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Valuable discourse is limited when dissent meets anger

Written on January 17, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

It’s ironic that in an age of more available information than ever before, algorithms have pigeonholed us into narrow clusters of beliefs. We’re zealots about everything as a result, and it’s come at the expense of productive discourse. It happens innocuously enough: you like some tweets, and...

City shifts University District Safety Initiative communications plan

Written on November 22, 2019. Posted in News.

Kingston “demolished” its University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) communications budget for 2018 on one month of signage on campus, according to emails obtained by The Journal through a freedom of information request. In the summer of 2018, the City of Kingston booked tripod signage...

Sex in the limestone city: Exploring sexual desires with your partner

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

Sexual chemistry is an extremely important aspect of any relationship, but oftentimes maintaining this chemistry is easier said than done. A huge aspect of having and maintaining good sexual chemistry is the ability to be open with a partner about what we want as well as listening to our partners’...

Then and now: communication through the ages

Written on October 20, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

In 2015, getting in contact with someone is hardly ever a problem. From calling, text message and email to Snapchat, Skype and Facebook, there are a multitude of ways to chat. This generation is known for being in a constant state of interaction, but it wasn’t always this easy. Think about Romeo...

Too close for comfort

Written on February 6, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

Our kitchen counter hadn’t been wiped in weeks, over 40 pairs of shoes covered the front hall and the compost bin was overflowing. That was the moment when my housemates and I realized it was time to dole out responsibilities. Choosing your housemates can seem like one of the toughest decisions you’ll...

We need to talk

Written on March 2, 2012. Posted in Editorials.

I’m tired of talking about the weather. I don’t want to discuss Gap sales or gas prices either. I refuse to be an active participant in this generation’s semantic drudge. Small talk makes my stomach churn. Even the term is a little sickening — it implies a brief and meaningless exchange. Please don’t...

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Valuable discourse is limited when dissent meets anger

City shifts University District Safety Initiative communications plan

Sex in the limestone city: Exploring sexual desires with your partner

Then and now: communication through the ages

Too close for comfort

We need to talk

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