From Liz, With Love: I caught my best friend cheating on her boyfriend…

Wow, what a whirlwind. Catching your best friend in a moment like that—especially when you’ve been on the receiving end of cheating yourself—must have felt like a punch in the gut. You’re not just dealing with being blindsided, but also the weight of her actions hitting close to home. It’s no wonder you’re feeling hurt and confused.

September 20, 2024

Reducing female friendships to the label of being a “girl’s girl” upholds a shallow version of feminism that promotes the objectification of women, actively upholding the patriarchy.

September 17, 2024

From an early age, we’re taught the components of a good story: setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. These five components form the backbone of what we typically consider a “good” book. However, the rise of plotless fiction rejects the most pivotal of these cornerstones: plot.

September 13, 2024

I’m not a person to tolerate political differences when our disagreements lie in the oppression and the stripping of someone from their rights. No matter how long we’ve known each other or what sort of relationship we have together—it won’t survive because I cannot tolerate teaching someone that their ignorance only fuels the collective drive of hatred towards a certain group of people or contemporary issue.

I love coffee. I really, do. Whether it’s hot, cold, sweet, or black, I love it all.
To me, coffee is more than just a drink or a sweet pick-me-up—it’s a ritual that offers me a few moments of serenity and a break to be in the present, which is hard to come by in my fast-paced life..

Pouring rain didn’t dampen the energy of the class of 2028. The 2024 mystery concert, held on Sept. 6, was a night of music to suit everyone’s tastes.

One thing about university is that it’s never a straight path, and it never will be.When I first came to university, I expected things to be just as they were in high school—easy and straightforward—but I couldn’t have been more wrong.

When I used to open my phone, I was trapped in a reality where other people’s lives bore significance to mine. Social media, by its very nature, thrives on the visual and the aspirational.

The wisest decision I made in first year was getting a Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL) Library Card.

As a wave of mindful consumerism sweeps across social media, the rising trend of de-influencing is challenging the pervasive culture of overconsumption and encouraging people to rethink their purchasing habits.

When you ask a philosophy student for advice, be ready for a philosophical twist.

As a passionate foodie, I’ve learned a thing or two during my past two years at Queen’s, including how to make the most out of the meal plan and how to get a bang for your buck

If you’re in Kingston this summer, you know this one has been a scorcher.

Friendships change, and maybe that’s okay.

As I’m about to enter my fourth year, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot on my time at Queen’s. Especially, my first year

Amid the frenzy of exam preparations, it’s imperative to take a moment and recognize another significant occurrence that unfolds on campuses during April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

After three years at university, I can finally say I’ve found my people.

Liz gives advice on how to be a supportive friend.

T-minus one month until the semester ends, and we at The Journal have so much to look forward to.

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