboche, was May 8-9, not May 9-10. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Woolf presents new draft of Student Code of Conduct

  • April 15, 2016

    Principal Woolf said the issue of student representation on SONAM would be brought up at the next meeting of the Advisory Committee on Non-Academic Misconduct (ACNAM), not the Senate Committee on Non-Academic Discipline (SONAD).

    The Journal regrets the error.

Updated: School of Drama and Music receives $5-million donation

  • April 7, 2016

    Aubrey Dan’s daughter is named Alyse, not Elise.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Learning Outcomes Framework to go to vote

  • April 6, 2016

    The Learning Outcomes Framework went to the March 22 Senate Meeting as a notice of motion and did not pass at that meeting. The framework will instead go to Senate for a vote on April 19.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS executive year in review

  • March 31, 2016

    AMS Vice President (Operations) Kyle Beaudry said a retroactive fee would be used to fund the JDUC long-term plan, not the JDUC revitalization currently underway. The JDUC revitalization project is funded by student fees originally gathered for phases 2 and 3 of the Queen’s Centre project. 

    The review of barriers to external applicants began in summer, not as a response to resignations later in the year. The fall resignations did, however, prompt the AMS to conduct position reviews and make changes to the organization’s structure, including splitting the Commission of Internal Affairs into three separate offices. The section “AMS recruitment” has been edited to remove inaccurate information.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Students struggle to access Isabel

  • March 24, 2016

    The Journal did not explicitly request an ownership breakdown of the Isabel.
    –
    A graphic was removed because the information presented was incomplete.
    –
    Stephen Trivieri’s film is called To The Bader, not To the Isabel.

    The Journal regrets the error.

New resources, old barriers for Aboriginal students

  • March 18, 2016

    This article’s description of the Aboriginal Admissions policy was originally missing a word. The policy lowers the competitive minimum university admission average to 75 per cent, not the minimum university admission average. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Theatre for change in Indigenous communities

  • March 18, 2016

    Six Nations is the largest First Nations reserve in Canada, not the largest Six Nations reserve in Canada.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Arts and Science to introduce pass/fail course option

  • March 15, 2016

    The last name of the ASUS vice president is DiCapua, not Dicapua.

    The Journal regrets the error.

AGM struggles to find purpose

  • March 25, 2016

    At the time of the meeting, Evan Dressel was the Engineering Society’s incoming VP Student Affairs.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Law Students’ Society debates AGM’s legitimacy

  • March 4, 2016

    A portion of this article was accidentally pasted twice.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • March 4, 2016

    A version of this story uploaded on Friday, March 4 did not reflect a headline written in final edits. The article has now been updated to reflect the final version of this story as it appeared in print.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Law Students’ Society debates AGM’s legitimacy

  • March 4, 2016

    A portion of this article was accidentally pasted twice.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • March 4, 2016

    A version of this story uploaded on Friday, March 4 did not reflect a headline written in final edits. The article has now been updated to reflect the final version of this story as it appeared in print.

    The Journal regrets the error.

KCFF screens local talent, but talent falls short

  • March 7, 2016

    The Kingston Canadian Film Festival screens both amateur and professional films, not only amateur films.

    The Journal regrets the error.

On the bending edge of innovation

  • February 26, 2016

    The HML waited six years, not 12, to receive their first flexible screen from the U.S. military.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • February 29, 2016

    Dr. Roel Vertegaal said the video of the phone received two to three orders of magnitude more likes than he’s received on Facebook before (meaning a hundred to a thousand times more), not two or three more likes than he’s received before.The article has been edited to state that it received a “hundred to a thousand times more likes” for clarity.

    The Journal regrets the error.

On the bending edge of innovation

  • February 26, 2016

    The HML waited six years, not 12, to receive their first flexible screen from the U.S. military.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • February 29, 2016

    Dr. Roel Vertegaal said the video of the phone received two to three orders of magnitude more likes than he’s received on Facebook before (meaning a hundred to a thousand times more), not two or three more likes than he’s received before.The article has been edited to state that it received a “hundred to a thousand times more likes” for clarity.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Computer Science is here to stay

  • February 11, 2016

    Seven Computer Science professors have retired since 2007, not in 2007.

    The Journal regrets the error.

For the love of drag

  • Mark’s last name is Lazaro, not Laz.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Kasa-vubu a versatile talent

  • This article has been modified to clarify that Kasa-vubu is the only black female varsity athlete on a varsity team. Varsity teams do not include varsity clubs, though members of both are considered varsity athletes.

    The Journal regrets the error.

A standout at the net

  • February 7, 2016

    The photo that accompanied this article has been removed. The subject in the photo was misidentified as Scott Brunet when it was actually his brother Chris.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Rejected fee adds to StuCon troubles

  • February 8, 2016

    Around 17 per cent of NAD cases since May 1, 2015 involved the intervention of Student Constables, not a quarter of cases. The original version of this article included a case from April 1, which does not fall within the date range.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Cam Yung continues the Y(o)ung Rector legacy

  • February 2, 2016

    This article has been edited to clarify that Rigers Rukaj gave his statement after learning that he had not been elected as Rector, but before he was informed that Cam Yung had won.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Team LWT wins AMS executive election by a close margin

  • January 28, 2016

    The election moved into a second round because neither team won a majority, not because the results were so close in the first round.

    The Journal regrets the error.

UPDATING: 2016 Student Election Results

  • January 27, 2016

    Final turnout for the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) was 31.5 per cent, not 30.3 per cent. The latter number reflected the turnout reported in the final update, not the final results. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

Rector debate draws full crowd

  • January 21, 2016

    This article incorrectly used the pronoun “she” to attribute a quote to Cam Yung. The article has been edited to clarify that it was Yung, not Julia Fulton, who said survivors of sexual assault and students with mental health issues should receive academic accommodation.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Special accommodations shouldn’t require hoops of fire

  • February 29, 2016

    Queen’s does not require students to disclose a mental health diagnosis for academic accommodations. The current form asks for a diagnosis, but disclosing it is not mandatory.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Editor in Chief of Elle Canada visits campus

  • January 21, 2016

    A paragraph was accidentally deleted when the story was originally published online. It has been added back in.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Campaign period begins

  • January 26, 2016

    The final paragraph of this article was unclear. The Assembly voted to place a question regarding a $1 increase to the Queen’s Student Constable (QSC) fee on the referendum ballot, not to pass the fee itself.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Shakespeare meets sci-fi

  • January 17, 2016

    The sci-fi novel reviewed in this article is titled Station Eleven, not Station 11.

    The Journal regrets the error.

The Horrible Bosses of Kingston

  • January 16, 2016

    The following article was edited to clarify that Altomare’s comments about the “party-girl magnetic style” was a paraphrasing of her manager’s words, not her own.

    The Journal regrets the error.

EngSoc stands against proposed fall reading break

  • January 14, 2016

    This article incorrectly stated the logistics of the fall reading week proposal in the AMS survey.

    The proposed reading break would consist of a 2-day break in November, which would shorten Faculty Orientation by one day and place two instructional days on Thursday and Friday during Orientation Week. It would not, as this article stated previously, extend instructional days from 59 to 61 in the fall semester or reduce the amount of days dedicated to Orientation Week and the pre-exam period in December. Those details belong to an earlier SCAP proposal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Election candidates to be ratified

  • January 14, 2016

    Tyler Lively is ArtSci ’16, not ArtSci ’17, and Carolyn Thompson is ArtSci ’17, not ArtSci ’16.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Made in Canada matters

  • January 12, 2016

    Local businesses distribute 2.6 times the amount of money locally compared to chains, not the number of jobs.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Gerretsen and Sir John A. event organizer targeted in acts of vandalism

  • January 13, 2016

    The last name of Canada’s first prime minister is Macdonald, not MacDonald.

    The Journal regrets the error.

SGPS transparency called into question

  • January 9, 2016

    Graduate students posted Facebook comments about the restructuring after a regular council meeting in December, not after the special council meeting in October.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • January 10, 2016

    Danitte Kozai is a graduate student in education, not computing.

    The Journal regrets the error.

SGPS transparency called into question

  • January 9, 2016

    Graduate students posted Facebook comments about the restructuring after a regular council meeting in December, not after the special council meeting in October.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • January 10, 2016

    Danitte Kozai is a graduate student in education, not computing.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Making magic on the sidelines

  • An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelled Tsang’s surname.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Smaller courses left behind by newest budget model

  • January 11, 2016

    While The Journal was unable to reach Dean of the Faculty of the Arts and Science Susan Mumm and the department heads for Sociology, Global Development Studies, Political Studies, English Language and Literature and Gender Studies for comment, those individuals weren’t contacted directly. Instead, Queen’s Communications — which received the initial request — passed the request to the Faculty of Arts and Science, which was unable to respond by deadline.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • January 11, 2016

    This article misspelled the last name of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her name is Mumm, not Munn.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Smaller courses left behind by newest budget model

  • January 11, 2016

    While The Journal was unable to reach Dean of the Faculty of the Arts and Science Susan Mumm and the department heads for Sociology, Global Development Studies, Political Studies, English Language and Literature and Gender Studies for comment, those individuals weren’t contacted directly. Instead, Queen’s Communications — which received the initial request — passed the request to the Faculty of Arts and Science, which was unable to respond by deadline.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • January 11, 2016

    This article misspelled the last name of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her name is Mumm, not Munn.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Eight reports of iPhone theft at Ale House

  • December 5, 2015

    While Lipworth did say the bouncer at Ale House didn’t offer any assistance and didn’t take down her name, she also didn’t explicitly ask for assistance. Unclear information appeared in the Dec. 3 issue of The Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Rembrandt comes to Queen’s

  • December 5, 2015

    While the Bader family has donated around 200 paintings to Queen’s, Dr. Alfred Bader was not involved in the arts as an undergraduate student at Queen’s.

    Isabel Bader did not graduate from Queen’s, although she did receive an honorary degree in 2007.

    Inaccurate information appeared in the Dec. 3 issue of The Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

1 grad counselor, 4,000 students

  • December 3, 2015

    Dr. Sharday Mosurinjohn, not her partner, profiled Ashley Vanstone for School of Graduate Studies. 

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS referendum decision lacks transparency

  • November 30, 2015

    This article has been edited to clarify that alternative options were never presented to affected students until the decision to nullify the referendum had been made, but they were presented to AMS assembly in closed session.

    The Journal regrets the error.

UPDATED: Reports of sexual harassment, verbal abuse in Political Studies

  • November 27, 2015

    This article has been altered to make the following corrections:

    The roles of the Department of Political Studies and the Departmental Student Council (DSC) were unclear in the original article. The issues were brought to a Departmental Meeting, not to the DSC, and the Equity Issues Committee was aware of it before the Department, not before the DSC. 

    Rachel is one of the two second-year representatives for the Political Studies DSC, not the representative for the Political Studies DSC.

    Unclear information appeared in the Nov. 27 issue of The Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Survey shows LGBTQ+ students want more safe spaces

  • November 27, 2015

    A majority of students surveyed reported that they felt comfortable and included on campus, not uncomfortable as the article originally stated. The headline was altered to reflect the correction.

    Inaccurate information appeared in the Nov. 27 issue of The Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Former Queen’s student appointed as new human rights commissioner

  • November 20, 2015
    Renu Mandhane has been appointed as the new Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights, not the Ontario Human Rights Commissioner as was originally stated in the article.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • November 20, 2015
    Renu Mandhane’s classes at Queen’s introduced her to critical race theory, not “critical rights theory”.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Two sides of allyship

  • November 20, 2015
    A version of this story uploaded on Friday, Nov. 20 did not reflect a headline written in final edits. The article has now been updated to reflect the final version of this story as it appeared in print.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Castle’s future in question

  • November 20, 2015

    A version of this story uploaded on Friday, Nov. 20 did not reflect several small changes made in final edits, including the replacement of the word “firings” with “dismissals” to better describe events at the castle. The article has now been updated to reflect the final version of this story as it appeared in print.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 26, 2016

    Madilyn Darrach provided her comments via Facebook Messenger, not via email.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Castle’s future in question

  • November 20, 2015

    A version of this story uploaded on Friday, Nov. 20 did not reflect several small changes made in final edits, including the replacement of the word “firings” with “dismissals” to better describe events at the castle. The article has now been updated to reflect the final version of this story as it appeared in print.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • April 26, 2016

    Madilyn Darrach provided her comments via Facebook Messenger, not via email.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Former Queen’s student appointed as new human rights commissioner

  • November 20, 2015
    Renu Mandhane has been appointed as the new Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights, not the Ontario Human Rights Commissioner as was originally stated in the article.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • November 20, 2015
    Renu Mandhane’s classes at Queen’s introduced her to critical race theory, not “critical rights theory”.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Bridging Palestinian and Canadian Aboriginal’s experiences

  • November 16, 2015
    The event focused on the struggles of Palestinian people worldwide, not specifically on the struggles of Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip or in the State of Israel.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Accidentally recorded Stauffer theft goes viral

  • November 14, 2015
    Daniel Hu is ArtSci ’16, not ArtSci ’17.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Budget cuts divide university

  • November 7, 2015
    While PPS Director John Witjes didn’t state whether the new janitorial positions were part-time or full-time in his email statement, he was not directly asked to confirm the hours for the positions. The article has been amended to clarify.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • November 7, 2015
    A previous version of this article stated that Caroline Davis “said she urges caution about reckless spending”. While she said the university must “carefully contain its costs”, she did not mention “reckless spending”. The article has been amended to correct the error.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Budget cuts divide university

  • November 7, 2015
    While PPS Director John Witjes didn’t state whether the new janitorial positions were part-time or full-time in his email statement, he was not directly asked to confirm the hours for the positions. The article has been amended to clarify.

    The Journal regrets the error.

  • November 7, 2015
    A previous version of this article stated that Caroline Davis “said she urges caution about reckless spending”. While she said the university must “carefully contain its costs”, she did not mention “reckless spending”. The article has been amended to correct the error.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Kingston Police prepare for Homecoming weekend

  • October 23, 2015
    Party-goers flipped a car on Homecoming weekend in 2005, not in 2008.

    The Journal regrets the error.

It’s been eight years coming

  • October 27, 2015
    The planned tax cut for the middle income tax bracket would save an individual earning $49,277 approximately $68.65, not $670 as was originally stated in this opinion piece. This is because the tax rate of 22 per cent is applied to the income an individual earns over $44,701 (and less than $89,401), not to their total income.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Re:Vers-ing sexual relationship norms

  • October 20, 2015
    Scott Forster is ConEd ’16, not ConEd ’18.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queen’s appoints new deputy provost

  • October 21, 2015
    The following article has been corrected to reflect that the information about the deputy provost’s role was from Queen’s website, not from the The Queen’s Gazette.

    The Journal regrets the error.

A guide to voting in the federal election

  • October 17, 2015
    The following article has been corrected to reflect that the deadline for voting in your home riding has passed. It was also edited to clarify that three pieces of ID are not needed for voting, and that library cards and students cards cannot be used to prove your Kingston address unless they contain the address.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Faculty requests that admissions be temporarily suspended for Physical and Health Education program

  • October 1, 2015
    The original headline and sub-headline for this article were misleading. The School of Kinesiology and Health Sciences has requested that admissions be temporarily suspended, but the final decision by Faculty Board has yet to be made.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Myth Marks makes move to decolonize museums

  • September 30, 2015
    The sub-headline on this article misspelled the first name of the artist who compiled the exhibition. Her first name is spelled “Pansee”, not “Panaee”.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Reporting system is broken

  • September 26, 2015
    The following article has been edited to clarify that the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research (SRCR) investigates on behalf of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).

    The Journal regrets the error.

Gaels grind out victory against visiting Warriors

  • September 14, 2015
    The photo description originally named the receiver in the photograph as Rudy Uhl (#8). The receiver pictured is actually Connor Weir (#85).

    The Journal regrets the error.

AMS executive summer in review

  • September 11, 2015
    A previous version of this article spelled the word “hoops” incorrectly as “hopes” in a quote by AMS President Kanivanan Chinniah. The error has been corrected.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Gaels season opens with victory

  • September 14, 2015
    Doug Corby was tackled after he fielded a punt at the one-yard line, not after a punt at the one-yard line as the article originally stated.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Bring Elon Musk, Kimbal Musk and Mike Serbinis to Queen’s

  • August 18, 2015
    This article previously incorrectly stated that Mike Serbinis’ year and faculty was ArtSci ’96, not Sci ’96.

    The Journal regrets the error.

CarShare expands to campus

  • July 19, 2015

    This article previously incorrectly named “Student CarShare” as “Discount’s Student CarShare”.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Saying bye to Mike

  • June 30, 2015

    This article previously referred to Stacey Kiefer and Hagar Prah using male pronouns. Both Kiefer and Prah identify as female. 

    Incorrect information appeared in the June 30 issue of The Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Queer wonderland

  • June 2, 2015

    The article has been updated to reflect the following clarification: the video displayed women washing dishes, no men.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Results questioned

  • March 28, 2014

    This article has been updated to reflect the following: Eric Rapos won Graduate Senator by 17 votes, not 27 votes.

    The Journal regrets the error.

SGPS elections begins with debate

  • March 21, 2014

    This article has been updated to reflect the following corrections: Childcare in Kingston costs $1,200 per month, not $12,000. Incorrect information appeared in March 21 issue of the Journal. The Journal regrets the error.

    The Journal regrets the error.

The Tartan to live on

  • February 28, 2014

    This article has been updated to reflect the following corrections: The former editor in chief of the Tartan is John Whittaker, not Nikolas Lopez. All comments made by Lopez were actually said by Whittaker. Incorrect information appeared in the Feb. 28 issue of the Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Talking Heads

  • September 14, 2015
    One of the photos in this article was removed after The Journal received a complaint about the accuracy of the quote. The Journal was unable to verify the quote and has elected to remove the photo and caption.

    The Journal regrets the error.

According to the research

  • January 15, 2014

    This article has been edited to correct the spelling of Matthew Scribner’s name and to add that Scribner works for PSAC local 901 – a detail omitted during initial publication. The Journal regrets the errors.

    The Journal regrets the error.

OPIRG opted-out

  • November 4, 2013

    This article has been updated to reflect the following clarification: The NOPIRG campaign was not officially endorsed by the Queen’s University Conservative Association. Unclear information appeared in the Oct. 25th issue of the Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Possible abuse with taser use

  • September 24, 2013

    This article has been updated to reflect the following correction: The woman who was tasered is named lole Pasquale, not Angela.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Politics prof sets anonymity policy

  • September 27, 2013

    This article has been updated to reflect the following:

    Students in POLS 241 were not discouraged or prevented from contacting their TAs; TAs were not instructed to avoid answering student queries over email. They were only encouraged to avoid answering those requiring lengthy answers over email, as these answers could be provided in the tutorial setting where they could be beneficial to other students. This policy was unrelated to the original experiment on anonymity; TAs were never instructed to avoid interacting with students.

    Unclear information appeared in the Sept. 20 issue of the Journal.

    The Journal regrets the error.

An orchard of options

  • September 14, 2013

    This article has been updated to reflect the following correction: 45 per cent of their fresh in-season produce coming from local farmers through the Elmira Produce Auction Cooperative.

    The Journal regrets the error.

Non-denominational chaplain appointed

  • September 4, 2013

    This story’s photo credit has been updated to reflect the following clarification: the photo was supplied, not taken by Colin Tomchick.

    The Journal regrets the error.

CIBC replaces TD

  • August 7, 2013

    This article has been updated to reflect the following clarification: the University will direct funds provided by CIBC into the Student Initiative Fund.

    The Journal regrets the error.

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