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Kingston Police talk post-Homecoming measures at service board meeting

Written on November 19, 2021. Posted in News.

On Nov. 18, the Kingston Police board held their monthly meeting. Among the topics discussed was police presence over the Homecoming weekends. Inspector Matt Funnell began his presentation by stating the Kingston Police anticipated large street parties and gatherings during the Homecoming weekends. Funnell...

Students subject to non-academic misconduct for misogynistic homecoming signs

Written on November 12, 2021. Posted in News.

Over Queen’s homecoming weekends, misogynistic signs were found posted in front of student houses. Amidst conversations of sexual violence on university campuses, the signage displayed was baffling to the Kingston and Queen’s community alike. During October Senate, Principal Patrick Deane said...

Students talk police presence over homecoming weekends

Written on October 29, 2021. Posted in News.

This article includes descriptions of violence and may be triggering for some readers. The Peer Support Centre offers drop-in services and empathetic peer-based support and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Online services can be accessed here. On Oct. 16 and 23, thousands flooded the streets of the...

Increased police presence in the University District must not go unacknowledged by Queen's

Written on October 29, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

Students are uncomfortable with the City of Kingston’s increased policing of the University District. Once again, the University is turning a blind eye. Before Homecoming weekend on Oct. 15, news broke that Queen’s would be making a $350,000 donation to the City of Kingston to compensate increased...

Senate questions $350,000 payment to City

Written on October 29, 2021. Posted in News.

This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers. The Kingston Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour crisis and support phone line can be reached at 613-544-6424 / 1-800-544-6424. The Centre’s online chat feature can be reached here. On Oct. 26, the October senate meeting...

Homecoming signage sparks conversation

Written on October 26, 2021. Posted in News.

‘Greater police enforcement is required’: Mayor discusses use of Queen’s $350,000 payment

Written on October 22, 2021. Posted in News.

On Oct. 16, approximately 8,000 individuals congregated in unsanctioned Homecoming gatherings on Aberdeen Street. According to Kingston Police, 36 were arrested, and approximately 186 violations of provincial law and Kingston bylaws occurred over Homecoming weekend. “I am strongly condemning the...

Misogyny is as much a part of Queen’s culture as Homecoming

Written on October 22, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

Men’s football beats Carleton Ravens 45-0 on homecoming

Written on October 22, 2021. Posted in Sports.

The Men’s Football team defeated the Carleton Ravens 45-0 at Richardson Stadium on Saturday. With their win over the Ottawa-based team, the Gaels improve to 5-0 on the season and clinch the top berth of the OAU East division. “I thought they played really hard. They played really smart football as...

Queen’s backtracks on plans for an in-person Homecoming 2021

Written on February 9, 2021. Posted in News, University.

Though Queen’s had announced it was planning two in-person Homecoming celebrations in October, Principal Patrick Deane cancelled those plans this morning. “[W]e have made the difficult decision to cease any preparations for an in-person event this fall due to concerns arising from the COVID-19 pandemic....

Queen’s plans two Homecoming weekends in October

Written on February 5, 2021. Posted in News, University.

It’s official: double HOCO is a go, pandemic permitting. Next year, Homecoming is scheduled to take place over two weekends: Oct. 15-17 and Oct. 29-31. The University hopes to offer both of these events in person, with an additional virtual Homecoming on Oct. 17 for all alumni. The first weekend...

Kingston Police thank ‘vast majority’ of students for quiet Homecoming weekend

Written on October 20, 2020. Posted in News.

Kingston Police thanked students on Monday for abiding by public health guidelines over Homecoming weekend. In a press release on Oct. 19, the police reported a decrease in infractions related to unsanctioned parties in comparison to previous years. “I would like to thank the vast majority of students...

‘It just won’t be the same’: Students prepare for an unusual Homecoming

Written on October 16, 2020. Posted in News.

Queen’s students are preparing for a quieter, COVID-conscious Homecoming weekend this year. While students might normally have taken to the streets to celebrate, Homecoming is happening entirely online this year on Oct. 17. The University has planned virtual events for alumni and is encouraging students...

AMS develops proactive safety policy for Homecoming

Written on October 2, 2020. Posted in News, Student Politics.

As the annual party weekend approaches, the AMS is developing a proactive policy to encourage safe behaviour during Homecoming. Due to restrictions on social gatherings, Homecoming will take place completely virtually on Oct. 17. The AMS campaign will launch at the start of that week, including a...

Senate: Principal talks remote homecoming, virtual convocation in fall term

Written on October 2, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Queen’s Senate started the 2020-21 year with a meeting on Sept. 29 through video-chat platform Zoom. Principal Patrick Deane addressed current COVID-19 concerns, telling Senate that while students are “overwhelmingly” being cooperative, the University has had to deal with “a certain number of students”...

Talking Heads: Why did you choose Queen’s?

Written on February 13, 2020. Posted in Opinions.

“What sealed the deal for me was touring the day before Homecoming (I clearly was unaware of how wild Queen’s Hoco was, being an American student). I saw all the alumni walking around in their Queen’s jackets and I’d honestly never seen so much school pride at any other school I’d...

Deane pressed on student issues at city council

Written on November 8, 2019. Posted in News.

When Principal Patrick Deane attended a City Council meeting on Nov. 5, he was scheduled to brief councillors about his plans for the year. Instead, he was pressed on issues about student housing and street parties. After his introductory remarks about the goals he hopes to pursue during the 2019-20...

During Homecoming, University should repay Queen’s hometown

Written on November 1, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Homecoming is a longstanding Queen’s cultural tradition, and it isn’t going anywhere any time soon. However, every year, careless Homecoming behavior like falling from roofs and smashing bottles burdens Kingston’s public safety services. That’s why the University should provide compensation to any...

Missed Connections at Queen’s: Homecoming edition

Written on November 1, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Chances are, you probably met more people on Aberdeen St. during Homecoming than you have in the last two months combined. For many, this means bumping into someone new and forging an instant connection with them while you’re both dressed in tricolour from head to toe. However, the likelihood that...

At Senate, Deane says no update yet on Chown Hall police probe

Written on November 1, 2019. Posted in News.

At Tuesday’s Senate meeting, members of Queen’s administration addressed issues ranging from the racist incident in Chown Hall to Homecoming weekend and the sexual violence policy. The meeting opened with approval of an amendment to the Policy on Academic Integrity, which will prohibit students from...

Homecoming saw increase in arrests, tickets issued

Written on October 28, 2019. Posted in News.

According to Kingston Police, a total of 128 charges were laid during Queen’s Homecoming weekend, an increase from 85 charges issued in 2018. In a media brief released on Oct. 23, Kingston Police reported officers made 22 arrests and processed two criminal charges between Oct.18 and 19. Last year’s...

‘Our community expects better’: Kingston Police respond to Homecoming

Written on October 23, 2019. Posted in News.

Kingston Police said they were “disappointed” with the behavior of students during Queen’s Homecoming in an Oct. 21 press release. On Oct. 19, a crowd of 12,000 gathered at the corner of Aberdeen St. and William St., requiring Kingston Police to deploy 108 officers to ensure order on the streets,...

Talking Heads: How are you getting over Hoco?

Written on October 23, 2019. Posted in Opinions.

“By voting.” Auston Pierce, ArtSci ’20 “By being a heckin’ good boy.” Oscar, ArfSci ’20 “I didn’t even get into it.” Sydney Stanley, ArtSci ’21

The Pariahs reunite after 1980s heyday

Written on October 23, 2019. Posted in Arts.

When The Pariahs (Arts ’89) get onstage for sound check, instant shouts of excitement roar from the packed crowd. Then comes the first strum of an electric guitar. On Oct. 19, The Pariahs played a reunion concert at The Toucan to celebrate Queen’s Homecoming. Halfway through the set, with a mic cord...

Queen’s students and alumni share what Homecoming means to them

Written on October 18, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Queen’s Homecoming is a time to celebrate togetherness and school spirit, but not everyone experiences it in the same way. In honour of this year’s festivities, The Journal asked staff, students, and alumni to share what Homecoming means to them. These submissions can remind us that Homecoming has...

Striking a balance at Homecoming

Written on October 10, 2019. Posted in Sports.

Whether you’re talking about school spirit or pure celebratory ecstasy, Homecoming (Hoco) is one of the most important dates of the year for the Queen’s community. This year’s iteration, to be held on Oct. 19, is hoping to strike a balance between the two. Some schools have grown afraid of their...

Homecoming changes mean safer students (and horses)

Written on March 5, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Ontario University Athletics’ (OUA) recent restructuring of Homecoming football games will cut down on horses slapped and cars flipped without diminishing Queen’s students’ love of the alumni-centred festivities. Last week, the OUA announced they’ll be scheduling Homecoming football games at Ontario...

Students ticketed under new initiative appear in court

Written on November 23, 2018. Posted in News.

Students and alumni ticketed under the new University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) appeared in Provincial Offences Court on Nov. 22 to be processed. Though this fall’s major street parties saw a decline in tickets compared to past years, the 115 issued during Frosh Week and the 85 issued over...

Homecoming draws crowd of 10,000, only 85 tickets

Written on October 24, 2018. Posted in News.

While a crowd of approximately 10,000 gathered in the University District on Homecoming, Kingston Police said they gave out a mere 85 tickets in a press release on Monday. Last year, Queen’s Homecoming resulted in 330 charges, with just under 260 open alcohol charges, according the press release....

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