The new Canadian food guide fails to acknowledge the importance of where our food is coming from.

“It’s not fair to students and frankly, society—we’re better off educated.” Hannah Klouse, ArtSci ’21 “Coming from a family dependent on services like OSAP and the grace period, I’d disappointed.” Isra Mohammed, ArtSci ’21 “It’s reckless to assume a 10 per cent deduction makes up for students losing  opportunities.” Yara Elsharkawy, Comm ’20   “I’m […]

A policy shift buried under the recent changes to OSAP and tuition in Ontario could severely threaten the campus press in this province.

The cost of higher education is arguably the most important political issue student’s face. 

“I don’t have any.” Matthew Kooij, Eng ’20 “Good—drinking a lot of water, haven’t done readings yet, though.”Connie Trin, ConEd ’19 “Well, I’ve eliminated many toxic people from my social media.” Fred Hook, ArtSci ’21 “None for me. Thanks.” Kayla Zammit, ArtSci ’21

The Women’s March is an accessible and pragmatic way to engage yourself in political activism. As a feminist in today’s world, actions speak much louder than words.

Mental health is important to all of us. But when it comes to males, that doesn’t seem to be the case. 

“Smooth.” Jade Watson, Eng ’21“Reunion.” Alia Browns, ArtSci ’20″Events.” Sarah Witiuk, ArtSci ’13

Increasingly, there’s been a shift towards individualistic approaches in combatting climate change, be it through reducing animal product consumption, thrift shopping or no longer using plastic straws. 

“I celebrate Haunaka so lots of prayers and lots of food.” Arielle Grossman, ArtSci ’20“I have a HUGE meal with my family.” Hannah Coutts-Wolfmaier, ArtSci ‘20“My family and I open one present each on Christmas Eve.” Sean Stead, Art Sci ’19

 Despite the criticism it receives, English Literature is an important area of study. 

“Without a doubt, macroeconomics.” Sonya Patel, ArtSci ’20Business Decision Models.” Claire Zhou, Comm ’21“Maybe English 160.” Maria Shaheen, Art Sci ’19“Defintely organic chemistry.” Trinity Vey, ArtSci ’21

 Drug addiction needs to be treated as a public health issue—not a crime. 

“I don’t have any exams.” Addy Egan, ArtSci ’19 “Not even a little bit.” Julia Baldaro, Comm ’19 “No, absolutely not.” Olivia Kulbak, Kin ’20

At a conference organized by Rebel Media on Nov. 10, John Carpay, a Canadian lawyer and member of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, referred to pride flags and those bearing Nazi and communist symbols in the same sentence.  

“I don’t know anything about him or where he comes from, but I love change! Jacob Ritchie, CompSci ‘21“I would appreciate a more diverse candidate considering we’re swithcing to another white male.” Zaina Baig, ArtSci ‘19“I don’t even know how they change principals. I’m disconnected.” Maria Xu, ArtSci ‘19

As former student leaders who worked with incoming Principal Patrick Deane during his time as Vice-Principal (Academic), we can say with full confidence that his appointment represents an opportunity for Queen’s to rediscover and nurture its unique undergraduate learning experience.

Denouncing anti-Semitism must go beyond a hashtag to make real change.