Covid-19 Archives - Queen's Journal

Queen’s students speak on return to in-person learning

Written on February 4, 2022. Posted in News.

Queen’s students are returning to in-person classes on Feb. 28. For many students, online coursework posed challenges in the realm of academics, extracurriculars, and social lives. Rob Hughes, ArtSci ‘22, said the move to online school influenced the way he was could engage with school-based extracurriculars. “I...

Queen’s confirms return to in-person instruction on Feb. 28

Written on February 1, 2022. Posted in News, University.

In an email sent to students Jan. 28, Principal Patrick Deane officially confirmed in-person instruction will resume on Feb. 28. “I had promised to let the community know our decision by early February, but with the government announcements earlier this month for a staged reopening of the province...

Senate considers alternatives for remote learning

Written on January 28, 2022. Posted in News.

On Jan. 25, the Senate convened to discuss questions surrounding academic programs at the Smith School of Business, graduate student supervision policy, and COVID-19 updates for the community. Senators also discussed the appointment of a new research chair in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Smith...

What I’ve learned from this online exam season

Written on January 28, 2022. Posted in Lifestyle.

Last year, with the vaccine roll-out in its early stages and Ontario slipping in and out of lockdown, I was prepared long in advance for online exams. This past December, however, the sudden transition from in-person exams to an online exam season was anxiety-inducing. Some students were relieved,...

ArtSci students must ‘access courses in-person’ at the end of February

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in News.

Queen’s Student Affairs announced the deadline to drop courses has been extended from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24. In an email sent to The Journal, Media Relations Officer Julie Brown said on behalf of the University that academic activities are still slated for return to in-person learning at the end of February. “The...

‘Disappointing’: Queen’s students talk winter exchange

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in News.

As countries home to exchange schools operate under varying levels of pandemic-related regulations, Queen’s students confront uncertainty in the travel process. Paisia Warhaft, Comm ’23, is anticipating updates for her semester in Tokyo at the Rikkyo College of Business in April. “On Dec. 1, I got...

Work from home staples to invest in

Written on January 25, 2022. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Online school makes me contemplate becoming a self-made hermit—but I’ve genuinely come to enjoy the small things that keep my routine exciting. Sometimes, all it takes is scrapbooking with aesthetically pleasing pens or working at a standing desk to keep my spirits up. As we all navigate the next...

How are varsity athletes dealing with the OUA’s pause on sport?

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Sports.

Almost two years on, the pandemic is still disrupting the schedules of varsity athletes. Following a surge in province-wide COVID-19 cases in December, the Ontario University Athletics association (OUA) extended the varsity mid-season break from Jan. 6 until Jan. 24 at the earliest—effectively pausing...

Students continue writing fall semester exams

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

In light of the surge in COVID-19 cases in Kingston during the month of December, Queen’s moved fall 2021 exams online to avoid exposure between community members. On Dec. 12, the university announced all classes would go back online until Feb. 28. Due to the timing of the announcement, students...

AKA hosts discussion on policing in Kingston

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

Seeing rising interest in increased policing in Kingston throughout COVID-19, AKA Autonomous Social Group (AKA) hosted a Zoom event to discuss the impact of policing on racialized students and Kingston residents on Jan. 18. AKA is dedicated to “anti-state, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial, and anti-oppression...

Queen’s needs to keep students informed about COVID-19

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in Editorials.

University students and staff deserve better than the vague instructions, lack of clear communication, and confusing bureaucracy that came from Queen’s in December, when the abrupt switch to online classes threw the community for a loop. I won’t pretend there aren’t examples of students disrespecting...

Gyms should be considered an essential service

Written on January 18, 2022. Posted in Editorials.

Gyms should remain open during COVID-19 lockdowns. Now, more than ever, people need to take care of their bodies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say being overweight can lead to worse COVID-related outcomes. As per the CDC website, people who are obese are at an increased risk...

Queen’s introduces new COVID-19 restrictions for winter semester

Written on January 14, 2022. Posted in News.

Following a surge of COVID-19 cases that began in December and the announcement that classes will be held online until Feb. 28, Queen’s has implemented new safety measures as students return to campus. Residences remain open for the winter semester, though students have been asked to declare their...

Senate provides fall term break update and discusses COVID-19

Written on January 14, 2022. Posted in News.

On Nov. 30, the Senate convened in their monthly meeting to discuss University policy and governance. The November meeting discussed the fall term break, transcript notation, orientation, and updates on COVID-19 policies and procedures. Fall Term Break review The Senate deliberated on the new proposal...

Classes to be delivered remotely until March 2022

Written on December 16, 2021. Posted in News.

On Dec. 16, Queen’s announced most Winter 2022 classes will be delivered online until the end of reading week on Feb. 28. After extensive consultations with Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health, the University has made the decision to support the health and safety...

Queen's calls off in-person exams effective immediately

Written on December 12, 2021. Posted in News.

On Dec. 12, Queen’s announced all remaining in-person exams will be changed to an alternative delivery format or rescheduled in the new year due to concerns of rising COVID-19 cases. This decision follows extensive consultation with Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington (KFL&A) Public...

Queen's updates academic considerations in response to rising COVID-19 cases

Written on December 12, 2021. Posted in News.

On Dec. 10, the University announced in response to concerns raised by some Queen’s students that both the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Faculty of Engineering have updated their academic considerations process. Queen’s said the academic considerations process will now include those “feeling...

Rising COVID-19 cases spark concern over in-person exams

Written on December 10, 2021. Posted in News.

COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in the Kingston region, with the surge suspected to be linked to the omicron variant. A change.org petition created Dec. 9 is calling on Queen’s to move exams online to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Abby McLean, ArtSci ’23, believes the current situation...

Queen’s HOCO is more than a party

Written on October 22, 2021. Posted in Lifestyle.

Homecoming (HOCO) is, first and foremost, a football game. But for many Queen’s students, the HOCO experience is a big party. If you day drink, wear Queen’s tricolour merchandise, attend massive street parties, and take a mandatory mid-afternoon nap, you’ve experienced the quintessential HOCO. Queen’s...

The second first-years

Written on October 1, 2021. Posted in Features.

The return to campus is one sign the pandemic may be coming to an end. However, the return to in-person learning hasn’t been easy for everyone. Beginning the semester without having a traditional first year has made the transition back to in-person learning challenging for some second-year students. The...

'The Journal' sits down with Principal Patrick Deane

Written on October 1, 2021. Posted in News.

“I want to bring the university back from COVID building on what new things we discovered and learned about ourselves, and I want to make the institution stronger than it was before.” In an interview with The Journal, Queen’s principal Patrick Deane spoke about the university’s plans for National...

ASUS talks health and safety on campus

Written on October 1, 2021. Posted in News.

On Sept. 28, ASUS hosted a virtual Q&A session with Samantha Buttemer, associate program director for the Public Health and Preventative Medicine (PHPM) program at Queen’s, to encourage conversation around health and safety concerning COVID-19 on campus. Buttemer introduced the roles that Kingston,...

Senate votes to approve introduction of new Black Studies program

Written on October 1, 2021. Posted in News.

On Sept. 28, the first senate meeting of the academic year took place, kicking off with discussions on the approval of a new Black Studies program, Truth and Reconciliation, and the student-led Walkout. Black Studies program The Senate approved the introduction of a new Black Studies program in the...

Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required at City’s recreational facilities

Written on September 21, 2021. Posted in News.

On Sept. 20, the City of Kingston announced that residents 12 and older will need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before entering recreational facilities and the Kingston Grand Theatre beginning Sept. 22. Under provincial regulations announced Sept. 1, certain businesses—including restaurants...

Queen’s Pub will remain closed under JDUC construction

Written on September 21, 2021. Posted in News.

Queen’s Pub (QP) will remain closed in the 2021-22 academic year. The Journal spoke with AMS Vice-President (Operations) Tiana Wong on the decision not to re-open. “We are not planning to open Queen’s Pub for this academic year in 2021-22 as it will not be able to be operational while the JDUC is...

Residence Life and Services releases 2021-22 community standards

Written on September 17, 2021. Posted in News.

Queen’s Residence Life and Services’ 2021-22 Residence Community Standards provides guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to the report, Residence Life is committed to ensuring the safety and prosperity of its students. Masks continue to be required outside students’ rooms and in...

COVID-19 policy update

Written on September 17, 2021. Posted in News.

On Sept. 13, Queen’s released the Continuity of Education Plan (CEP) which details the university’s emergency protocols, information on continuity of education in the event of a disruption to in-person teaching and learning, and links to relevant resources. “Developed with input from Kingston, Frontenac,...

City of Kingston issues emergency order in response to street parties

Written on September 14, 2021. Posted in News.

On Sept. 10, the City of Kingston issued a new emergency order that expands enforcement officers’ powers to fine and identify those who attend large social gatherings. The mandate was announced in response to the 3,500 to 5,000-person street parties held in the University District between Sept. 1-4,...

COVID-19 cases this week

Written on September 10, 2021. Posted in News.

On Sept. 8, Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health confirmed one positive case of COVID-19. Dr. Hugh Guan, acting medical officer of health at KFL&A Public Health, confirmed that the case can be traced back to Trinity Social Restaurant at 424 Princess St. on...

Kingston Health Sciences Centre vaccine policies met with protests

Written on September 10, 2021. Posted in News.

An anonymously-organized protest against COVID-19 vaccination mandates took place on Sept. 7. The demonstration was held in front of the Kingston General Hospital (KGH), site of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Around 50 socially distanced people, backed by People’s Party of Canada (PPC)...

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