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Moving beyond the male gaze

Written on October 7, 2021. Posted in Lifestyle.

The first time I watched the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice, I replayed the iconic ‘hand scene’ at least ten times. If you haven’t seen it, Mr. Darcy silently reaches out to help Elizabeth Bennet into her carriage and their hand’s touch for just a moment. As he walks away, the camera shifts...

Online discussion of social issues should be accompanied by offscreen advocacy

Written on March 9, 2021. Posted in Editorials.

When it comes to societal change, mass media is an important site for representation and advocacy, but it still has limitations. While talking about social issues online is important, these discussions should be accompanied by tangible action. It’s normal for people to gravitate toward the problems...

We need more nuanced representations of Muslim women

Written on February 26, 2021. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Whenever we talk about representation of a minority group, we always talk about how to do it ‘right’ or ‘wrong.’ It’s no different for Muslim characters—we need them to be perfectly imperfect. We need them to represent us in the way that brings us tolerance and acceptance. This often means that we’re...

Stop putting down media for young women

Written on October 16, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

In the world of media for young adults, there are quite a few cheesy, absurd, and sometimes even brain-numbing options out there to choose from. Most of us probably have ‘guilty pleasure’ shows we binge in secret or movies we feel a little ashamed of enjoying, and we understand that while we like...

Stop the narrative that the COVID-19 pandemic is benefiting the environment

Written on March 27, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

Perpetuating the false narrative that the coronavirus pandemic is saving the environment is one of countless examples where misinformation is shared across the Internet because it makes readers feel good—without fact-checking. But spreading this information is more than just incorrect. It’s irresponsible...

Don’t give up on print media just yet

Written on November 29, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

Diminishing print success has made traditional media outlets across Canada vulnerable, and the federal government has taken note. On Nov. 21, Ottawa announced a new plan to financially support Canadian journalism in its transition across outlets to digital business models. The measures will...

The dangers of using scientific studies for clickbait

Written on November 2, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

This past August, various news outlets like BBC, Mental Floss and NutritionFacts.org set the Internet aflame by reporting on a scientific paper analysing the relationship between dietary carbohydrate intake and risk of mortality. The news inevitably made its way to people’s Facebook news feed, where...

News media needs to differentiate between fact and opinion

Written on November 3, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

In a time of distrust between news outlets and their readers, newspapers have a responsibility to clearly label their content as either fact or opinion. The Toronto Star recently published a column about Jeopardy!, painting Alex Trebek as disliking a contestant. The column was the subject of criticism...

Don't dismiss pop music just because it's mainstream

Written on October 3, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Gone are the days when emotional pop songs from artists like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men topped the charts AND received public acclaim. In today’s music landscape, if you want your music to be considered ‘good’, the typical advice is to avoid the pop genre at all...

Male birth control coverage in the media misses the mark

Written on November 4, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

If you want to believe recent headlines, cargo shorts will be the closest thing to male birth control for now. News outlets like USA Today and Buzzfeed recently suggested a promising new male birth control method was curtailed because participants couldn’t deal with common side effects. Besides...

Catfights galor(ified)

Written on October 4, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

Women’s representation in the media is much like a boxing ring. Imagine Taylor Swift in one corner and Katy Perry in the other. The media is both the referee and commentator, egging them on. Repeated instances such as the feud between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry represent a larger issue:...

Reading between the lines

Written on September 30, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Last Saturday, I had a revelation. Sometimes, sexism doesn’t manifest itself as words but rather a lack thereof. As I sat in on the Agnes’ Globe and Mail Feminist Book Reading, I came to be more familiar with the inherent biases that reveal themselves in mainstream media. The Globe and Mail Feminist...

Fight childhood obesity with screens

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

Children are becoming increasingly influenced by media and are almost constantly engaged with TV or its other forms. This should be seen as an opportunity to educate, not exploit. As one of the largest influences in children’s lives, mainstream media has the opportunity to be at the forefront in...

Reelout wheels out of Kingston

Written on February 11, 2016. Posted in Arts.

The Reelout Queer Film + Video Festival screened its closing gala to an enthusiastic crowd this past Saturday, wrapping up an entertaining, illuminating and educational nine-day celebration of sexual and gender diversity in film. Reelout — which began in 1999 as a project to celebrate queer media...

Two films win big at Kingston’s annual Focus Film Festival

Written on February 2, 2016. Posted in Arts.

This past Thursday evening, audiences were treated to a dazzling spectacle of cinematic achievement as 15 diverse films competed at the 13th annual Focus Film Festival. The festival, which took place at Grant Hall, is a student-run, not-for profit guerrilla filmmaking competition that provides Queen’s...

Then and now: communication through the ages

Written on October 20, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

In 2015, getting in contact with someone is hardly ever a problem. From calling, text message and email to Snapchat, Skype and Facebook, there are a multitude of ways to chat. This generation is known for being in a constant state of interaction, but it wasn’t always this easy. Think about Romeo...

ASUS to reassess Tartan

Written on March 27, 2015. Posted in News.

Tuesday’s ASUS Annual General Meeting (AGM) saw few disagreements on all but two motions — changes to the Honorarium Committees and the removal of the Queen’s Tartan. The former was the only motion of the night that failed, while the latter was amended. The meeting, which began with approximately...

Tartan’s progress up for debate

Written on January 9, 2015. Posted in News.

The ASUS publication the Tartan was the subject of a tense debate at the society’s first winter assembly on Thursday night, with some members arguing the online publication has done little since current editors-in-chief Brendan Goodman and Scott Ramsay took office on May 1. Faculty of Arts and Science...

Don’t make a spectacle of Bynes

Written on October 29, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

It’s time for the media to stop trivializing Amanda Bynes’ struggle with mental illness. The actress regained media attention in 2012 after she was charged with a DUI and multiple counts of hit and run. In 2013, Bynes took to her Twitter to speak to fans about her life, writing tweets that confused...

CFRC accused of discrimination

Written on July 29, 2014. Posted in News.

A former CFRC volunteer has accused the campus and community radio station of anti-Semitism and employment discrimination. Brent Holland, a former volunteer who hosts an independent paranormal radio show “Night Fright”, took issue with the show “Under The Olive Tree” — a rebroadcasted show on Palestinian...

From Regina to LA

Written on May 27, 2014. Posted in Sports.

It was while covering the 2012 NHL Draft that Julie Stewart-Binks sparked her move to Fox Sports 1. The Queen’s graduate was working at CTV Regina at the time and pitched a piece on Saskatchewan native Ryan Murray’s experience during draft week. After she finished the story, Murray’s agent Rick Valette...

Putting money where media is

Written on March 21, 2014. Posted in News.

The AMS Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday night saw three Queen’s media services fight for funding from the student body. CFRC, Queen’s TV (QTV) and the Queen’s Journal all sought, and obtained, fee changes after being approved by AMS Assembly. CFRC asked for its mandatory fee to be increased from...

Tartan needs kick in ASUS

Written on March 7, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

Despite this year’s hurdles, whoever ends up managing the Tartan next year should work hard to fulfill the publication’s potential as a campus institution. Last Thursday, the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) Assembly voted in favour of keeping their comatose online news source, the Tartan,...

The Tartan to live on

Written on February 28, 2014. Posted in News.

The Tartan’s existence was debated Thursday night at the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) Assembly, with Assembly voting in favour of keeping the Tartan running for another year. ASUS President Scott Mason brought forward a motion to cut the Tartan as an ultimatum before the hiring period...

CFRC fee gets nod

Written on January 31, 2014. Posted in News.

CFRC successfully lobbied for a fee increase at AMS Assembly last night. In Motion 5, CFRC proposed raising its mandatory fee from $5.07 to $7.50, an increase of $2.43. AMS Assembly carried the motion by a majority, with two votes against it. The vote sends the CFRC fee to the AMS Annual General Meeting...

Film with a focus

Written on January 14, 2014. Posted in Arts.

A topic, a camera and 72 hours. This is the premise behind the Focus Film Festival, a Queen’s-based event that was started 11 years ago. Since then, it has grown exponentially. “This is actually the biggest festival that we’ve had,” said Eva Otlewski, one of the festival co-directors. “We have 14...

John Stackhouse addresses military

Written on November 15, 2013. Posted in News.

Globe and Mail Editor in Chief and Queen’s alumnus John Stackhouse visited the Royal Military College on Wednesday night, delivering a talk on the relationship between the military and the media. Stackhouse spoke on how the two can affect each other, and historical tensions between the two groups. “We...

Throwing into double coverage

Written on October 4, 2013. Posted in Sports.

As Queen’s pushes for a Yates Cup on the football field, campus broadcasters are expanding their coverage on the sidelines. Queen’s TV (QTV) signed an $8,000 contract with Queen’s Athletics over the summer, giving them exclusive webcast access to all home football games. It’s an expansion of QTV’s...

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