ASUS introduces Appeals Resource Centre
The Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) is introducing the ASUS Appeals Resource Centre (AARC) in the hopes of aiding students in the complicated process of submitting academic appeals.
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RTZ addresses ‘cliquey’ culture at November equity town hall
On Nov. 16, the AMS Commissioner of Social Issues and the ASUS Equity Commission jointly hosted an equity town hall. Moderated by Ayden Adeyanju-Jackson, EDII assistant at Yellow House, student lea…
AMS discusses EDI framework at November Assembly
On Nov. 18, the AMS gathered for the November Assembly.
Megan Divecha, President of Queens’ Student Alumni Association, opened Assembly with a presentation on Queen’s Connects Career Network for St…
Kingston Police talk post-Homecoming measures at service board meeting
On Nov. 18, the Kingston Police board held their monthly meeting. Among the topics discussed was police presence over the Homecoming weekends.
Inspector Matt Funnell began his presentation by stati…
AMS faces backlash from Queen’s clubs on new events sanctioning process
In light of COVID-19, the AMS has introduced mandatory event sanctioning forms for both in-person and online events. Clubs that hold events without AMS approval are at risk of being de-ratified.
Th…
Queen’s medical students talk EDII research
Two Queen’s medical students are researching equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDII) in medical school educational curricula in a student research initiative funded by the Faculty of H…
Queen’s confers honorary degrees
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Queen’s begins consultations for new Indigenous hiring practices
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 Reconciliat…
QBACC changes name to match urgency of the climate crisis
With the climate crisis worsening, Queen’s Backing Action on Climate Change (QBACC) has changed their name to Queen’s Backing Action on the Climate Crisis to match the urgency of the threat.
QBACC …
Queen’s community reflects on 100th anniversary of poppies
This Remembrance Day marks the 100th anniversary of the poppy being adopted as a symbol of remembrance in Canada. The Journal sat down with Joanne Archibald, ArtSci ’14 and PhD ‘25, who’s studying …
Student group alleges anti-Semitism at AMS-hosted event
This article includes descriptions of anti-Semitism 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…
QUMSA advocates to preserve prayer spaces around campus
Amongst JDUC redevelopment plans, The Journal sat down with the Queen’s University Muslim Students Association (QUMSA) to discuss measures to ensure the preservation of prayer spaces in the buildin…
Student alleges mistreatment by campus security
This article includes descriptions of racism 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 …
OUSA announces OSAP clawbacks cancelled following student advocacy
Following a six-month campaign, the Ontario University Student Alliance (OUSA) announced in a briefing on Nov. 10 the proposed $400 million reduction to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP…
Students subject to non-academic misconduct for misogynistic homecoming signs
Over Queen’s homecoming weekends, misogynistic signs were found posted in front of student houses. Amidst conversations of sexual violence on university campuses, the signage displayed was baffling…
Climate action protest takes place outside QFA’s ‘Road to CEO’
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 Reconciliat…
Balancing economic sufficiency with environmental excellence at COP26
The 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) kicked off on Oct. 31, bringing together UN members to combat climate change.
Ryan Riordan, director of research at the…
Teacher candidates struggle to find placement opportunities
For students in the education program, a practicum placement is required to register with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). This year, however, some students have found it challenging to find …
Equity Grievance Service combats harassment and discrimination
The Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) launched the Equity Grievance Service (EGS) consultation as a way for equity-deserving students to share their experiences of harassment or discrim…
‘It’s the center of the universe’: Clark Hall Pub reopens for students
On Oct. 1, Clark Hall Pub reopened after a year of suspended operations due to COVID-19.
On behalf of executive team RTZ, AMS Director of Communications Maddie Zarb said the process to reopen the o…
University to launch consultation on Indigenous identity
On Nov. 2, Queen’s announced it will be launching consultations with Indigenous community members to “ensure hiring and other internal policies and procedures are more clear, equitable, and reflect…
AMS hosts Charity Month
This November, the AMS is holding Charity Month—a series of fundraising events to benefit a Kingston organization.
Tiana Wong, Vice-President (Operations) of the AMS and organizer of this year’s Ch…
AMS membership fee increase not passed in Fall Referendum
On Nov. 1 and 2, Queen’s students were able to cast email ballots for the AMS Fall Referendum.
1,877 students voted out of the 19,800 electors eligible, resulting in a voter turnout rate of 9.5 per…
AMS survey alleges disproportionate targeting of students of colour by police
In response to Queen’s $350,000 payment to the City of Kingston ahead of Homecoming celebrations in October and the subsequent petition against over-policing propelled by the AMS, the Social Issues…
New provincial legislation advocates for work-life balance
On Oct. 25, the Ontario government introduced “right-to-disconnect” to promote work-life balance, the first law of its kind in Canada.
The proposed legislation would require workplaces with more th…
QFA to welcome RBC president
The Queen’s Financial Association (QFA) will host David McKay, president and CEO of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in their “Road to CEO” event.
On Nov. 5, McKay will speak at Grant Hall with Lucas…
Queen’s remembers Jack Quipp
The Queen’s community remembers the impact and legacy of Jack Quipp, Sci ’23. Quipp passed away on Oct. 25.
Quipp is remembered by his classmates as passionate about his field of study, mine-mechan…
Students talk police presence over homecoming weekends
This article includes descriptions of violence 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 …
$1 million endowment supports access to education
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 Reconciliat…
Nobel prize winning Queen’s Alum sits down with ‘The Journal’
“I got a call at 2 a.m. and it was a call from Sweden. At first I thought it was one of my friends playing a joke.”
David Card, ArtSci ’78 and LLD ‘99, recalled in a phone interview with The Jou…
