The Queen’s Observatory is a valuable resource for would-be astronomers and physics students alike. (Matthew Rushworth)

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Seeing stars at the Queen’s Observatory

Dr. Judith Irwin may have stars in her eyes, but when it comes to getting a closer look at the celestial bodies, her feet are planted firmly on the ground.

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September 12, 2008

Why does it have to be so QHARD?

I am on hold. It has been this way for a long, long time. I stare out my window at the sunny English countryside, thinking sadly about the wasted day. Then the phone goes dead. I will not be receiving any technical support.

September 12, 2008

Overheard at Queen’s

“Where are you going?” “I’m on a sexy mission!” - Two girls stumbling home from Alfie’s

September 9, 2008

Graphology gets more wrong than write

In Grade 11, a teacher approached my desk holding a sheet of paper and proceeded to recount to me incidents from my childhood, personal secrets and aspects of my personality.

September 5, 2008

A summer-y of current vacation theories

Over the past week, Queen’s students have been returning to Kingston in droves, moving into homes and residences and preparing themselves for the new school year. Some have spent time abroad, others have had internships and jobs and some were lucky enough to spend the summer doing virtually nothing.

July 29, 2008

Micro-wave goodbye to bland caf food

When I entered my first year of university, I found every facet of residence life equally exciting. My own little room! My own huge lectures! My own meal plan at my own cafeteria!