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Construction begins on new residence

Written on June 27, 2020. Posted in News.

Although COVID-19 has posed a challenge to University operations, construction is now underway for Queen’s new Albert Street residence. Development has been approved by the Board of Trustees and the site plan control application was endorsed on June 18 by the City of Kingston’s Planning Committee....

Queen’s to offer single occupancy residence in fall

Written on May 30, 2020. Posted in News, University.

Queen’s is planning to open its residences in the fall, but not at full capacity. The University is preparing for remote course delivery in the fall but released an online post containing residence information for incoming first-year students. “Even with most course delivery by remote means, we anticipate...

Residence Life considering whether to keep residences open after May 1

Written on April 13, 2020. Posted in News.

While students were expected to move out of University residences by March 22, some were unable to leave Kingston and are still living there amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, there are approximately 200 students remaining in residence according to Kate Murray, director of Queen’s Residence...

New Queen’s residence will welcome new students as they deserve

Written on November 15, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Despite the concerns of some locals, Queen’s new residence project stands to benefit both students and the greater Kingston community. It’s undeniable that Queen’s plays a large role in the City’s community. For some of Kingston’s permanent residents, this is a point of pride. Others see the university’s...

University to break ground on new residence in May 2020

Written on November 8, 2019. Posted in News.

A new residence building planned for the west side of Albert St., just south of Union and across from Tindall Field, will be around five storeys tall and contain between 315 and 335 beds. At an information session on Wednesday about the new residence building, project managers said Albert St. is...

Upper-year students aren’t made to feel at home in Queen’s residences

Written on October 4, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Despite the steep price, first-year residences have long proven valuable experiences for students adjusting to living on their own. But as students age beyond first year, the benefits of Queen’s residence living don’t quite outweigh the costs. An opinion recently published in The Varsity celebrates...

News in Brief

Written on July 8, 2019. Posted in News.

The University is seriously considering the development of a new residence building on main campus, according to a press release issued last week. The proposed building, which is still in the early planning stage, would be built on University property along the west side of Albert St., just south...

The Journal’s guide to residence living

Written on July 30, 2018. Posted in In Focus.

The first intimidating steps into residence come with dozens of tricks. Each residence hall has its own culture, complete with the traditions and history that are never covered in the University brochures. Find your residence below and learn secrets only a residence veteran would know. Chown Hall If...

Reality for a residence don

Written on January 12, 2018. Posted in Features.

The Residence Dons at Queen’s University play a vital role in the residence experience of many first-year students. While many have rewarding and engaging experiences as a Don, some deem the job exploitative and, at times, unnecessary. To understand more about their job at Queen’s, The Journal spoke...

Residence Life makes alterations to residence conduct system

Written on October 5, 2017. Posted in News.

Residence Life has modified their conduct policy and procedures to align with changes made to the Non-Academic Misconduct system last year, leaving Residence Facilitators with diminished authority. Prior to the 2016 changes, Non-Academic Misconduct (NAM) cases were largely handled by fellow students...

What I’ve learned from Queen’s

Written on July 31, 2017. Posted in Opinions.

If you could tell yourself something before going into your last year of undergrad at Queen’s, what would it be? This is a question that I’ve been grappling with throughout my summer in Kingston. As I’m going into my fifth year at Queen’s, I’m beginning to realize the time I thought I had to value...

Kingston Police confirm no incident after Morris Hall emergency call

Written on November 25, 2016. Posted in News.

At approximately 5:00 a.m on Nov. 24, multiple patrol officers responded to a call at Queen’s Morris Hall residence building concerning a single student in their residence room, according to a Kingston Police report. In the press release, it was noted that after a quick but thorough investigation,...

Dorm room decorating

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

When I moved away for university, one of the things I was most excited about was getting to decorate my new dorm room and I chose a bohemian theme involving lots of colours, patterns and elephants for my small single room — a design decision I came to regret fairly quickly as my taste changed. It’s...

I came to university to get away from my parents… not to get new ones

Written on March 24, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

This time last year, when I found out I was going to go on exchange to Queen’s, I was over the moon. I couldn’t wait to head to Canada and experience university in North America. That anticipation was well founded — I’ve met amazing people, seen beautiful scenery and experienced things I never could...

Orientation Week residence violations continue to drop

Written on November 6, 2015. Posted in News.

Write-ups filed by dons in residence during Orientation Week decreased again this year in continuation of a trend that began in 2012. Assistant Dean of Student Affairs (Student Life and Learning) Arig al Shaibah said the trend is a result of continuous efforts on the part of the University to educate...

Queen’s wins appeal from City for refund of $1.2 million

Written on September 29, 2015. Posted in News.

Queen’s will receive a $1.2 million reimbursement from the City of Kingston after winning an appeal against paying property taxes for student residences. Queen’s argued that the An Clachan apartment complex is used for “educational purposes” and should therefore receive the same treatment as all other...

Queen’s opens two new residences

Written on September 10, 2015. Posted in News.

The Class of 2019 was welcomed to Queen’s with the opening of two new residence buildings this year — with a capacity to house 550 students in each. The new buildings open as enrolment targets are planned to increase by roughly 2,000 more students over the next two years. Last year, the University...

Residence price tag too high for some

Written on September 4, 2014. Posted in Features.

In her first year at Queen’s, Elysha Roeper found herself staring down a bill for over $10,000 — to be paid immediately. She decided the residence experience wasn’t worth the price. When Roeper entered first-year in 2012, the cheapest residence option — living in a triple room — cost $10,749. Today,...

Major decisions, minor worries

Written on July 28, 2014. Posted in In Focus.

Decision-making is tough. That’s a fact of life. University is no exception. Here, making hard choices seems to be a lifestyle. With what seems to be the world on your shoulders during plan selection — picking a major and minor or some combination of academic programs — this decision in particular...

Common space to increase in 2015

Written on July 28, 2014. Posted in In Focus.

The class of 2018 will find themselves with less space in residence than future first-year students. Next year, 15 common rooms will be restored and an additional 18 created as a result of the construction of new residences on campus, according to Philip Lloyd, AMS vice-president of university affairs. Two...

ResLife requires rethink for residents’ sake

Written on January 10, 2014. Posted in Opinions.

Rashed Al-Haque, ArtSci ’10, M.Ed ’12 I have the utmost respect for the work Residence Life (ResLife) at Queen’s does. As a two-time Queen’s alumnus, Residence Life staff member and residence don for multiple years, I’m fully aware of the challenges and realities of working with ResLife. While I am...

Dons dissent, discuss unionization

Written on November 28, 2013. Posted in News.

Residence dons are rallying against changes made to their workloads, with talks of unionizing in the future. Some have even threatened to walk off the job. The Journal first learned of the possibility of dons unionizing — a move being spearheaded by senior residence dons — in September. A don, who...

News in Brief

Written on November 22, 2013. Posted in News.

Construction on residences commences Construction process on two new residences was said to begin this month, but has been pushed to early December. The pressure of high enrolment rates will be alleviated with the new residences that will accommodate approximately 550 students each. The University...

There's no place like res

Written on October 1, 2013. Posted in Features.

Soaring first-year enrolment may be preventing Queen’s students from getting the residence experience they desire. With construction set to begin on two new residences and enrolment steadily increasing, questions are circulating regarding the future of residence for upper-years. These concerns were...

AMS raises concerns on enrolment plans

Written on September 24, 2013. Posted in News.

The AMS is calling for the University to hold off on increasing enrolment, according to a report passed at a special AMS Assembly on Saturday. The report follows an announcement made by the office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) on Sept. 18 that urged campus stakeholders to submit feedback...

Residence plans resisted

Written on June 24, 2013. Posted in News.

The University’s plans for two new residence buildings on campus could face setbacks after public input on the project showed to be overwhelmingly negative. On June 20, the University presented a public meeting report to the City of Kingston’s Planning Committee, at council chambers, where they sought...

Hidden camera found in Victoria Hall

Written on February 15, 2013. Posted in News.

A small hidden camera was discovered in a Victoria Hall washroom on Feb. 13, according to an email sent to residence staff. The camera, which was disguised as a towel hook, was found inside a shower stall in one of the hall’s co-ed bathrooms. “A camera was found and was removed, and all other...

For the 57 per cent

Written on February 8, 2013. Posted in Opinions.

Tuba Chishti, ArtSci ’14 When I was in first year, I was documented for having a screaming contest on my floor with two other friends. I did it because our floor was too quiet and I know it sounds silly now, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. Three years later, I am still living happily in...

Teams talk ResSoc election

Written on January 25, 2013. Posted in News.

Representing the student voice is one of the main focuses of team DDP’s campaign for the newly created Residence Society. DDP’s platform is based on four pillars: community, student voice, integration and experience. “There is a disparity between what Council believes students want and what students...

Merging Main and West councils

Written on October 30, 2012. Posted in News.

Two residence councils could soon be joined if a new proposal is successful. Main Campus Residence Council (MCRC) and Jean Royce Hall Council (JRHC) are currently in the consultation process over the proposed amalgamation. On Oct. 25, MCRC President Tuba Chishti joined JRHC President Matt Sheculski...

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