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‘I feel the responsibility to share’: Queen’s Hillel kicks off Holocaust Education Week

Written on January 28, 2022. Posted in News.

This article discusses the Holocaust and may be triggering for some readers. The Peer Support Centre offers drop-in services and empathetic peer-based support and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Online services can be accessed here. Students may also contact Queen’s Hillel at yos.tarshish@hillelontario.org. As...

ArtSci students must ‘access courses in-person’ at the end of February

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in News.

Queen’s Student Affairs announced the deadline to drop courses has been extended from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24. In an email sent to The Journal, Media Relations Officer Julie Brown said on behalf of the University that academic activities are still slated for return to in-person learning at the end of February. “The...

‘Disappointing’: Queen’s students talk winter exchange

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in News.

As countries home to exchange schools operate under varying levels of pandemic-related regulations, Queen’s students confront uncertainty in the travel process. Paisia Warhaft, Comm ’23, is anticipating updates for her semester in Tokyo at the Rikkyo College of Business in April. “On Dec. 1, I got...

New student-run theatre company arrives at Queen’s

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Arts, Theatre.

In 2021, Queen’s formed student-run theatre company The Dan Exposition Series (DES), supported by the Dan School of Drama and Music. Serena Ferzli, ArtSci ’22 and creative director of DES, spoke with The Journal about creating an accessible theatre space. “I was trying to find a middle ground that...

'You’re fighting for them’: Inside the 2018-19 Queen’s Men’s Hockey season, part one

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Hockey, Sports.

“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 2018-19 OUA Championship game—better known as the Queen’s Cup. Graeme Brown, a fifth-year member of...

Uncontested ResSoc Presidential candidate discusses platform at open forum

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Elections, News.

The Residence Society (ResSoc) Presidential Forum, held on Jan. 20, saw sole Presidential candidate Emily Yeung, HealthSci ’23, answer questions about her platform. The open forum was moderated by current ResSoc President Roshael Chellapah and Chief Electoral Officer Caitlin Sankaran-Wee. The forum...

SGPS presidential candidate hopes to improve mental health supports

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Elections, News.

Beth Langdon, JD ’23, is the sole candidate vying for the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) President position. Langdon’s platform is based on three pillars: building community, revamping SGPS communications, and improving SGPS mental health resources. “I think...

Team YEA ready to bring student engagement back to ASUS

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Elections, News.

Presidential candidate Yara Hussein, Vice Presidential (Society Affairs) candidate Emma Farrell, and Vice Presidential (Operations) candidate Aloka Wijesundara are the only team running for the newly restructured ASUS executive this year. The team, all ArtSci ’23, whose campaign slogan is “Building...

‘'Euphoria’ continues to push stylistic and sexual boundaries in season two

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Lifestyle.

In Euphoria, sex, violence, and drugs blur together in every intensely theatrical episode. The HBO series is pornographic and traumatizing, woven together by show creator Sam Levinson’s beautiful aestheticism. Narrated by the nonchalant and self-destructive Rue, played by Zendaya, Euphoria continues...

Team ETC zeroes in on rebuilding student trust

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Elections, News.

This year’s uncontested candidates for AMS executive, Team ETC, say they’ll put students first. Team ETC is comprised of Presidential candidate Eric Sikich, ArtSci ’22, Vice-Presidential candidate (Operations) Tina Hu, ArtSci ’22, and Vice-Presidential candidate (University Affairs) Callum Robertson,...

Restructuring priorities for medical school students could address inequities in healthcare distribution

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Editorials.

Issues with the distribution of healthcare in Canada is no secret—in 2020, only eight per cent of the country’s 92,173 practicing physicians were serving rural communities. Although medical schools aren’t the sole root of the problem, they have the potential to influence the priorities of new graduates...

EngSoc extends nomination period for faculty election

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Elections, News.

On Jan. 20, the Engineering Society (EngSoc) announced their decision to extend the nomination period for their faculty election. The original nomination period ended on Jan. 19, with campaigning week scheduled to take place Jan. 24 to 31 and elections scheduled to conclude by Feb. 3. Currently, EngSoc...

Work from home staples to invest in

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Online school makes me contemplate becoming a self-made hermit—but I’ve genuinely come to enjoy the small things that keep my routine exciting. Sometimes, all it takes is scrapbooking with aesthetically pleasing pens or working at a standing desk to keep my spirits up. As we all navigate the next...

Letter to the Editor: January 24

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Opinions.

Dear Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), Thank you for responding to my initial email but I take issue with all of your major points (you should consider updating your rather outdated form response). I’m wondering that because Kingston initially had the highest case counts per capita...

How are varsity athletes dealing with the OUA’s pause on sport?

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Almost two years on, the pandemic is still disrupting the schedules of varsity athletes. Following a surge in province-wide COVID-19 cases in December, the Ontario University Athletics association (OUA) extended the varsity mid-season break from Jan. 6 until Jan. 24 at the earliest—effectively pausing...

2022 AMS executive candidates ratified in January assembly

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

On Jan. 20, AMS Assembly gathered to ratify a slate of Winter Referendum fees, validate the candidates running for AMS executive, as well as discuss clubs’ policy, return to in-person operations, and police presence on campus. Assembly ratified the candidates running for the next AMS executive team:...

‘It just keeps me driven’: Gaels’ defensive lineman Anthony Federico ranked 15th in CFL scouting report

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Queen’s Gaels’ star defensive back Anthony Federico knows who he is and he isn’t afraid to say it. “I’m a very competitive guy,” Federico told The Journal during a recent interview after being named to the second U Sports All-Canadian team. “I think deep down, this year, I should have got first...

Newly-formed collective highlights hidden artists

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Arts.

As Kingston’s housing crisis becomes increasingly severe, Kingston Hidden Artist Collective (KHAC) was formed to support local artists who are unhoused or in disadvantaged situations. The Journal spoke with KHAC founder Ali Sheikh, Eng ‘20, Mara Fraser, head of operations, and graphic designer Arhum...

‘Legal insurance policy’: Queen’s Legal Aid talks upcoming AMS referendum

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

In November, the Queen’s Legal Aid (QLA) student fee increase of $0.50 was not passed in the AMS fall referendum. Blair Crew, Director of QLA, hopes students will consider the importance of the service in the upcoming winter referendum. “We have a 28-year unbroken history providing services to Queen’s...

PSAC 901 continues to advocate for improved mental health supports

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

On Jan. 17, PSAC 901 released a bargaining communique stating that they have received no comments from Queen’s as they seek out a new collective agreement. “Last week we delivered our monetary demands to [Queen’s University], to date they haven’t responded with questions, counter-proposals or new...

Student starts petition to rescind Duncan Campbell Scott’s honorary degree

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

This article discusses the atrocities committed in Residential Schools and may be triggering for some readers. Those seeking support may contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation or Four Directions. For immediate assistance, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline...

Students continue writing fall semester exams

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

In light of the surge in COVID-19 cases in Kingston during the month of December, Queen’s moved fall 2021 exams online to avoid exposure between community members. On Dec. 12, the university announced all classes would go back online until Feb. 28. Due to the timing of the announcement, students...

Queen’s South Asian Association plans virtual talent show

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Arts.

Queen’s South Asian Association (QSAA) is planning to host a virtual talent show in early to mid-February that will be run though their Instagram. Shreya Anil Kumar, ArtSci’23 and current president of QSAA, is excited for all the submissions. “I’m hoping we get to reach out to a diverse group,” Anil...

How apps are shaping the pandemic dating scene

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Features.

Dating is difficult and frustrating in the best of times. The pandemic has only made the reality of dating worse. Since the release of Tinder in 2012, many young people have started using dating apps to find romantic relationships and sexual partners. With COVID-19 restrictions stopping people from...

AKA hosts discussion on policing in Kingston

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

Seeing rising interest in increased policing in Kingston throughout COVID-19, AKA Autonomous Social Group (AKA) hosted a Zoom event to discuss the impact of policing on racialized students and Kingston residents on Jan. 18. AKA is dedicated to “anti-state, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial, and anti-oppression...

Point/Counterpoint: Should fighting be allowed in the NHL?

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Sports.

YES In most sports, violence is distasteful. In soccer or baseball, the outbreak of a fight would result in a hefty suspension. There’s a reason why fighting in the National Hockey League (NHL) isn’t seen in this light. Since the league’s inception a century ago, fighting hasn’t been banned—and...

Cryptocurrency for beginners

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Lifestyle.

Everywhere, people seem to be talking about cryptocurrency. Money has transformed from physical coins and bills in a piggy bank to numbers in a database. Now, to make matters more complicated, the world has moved on to cryptocurrency. The basics of crypto can be broken down to be easy to understand....

Queen’s needs to keep students informed about COVID-19

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Editorials.

University students and staff deserve better than the vague instructions, lack of clear communication, and confusing bureaucracy that came from Queen’s in December, when the abrupt switch to online classes threw the community for a loop. I won’t pretend there aren’t examples of students disrespecting...

‘I feel the responsibility to share’: Queen’s Hillel kicks off Holocaust Education Week

ArtSci students must ‘access courses in-person’ at the end of February

‘Disappointing’: Queen’s students talk winter exchange

New student-run theatre company arrives at Queen’s

'You’re fighting for them’: Inside the 2018-19 Queen’s Men’s Hockey season, part one

Uncontested ResSoc Presidential candidate discusses platform at open forum

SGPS presidential candidate hopes to improve mental health supports

Team YEA ready to bring student engagement back to ASUS

‘'Euphoria’ continues to push stylistic and sexual boundaries in season two

Team ETC zeroes in on rebuilding student trust

Restructuring priorities for medical school students could address inequities in healthcare distribution

EngSoc extends nomination period for faculty election

Work from home staples to invest in

Letter to the Editor: January 24

How are varsity athletes dealing with the OUA’s pause on sport?

2022 AMS executive candidates ratified in January assembly

‘It just keeps me driven’: Gaels’ defensive lineman Anthony Federico ranked 15th in CFL scouting report

Newly-formed collective highlights hidden artists

‘Legal insurance policy’: Queen’s Legal Aid talks upcoming AMS referendum

PSAC 901 continues to advocate for improved mental health supports

Student starts petition to rescind Duncan Campbell Scott’s honorary degree

Students continue writing fall semester exams

Queen’s South Asian Association plans virtual talent show

How apps are shaping the pandemic dating scene

AKA hosts discussion on policing in Kingston

Point/Counterpoint: Should fighting be allowed in the NHL?

Cryptocurrency for beginners

Queen’s needs to keep students informed about COVID-19

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