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The evolution of Frosh Week

1928 Standards for acceptable hazing are written into the AMS constitution. Males are required to identify themselves as first-year students by constantly carrying umbrellas and are expected to have match boxes on hand at all times to light cigarettes for their frosh leaders. Frosh weren’t allowed...

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Budget breakdown

Over $500 of shaving cream is just one of the interesting line items found on a Frosh Week budget. “In the past we’ve bought out some stores,” Head Gael David Coulson said, adding that it’s used during Frosh Olympics which includes events like human curling. As the largest faculty, Arts and Science...

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The Jack Project

This September, the pilot project of a new mental health program will launch at Queen’s. The Jack Project, spearheaded by Eric Windeler, promotes mental health education through the use of an informative website. The website will offer an interactive online support system for individuals struggling...

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Police and Frosh Week

Kingston Police plan to pay close attention to the University area during Frosh Week this September. “The Kingston Police will be seen more often as students settle in and begin their new routine because during this exciting time, usual home security and personal safety observance may not be top of...

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Conventions and customs of Queen’s

Applied Science The Grease Pole: Frosh must work together to scale a greased pole to reach the tam on top. Sizzle like bacon: Frosh are instructed by their frosh leaders to lie on the ground and shake their bodies. Arts and Science Traditional cheer: “Frosh! How do you feel?” Frosh olympics: Students...

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Policy change to keep alcohol out of residence

A new University policy means alcohol won’t be allowed into residences during Frosh Week, even if the residents are of legal age. Before the change, residence officials only enforced Ontario liquor laws, allowing 19-year-old students to drink in their dorm rooms. University officials said around 92...

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Alternative frosh weeks offer other options

Kingston’s Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) hosts an alternative Frosh Week for students who don’t necessarily identify with Queen’s culture, says coordinator Kavita Bissoondial. “The faculty frosh weeks can pull you into celebrating this history and culture that you don’t necessarily...

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