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Seven snag Tricolour

Written on January 30, 2015. Posted in News.

After two days of deliberation, seven students were chosen for induction into the Tricolour Society and became recipients of the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award. The award is the highest honour awarded to a Queen’s student for non-athletic and non-academic merit. The award, named for the University’s...

Five honoured with Tricolour Award

Written on March 7, 2014. Posted in News.

Five students have been honoured with the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award this year in recognition of their exceptional contribution to the university. Nominations take place in the fall of each year and are reviewed by a selection committee chaired by the Queen’s Rector in late January. The recipients...

Your story

Written on January 21, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

When I was 11 years old, my dance teacher asked my class to write 100 words about ourselves. Here’s how far I got: “Emily is in grade six, and loves to dance. She also plays the piano.” The brevity of my autobiography seemed accurate. I did love to dance, and I spent every hour outside of school at...

AMS goes ahead with JDUC plans

Written on January 17, 2014. Posted in News.

The AMS executive announced last night that they are currently hiring a consultant to finalize the JDUC revitalization plan before their term ends. Eril Berkok, AMS President, said at Assembly last night that the Executive, Executive Director and Student Centre Officer were excited to be moving forward...

Venturing out

Written on July 30, 2013. Posted in In Focus.

There is no one-size-fits-all advice for new university students. I hope though, that as a recent university graduate, I can offer you a sliver of guidance for the four years that lie ahead of you. In the interest of full disclosure, my time at Queen’s was fairly run-of-the-mill. I enjoyed the time...

AMS to address housing grievances

Written on March 28, 2013. Posted in News.

A proposal to establish a new Housing Grievance Centre passed unanimously at last week’s AMS Assembly. The Centre will offer peer-based support and referral services for housing-related concerns. Although it won’t be able to provide legal advice, the Centre will give referrals to Queen’s Legal Aid. AMS...

Entrepreneurial skill

Written on March 1, 2013. Posted in Features.

It took a Dragon to convince Brody Hatch to disband his company. When Hatch, ArtSci ’14, was 18 years old, he had the opportunity to sit down with Arlene Dickinson, a venture capitalist from CBC’s business reality show Dragon’s Den. Canada is investing in youth entrepreneurship after the Ontario Ministry...

Axe hosts race to space

Written on February 12, 2013. Posted in News.

If Steven Humphries plays his cards right, he could soon be off to outer space. Humphries, a Queen’s student, registered to be a part of Axe Apollo space competition last Monday after seeing a Superbowl commercial. He’s hoping to win a ticket on a commercial flight 103 km from Earth as early as 2014. Axe...

Animals to come to campus for stress

Written on October 26, 2012. Posted in News.

Students looking to alleviate stress this exam season will soon have the opportunity to do so through an unusual resource. The AMS is pairing with Lost Paws and the St. John Ambulance to bring animals to the JDUC in an attempt to reduce student stress. On site will be therapy dogs, cats and rabbits. The...

The School of English celebrates 70 years

Written on July 30, 2012. Posted in News.

When the Queen’s School of English (QSoE) opened its doors in 1942, it was a summer program with 30 staff and students altogether. Only students from convents and monasteries in Quebec attended. Since then, the program has instructed thousands of domestic and international English as an additional...

Grocers get checked

Written on March 30, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

With the recent addition of the Grocery Checkout Fresh Market store in the Queen’s Centre, students can now buy groceries on campus. But does the closest store offer the best shopping experience? Grocery Checkout and student favourites Metro and John’s Deli were compared for selection, pricing and...

Students take up swing

Written on March 2, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

There are no mistakes in swing dancing, only new moves. At least that’s how Jennifer Weiner, president of Queen’s Swing Club (QSC), sees it. “That made me feel like you could dance and not feel insecure about it,” Weiner, ConEd ’12, said, adding that people are intrigued when they find out she’s a...

Coupons, Groupon and the hunt for bargains

Written on January 31, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

At first, it doesn’t seem worthwhile. I covered my kitchen table in flyers and newspapers and sifted through them for a way to save $1.80 on milk. This was my introduction to couponing. It’s a ruthlessly competitive activity that has captured the attention of soccer moms, students and celebrities...

Rise of the flash mob

Written on January 24, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

Imagine hurrying through Grand Central Station, amidst the busy hustle of Manhattan, when you bump into the person in front of you. You turn to apologize when you realize he’s standing still, mid-step. Confused, you look around to see more than 200 people scattered through the station, frozen in place....

Students in transit

Written on November 25, 2011. Posted in Features.

Jonathan Wall is moving from Jean Royce Hall to Leonard Hall today. He requested a room switch because he was fed up with the commute from west campus to main campus. “I have to wake up 30 minutes earlier than anyone else on main to get to classes,” Wall, ArtSci ’15, said, adding that he’s been left...

Culture of cheating

Written on November 18, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

Updated on Nov. 24 With the end of fall term in sight, students face accumulating assignments, essays and final exams. The sheer amount of work in the weeks ahead have left many under immense pressure — and searching for shortcuts to the seemingly endless work. A Kaplan group prep course for the Law...

One Stop through time

Written on September 30, 2011. Posted in Features.

For over 100 years, Queen’s students have frequented a store at the corner of Alfred and Earl Streets. The building’s history traces back to 1909, when Ryder’s Pharmacy served people coming into Kingston by trolley car on Alfred Street. Now the intersection houses Campus One Stop, a corner store that’s...

Focusing on hypnosis

Written on September 27, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

To break bad habits and overcome lifelong fears, all it might take is a stranger’s look into your unconscious mind. Hypnotism puts individuals into a state similar to sleep in which they act on external suggestion only. It’s used in a hypnotherapy, a type of psychotherapy. It may be an unconventional...

Shameless singers take on classics

Written on September 23, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

Whether you’re into Journey, the Spice Girls or blink-182, karaoke gives everyone the chance to belt out a favourite tune without shame. Amateur singers no longer need to hide their vocal talents in the confines of the shower or car — many students are turning to karaoke at night instead of going...

Queen's students give shelter

Written on September 20, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

At 10 months old, Apollo, a labrador retriever/beagle cross was adopted by Queen’s student Madlyn Axelrod from the Kingston Humane Society. “I wanted to give a dog who needed a second chance the opportunity to live a happy life,” Axelrod, ArtSci ’11, said. “It was important to me to help a dog in...

Taxing nights behind the wheel

Written on September 13, 2011. Posted in Features.

Mordeen Bondett said her worst experience as a Kingston taxi driver was with a Queen’s student last year. “He told me that I was just a servant,” the seven-year Amey’s taxi veteran said. “He told me that he judged a person by what they did for a living and what I did for a living wasn’t respectable.” The...

Tag: Life

Seven snag Tricolour

Five honoured with Tricolour Award

Your story

AMS goes ahead with JDUC plans

Venturing out

AMS to address housing grievances

Entrepreneurial skill

Axe hosts race to space

Animals to come to campus for stress

The School of English celebrates 70 years

Grocers get checked

Students take up swing

Coupons, Groupon and the hunt for bargains

Rise of the flash mob

Students in transit

Culture of cheating

One Stop through time

Focusing on hypnosis

Shameless singers take on classics

Queen's students give shelter

Taxing nights behind the wheel

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