Tag: Student

Poll offers insight

The latest Queen’s Exit Poll shows that most students are satisfied with their Queen’s experience, though some variations in responses exist among faculties. The Exit Poll surveyed members of the graduating students of the class of 2012 in fall 2011. It was presented to the Queen’s Board of Trustees...

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AMS, University undertake safety audit

The AMS has launched an audit to assess the safety of the housing area surrounding Queen’s. The last time a safety audit of the area was released was in 1997, said AMS Municipal Affairs Commissioner Troy Sherman. “It started off after we had a conversation about past campus safety audits that have...

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The School of English celebrates 70 years

When the Queen’s School of English (QSoE) opened its doors in 1942, it was a summer program with 30 staff and students altogether. Only students from convents and monasteries in Quebec attended. Since then, the program has instructed thousands of domestic and international English as an additional...

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Grocers get checked

With the recent addition of the Grocery Checkout Fresh Market store in the Queen’s Centre, students can now buy groceries on campus. But does the closest store offer the best shopping experience? Grocery Checkout and student favourites Metro and John’s Deli were compared for selection, pricing and...

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Students take up swing

There are no mistakes in swing dancing, only new moves. At least that’s how Jennifer Weiner, president of Queen’s Swing Club (QSC), sees it. “That made me feel like you could dance and not feel insecure about it,” Weiner, ConEd ’12, said, adding that people are intrigued when they find out she’s a...

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Coupons, Groupon and the hunt for bargains

At first, it doesn’t seem worthwhile. I covered my kitchen table in flyers and newspapers and sifted through them for a way to save $1.80 on milk. This was my introduction to couponing. It’s a ruthlessly competitive activity that has captured the attention of soccer moms, students and celebrities...

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Rise of the flash mob

Imagine hurrying through Grand Central Station, amidst the busy hustle of Manhattan, when you bump into the person in front of you. You turn to apologize when you realize he’s standing still, mid-step. Confused, you look around to see more than 200 people scattered through the station, frozen in place....

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Culture of cheating

Updated on Nov. 24 With the end of fall term in sight, students face accumulating assignments, essays and final exams. The sheer amount of work in the weeks ahead have left many under immense pressure — and searching for shortcuts to the seemingly endless work. A Kaplan group prep course for the Law...

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Focusing on hypnosis

To break bad habits and overcome lifelong fears, all it might take is a stranger’s look into your unconscious mind. Hypnotism puts individuals into a state similar to sleep in which they act on external suggestion only. It’s used in a hypnotherapy, a type of psychotherapy. It may be an unconventional...

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Shameless singers take on classics

Whether you’re into Journey, the Spice Girls or blink-182, karaoke gives everyone the chance to belt out a favourite tune without shame. Amateur singers no longer need to hide their vocal talents in the confines of the shower or car — many students are turning to karaoke at night instead of going...

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Queen's students give shelter

At 10 months old, Apollo, a labrador retriever/beagle cross was adopted by Queen’s student Madlyn Axelrod from the Kingston Humane Society. “I wanted to give a dog who needed a second chance the opportunity to live a happy life,” Axelrod, ArtSci ’11, said. “It was important to me to help a dog in...

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