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Court dismisses Student Choice Initiative appeal

The Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed Ontario’s appeal to bring back the Student Choice Initiative (SCI) on Aug. 4.Continue...

1 week 2 days ago

Queen’s releases 2021 Campus Climate snapshot report

On Jun. 29, the Queen’s Campus Climate (QCC) 2021 snapshot report, which details findings from the student experience survey, was publicized to students in an email from Principal Patrick Deane.Continue...

July 26, 2021

Mary Simon’s appointment ‘an opportunity to start a conversation on reconciliation’

July 26, 2021

Queen’s University International Centre introduces travel app for international students

July 26, 2021

OUSA writes letter calling on Ontario government to cease OSAP cuts

July 26, 2021

Indigenous Learners in Health Sciences looks to promote students’ interest in healthcare

Features

1 week 2 days ago

How Eurocentric beauty standards get under the skin

The use of chemicals and potentially toxic makeup to meet societal expectations of beauty isn’t a new phenomenon. From ancient Egyptians who wore toxic eyeliner , to women in the 19th century covering their faces in opium while they slept, beauty products have been compromising health for centuries.Continue...

1 month 1 week ago

How Queen's students are celebrating Pride 2021

Amelia Cockerham, ArtSci ’22, is used to spending Pride Month surrounded by other people.Continue...

May 31, 2021

Off-Campus housing is only getting more expensive

April 8, 2021

‘It’s split us in half’: First-year students look back on a year of COVID-19

April 8, 2021

Understanding the sociological aspects of—and preventing—racist and misogynistic Zoom bombings

April 2, 2021

Understanding conflicting identities as a queer student of colour

Editorials

1 week 2 days ago

Jagmeet Singh’s Tik Tok campaign should make voters think about the relationship between politicians and social media

New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has gone viral for using Tik Tok videos to outline his political campaign. Although his strategy might be a move in the right direction, this union of politics and entertainment is a reminder of larger social media concerns.Continue...

1 week 2 days ago

The Texas government is pushing women down a rabbit hole of shame, isolation, and targeting

Even in the progressive Western world, there are women who are fighting for a chance to survive, let alone thrive.Continue...

July 26, 2021

Queen’s community must unite to encourage confidence in personal cultural identity

June 28, 2021

Editors’ Note: Queer Issue

June 28, 2021

Healthy emotional expression is key in developing men’s identities

June 28, 2021

The false dichotomy between queerness and Islam only hurts queer people

Opinions

1 week 2 days ago

The Rector is the greatest unused asset at Queen’s

With the 2021 Rector Election coming up in September, students and the university must be aware of how integral the position is.Continue...

1 month 1 week ago

Putting your pronouns in your bio is not the revolutionary step you think it is

This pride month, I’ve had the privilege to actively reflect on what I want to advocate for within the LGBTQ2S+ community.Continue...

May 31, 2021

Sexual Violence Prevention at Queen's

April 8, 2021

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

April 2, 2021

The integrity of women’s sports must be made a priority

March 26, 2021

Conservatism is no excuse to ignore people’s needs

Arts

1 week 2 days ago

Skeleton Park Arts Fest hosts second 'Next Door' exhibition

Skeleton Park Arts Festival (SPAF) is an annual Kingston summer solstice tradition.Continue...

1 week 2 days ago

Kingston art thriving in Martello

Queen’s alumni David, ArtSci ’83, and Wendy Dossett, Con-Ed ’87, launched Kingston’s Martello Alley back in 2015.Continue...

July 26, 2021

KFPL’s Reading Buddies program now includes seniors

July 26, 2021

Ryan Randall wins cinematography award for ‘Workhorse’

June 28, 2021

'The Intangible Queer' explores identity through abstraction and experimentation

June 28, 2021

How a semester-long practicum turned into Queer Muslim Resistance

Sports

1 week 2 days ago

Katie Bruggeling named Head Coach of Queen’s Rowing

On Jun. 22, Athletics and Recreation announced Katie Bruggeling as head coach of Queen’s Rowing. She replaces Rami Massarani.Continue...

1 week 2 days ago

Queen’s Professor provides insight into racial abuse following EURO 2020 loss

On July 11, Italy defeated England in a tense penalty shootout to win the UEFA European Football Championship (EURO) 2020.Continue...

July 26, 2021

Athletics and Recreation increases outdoor capacity, plans to reopen indoor facilities

July 12, 2021

OUA announces adjusted structures and schedules for 2021-22 season

June 28, 2021

Crunching Numbers with the Queen’s Sports Analytics Organization

June 28, 2021

Despite setbacks, Women’s Football continues to forge its place at Queen’s

Lifestyle

1 week 2 days ago

Living honestly, writing authentically: Learning to be truthful with myself

All I did in my first year of university was lie to myself. I didn’t know what I wanted to do socially or academically, but I kept telling myself I did.Continue...

1 week 2 days ago

Men of colour paved the path for Harry Styles’ genderless fashion

When I saw Harry Styles on the cover of Vogue wearing a dress, I knew the moment was monumental. His editorial, though striking, was also reminiscent of androgynous looks previously spearheaded by racialized pop culture icons.Continue...