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We need protections from the ‘freedom convoy’ in Ottawa that don’t involve the police

Written on February 4, 2022. Posted in Editorials.

Canada is failing when it comes to protecting citizens and holding perpetrators accountable without police involvement. The continuing violence and hatred from those participating in the “freedom convoy” protests outside Parliament Hill is a prime example of our country’s glaring shortcomings. Beginning...

Talking Heads: Why are you walking out for Wet’suwet’en?

Written on March 6, 2020. Posted in Opinions.

“The reason why I’m here today is to stand in solidarity with some of our Indigenous peers here on campus, and the ongoing efforts towards reconciliation within Canada.” Auston Pierce, ArtSci ‘20 “The main reason I’m here today is to let the hereditary chiefs know that they have so much support....

More than a hundred gather at Kingston train tracks to protest Coastal GasLink pipeline

Written on February 11, 2020. Posted in News.

More than one hundred protesters gathered at the train tracks outside of Kingston’s VIA Rail station on Sunday to protest the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline that is set to run through Wet’suwet’en territory in B.C. The protest was one of many over the weekend that have forced train cancellations...

Two men arrested near campus after causing disturbance, insulting women

Written on January 23, 2020. Posted in News.

This story was updated with new information on Jan. 24 at 2:55 p.m. A dramatic scene unfolded Thursday afternoon as two men wearing offensive signs were arrested on the corner of University Ave. and Earl St. for making anti-women statements to students passing by. Kingston Police charged both men...

Rignam Wangkhang believes Hong Kong needs help

Written on November 22, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Tsering Dorjee Wangkhang was one of the first two Tibetans to immigrate to Canada. At 13 years old, he fled his home and traversed frigid mountain passes in the region known as the “Roof of the World” with his family to seek shelter in India. He was among the first in Tibet to feel the cold embrace...

“Tear gas and rubber bullets”: Queen’s student caught in Hong Kong campus protests

Written on November 22, 2019. Posted in News.

What was meant to be an opportunity to learn Mandarin abroad was cut short when Kelsey—a Queen’s student whose name has been changed to protect her identity—found herself entrenched in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. In recent days, the ongoing unrest in Hong Kong has worsened as violence between...

Student starts online fundraiser to repair shattered Grant Hall window

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in News.

Less than 24 hours after it was smashed at an anti-Jordan Peterson protest, one Queen’s student started an online fundraiser to repair a century-old stained glass window at Grant Hall. Queen’s Engineering student Kodie Becker started the fundraiser on the morning of Mar. 6. The fundraiser was set...

Talking Heads: If you were to stage a protest, what would it be about?

Written on November 18, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

“The pipeline expansion.” Jess & Jamie Wakefield, ArtSci ’17 & ’20 “People not coming to the Memorial Centre to watch women’s hockey.” Addi Halladay, ArtSci ’19 “President-elect Donald Trump.” Ben Selkirk, ArtSci ’20 “Human...

Protests spark righteous anger

Written on January 15, 2013. Posted in Opinions.

Last Friday, members of the First Nations, activists, environmentalists and many others held peaceful demonstrations across Canada. The Idle No More movement has swept up the nation, causing an awakening over important issues that can’t be ignored. This is no ordinary movement; Idle No More comes...

A 'subdued' history of activism

Written on November 23, 2012. Posted in Features.

The heart of campus saw students protest yesterday in response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza strip. Almost 100 students and community members gathered to show their support for both sides of the conflict. The relatively small turnout, similar to other recent rallies that have occurred...

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We need protections from the ‘freedom convoy’ in Ottawa that don’t involve the police

Talking Heads: Why are you walking out for Wet’suwet’en?

More than a hundred gather at Kingston train tracks to protest Coastal GasLink pipeline

Two men arrested near campus after causing disturbance, insulting women

Rignam Wangkhang believes Hong Kong needs help

“Tear gas and rubber bullets”: Queen’s student caught in Hong Kong campus protests

Student starts online fundraiser to repair shattered Grant Hall window

Talking Heads: If you were to stage a protest, what would it be about?

Protests spark righteous anger

A 'subdued' history of activism

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