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Queen’s must revaluate its relationship with the police

Written on April 2, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

Queen’s University must begin distancing itself from systems of policing. Throughout my years at Queen’s, I have contacted Kingston Police twice. The first instance was a result of a distressing late-night altercation in my neighborhood, and the second was in aid of a peer in crisis. Neither experience...

Queen’s must commit to a plan for the fall term

Written on March 9, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

As Queen’s decides how and when to implement its back-to-campus framework, it’s vital the University is realistic and transparent about what the fall and winter terms might look like. Given how unpredictable the pandemic has been, committing to an online or hybrid year is the best call. Queen’s is...

Hey, students: stop partying

Written on September 3, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

At a school like Queen’s, it’s no secret students love to party. A pandemic isn’t going to change that, but students should think twice about throwing ragers this year if they hope to avoid an outbreak in Kingston. As we near the start of remote classes, Queen’s will see thousands of students from...

Special constables have the potential to make students feel less safe, not more

Written on June 1, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

Introducing special constables to university campuses has become increasingly popular in recent years but fails to acknowledge the negative impact this might have on students. Ryerson University recently announced it will be adopting a “hybrid model” of on-campus security involving the use of special...

Provincial governments support students when they invest in mental health

Written on February 7, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

Quality mental health resources should be a guarantee on post-secondary campuses, no matter where a student chooses to go to school. The British Columbia (B.C.) government recently announced plans to launch a free 24/7 mental health counselling and referral service available to all post-secondary...

Universities should use guest lecture policies to protect students

Written on January 10, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

There’s room for controversial discussion at universities, but not when it comes at a cost to marginalized communities made vulnerable by those conversations. In early January, Canadian poet George Elliott Clarke cancelled his lecture at the University of Regina, made controversial by his initial...

Student Choice Initiative’s defeat doesn’t mean the fight is over

Written on November 29, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

The Student Choice Initiative (SCI) might have been struck down in court, but for student associations, the fight is far from over. Last week, when the Divisional Court of Ontario unanimously ruled in favour of repealing the Ford government-mandated initiative, student-led groups across the province...

New university alcohol policy bottlenecks student safety

Written on October 29, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Queen’s proposed alcohol policy does the opposite of encouraging healthy drinking habits. Instead, it stands to discourage students from drinking on campus, where they’re arguably safer, and pushes them toward Kingston’s downtown hub. The policy seeks to make Orientation Week activities dry for...

Clinic no-show fees leave struggling students unsupported

Written on September 27, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Seeking medical or psychiatric help as a student can be an intimidating task. Campus healthcare resources don’t make that any easier by imposing steep no-show fees on vulnerable students sometimes forced to cancel appointments last-minute. Last week, The Eyeopener reported that the Ryerson Medical...

Asbestos has no place in the walls of Queen’s campus

Written on September 20, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Campus’ charming historical buildings might add to the University’s appeal, but old architecture only goes so far when its walls are lined with asbestos. Queen’s can’t keep prioritizing aesthetics over student and faculty safety. An article published in The Varsity this summer explores U of T’s...

Journal staff’s favourite spots on campus

Written on July 28, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Queen’s campus is full of nooks and crannies where students can hang out, and everyone seems to have a personal favourite. From coffee shops to campus pubs, here are The Journal staff’s favourite spots to relax, catch up with friends, and work on papers. *** My favourite spot on campus is definitely...

News in Brief

Written on July 8, 2019. Posted in News.

The University is seriously considering the development of a new residence building on main campus, according to a press release issued last week. The proposed building, which is still in the early planning stage, would be built on University property along the west side of Albert St., just south...

Environmental group launches initiative for plastic-free campus

Written on July 30, 2018. Posted in News.

Last Monday, the Society for Conservation Biology Kingston Chapter [SCB] launched a petition asking Queen’s to transition into a plastic-free campus. In just two days, the petition exceeded its goal of 500 signatures and reached over 700 by Saturday. In a phone interview, SCB Vice-President Minoli...

Queen's "Let's Get Undressed"

Written on March 16, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

Ever had an event but no time or money to find a cute new outfit? Let’s Get Undressed is here to help you out. “We believe every girl should have the opportunity to dress up, be confident and strut the streets at least once in their university career,” service manager Sarah told The Journal about...

News in Brief: Winter week 9

Written on March 16, 2018. Posted in News.

Nuisance party bylaw will not be in effect for St. Patrick’s Day This story was updated on Mar. 14 Kingston City Council passed a bylaw last month that will put partygoers at risk of facing hefty fines. The bylaw, however, won’t be enforceable until City Council completes a third and final reading. The...

Queen’s needs freedom of expression guidelines

Written on March 2, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

We can’t wait for an unsafe situation to unfold before we attempt to prevent one. McMaster is in the process of creating a set of guidelines towards protest and free speech on their campus. This guideline seeks to provide a clear set of rules for acceptable ways for students to express dissent with...

Rap provides outlet for students on campus

Written on February 8, 2018. Posted in Features.

At Queen’s, the rap and hip-hop scene has created a platform for students to discuss their university experience, specifically from the perspective of racialized students. Rap music hit mainstream culture in the late 70s and has evolved from a genre based on simple and fun lyricism to appeal to a...

Workhouse to Welfare

Written on January 25, 2018. Posted in Features.

If you walk past 305 Earl Street today, you would see an old, grey brick house with the occasional piece of litter on the lawn. While it’s no different from any other home you’d walk past in the University District, it’s a far cry from what it was 160 years ago. In May of 1850, the Kingston House...

University needs to do more to get rid of move-in signs

Written on September 15, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

Move-in day signs in the student district have been targeting and intimidating new students for decades. While the slogans written on them have gotten less explicit, they perpetuate the same message: that at Queen’s, sexual harassment is the norm. The signs are meant to taunt students and their families...

Five hundred and eighty eight days

Written on September 14, 2017. Posted in Opinions.

This article talks about sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers. Early last week as I walked through the University District on move-in day, I began noticing bedsheets hanging from my peers’ houses. With obscene phrases and degrading messages on the signs, I was brought back to 588...

Artfest shines a light on Queen’s talent

Written on March 24, 2017. Posted in Arts.

On Tuesday night, artists from all corners of campus came together at The Grad Club in honour of The Undergraduate Review’s newest instalment, Volume 29. “Artfest: A Bohemian Night” featured the work of over 30 different artists, groups and publications. The Grad Club was decorated for the art buff,...

The Queen’s experience works against off-campus students

Written on February 10, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

Living at home during my time at university, I’ve become accustomed to friends forgetting that it takes me 40 minutes by bus to get to campus. Meeting up with classmates for a group project has to be scheduled into my day because of the large amount of time needed to travel to campus. According...

The most underappreciated foods on campus

Written on January 31, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Instead of your usual go-tos, why not take a chance on something that flies a little further under the radar? These are just some of the foods from all around campus that are lacking love, but definitely deserve it. Library Café — Apple spice muffin The muffins sold at the Library Café in Stauffer...

Voices from behind the doors: John McDonald Hall

Written on October 21, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

There I was in my first class of law school. I came from an undergrad where I didn’t do the readings, so I wasn’t as prepared as you should be for a law school class. We had this professor who everyone warned me about because he ‘cold-calls.’ I didn’t even know what that meant. The second class...

Creative Expressions: art as a tool to teach

Written on October 14, 2016. Posted in Arts.

For the next month, Queen’s campus is home to Creative Expressions, an exhibition that collapses the walls of the classroom into the world of visual art. The exhibition consists of nine installations, scattered haphazardly around campus and composed of teaching and learning materials. The intent behind...

Zobary a growing musical talent

Written on September 9, 2016. Posted in Arts.

It’s not every day you hear a cover so good you wonder why anyone would listen to the original. Singer, songwriter and student Erez Zobary’s genre-defying, flawless renditions of songs like Adele’s ‘When We Were Young’, and Amy Winehouse’s ‘Valerie’ accomplish that feat. She also composes, performs...

Best of Kingston

Written on March 31, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

The results are in! Over the past week, Lifestyle polled students on their favourite places on and off campus. We’re talking best place to grab drinks, take your parents, and even poop (that doesn’t include your home). To follow are the results for the 2015-16 survey. Graphic by Ashley Quan

The importance of Black History Month

Written on February 2, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

Earlier this year, I experienced possibly the most awkward first date of my life. My date asked me why a club like the African Caribbean Students’ Association (ACSA) existed. He then proceeded to state that it’s the same thing as having a “White person’s club”. Read more at QJLongform.com.

IT items to be sold at the Campus Bookstore

Written on January 29, 2016. Posted in News.

With the closing of the Campus Computer Store at the end of April, the Campus Bookstore will be expanding their selection of personal IT items. The University made the announcement in October that they would be closing the store. The Gazette has now reported that personal IT items will be available...

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