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#AerieREAL more than just good marketing

Written on February 5, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

Aerie was the place I bought my first bra, as it was for a lot of my fellow undergarment-wearing ladies. The store was and still is inviting to women of all sizes, especially today with their on-going #AerieREAL campaign. In 2014, the lingerie company vowed to stop casting supermodels and airbrushing...

In her shoes

Written on November 6, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

As a man, I’ll never fully comprehend what it’s like to be a woman. But after a night of dressing in full drag, I gained much needed insight on the sexism and sexual harassment that many women face. When it comes to dressing up for Halloween, I’ve developed a reputation for pulling out all the stops. This...

The struggles of large breasts in an itty-bitty world

Written on September 10, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

Growing up, Judy Blume was my childhood hero. I used to walk around my house chanting, “I must, I must, I must increase my bust”, like a character in one of her books. It was only when I got older and finally acquired a bust of my own that I realized the burden of big boobs. From shopping, to exercising...

Talking Heads: How do you feel about the lack of female leaders in higher positions at Queen’s?

Written on January 14, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

Talking Heads for Wednesday, Jan 14 2015.

University and societies need to encourage female leadership

Written on January 14, 2015. Posted in Editorials.

Queen’s administration and student societies can help address the confidence gap that continues to stifle female participation in leadership roles. Last Friday, the Journal published an opinion piece by contributor Tuba Chishti — chair of the AMS Board of Directors — where she argued that more women...

Female student leaders lacking

Written on January 9, 2015. Posted in Opinions.

In 1884, Queen’s became the first university west of the Maritimes — and ahead of much of the world — to have female graduates. Today, more than 55 per cent of the Queen’s undergraduate student body is female, and Senate enrolment reports tell us that each incoming class sees a higher composition...

Men make mark with centre

Written on November 22, 2013. Posted in Editorials.

An organization called the Canadian Association for Equality has raised enough money to fund the first Canadian Centre for Men and Families in Toronto. The organization hopes to be up and running in the coming months to provide help, services and referrals to men in need. This new men’s centre will...

Riding a growing wave

Written on March 22, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

147 years ago, Queen’s admitted its first female student — 35 years after it opened its doors to male students. Although the gender gap has shrunk dramatically, Queen’s female population is still defining what it means to be a woman. Today, women make up 62 per cent of undergraduates attending university,...

Week of women's worth

Written on February 14, 2012. Posted in News.

A third-year student has taken it upon herself to promote self-esteem on campus during Queen’s first Women’s Worth Week. Designed as a series of events meant to raise awareness about violence against women and self-esteem issues, the week will feature panel discussions, workshops, a movie marathon...

Women fight for rights

Written on September 27, 2011. Posted in News.

In response to sexual assault awareness campaigns geared towards potential victims, the Greater Kingston Area Safe & Sober Community Alliance launched the Don’t Be That Guy campaign in Kingston this month. “This campaign is one of the only campaigns that target the perpetrators,” said Jennifer...

Chown Hall switches to co-ed

Written on June 28, 2011. Posted in News.

Come September, Chown Hall will be a co-ed residence for incoming first-years. The switch resulted from declining interest in single-gender accommodations. The residence has been an all-girls since it opened in 1960. Director of Housing and Hospitality Bruce Griffiths said last year the University...

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#AerieREAL more than just good marketing

In her shoes

The struggles of large breasts in an itty-bitty world

Talking Heads: How do you feel about the lack of female leaders in higher positions at Queen’s?

University and societies need to encourage female leadership

Female student leaders lacking

Men make mark with centre

Riding a growing wave

Week of women's worth

Women fight for rights

Chown Hall switches to co-ed

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