March 27, 2009
Vol. 136, Issue 39

Students and faculty gathered in front of Richardson Hall yesterday to raise awareness about the importance of language departments at Queen’s. Forty degree combinations are facing admission suspension due to budgetary constraints. (Christine Blais)

The language barrier

Yesterday, students and faculty gathered to rally for the protection of language programs at Queen’s. With Queen’s facing 20 per cent in budget cuts over the next three years, faculty and students are increasingly concerned about which departments will be most affected.

Reuse to reduce

If you thought Jock Harty was gone for good this time, think again. After his namesake bit the dust for the third time, the ghost of the hockey great will take up residence in the Queen’s Centre.

Farewell, RWS

With one week of classes left and a month before they pass the torch to their successors, members of executive team Radcliffe, Wang and St. Clair say their three-pronged campaign platform was effectively accomplished. RWS’s promise to combat racism through equity training was a major part of their electoral campaign.

City to further trim its waste

Starting in September, the Ghetto will get an organic makeover with the introduction of a new composting system. Over the past four weeks, the City of Kingston has distributed approximately 37,000 Green Bins to homeowners across the city.

News in brief

Hollywood’s Canadian content

Wendy Crewson may not be a household name, but chances are you’ve seen her before.

Food fight foolish, not fun

On Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day, some students participated in a food fight in Leonard cafeteria.

The price of a reckless promise

In January, the Education Students’ Society (ESS) asked its membership to consider whether its interests were best served by membership in the AMS or the SGPS.

Weather the Gael

The winter cold did nothing to dampen the action of Gaels’ sports.

Belle musique

Being the odd band out at rock shows gives Bell Orchestre a strange appeal.

Evaluating the winter term

It was another strong season for the men’s volleyball team.

Drifting

We trudge through the rain towards the front door.

Issue in Photos

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