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AMS ratifies new Rector Candidate at first assembly of the year

The AMS held its first Assembly of the 2021-22 school year on Sept. 21. The agenda included discussing President Zaid Kasim’s upcoming speech to the Board of Trustees, ratifying a new candidate for Rector, approving budget items for the year, and exploring the possible introduction of policy papers to guide the AMS’s advocacy.Continue...

1 day 21 hours ago

AMS sees three resignations from senior management level

In light of four resignations from the AMS’s senior management level, Team RTZ said they’re supportive of everyone’s decisions to “choose their own priorities.”Continue...

September 24, 2021

Peer Health Educator continues Fresh Food Box initiative

September 24, 2021

The Tea Room is back in operation

September 24, 2021

Department of Political Studies panel discusses queer issues

September 24, 2021

SWS Advisory Committee initiates monthly meetings with student representatives

Features

1 day 21 hours ago

Coming to Canada as a refugee

Since confederation in 1867, more than 17 million individuals have come to Canada seeking opportunities from abroad. These folks came from all walks of life, and many were fleeing persecution.Continue...

1 week 1 day ago

The power of the student vote

On Sept. 20, Canadians will be heading to the polls for the second time in two years. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the snap election on Aug. 15.Continue...

September 10, 2021

The spirit of entrepreneurship at Queen's

September 2, 2021

Learning to navigate finances as a university student

July 26, 2021

How Eurocentric beauty standards get under the skin

June 28, 2021

How Queen's students are celebrating Pride 2021

Editorials

1 day 21 hours ago

Gatekeeping in the trans community is baseless and harmful

The internet allows the LGBTQ+ community to connect more easily than ever before—but not all spaces are as safe as they may seem.Continue...

1 day 21 hours ago

Ontario must take larger strides towards preventing sexual violence on campuses

The Ontario government has announced new regulatory amendments addressing instances of sexual violence at postsecondary institutions in an attempt to protect survivors. Although a commendable action, the amendments are still a far cry from a satisfying solution to the prevalence of sexual violence on campuses.Continue...

September 21, 2021

Instant gratification on social media is harming in-person relationships

September 21, 2021

My grieving process isn’t stagnant—and that’s okay

September 17, 2021

Vic Sahai's passion for student engagement earns endorsement

September 17, 2021

How toys play a role in young adult life

Opinions

1 day 21 hours ago

Queen’s needs to redefine its policy when addressing sexual violence

The sexual violence that occurred over frosh week at Western isn't an isolated incident.Continue...

1 week 1 day ago

Who you should vote for this federal election

Students and candidates from the Liberal, Conservative, and New Democratic parties make their case.Continue...

September 10, 2021

Individual votes matter more this election

September 2, 2021

Queen’s must address the lack of mental health supports for graduate student workers

August 18, 2021

Letter to the Editor: August 18th

July 26, 2021

The Rector is the greatest unused asset at Queen’s

Arts

1 day 21 hours ago

Augmented reality pop-up is a new take on yesterday’s medicine

Artists Jenn Norton, Emily Pelstring, and 10-year-old Edie Soleil have released an augmented-reality pop-up called After the Witch of Malleghem.Continue...

1 day 21 hours ago

Kingston WritersFest kicks off this week

The Kingston WritersFest is back this September.Continue...

September 21, 2021

New Agnes exhibit challenges politics of solitude

September 17, 2021

Kingston School of Art hosts outdoor painting event for eighth consecutive year

September 17, 2021

Rupi Kaur uses poetry to come home to herself

September 17, 2021

Jonathan Davies talks recent Kingston show with The Journal

Sports

1 day 21 hours ago

Women’s soccer finds homegrown talent in Lauren Varey

The Women’s Soccer Team has recruited a player from its own backyard.Continue...

1 day 21 hours ago

Checking back in with the Queen’s Esports Association

At a time when most club members might still be getting their bearings with school, members of the Queen’s Esports Association (QEA) are acting like varsity athletes—putting in countless hours of weekly practice and preparation for their upcoming competitive season.

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September 24, 2021

Hannah Duchesneau competes at Pan-American Volleyball Cup with Team Canada

September 24, 2021

Queen’s to participate in new bursary for Black and Indigenous student-athletes

September 24, 2021

The Queen’s Journal’ vs ‘Western Gazette’ Fantasy Football 2021: Week three

September 21, 2021

Queen’s wins football season opener against Carleton

Lifestyle

1 day 21 hours ago

Achieving the 'that girl' aesthetic is harder than you think

It’s been exactly one year and one month since I slurped on a bowl of authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup. One year and one month since I've seen my parents, not through a small black screen, but in person.Continue...

1 day 21 hours ago

It’s not middle school, I have body hair

As a brown girl, I was blessed with naturally thick, healthy, wavy brown hair. I have the bushy-brow look that’s been in style for the last few years—even though I pluck them every two weeks to make sure I have two eyebrows instead of one.Continue...