Student Life

On Nov. 15, 2018, I lost one of my best friends, with whom I had one of the strongest relationships I’ll ever come to know.

Despite its reputation as a food strategy for gym aficionados and mothers of four, meal prepping—making portable meals to eat throughout the week—is an inexpensive and healthy choice that makes your life easier.

Educators need to find more effective ways of encouraging literacy and independent reading among students.

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.

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for students is exercise—and it can make January daunting for ARC first-timers and regulars, who can intimidate or irritate each other.

In mid-November, I walked out of my house in disbelief and found everything beautifully covered in snow.

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.

Being fond of beginnings, I understand why the New Year can be hopeful. Resolutions naturally become a part of the feeling, and there’s nothing wrong with embarking on a journey towards self-improvement.

Reducing your carbon footprint as a student goes beyond recycling—it’s about knowing what to recycle and when.

My second language is music. As a student, it’s become the perfect destresser.

On Nov. 22, the planets in the solar system shifted—and just like that, Sagittarius season began.

Over the past week, David Vassos, ArtSci ’20, has garnered campus-wide attention for posting a series of memes in Overheard at Queen’s, a Facebook group with over 30,000 members.

Our parents are normally the ones to notice many of our firsts in life. However, our first panic attack, depressive episode, or sign of mental illness is often neglected.Most of our parents didn’t grow up with the same knowledge and understanding of mental illness the current generation has. My parents clearly didn’t, as evidenced when they referred to my anxiety as “getting excited,” or being “agitated.” 

People across the world are growing out their mustaches in support of No Shave November and the Movember foundation, which helps to raise awareness for men’s health issues. In the Queen’s community, mustaches during this period are common. We see some good ones—but we also see some that don’t reach their full potential before they’re shaved off in December.If you’re looking to improve your moustache game, here are some tips.*** 

Organizations on campus have taken the initiative to promote more environmentally sustainable habits in recent years.

Students being open about marks might seem like a recipe for disappointment and self-deprecation, but open dialogue can serve to help gauge your progress, alleviate doubt, and create a sense of solidarity.