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A nostalgic upper-year’s review of Sam Roberts at Homecoming

Written on October 24, 2018. Posted in Arts.

This year’s Homecoming concert wasn’t about the music. As the Sam Roberts Band rolled into campus on Saturday evening to play ReUnion Street Festival, I was overcome with nostalgia for my last Homecoming as an undergrad and the student life I’m about to leave behind. Like every other milestone this...

Homecoming game predictions

Written on October 19, 2018. Posted in Sports.

Football vs. UOttawa Gee-Gees, 1 p.m. at Richardson Stadium It’s the football team’s last regular season game, and it’s likely going to be one to remember. With a 3-4 record, the Gaels need to win to earn a playoff spot. It’ll be a tall order against UOttawa, who’s playing for second in the OUA with...

Queen’s students and alumni share their most memorable Homecomings

Written on October 19, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Postscript.

Whether it’s running down Aberdeen Street or connecting with past generations of Gaels, Homecoming is an unforgettable experience in the Queen’s community. As this year’s celebration approaches, The Journal asked students and alumni to share the stories of their most memorable Homecoming. *** “In...

Oct. 31 Senate recap

Written on November 3, 2017. Posted in News.

Queen’s Senate met on Oct. 31 to discuss the climate of the University following ongoing concerns with street parties and conclusions drawn from the Principal’s Implementation Committee on Racism, Diversity and Inclusion. Principal’s Report “I have a single subject to this report,” Principal Woolf...

Homecoming 2017 recap

Written on October 17, 2017. Posted in News.

Each year, Homecoming celebrations send the Kingston community into disarray — and this year was no exception. Kingston Police statistics Kingston Police made 33 arrests this Homecoming weekend and nearly doubled the amount of tickets issued in 2016, reaching a total of 330 tickets. Chief Gilles...

Efforts to control Homecoming parties needs a new approach

Written on October 17, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

The tradition of holding homecoming weekends gathers thousands of partiers together at universities across the country year after year. But the massive amount of people at these events weigh heavily on the police and emergency services of university towns. By giving $100,000 to the Kingston Police...

Serena Ryder braves Homecoming showers

Written on October 16, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Serena Ryder’s Homecoming performance this weekend was less of a concert and more a night spent catching up with an old friend. “I’m 34, bitches. I am not succumbing to peer pressure,” Ryder joked with the crowd when they started chanting for her to chug her drink mid-performance. Prior to the concert,...

Gaels look to keep rolling at Homecoming

Written on October 13, 2017. Posted in Sports.

It’s not about how you start — it’s how you finish. Those were the sentiments Queen’s football head coach Pat Sheahan echoed to reporters and season ticket holders at a Thursday afternoon press conference. The Gaels’ 0-4 start to the season, he added, is firmly in their rear-view mirror. “Our guys...

Serena Ryder to headline HoCo’s ReUnion Street Festival

Written on October 12, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Despite Serena Ryder headlining, this year’s ReUnion Street Festival is more than just a concert. In its fourth year of operation since Queen’s Homecoming returned in 2013 the festival provides a controlled environment for students and alumni to connect. Situated on Union Street between Division...

Town-gown relations still matter outside of Homecoming

Written on January 27, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

Queen’s students aren’t isolated from Kingston as a whole and we ought to stop acting like we are, minus the few times a year it benefits us. Living arrangements in a University town can be complicated. In my second year, I lived in one of the main areas of the University District — right at the crossroads...

Accused of slapping a horse at Homecoming to face new charges

Written on October 28, 2016. Posted in News.

Caught on a video that would later go viral across social media, the young woman who slapped a police horse on Queen’s Homecoming — as well as the two young men arrested for the same offense that day — will now have their charges altered to mischief and obstruction of police. “What will happen with...

Women videotaped speak out about Drunk Times Homecoming video

Written on October 21, 2016. Posted in News.

The Sunday after Homecoming, a video surfaced on YouTube and various Queen’s Facebook groups entitled “Drunk Times with College Girls: Queen’s Homecoming”, featuring a male in his twenties interviewing intoxicated students, particularly women. Questions included “do you have sex on the first date”...

Stop holding onto outdated traditions

Written on October 21, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

With 175 years under its belt, Queen’s is nationally recognized for its long-lasting traditions and spirited student body. But many of the traditions that students cling to no longer serve a purpose. In their prime, Queen’s traditions were fueled by passion and excitement, creating a sense of togetherness...

Gaels down the Lions in OUA playoffs

Written on October 18, 2016. Posted in Sports.

The Gaels secured their spot in the 2016 OUA semi-finals against number two nationally-ranked Guelph this weekend in a landslide victory against the York Lions. Spearheading the team’s attack was the combination of Miranda Seifert and Nadia Popov. The duo — who entered the game eight and ninth in...

Kingston Police weigh in on "busy, but not overly troublesome" Homecoming

Written on October 18, 2016. Posted in News.

For the Kingston Police and other first responders, this weekend’s Homecoming brought in relatively few incidents, with both arrests and tickets down from previous years. “Usually, in these cases, it’s the few ruining it for the many,” Kingston Police Const. Steve Koopman said at just after 5:00 p.m....

Walk off the Earth wraps up Homecoming Festivities

Written on October 18, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Every October, Queen’s campus sees an influx of alumni joining students in the annual Homecoming celebrations. On Saturday evening, the buildings on Union St. lit up for the highly-anticipated ReUnion Street Festival — one of the weekend’s newer traditions. This year’s event featured local band Kasador,...

Homecoming through QJ’s lens

Written on October 18, 2016. Posted in News.

Just before noon on Homecoming Saturday, a crowd of students and alumni began to convene at Grant Hall in the uncharacteristically warm October sun. Pictured below, a young child points to the bands playing outside of the Grant Hall building. Draped in blue, red and gold, the parade to Richardson...

Football team shines on Homecoming

Written on October 18, 2016. Posted in Sports.

While the seats in Richardson Stadium are brand new, Queen’s dominant play in front of the 8,000 tri-coloured spectators at Saturday’s game ensured they weren’t put to much use. The 55-5 Homecoming blowout against the Windsor Lancers put the Gaels in the OUA’s final playoff spot with just one week...

Quick advice on how to stay safe this Homecoming

Written on October 14, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

When you go #Loco4Hoco this year, stay safe and make your weekend the best it can be. 1. Know your limit, drink within it. This is the first and most important tip, don’t push yourself beyond what your body can handle. If you’re not sure what your limit is, take it slow and pay attention to how you...

Talking Heads: What's your essential Queen's Homecoming gear?

Written on October 14, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

“My rugby shirt.” Sam Maclennan, ArtSci ’19 “Tri-colour anything and everything.” Elyse O’Brien, ArtSci ’18 “Can I say my tam? Is that lame?” Selvy Chea, ConEd ’17 “A Queen’s fanny pack. Everyone should buy one.” Zelia...

Alumni traditions left behind in Richardson revitalization

Written on October 14, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

I remember going to my first Homecoming football game at Queen’s when I was 10 years old. My brother was playing in the game and the crowd was roaring. I couldn’t believe the spirit and enthusiasm that emanated from the students and alumni in the stands. But for me, the best part was yet to come....

Letter to the Editors: September 23

Written on September 23, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

Alumni parade is more than a lap around a track I can remember my first Homecoming like it was yesterday. October 2007. Crammed into the student side at Richardson Stadium. My tam? Firmly pulled down over my ears. As the clock ticks down to half time I notice the alumni side of the stadium starting...

Western USC’s homecoming ideas choose distraction over safety

Written on September 23, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

No amount of zip lines and hot air balloons are going to fix a pervasive drinking culture. Last week, The Western Gazette reported that the USC (University Students’ Council) executives proposed several adventurous ideas, including hot air balloons, zip lining, and a carnival, to distract students...

Letters to the Editors: September 20

Written on September 20, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

Re: TAPS services to be locked for HoCo Dear Editors, I was not surprised to hear allegations of hazing coming towards the TAPS management. Many of the steps taken by the AMS Board of Directors in this matter are reasonable. Cancelling socials and requiring...

TAPS services to be locked for HoCo

Written on September 16, 2016. Posted in News.

For the weeks surrounding Homecoming and Frost Week this year, Queen’s Pub and The Underground will have their doors locked shut, following a hardline decision by the AMS Board of Directors. On Wednesday, the Board called a special meeting to address the “workplace culture” of the AMS Pub Service,...

Queen’s commits funding to Kingston Police

Written on September 9, 2016. Posted in News.

As the school year re-commences, Principal Daniel Woolf has come to an agreement with the Kingston Police to contribute $300,000 to the force over the next three years. The funding, split into three annual $100,000 lump sums, is intended to continue the school’s commitment to provide monetary support...

Queen’s 90th Homecoming does away with famed half-time parade

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in News.

2016 will mark the 90th anniversary of Queen’s University Homecoming. Along with the newly completed Richardson Stadium, there will be more changes on the horizon for both current students and returning alumni. In an article published on July 29, Queen’s administration explains that the new seating...

Arkells take Homecoming by storm

Written on October 30, 2015. Posted in Arts.

Arkells felt right at home at Queen’s Homecoming. The AMS held its second annual ReUnion Street Festival on Saturday night, which brought food, music and dancing to students and alumni on Union St. This year, the AMS hosted Hamilton rock-band Arkells for an unforgettable performance at the festival....

Homecoming deemed a success

Written on October 30, 2015. Posted in News.

After returning to Queen’s in 2013 following a five-year hiatus, this year’s Homecoming weekend has been deemed successful by Kingston Police (KP) from a public safety perspective. According to an Oct. 26 KP press release, “there were no illegal street parties, no unanticipated road closures, minimal...

Grandfather and granddaughter reunite for Homecoming

Written on October 26, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

Sixty-six years following his graduation from Queen’s, John Greenberg, Sci ’49, rejoined his family and friends for a Homecoming to remember. Originally from Ottawa, Greenberg came to Queen’s to study mechanical engineering. When he arrived, computers were in their infancy and the modern ballpoint...

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