Last March, as campus shuttered, students packed up and headed home, not knowing when life would return to some semblance of normal.
Now, a year later, three Journal staff share the little things they’ve missed during the pandemic.
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This is going to shock everyone who knows me, but I miss hugs.
I’m...
There are lots of things to miss about being on campus: walking past ivy-covered buildings, working in the libraries, and grabbing something delicious to eat between classes.
To fuel your appetite for all things food at Queen’s and give you something to look forward to when learning starts returning...
The snow has arrived in Kingston, and with it comes end-of-semester assignments and exams. But we should keep our chins up: the winter break is right around the corner.
To get into the holiday spirit, a few Journal staff members shared their favourite festive songs.
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The best holiday song of all...
Returning home for Thanksgiving means turkey, cool weather, and awkward family moments. The Journal’s staff recount their quirkiest holiday stories:
I was at my aunt’s for Thanksgiving during second year, and my family had all had a sufficient amount to drink.
We’d finished dinner, and my triplet...
From Cirque du Soleil’s stop into the Leon’s Centre over the summer to the annual Froid’Art Festival, to a lowkey night meeting friends to listen to jazz at Musiikki, this year was full of high-quality art. The Journal’s staff and contributors take a look back at their favourite events from Queen’s...
Movies may only take a couple of hours to watch, but their impacts can last a lifetime. Whether it’s a comedy, drama, or action-adventure, each film has unique qualities that resonate with viewers differently.
For these Journal staff members, one movie in particular stood out from their childhoods,...
Queen’s campus is full of nooks and crannies where students can hang out, and everyone seems to have a personal favourite. From coffee shops to campus pubs, here are The Journal staff’s favourite spots to relax, catch up with friends, and work on papers.
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My favourite spot on campus is definitely...
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Year-in, year-out, you’ll find me in my parent’s house, ugly crying on the sofa as Jimmy Stewart wishes a ‘Merry Christmas’ to that “old Building and Loan.” Sure, the film shows its age: you see it as soon as George is introduced as being frightened by his wife’s self-sufficient...