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University yet to receive Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey results

Written on February 8, 2019. Posted in News, University.

This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers. The Journal uses “survivor” to refer to those who have experienced sexual assault. We acknowledge this term is not universal. One year ago, more than 650,000 post-secondary students were invited to participate in a survey...

Queen’s adopts Okanagan Charter

Written on January 18, 2019. Posted in News, University.

On Jan. 9, Queen’s formally adopted the Okanagan Charter: An International Charter for Health Promoting Universities and Colleges, committing to health and wellness on campus. The Charter calls on post-secondary institutions to incorporate proactive wellness strategies into every aspect of their...

Queen’s professors talk free speech policy

Written on January 18, 2019. Posted in News, University.

Since the Principal’s office released its final version of the Ontario government-mandated freedom of expression policy last December, students and faculty have been debating the policy. Discussions centre around the Province’s requiring post-secondary institutions to implement free speech policies...

University won’t allow smoking cannabis on campus, except for medical purposes

Written on October 15, 2018. Posted in News, University.

This story was updated on Oct. 19 All recreational smoking and vaping of cannabis on campus will be prohibited after its legalization in Canada on Oct. 17. Unless approved for medical or research use, individuals won’t be allowed to smoke cannabis in a University-owned or leased building, within three...

Student told her outfit is ‘indecent’ according to ARC policy

Written on September 7, 2018. Posted in News.

A student wearing a sports bra while working out is the most recent subject of increased policy enforcement in the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC). Employees at the ARC gym have reportedly been asking students who are exercising to change their clothing in order to comply with guidelines in...

AMS, University not consulted on location of new provincial pot store

Written on July 30, 2018. Posted in News.

The AMS and the University weren’t consulted on the location of the new Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS), set to open this fall. The location in the RioCan Centre, a 15-minute drive from campus, was selected based off provincial guidelines, municipal zoning bylaws, and proximity to primary and secondary...

AMS to review elections policy following unprecedented team dissolution

Written on January 30, 2018. Posted in News.

Following the dissolution of Team ECN on Jan. 28, an executive team will now be appointed at a special meeting of the AMS Assembly. Team ECN’s dissolution presents an unprecedented situation in AMS history, prompting the elections team to review their current policies and procedures. Until 6 p.m....

LWT’s final Assembly drags on in debate over Student Activity Fee Policy

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in News.

In the last Assembly for this year’s AMS executives, Tyler Lively, president, and Dave Walker, vice-president (Operations), faced accusations of being “out of touch” with students, after proposing a motion regarding changes to the Student Activity Fee Policy. Wednesday’s meeting, the last of 2016-17...

Assembly votes on Isabel space grant and OUSA renewal

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in News.

Before proposed changes to the Student Activity Fee Policy triggered a period of pointed questioning directed at Team LWT, this year’s final AMS Assembly approved structural changes to Non-Academic Misconduct policy and agreed to renew the University’s membership with Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance...

Eligibility alteration for AMS Speaker divides student leaders

Written on December 19, 2016. Posted in News.

AMS Assembly devolved into heated debate and accusations of personal bias on Dec. 1 when a motion arose that could potentially affect the upcoming January executive elections — namely, the eligibility of AMS Speaker Palmer Lockridge. The argument began with a proposed amendment to Section 2.2.3 of...

Former BISC students discuss incidents of sexual misconduct

Written on November 25, 2016. Posted in News.

Every year, over 5,000 km away from Queen’s main campus in Herstmonceux, England, more than a hundred first year students begin their studies at Queen’s Bader International Study Center (BISC) with the same excitement as any first year students. During the 2014-15 academic year, however, the first...

Queen’s debates response to torn or burnt degrees

Written on November 11, 2016. Posted in News.

In April of this year, alumnus Scott Vrooman tore up his Queen’s Commerce degree on camera, and brought the pieces back to Principal Daniel Woolf’s office in protest for the Board of Trustees decision not to divest from the fossil fuel industry. Months later, during the most recent meeting of Queen’s...

Severe allergy draft policy published for community input

Written on October 28, 2016. Posted in News.

As of Oct. 24, after consultation with multiple groups and individuals on campus, a draft of Queen’s university-wide severe allergy policy has been posted on the Queen’s Secretariat and Legal Counsel site. The policy comes after a report by the Severe Allergy Review Committee recommended it in May....

Changes made to Queen’s harassment and discrimination policy, consultation moves forward for sexual assault policy

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in News.

Following changes to provincial legislation, Queen’s has drafted an update to its existing workplace harassment and discrimination policy, which will be open to feedback until August 10 at 4 p.m. Earlier in 2016, the province made amendments to its Health and Safety Act as part of the passing of Bill...

When gender neutrality becomes gender disparity, reevaluate

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in Editorials.

Mistaking equality for equity fails in practice to level the playing field for female professors. It may seem like a one-letter difference, but policies aiming for equality won’t work unless they take into account the already uneven playing field that exists between men and women in academia. Many...

SGPS implements anti-harassment policy

Written on September 29, 2015. Posted in News.

New procedures for dealing with workplace harassment have been added to the policy of the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) following a vote at their September council meeting two weeks ago. The policy, developed by Mark Asfar, SGPS vice-president professional, is a basic outline...

Don’t ignore the unknown

Written on February 6, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

Sam Kary, ArtSci ‘16 We can’t ignore “smaller” countries when it comes to international security. This “Ostrich School of Thought” — where we put our heads in the sand and ignore places we don’t understand — isn’t working. Some politicians and academics are still using this paradigm, dividing the...

Sexual assault policy still inaccessible

Written on January 23, 2015. Posted in Editorials.

The University’s release of a temporary sexual assault protocol was a good move, but the policy needs to be heavily advertised and made readily accessible. The interim policy for sexual assault on campus, publicly released on Jan. 16, will be used until the end of the academic year, when a permanent...

UOttawa lawsuit warranted but preventable

Written on January 16, 2015. Posted in Editorials.

“Win as a team, lose as a team” is an admirable motto — but such sentiments should be left on the ice rink. The class-action lawsuit filed by members of the 2013-14 University of Ottawa men’s hockey team against their university is warranted, and perfectly demonstrates why it’s integral that the University...

Accessibility trumps experience

Written on October 22, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

The AMS no-experience-necessary hiring policy is a valuable initiative to ensure accessible employment for students. Under the policy, previous experience isn’t taken into account when AMS services hire staff. The purpose of campus services is twofold: to provide services and opportunities to students....

Queen’s has failed sexual assault survivors

Written on October 17, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

Queen’s administration should be condemned for lacking an official policy for handling sexual assaults on campus. Currently, if a student wishes to file a sexual assault case with the University, their only option is the Human Rights Office (HRO), which treats instances of sexual assault as sexual...

Tipping too unstable

Written on June 22, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

It’s time the archaic practice of tipping was put to rest in favour of a more stable gratuity tax. As it stands, restaurant servers in Ontario earn wages below the provincial minimum, and are dependent on tips to supplement their income. Tipping perpetuates a power imbalance within the service industry,...

AMS to innovate

Written on March 14, 2014. Posted in News.

A new policy paper ratified by AMS Assembly last Thursday aims to increase innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for students at Queen’s. The report, entitled Setting Sail: A Policy Paper on Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Alma Mater Society (AMS), was compiled by Allison Williams,...

AMS revamps club status

Written on November 15, 2013. Posted in News.

The AMS has launched a new policy to ease clubs into the ratification process, which has proved rocky in past years. Amendments to AMS Policy Msnual 2, labeled Motion 6, were passed last Thursday by AMS Assembly to allow the policy to change. The new policy will ensure that clubs are aware that they...

Decrease in residence alcohol use after ban

Written on October 1, 2013. Posted in News.

In-residence alcohol violations during Orientation Week have decreased since last year. This comes as the residences alcohol ban continues into its third year. The dry policy, that bans alcohol from residences during Orientation Week, lasts until the first day of classes. According to the department...

Dental rehabilitation needed

Written on October 30, 2012. Posted in Editorials.

A smile can go a long way. A recent proposal put forth by City Council to fund dental work for those who need it most was rejected in a tie vote of 6-6. This is a disappointing decision — one that denies those who could benefit from reconstructive dental work a much-needed boost in successful employment. Employers...

Ethical purchases not guaranteed

Written on October 5, 2012. Posted in Features.

Six years ago, the University’s athletics apparel provider, Russell Athletics, came under fire after alleged unethical labour practices took place in one of its outsourced factories. The company had subcontracted some of its apparel production to Hermosa Manufacturing and its factory located in El...

Restricting choices creates more problems

Written on June 26, 2012. Posted in Opinions.

The Byzantine Emperor Leo VI prohibited his subjects from eating blood sausage in the 10th century because he found it “offensive and blasphemous.” Sadly, Leo’s philosophy of enforced public virtue is alive and well today. History has been littered with examples of righteous authorities attempting...

Ban still not good enough

Written on February 7, 2012. Posted in Editorials.

The decision to extend an alcohol-in-residence ban to Frosh Week 2012 is a discouraging sign from Queen’s administration. A Jan. 31 press release from Queen’s communication announced the decision to extend the ban alongside news that Coroner Roger Skinner aproved of changes to Queen’s alcohol policy. The...

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