News
  • 17 hours 15 min ago

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...
  • 17 hours 16 min ago

SWS Advisory Committee initiates monthly meetings with student representatives

In April, Student Wellness Services (SWS) announced that it would form a Student Advisory Committee after student concerns on the service. The Committee is now working on initial projects for the 2021-22 academic year.Continue...
September 24, 2021
AMS sees three resignations from senior management level
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

Features
  • 17 hours 16 min 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 17 hours 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
  • 17 hours 16 min 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...
  • 17 hours 16 min 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
  • 17 hours 16 min 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 17 hours 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
  • 17 hours 16 min 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...
  • 17 hours 16 min 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
  • 17 hours 15 min ago

Women’s soccer finds homegrown talent in Lauren Varey

The Women’s Soccer Team has recruited a player from its own backyard.Continue...
  • 17 hours 15 min 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
  • 17 hours 10 min 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...
  • 17 hours 12 min 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...
September 24, 2021
Breaking free from a musical rut
September 24, 2021
‘The Activist’ was rightfully cancelled
September 21, 2021
The inside scoop on delicious, affordable vegan eats at Queen’s
September 17, 2021
Reclaiming the Word: Slut

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