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News

2 days 2 hours ago

String of break and enter, theft cases reported in University District

Kingston Police have confirmed several break and enters were reported in the University District between May 10 and May 22. Three of the cases occurred on Alfred Street and one on Beverley Street.Continue...

1 week 3 days ago

Campus Catch-Up: post-exam news

Queen’s retrofits for sustainability; Kingston Green candidate Robert Kiley named deputy party leader; OUSA releases joint report on campus sexual violence; new athletics space announced in IWC; research institute to be headquartered at Queen’sContinue...

May 1, 2018

Interim decision reveals allegations against Queen’s Faculty of Law

May 1, 2018

Report recommends city council approve three-year license for bike sharing start-up

April 24, 2018

UPDATE: PhD candidate charged in poisoning case to remain in custody after bail hearing

April 16, 2018

Queen’s student arrested a second time in poisoning case

Features

1 month 3 weeks ago

Truth and Reconciliation at Queen’s, a year later

To commemorate the year following Queen’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) final report, Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe performers will be singing in the Agnes Etherington Atrium on Friday alongside a catered feast.

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1 month 4 weeks ago

Queen’s International Affairs Association saw three high-level terminations for sexual harassment last year

According to several former Queen’s International Affairs Association (QIAA) Core Executives, the club experienced three terminations based on allegations of sexual harassment in 2016-2017.Continue...

March 23, 2018

Barriers abound for students accessing mental health care on campus

March 16, 2018

The future of student life spaces at Queen’s

March 9, 2018

A religious cult makes Kingston its home

March 2, 2018

The forgotten legacies of Queen’s Black medical students

Editorials

1 month 3 weeks ago

Darts & laurels 2017-18

Darts

BISC fiscal problems: Even though Queen’s has tried to increase enrollment at the BISC for years, they’ve consistently failed to reach their targets. On top of this, the...Continue...

1 month 4 weeks ago

Advice from alumni can only benefit current students

University marketing is always going to be focused on the goal of selling an education.Continue...

March 28, 2018

Queen’s needs to be more transparent about their animal research practices

March 28, 2018

Liberal arts programs need to be protected at universities

March 23, 2018

Other women’s successes aren’t your failures

March 23, 2018

Students shouldn’t have to choose between education and experience

Opinions

1 month 3 weeks ago

Talking Heads: What will you miss most about working for The Journal?

"Getting a word in edgewise," Alex Palermo Vol 145 Features Editor.

"Besides the people, free tickets!" Clayton Tomlinson 145 Assistant Arts Editor.

"Quizzes," Ashley...Continue...

1 month 3 weeks ago

Sexism still present on campus

Since universities essentially act as small microcosms of society, they often come with many of the same issues and problems present outside these walls.Continue...

March 29, 2018

Talking Heads: What is your plan for Easter weekend?

March 28, 2018

Why non-binary gender identification is impractical in Canada 

March 23, 2018

Talking Heads: How is week 10 going?

March 23, 2018

Freedom of expression on university campuses is not an issue

Arts

1 month 3 weeks ago

Cabaret’s timely take on 1930s Berlin and today

Stepping into a nightclub may provide an escape from social justice issues, but only for a moment.Continue...

1 month 3 weeks ago

Modern Fuel spring exhibits unusual, yet effective

Running until Apr. 28, Modern Fuel is showcasing two unique exhibits tackling all too familiar social issues like gender identity and environmentalism.Continue...

April 4, 2018

Clairmont The Second’s declaration of independence

April 4, 2018

Queen’s needs more public art

March 29, 2018

Queen’s Students on Broadway hit ‘Home’

March 29, 2018

Steven Heighton closes out campus reading series

Sports

Spencer Abraham (middle) and Kainoa Lloyd (right).

1 month 3 weeks ago

Varsity teams honoured at 82nd Colour Awards

On Mar. 28, Queen’s varsity athletes gathered at the ARC for the 82nd Colour Awards to celebrate what proved to be a banner 2017-18 for Queen’s Athletics.Continue...

Claire Sumner (left) and Branna MacDougall at the OUA Championships.

1 month 3 weeks ago

Point/Counterpoint: What’s been the most memorable moment from the 2017-18 varsity season?

The Journal ’s sports editors dish out their hot takes on the most exciting points in the fall and winter varsity campaigns.Continue...

April 5, 2018

Top quotes of the year

April 5, 2018

Queen’s athletes host Pathways to Education students

March 29, 2018

Julia Wiercigroch blazes trails in rookie season

Women's squash with the Award of Merit for Top Team.

March 29, 2018

Varsity clubs shine at Colour Awards

Lifestyle

1 month 3 weeks ago

What was the best TV show of the school year?

Television is a hotly debated topic here at the Journal — so much so that we’ve written about it 39 times this year in the Lifestyle section. We gathered some of our most passionate TV lovers to fight for their favourite show from the past school year.Continue...

1 month 3 weeks ago

Peaks and pits of 2017-2018 pop culture

The 2017-2018 year hasn’t disappointed us with a mecca of pop culture cringe-worthy moments and uplifting memories. It’s time to break down the best and worst of this year.Continue...

Meg and Joe were the Managing Editor and Editor in Chief of Volume 145.

April 5, 2018

Last words

April 5, 2018

Sex in the limestone city: Four years of sex and love in university

April 5, 2018

The relationship between sex and pop culture

April 5, 2018

Stepping into spring in Kingston

In Focus

ArtSci frosh are covered in shaving cream and dirt.

9 months 4 weeks ago

The art and science of ArtSci frosh week

How do you inspire 2500 teenagers to bond with each other, on a shoestring budget, in four days or less? You cover them with shaving cream and hope for the best.Continue...

9 months 4 weeks ago

Commerce Frosh Week: from probation to commendation

Following two year’s worth of changes made to their week’s events, training and culture, Commerce’s faculty orientation week has been cleared of their probationary status.Continue...