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Homecoming saw increase in arrests, tickets issued

Written on October 28, 2019. Posted in News.

According to Kingston Police, a total of 128 charges were laid during Queen’s Homecoming weekend, an increase from 85 charges issued in 2018. In a media brief released on Oct. 23, Kingston Police reported officers made 22 arrests and processed two criminal charges between Oct.18 and 19. Last year’s...

Student ticketing initiative is no safety solution

Written on June 25, 2018. Posted in Editorials.

The University District Safety Initiative is about punishment—not progress. It worsens the relationship between student body and city by failing to consult our student representative bodies. In short: it misses the mark. On June 11, Queen’s Principal Daniel Woolf and Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson...

Efforts to control Homecoming parties needs a new approach

Written on October 17, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

The tradition of holding homecoming weekends gathers thousands of partiers together at universities across the country year after year. But the massive amount of people at these events weigh heavily on the police and emergency services of university towns. By giving $100,000 to the Kingston Police...

Students flood University Ave for fourth move-in day in a row

Written on September 12, 2017. Posted in News.

For the last four years, Queen’s students have been dangerously crowding University Avenue on the night of move-in day, much to the concern of members of the University and Kingston community. “As a fifth-year student, I have certainly witnessed my fair share of block parties in the University District,”...

Despite lack of damage, Kingston Police say Orientation Week behavior was disappointing

Written on September 13, 2016. Posted in News.

On move-in day during Orientation Week last year, Kingston police were caught off-guard by students flooding University Avenue for a spontaneous street party. This year, they knew what to expect but it still wasn’t enough to prepare them. According to Kingston Police media relations officer, Steve...

September 25: Letter to the editor

Written on September 25, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

It should come as no surprise that I completely disagree with the Journal’s assessment of the email I sent to the student body on Sept. 10. The many supportive and appreciative comments I have received from students, community members and city partners in response to the email would suggest there...

Updated: Students shake car with driver inside

Written on September 10, 2015. Posted in News.

Last updated: Sept. 10 at 7:18 p.m. While driving down University Ave. Tuesday night, a woman reported that a large group of Queen’s students swarmed and rocked her vehicle. The students — whom the women identified as from Queen’s by their clothing — caused roughly $800 of damages, as the spoiler...

Police cruiser hit with beer bottle during street party, but no arrests made

Written on September 7, 2015. Posted in News.

Kingston Police shut down University Ave. last night after at least one beer bottle was thrown in the direction of police, according to a Kingston Police press release. The report states that at approximately 11:30 p.m., patrol officers were driving through the crowd when the bottle was thrown, striking...

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Homecoming saw increase in arrests, tickets issued

Student ticketing initiative is no safety solution

Efforts to control Homecoming parties needs a new approach

Students flood University Ave for fourth move-in day in a row

Despite lack of damage, Kingston Police say Orientation Week behavior was disappointing

September 25: Letter to the editor

Updated: Students shake car with driver inside

Police cruiser hit with beer bottle during street party, but no arrests made

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