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Missed Connections at Queen’s: Homecoming edition

Written on November 1, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Chances are, you probably met more people on Aberdeen St. during Homecoming than you have in the last two months combined. For many, this means bumping into someone new and forging an instant connection with them while you’re both dressed in tricolour from head to toe. However, the likelihood that...

Meet the Princess on University Avenue

Written on April 4, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Most students know Queen Victoria, who established ‘Queen’s College in Kingston’ via the Royal Charter in 1841, as the ‘Queen’ of Queen’s. For Alexa Leiningen, ArtSci ’20, the monarch is more than a historical figure—she’s family. Though she goes by Alexa, the Queen’s student holds the official title...

Connecting with peers over anime

Written on April 4, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

When I first started studying at Queen’s last September, everything seemed different coming from Japan—language, culture, customs, and people. That was until I saw a small half-red, half-white ball that I’d known since I was a kid: a Pokéball. Although I knew Pokémon was popular among North American...

Graduating students share their most Queen’s moments

Written on March 29, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Postscript.

Seeing everyone you know in the ARC, passing a horde of purple engineers on your walk to class or using the Romanian flag emoji as a tricolour stand-in, can only be described as “so Queen’s.” As the semester comes to a close and a year’s worth of Gaels start their next adventure, The Journal asked...

Missed Connections at Queen's: Saint Patrick's Day Edition

Written on March 22, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

If you spent St. Patrick’s Day milling around Aberdeen Street or dancing your heart out in a friend-of-a-friend’s backyard, chances are you met someone memorable. Whether you actually found the nerve—or had the composure—to ask for this person’s name or contact information is another story. Following...

Running towards recovery

Written on March 22, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

This article discusses eating disorders and may be triggering for some readers. The Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-875-6213. I started running as a requirement for my 10th grade Phys-Ed class. Initially, I dreaded every time my gym teacher forced us outside...

Professors' Picks: Most impressive students

Written on March 22, 2019. Posted in Columns.

Queen’s prides itself on attracting the most qualified professors from across the world to impart their knowledge on students. Even though our university’s faculty includes members at the top of their fields, many of them still come across students whose creativity and intelligence exceed their wildest...

Students honour their female role models for International Women’s Day

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

On Mar. 8, people all over the world will celebrate International Women’s Day for its 108th year. While the global day aims to raise awareness for the necessity of gender equality, it also serves to remind us of the amazing contributions women make each day. In honour of International Women’s Day,...

Championing Relay for Life after beating cancer twice

Written on March 5, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

I consider myself extremely lucky because prior to celebrating my 20th birthday, I’d already beaten cancer not once, but twice. When I was three, I was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer common in children that completely ate my left adrenal gland and malformed my kidney. I don’t remember much...

Tri-colour Sex Diary: A series of unfortunate boys

Written on February 28, 2019. Posted in Columns.

With a new year and semester beginning, I was determined to make better choices in 2019—especially when it came to men. But a few weeks after being back at Queen’s, a wine mixer, house party, and a few misguided suitors have put my hopes to rest. I met Nate,* who could be best described as stoner-meets-surfer,...

Missed connections at Queen’s

Written on February 14, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

When walking down University Ave or grabbing a snack at the ARC, it’s easy to pass someone who catches your eye. Working up the nerve to ask them out, on the other hand, can be daunting task. This Valentine’s Day, The Journal wants to help students connect with the ones that got away. If you think...

How ‘The Sims’ taught me the horrors of online shopping

Written on February 14, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Online shopping has made it simpler than ever to seamlessly acquire items you don’t need. Luckily for my credit score, I learned the dangers of digital purchases early in life thanks to a daring encounter with The Sims. My parents didn’t allow me get Facebook until eighth grade. Like any kid entering...

Students share their most intense celebrity crush moments

Written on February 12, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

While Valentine’s Day typically focuses on love with people we know, one of the strongest romantic connections many of us have is with our celebrity crush. Here are some students’ stories about their most intense shows of devotion for their celebrity crushes. *** “I’ve had an obsession with Shawn...

Delving into the community of serious dreamers

Written on January 18, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

I’ve always treated my dreams as entertainment. However, after a few weeks of restless and dream-filled sleep last semester, I found myself scouring the internet for theories to interpret my dreams. Some people believe dreams are meaningless, others argue they’re a dialogue between the subconscious...

The Nutcracker’s reluctant biggest fan

Written on January 11, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Every holiday season, thousands of eager Canadians swarm downtown Toronto to witness the unique Christmastime magic that is The National Ballet of Canada’s production of The Nutcracker. Also every holiday season, I begrudgingly drag myself to the Four Seasons Theatre’s orchestra section and wait for...

Students and alumni share how they met their Queen’s housemates

Written on November 23, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Postscript.

The end of first semester means two things: stress, and for some, house hunting. When you’re already pressed for time, it can be hard to decide where you want to live and who you want to live with. The Journal asked Queen’s students to share how they met their housemates. Hopefully, these stories...

An exchange student’s eye-opening experience at a Full Moon Ceremony

Written on November 2, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

How often do you look at the moon? In my home country of Japan, this question would qualify as standard small talk—just like asking about the weather. But since I arrived in Kingston as an exchange student, I’ve noticed people don’t talk about the moon nearly as much they do the weather. When I found...

Queen’s students and alumni share their most memorable Homecomings

Written on October 19, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Postscript.

Whether it’s running down Aberdeen Street or connecting with past generations of Gaels, Homecoming is an unforgettable experience in the Queen’s community. As this year’s celebration approaches, The Journal asked students and alumni to share the stories of their most memorable Homecoming. *** “In...

Student bar workers in Kingston share their wildest shift stories

Written on October 16, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

While some Queen’s students frequent the Hub as a fun way to spend their weekends, others use Kingston’s bar scene to secure a part-time job. The Journal asked student bartenders, bouncers, and servers to share the stories of their most memorable shifts working at a Kingston bar or club. *** “Last...

Reflections on a summer of adventure and growth

Written on October 12, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Last year, a friend reminded me that undergrad would likely be the only time in our lives when we get four-month summers. Having always wanted to travel, I decided it was time to take a leap and put my savings into action. After speaking to friends who’d been au pairs before, I realized this was the...

Queen’s students share their wild celebrity encounters

Written on September 25, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

For most people, getting the chance to meet a famous person sounds like a dream—but, under the wrong circumstances, that dream can easily turn into an awkward nightmare. The Journal asked Queen’s students to share their perfectly imperfect celebrity encounters, with star power ranging from Disney...

The Frosh Week from hell

Written on September 14, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Student Life.

Frosh Week’s purpose is to integrate students into Queen’s as smoothly as possible, which creates plenty of opportunities for things to go wrong. Here are some stories from current Queen’s students about their Frosh Week mishaps over the years. “Queen’s students typically take pride in spending countless...

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Missed Connections at Queen’s: Homecoming edition

Meet the Princess on University Avenue

Connecting with peers over anime

Graduating students share their most Queen’s moments

Missed Connections at Queen's: Saint Patrick's Day Edition

Running towards recovery

Professors' Picks: Most impressive students

Students honour their female role models for International Women’s Day

Championing Relay for Life after beating cancer twice

Tri-colour Sex Diary: A series of unfortunate boys

Missed connections at Queen’s

How ‘The Sims’ taught me the horrors of online shopping

Students share their most intense celebrity crush moments

Delving into the community of serious dreamers

The Nutcracker’s reluctant biggest fan

Students and alumni share how they met their Queen’s housemates

An exchange student’s eye-opening experience at a Full Moon Ceremony

Queen’s students and alumni share their most memorable Homecomings

Student bar workers in Kingston share their wildest shift stories

Reflections on a summer of adventure and growth

Queen’s students share their wild celebrity encounters

The Frosh Week from hell

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