Tag: Lifestyle

The psychology of unfulfilled resolutions

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It’s Day 20 of the new year… have you kept your resolutions?   Did they work? Did the turning of the calendar year make any change at all? Here’s the scoop. Fewer than 10 per cent of people keep their resolutions long-term, according to a Statistics Brain Research Institute survey conducted this year.      But...

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A hopeful series of events

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Loyal fans of the Lemony Snicket universe can rest easy with an adaptation that keeps the complicated plot and characters intact. It’s not exactly perfect, but it’s definitely not the (truly) bad beginning we might’ve had. Spoilers ahead. When the 2004 film Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate...

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Johnny’s introduction to the stock market

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Johnny has some extra money lying around. He’s been pondering the idea of putting it into the stock market and having his own money work for him, but Johnny’s not sure how to go about doing that. He’s heard of investing being compared to gambling — is it a good idea? Luckily for Johnny, he’s stumbled...

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Prime Minister for a long weekend

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“And now I would like to call on the Right Honourable Prime Minister Joe Cattana.” When you’re 22 years old, you’d never expect to hear that, sitting in our nation’s House of Commons. For three days, along with 350 other Queen’s students, I stormed into the House of Commons and claimed it as my own.   From...

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A tired student's guide to wake-up songs

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There’s nothing worse than waking up for an 8:30 a.m. class. Okay, fine, getting up for an 8:30 a.m. on West Campus is worse. But no matter which way you slice it, no one likes to wake up early. You went to bed later than you wanted, you were in the middle of an unreal dream where all your classes...

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Library looks for winter

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The winter months are all about getting cozy. While the library doesn’t always scream comfort, you can make it just as homey as your room by sporting loungewear to any study session.   Leggings with a fun print, and a loose sweater won’t distract you from work. Adding a blanket scarf for extra warmth...

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The most impactful books of 2016

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2016 had some good books and some bad ones — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, anyone? My top five books of the year were ones I personally thought were fantastic, but also books that influenced the wider world outside of the book-lover communities. Each of these books came across my radar from people...

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All the right moves

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Taylor Herrington, ArtSci ‘17 Women’s Field Hockey Position: Team Captain, forward Team Nickname: Tay What is one thing you cannot play without? My hair always has to be back in three braids: one on each side coming together as one braid at the back. What is your “signature move” and how would you...

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A new cheese for the New Year

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The “new year, new me” mindset is inescapable. As the gym becomes packed with resolution-ers and diets switch from Christmas feasts to healthy eats, the perfect opportunity arises to learn a few staple healthy recipes.  We all know that veggie-packed salads are good for you, but they get boring. If...

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My week using a fitness tracker

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As someone who occasionally polishes off family-sized bags of chips without help, spending a week tracking what I ate wasn’t something I was looking forward to.  I started this fitness app challenge with the goal of finding motivation to eat better and exercise and I found the cons outweighed the...

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A watchlist to watch out for

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The Sopranos In my opinion, one of the best shows ever. I have no particular order in terms of the shows in this list other than this is number one.  It details the daily struggles of Tony Soprano as he grapples with depression, running the mob and his oddly normal family life.  The Sopranos ran for...

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Reporting on a whistleblower

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“That red circle is a few millimeters off,” a member of Journal staff points out. It’s Sept. 9, the morning after a gruellingly late press night. The paper copies of The Journal are  hot off the presses, stacked on wooden crates. Issue 4 is splayed out in the Features section, where a months-long...

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Voices from behind the doors: Queen’s School of Medicine

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My favourite part of medical school so far has been interacting with a patient and realizing I actually know the solution to their problem. It’s great when you’re in your first and second year and they take you into the hospital and you take a patient’s history and you do a medical exam. Then, in...

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Alternative present ideas for the gift-giving challenged

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A sweater, socks, chocolate, a gift card. These are just some of the safe options for gift-giving this holiday season.  Over the holidays there’s a lot of pressure to find the perfect gifts for the people we love. It’s a time we’re supposed to express how much they mean to us, which can be daunting...

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Pass the eggnog

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The holidays are finally upon us and families and groups of friends are each celebrating with their individual traditions. Pull up a chair and grab a warm beverage as Journal staff share their favourite  holiday traditions.  ***** Every Christmas Eve, my family and I feast on sushi before cozying...

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My time with Fred and George

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George had always been bigger than Fred, and he knew it too, strutting around like the superior older brother.  I once came home to them in a scuffle that finally ended when Fred literally pulled the blanket out from under George, sending him off the bed and onto the ground. George sulked to the corner...

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S&M: Between a rock and a hard place

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“Hi S&M, I have a problem that I can’t get my mind off of. I’ve been with my boyfriend for a year now — let’s call him John — and I’m absolutely certain he’s the person I want to end up with.  We’re completely compatible, I love everything about him, he treats me like a princess, my friends and...

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Diwali lights up Grant Hall

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Walking into Grant Hall, I entered a completely different atmosphere than the bitter snowstorm raging outside.  The already colorful Grant Hall was warm, dressed up with balloons, curtains, round tables and floral centerpieces. Guests mingled around tables wearing sarees, lehengas and semi-formal...

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Let's get ready to rumble

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Despite entering the K-Rock Centre unsure of just what we were in for at a night of WWE Live, we found ourselves unable to look away for the entirety of the show. If you’re interested in a night of over the top, edge of your seat drama, wrestling may be for you. WWE Live’s Kingston event on Nov. 21,...

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In case you missed it…

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NOV 7: THE WORLD LOSES LEONARD COHEN  Leonard Cohen died in his sleep earlier this month. The hugely influential Québécois musician, writer and artist whose work spanned 50 years passed away at 82.  NOV 16: THERE’S A NEW BIRD IN TOWN  Move over Canada goose, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society...

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From behind the soundboard in Carruthers Hall

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When I was in the sixth grade my school held one of those fundraisers where you go door to door with a UNICEF-esque box to collect money for the Canadian Cancer Society. Honestly, I don’t even remember if it was the Cancer Society.  I wish I could say that I don’t remember because I was just so altruistic...

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Outdoor winter running

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Trying to get your cardio in during cold Canadian winters can leave you with limited options, but while the great outdoors can seem unapproachable with 20 inches of snow on the ground, outdoor winter running is a great way to brave the cold and stay active — if you know all the tricks to prevent frostbite.  Layers The...

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Trekking through Mongolia

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Before leaving on our trek, my dad and I were constantly asked “Why Mongolia?”  We knew it was an unconventional vacation destination but that’s what made it so appealing. My dad had settled into replying “That’s why – because you ask.”   I was keen to witness a new culture and hoped to gain insight...

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Growing back the 'stach

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Like our GPAs, the leaves are falling, the light at the end of midterms is in sight, Starbucks holiday cups litter Stauffer desks and across campus, lip hair is beginning to sprout — it’s Movember. The Movember Foundation began when 30 guys in Australia wanted to see if they could bring the moustache...

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When Harry met Meghan

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Nothing inspires me to hit the gym more than watching Kourtney Kardashian’s daily Snapchat stories of her breaking a sweat. While I’m not even a huge Kardashian fan, their use of social media is unlike any other.  Originating directly from their hands, it allows me to feel a connection to them that’s...

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Business Basics: Credit Cards

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Who doesn’t feel like a high roller with their own plastic?  Credit cards are convenient and have many uses, like online purchasing and establishing a reliable credit history. However, like Uncle Ben said to Peter Parker, “with great power, comes great responsibility,” and while a credit card might...

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The Southpaw Cat Café has arrived

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Walking into the Southpaw Cat Café, I wasn’t really sure what to expect.  The café looks, at first glance, like any other. Main doors open to a coffee bar on the right, displaying an array of pastries and desserts as well as a typical café menu.  What isn’t typical is the lack of tables, in fact there’s...

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Behind bars

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When I was hired to work at Kingston Penitentiary this past summer, I entered the prison with hesitation. As I walked through the large and looming North Gate on that first day in May, my heart pounded uncontrollably, not because of the great historical significance, but mostly because I was nervous...

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