November 8, 2018

In support of Patrick Deane

As former student leaders who worked with incoming Principal Patrick Deane during his time as Vice-Principal (Academic), we can say with full confidence that his appointment represents an opportunity for Queen’s to rediscover and nurture its unique undergraduate learning experience. What students…

November 6, 2018

Preventing anti-Semitism deserves more than a hashtag

Denouncing anti-Semitism must go beyond a hashtag to make real change. Within hours of the Oct. 27 shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, my social media channels were flooded with the ha…

November 2, 2018

Talking heads: what is your Halloween costume this year?

“A train.” Celine Hardy, ArtSci ’19 “A stereotypical bro.” Jeremy Rockley, MA ’20 “I’m not dressing up, I’m working.” Keara Sutherland, ArtSci ’19 “Lara Croft.” Hannah Heino, ArtSci ’21

October 30, 2018

Ontario’s plan to cut free tuition stifles our economic progress

The Ontario Government’s silence on the status of free tuition fuels unease and stifles the potential of students in Ontario. On Oct. 24, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, Merrilee F…

Heritage buildings on campus deserve more respect

October 24, 2018

Queen’s prides itself on legacy. An integral component to this legacy is the historical significance of being one of the first academic institutions in Canada—something made clear by the beautif…

Talking heads: what are your midterm break plans?

October 24, 2018

“Going home to Toronto and seeing family.” Zach Freedman, CompSci ‘20 “Meeting my family in Toronto.” Georgia Lafrance, Sci ‘21 “Going home to Nova Scotia.” Julie Mosher, Sci ‘21 “My mom is co…

Roundtable: Cannabis Act has shortcomings

October 19, 2018

The Cannabis Act has incredible potential to drive both economic and societal progress in Canada. However, the federal government’s current marijuana regulation only benefits privileged members in …

Roundtable: Marijuana is a health issue, not a criminal issue

October 19, 2018

Legalizing cannabis in Canada is a landmark liberalization that highlights a reformed approach to substance use—one based on principles of prevention, harm reduction and enforcement. According to…

Roundtable: Legalization can't be rushed

October 19, 2018

A shift in a drug’s regulation must be done right. The legalization of marijuana will only be successful if the agencies are fully able to handle the increased responsibility that comes with it. …

Talking heads: what are your homecoming plans?

October 19, 2018

“Wake up at 8 a.m. and start drinking.” Ben Tomkinson, ArtSci ’22 “I’m on the cheer team so I’ll be at the football game.” Matt Frost, ArtSci ’19 “I have friends from home coming up, so I’ll be …

Ontario Basic Income Pilot deserved a fair chance

October 16, 2018

It’s time to stop dismissing basic income as a fantasy and act to seriously test its merits. In April 2017, the Ontario Liberals announced the launch of the Ontario Basic Income Pilot (OBIP)—the fi…

Talking heads: what do you think about the legalization of marijuana?

October 12, 2018

“I feel neutral about it, as long as they actually enforce the restrictions.” Joelle Jacobs, ConEd’20 “Will probably keep a lot of people out of trouble.” Tamir Arnester, CompSci’21 “Most studen…

Letter to the Editor

October 12, 2018

Granovsky’s writing is thoughtful and well-written but I think that his criticism of our current society’s attempt to turn boys into men misses the mark. It’s true that we do not need more gentleme…

Male mental health a silent crisis on campus

October 12, 2018

The Canadian Mental Health Association labels men’s mental health as a “sleeper issue,” which—until recently—has rarely been taken seriously. Although steps have been taken to dissolve stigmas s…

Letter to the Editor

October 4, 2018

Tuesday, Sept. 25 Dear Students, We are landlords of three properties rented to Queen’s students. We have been landlords for a long time and are past Queen’s grads ourselves. You need to kn…

An open letter to conservatives on campus

October 4, 2018

To conservatives who identify as targets on this campus, It’s important to be conscious of where you are situated in relation to power if you want to effectively fight for a more just society….

Talking Heads: what is your favourite Thanksgiving dish?

October 4, 2018

“I really like stuffing, turkey’s good too.” Annie Macgregor, Nursing ’20 “Sometimes my family makes sweet potatoes with cinnamon and marshmallows, its amazing.” Rebecca Hoogkamp, CompSci ‘21 “…

Talking heads: What is your take on "juuling"?

September 28, 2018

“I don’t care if you do it, just in moderation.”Lavallee Forbes, ArtSci ‘19 “I have a lot of friends that vape, I think it’s stupid.”Choley Sarrazin, ArtSci ‘21 “You do you, man.” Nick Irwine…

Fall term break not worth a fragmented orientation week

September 28, 2018

After its inaugural run and seeing the new two academic days in practice, the Queen’s community needs to have a conversation about the new Orientation Week structure—and whether it’s something wort…

The difficulties of being a working class student

September 21, 2018

Post-secondary institutions are more open and accessible to certain societal classes than they’ve ever been before. Issues regarding racial, religious, sexual and gender discrimination have been…

Talking Heads: what is your favourite part of fall?

September 20, 2018

“Pumpkin pie or crunchy leaves.” Kayvon Mihan, Comm’21 “The nice mix of hot and cold weather.” Sara Abdella, ArtSci’22 “Halloween and getting to dress up like a cat—I love cats.” Tine”ke Kippers MA…

New free speech policy makes students and universities less safe

September 18, 2018

Freedom of speech is a complex issue and cannot be sufficiently tackled through one simple law. On Aug. 30, 2018, Ontario Premier Doug Ford passed a bill supporting freedom of speech on campuses ac…

Talking Heads: how are you coping with the first week of school?

September 14, 2018

“I’m doing work ahead of time and staying on top of it.”Landon Pollock ArtSci ’22 “Having an extremely organized agenda.” Jen Cooke ArtSci ’20 “Puppy therapy.” Louis & Juilia Fast-Grass ArtS…

A conservative on campus

September 14, 2018

When I told people I was supporting former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the 2015 federal election in—my first year at Queen’s and first time voting—I was met with silence. Most of my peers fav…

Participation trophies are creating a weaker generation

September 11, 2018

Participation trophies are an attempt to increase the self-esteem of children—a goal we can all admire and support. However, intent doesn’t compensate for consequences. The issue with participation…

Rethinking frosh week

September 7, 2018

Frosh week sets the tone for the best four years of your life—full of fun, new friends, and new experiences. But not for me. It was the most underwhelming experience of my time at Queen’s so far …

Expanding the scope of student conduct

July 30, 2018

Criminal records shouldn’t be a cost associated with repairing the University’s reputational damage within the Kingston community. Under the new University District Safety Initiative, certain offen…

Talking Heads: What do you think of the World Cup?

June 25, 2018

“I’m annoyed when people ask because I don’t watch it.” Songyang Zhoue Con-Ed ‘19 “It’s a great spectacle of sport.”William Hodgson-WalkerArtSci ‘19 “It’s fun to go out for beers and watch it.” Ra…

Adopting a different model for campus debate

June 25, 2018

Across the country, university students are arguing more but accomplishing less. When controversial issues hit Canadian universities, students fixate on how they affect campus free speech instead …

Roundtable: What Wynne means for the youth vote

May 28, 2018

The Ontario Liberal’s campaign slogan, “care over cuts,” is indicative of the party’s continued commitment to ensuring both access to equal opportunities and affordable living. Incumbent MP Kathlee…