Reclaiming the Word: Slut
For many women, the word ‘slut’ is a harsh reminder of the shame associated with having a normal sex life—or the appearance of one.
Despite attempts to rid ourselves of harmful, derogatory terms, s…
Reclaiming the Word: “We’re here, we’re queer, get used to it!”
“Queer” is a word with a complex and contentious history.
Today, we associate the word “queer” mostly with the LGBTQ2S+ community. The term is often used in contexts like “queer theory” and “queer …
The Tricolour Sex Column: Birth Control
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim woman whose upbringing included poor access to sex education and reproductive healthcare. No article, autho…
Reclaiming the Word: “Bitch, please”
The slang term “bitch” is a staple of today’s vernacular, especially for members of Gen-Z. We use it as both a term of endearment and as a derogatory remark; “Bitch, I love you,” and “god, you are …
Point/Counterpoint: traditional vs. virtual games
Traditional games
There are a lot of things that we can get on the internet, but a good, hardy laugh from in-person game nights isn’t one of them.
One of my favourite in-person games is two-pe…
The Tricolour Sex Column: Eating out
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a white straight cisgender woman who has only engaged in heterosexual sex. No article, author, or publication can accurately ref…
The Lazy Economist: GME and a second short squeeze
This is a two-part series on the GameStop stock short squeeze and how it unfolded in the eyes of Queen’s students.
We last left our student investors watching the GameStop (GME) shares come tumbli…
Staff Picks: The little things we miss
Last March, as campus shuttered, students packed up and headed home, not knowing when life would return to some semblance of normal.
Now, a year later, three Journal staff share the little things t…
The Tricolour Sex Column: Cyber Sex
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim woman whose upbringing included poor access to sex education and reproductive healthcare. No article, autho…
The Lazy Economist: Introducing the GME short squeeze
This is a two-part series on the GameStop stock short squeeze and how it unfolded in the eyes of Queen’s students.
The Gamestop (GME) short squeeze took the internet by storm this past January as…
Staff Picks: Best meals on campus
There are lots of things to miss about being on campus: walking past ivy-covered buildings, working in the libraries, and grabbing something delicious to eat between classes.
To fuel your appetite …
STEM & the City: Diversity drivers
The fashion industry has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to challenging the status quo. Some designers embrace social movements long before they become embedded in mainstream society.
…
Point/Counterpoint: What’s the correct order to watch the MCU?
In order of release
Suggesting that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is easy to follow is a stretch—it’s a lot of material to work through. The best way to optimize your enjoyment of these films…
The Tricolour Sex Column: The Orgasm Gap vs. the Pleasure Gap
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim cisgendered woman whose upbringing included poor access to sex education and reproductive healthcare. No ar…
The fight for paid sick days continues through a pandemic. It shouldn’t.
In 2018, the newly-elected Ford government cancelled all mandatory paid sick days. Since then, health advocates and labour activists have been fighting to bring them back. In a global pandemic with…
Point/Counterpoint: Do you enjoy winter weather?
Yes
I can’t think of a more flavourless marriage to one’s environment than living inside a perpetual summer.
Winter doesn’t come without its growing pains. The long march through November is arguab…
The Tricolour Sex Column: Exploring my Queerness
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim cisgendered woman whose upbringing included poor access to sex education and reproductive healthcare. No ar…
Staff Picks: Favourite course
Winter semester is in full swing. Some of your classes might be getting you down, but we hope there are some that make hours of lectures and homework feel worthwhile.
To celebrate the start of clas…
The Tricolour Sex Column: Virginity
This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers.
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim cisgendered woman whose upbri…
STEM and the City: Pantone has announced the colours of 2021. Here’s how to wear them.
It’s safe to say we don’t need to spend any more time reflecting on 2020—it was the worst. Thankfully, we’ve entered a new year, and with widespread dissemination of a vaccine on the horizon, the p…
Point/Counterpoint: Synchronous vs. asynchronous online courses
Asynchronous
Please—no more frantic note taking and screenshotting.
Asynchronous learning lets you take a much-needed break from Zoom—and it has benefits for learning.
Asynchronous courses, which c…
The Tricolour Sex Column: Navigating kinks
This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers.
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim cisgender woman whose upbring…
STEM and the City: Put your best face forward in 2021
Monocoloured eyeshadows are in—in a big way.
This is great news for those of us who have never felt comfortable in the makeup department as, unlike the intricate smoky eyes of days passed, these lo…
Point/Counterpoint: What is Taylor Swift’s best album?
Folklore
Though any personal favourite Taylor Swift album is valid—I will always be attached to Red, for instance—no one can deny that, objectively, her best is Folklore.
Folklore was the saviour o…
Staff Picks: Best holiday song
The snow has arrived in Kingston, and with it comes end-of-semester assignments and exams. But we should keep our chins up: the winter break is right around the corner.
To get into the holiday spir…
STEM and the City: Four chic and (actually) easy hairstyles
A medical student with a degree in Fashion Design muses about style, love, and what it means to “have it all.”
Am I the only person who feels that Disney gave us misleading ideas about hair? While,…
Tricolour Sex Column: The tea on anal
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim cisgendered woman whose upbringing included poor access to sex education and reproductive healthcare. No ar…
Tricolour Sex Column: The porn gap
This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers.
The opinions expressed in this piece reflect only the experiences of a brown Queer Muslim woman whose upbringing includ…
Point/Counterpoint: Is it too early to start celebrating Christmas?
Yes
The Christmas holidays are, as the popular tune goes, a wonderful time of year. They’re full of family, bright decorations, and celebration, as well as some classic songs. However, timing is …
Staff picks: Quirky Thanksgiving stories
Returning home for Thanksgiving means turkey, cool weather, and awkward family moments. The Journal’s staff recount their quirkiest holiday stories:
I was at my aunt’s for Thanksgiving during secon…
