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Queen’s Journal alum Omar El Akkad talks upcoming novel 'What Strange Paradise'

Written on April 8, 2021. Posted in Arts.

On July 20, Omar El Akkad’s second novel What Strange Paradise will debut. But El Akkad’s creative writing career began on a different day: September 11, 2001, in Professor Carolyn Smart’s creative writing class. “Our first class was Tuesday September 11, 2001. It was a few hours after the planes...

For Team AJA, an uncontested race doesn’t equal an endorsement

Written on January 24, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

Although the upcoming AMS executive election is uncontested, students must demand the same commitment, integrity, and diligence from candidates as they would expect in a contested race. They don’t need to settle for less. In a 15-2 vote with one abstention, The Journal Editorial Board voted to not...

Reflecting diversity in journalistic style guides ensures respectful reporting

Written on January 10, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

Language is constantly evolving, as is the public’s understanding of marginalized communities and identities. The words journalists use to refer to peoples’ identities should stay updated alongside this progress. Style guides like the Canadian Press stylebook are used by countless news publications...

Barrington Walker’s steady student focus earns endorsement

Written on October 18, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Our Process: The endorsement is the result of a vote by The Journal Editorial Board. The Editorial Board considers platforms and private questioning periods with each candidate before making a decision. In the upcoming federal election, it’s vital that as Queen’s students, we vote for a candidate...

Campus news outlets face uncertain futures without mandatory fees

Written on September 9, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Without student newspapers, student activities, and accomplishments would go largely unrecognized. And yet, those very same publications won’t be able to operate for much longer without support from the communities they work so diligently to serve. Earlier this month, several Ontario university...

AMS Annual General Meeting discusses future of services

Written on March 15, 2019. Posted in News.

AMS General Assembly At the AMS Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Mar. 11 in Wallace Hall, Society President Miguel Martinez spoke to Assembly about the state of the AMS and shared his hopes for where it will go next. “The Annual General Meeting is an opportunity to celebrate all of our successes...

Volume 146 Journal Editors-in-Chief elected

Written on February 9, 2018. Posted in News.

On Feb. 8, Nick Pearce and Sebastian Bron were elected the next Editors-in-Chief of The Journal, Volume 146. After an uncontested election period, the team secured the vote of confidence by a margin of 33 to three. The vote saw a 66.7 per cent electorate turnout. After the election results were announced,...

Talking Heads: What will you miss most about working for The Journal?

Written on April 6, 2017. Posted in Opinions.

“Flirting with my coworkers.” Ghazal Baradari-Ghiami, Vol 144 Video Editor “Living across the street.” Blake Canning, Vol 144 Assistant News Editor “Pineapples on the pizza.” Auston Chhor, Vol 144 Photographer “Making fun of the Ops Editor.” Zachary Chisamore, Vol 144 Copy Editor “The...

Talking heads: What was the best part of working for The Journal?

Written on March 31, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

“You taking my fucking picture.” Arwin Chan, Vol. 143 Production Manager “Making some type of positive contribution to my university.” Jordana Goldman, Vol. 143 Assistant News Editor “Bringing a graduate student perspective to The Journal.” Anastasiya Boika, Vol. 143 Features Editor “Domino’s...

Letter to the editor: January 29

Written on January 29, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

An Open Letter to The Queen’s Journal: We are writing to you as Queen’s students and supporters of the important work of The Queen’s Journal. We are also writing as law students and members of the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS). We must express our profound disappointment in...

Talking Heads: Who do you think stole the Journal sign?

Written on January 8, 2016. Posted in Opinions.

“Frosh wanting house decor.” Emily Jones, ArtSci ’14 “Any Queen’s student.” Taha Khandwala, ArtSci ’16 “Maybe someone drunk?” Alanna Snoddon, Nurs ’17 “Golden Words.” Empty Sign Posts, 190 University Ave.

Eds, out

Written on April 7, 2011. Posted in Editorials.

About seven months ago, I put pen to paper—or a less traditional finger to keyboard—on a signed editorial for the Journal, titled “Get in Bed with Eds.” I wasn’t trying to encourage anyone to literally get in bed with me—the Journal prints 6,000 copies every issue, so doing so would set a record for...

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Queen’s Journal alum Omar El Akkad talks upcoming novel 'What Strange Paradise'

For Team AJA, an uncontested race doesn’t equal an endorsement

Reflecting diversity in journalistic style guides ensures respectful reporting

Barrington Walker’s steady student focus earns endorsement

Campus news outlets face uncertain futures without mandatory fees

AMS Annual General Meeting discusses future of services

Volume 146 Journal Editors-in-Chief elected

Talking Heads: What will you miss most about working for The Journal?

Talking heads: What was the best part of working for The Journal?

Letter to the editor: January 29

Talking Heads: Who do you think stole the Journal sign?

Eds, out

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