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Huskee Cups return to CoGro

Written on October 19, 2020. Posted in News.

Common Ground (CoGro) is relaunching the Cup Swap program with Huskee Cups, starting Oct. 19. “Since we reopened on June 29, our purchasing manager Christy Scott had been working on a proposal to the Campus Operations Group (COG) for about a month that outlined why we wanted to reintroduce the Huskee...

Common Ground implements contact tracing system

Written on July 27, 2020. Posted in News, Student Politics.

After reopening in June, Common Ground Coffeehouse (CoGro) is using a contact tracing system as a preventative measure in the case of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus. “At Common Ground we are taking appropriate safety measures to ensure our service is risk free,” Kate Gaffney, Common Ground administration...

Common Ground reopens with limited take-out menu

Written on June 29, 2020. Posted in News.

Common Ground Coffeehouse (CoGro) is reopening on Monday with a limited, take-out-only menu. “We have been advocating to University working groups because we wanted to open as soon as possible to provide our services to folks who are already on campus,” Emily Thompson, CoGro head manager, told The...

Student group raises money for community support program

Written on March 13, 2020. Posted in News.

The student club Big Spoon Lil Spoon, which provides cooking classes for kids in the Kingston community, hosted a clothing sale in collaboration with Common Ground Coffee Shop on Thursday to raise money for the City’s youth. Big Spoon Lil Spoon aims to provide workshops and employment opportunities...

Pushing for sustainability, campus coffee shops to launch reusable cup giveaway

Written on January 31, 2020. Posted in News.

Common Ground, The Brew and The Tea Room will be giving away reusable cups to students on Feb. 5 as part of a new collaborative initiative to reduce single-use waste. By collaborating with Common Ground, The Tea Room, Queen’s Backing Action on Climate Change (QBACC), and HuskeeCup, a company that...

AMS Corporate General Special Meeting evaluates budgets for coming year

Written on November 11, 2016. Posted in News.

On Nov 11, heads of the various AMS services gathered for their annual Corporate General Special Meeting. During the event in Goodes Hall, the budgets of each sector were opened up and explained for all in attendance to discuss. Hospitality and Safety Services TAPS Pub Services The Queen’s Pub hopes...

Kingston’s hot spots

Written on July 28, 2015. Posted in In Focus.

There are many hidden and not-so-hidden gems in Kingston — but it can be overwhelming to find them in your first term. But whether you want to study, grab a bite to eat, or simply relax, there are places near Queen’s for you. Consider this list as a guide. Keep in mind that throughout your time at...

No experience required for the AMS

Written on October 9, 2014. Posted in Features.

When Maggie Fisher applied to work at Common Ground in first year, she had no previous experience in the food industry. Fisher, ArtSci ’15, worked at the student coffee shop as a barista during first and second year, and now works at the Tea Room in Beamish-Munro Hall. The only job she ever had before...

Passing off the torch: Queen's U Compliments

Written on March 31, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

The founders of Queen’s U Compliments are graduating. With them goes one of the largest and most positive campus movements of past years, but they plan to leave the page in good hands. Their page started a global trend of spreading positivity and celebrating the beautiful, but often unrecognized,...

More than a one-stop coffeehouse: Common Ground (CoGro)

Written on March 24, 2014. Posted in Lifestyle.

From proposals to top secret bagels, Common Ground (CoGro) is a big part of typical campus life for many students at Queen’s. Five different people wave to Camilla James, head manager of CoGro, as she arrives to The Brew, an offshoot of CoGro located in the JDUC. Camilla waves back with a big...

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Huskee Cups return to CoGro

Common Ground implements contact tracing system

Common Ground reopens with limited take-out menu

Student group raises money for community support program

Pushing for sustainability, campus coffee shops to launch reusable cup giveaway

AMS Corporate General Special Meeting evaluates budgets for coming year

Kingston’s hot spots

No experience required for the AMS

Passing off the torch: Queen's U Compliments

More than a one-stop coffeehouse: Common Ground (CoGro)

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