Take 10 seconds to look around you. What do you see? I bet your smartphone, tablet or laptop are within arm’s reach. Magical though they may seem, these products are not the result of the supernatural or divine. They’ve mostly originated in the last 20 years thanks to the hard work of people with a passion for innovation and programming. 

Why did you decide to donate your hair?

According to Queen’s University, we should no longer be held accountable for the consequences of our actions. Therefore, the oil and gas industry is responsible only for the extraction of fossil fuels, not their contributions to climate change.

My father has passed down many wonderful things that to me: my red hair that’s never quite straight or curly; my sarcastic sense of humour that has a tendency to get me into trouble; my knack for making small talk with just about anyone.

“A musical trip through New York City.”Megan Batty, ConEd ’16   “Classical music and popular culture.” Peter Ballyk, MSc ’16 

“Live life to the full.”Christine Sypnowich, Philosophy   “Take the job you can get, not the job you want right now, because it’s just too difficult to find work in the industry.” Mario Morin, Mining Engineering 

During the 60s and 70s, Ontario experienced a boom of student activism. Whether they were advocating for the environment, LGBTQ rights or against racism, many important social changes were incurred as a result of student involvement.

What’s the time commitment like for elections campaigns?

Sometimes, the most difficult path to follow is your own.

Even if the words “politics” and “elections” usually tune you out of a conversation, chances are that you’ve still noticed that American elections have begun.

What’s been the hardest part of campaigning?

What would make you care about student elections?

There’s a contest going on this week and it’s a contest of endurance between would-be student politicians and everyone else. Over the next week you’re going to be harassed, hustled and harangued by friends and strangers alike who will promise you the moon and ask for your vote.

When you’re deciding whether or not to shell out an extra dollar to add bacon to your burger, you’re making a choice that affects more than just your wallet. You’re deciding whether or not to support a system that systematically destroys our ecosystems.

What department other than your own would you like to take a class in?

Two contributors consider whether affirmative action programs are a useful response to the problem of underrepresented groups in university settings

What’s your favourite David Bowie song?

“Frosh wanting house decor.”Emily Jones, ArtSci ’14  “Any Queen’s student.” Taha Khandwala, ArtSci ’16