Erin Flegg

Volume 135 (2007-2008) – News Editor
Volume 136 (2008-2009) – Editor in Chief

Stories

April 2, 2009
Last Words
Caroline Cox, ArtSci ’09, says she spent the month of July in the Basque region of Spain teaching English immersion to students five to 12 years old.
April 2, 2009
Making ends meet around the world
Business professor Steven Moore says anyone can operate their own power system.
January 26, 2009
Leading the (solar) charge
An article that appeared on the front page of Wednesday’s Globe and Mail about Queen’s intergroup program has garnered national attention, as well as backlash from online commenters.
November 21, 2008
Intergroup program receives national attention
Vice-Principal (Academic) Patrick Deane says the 15 per cent budget cut could result in changing degree requirements for certain programs.
November 21, 2008
Budget cuts across the board
Erin Flegg
November 14, 2008
Come in, don’t cop out
You Say Party! We Say Die! tour Canada with revamped songs and their typical dancy, energetic concert etiquette.
October 17, 2008
Give me a party or give me death
Mariel Waddell, a Kingston artist, working on a uniquely constructed award for local client.
September 26, 2008
Getting creative outside the bubble
September 9, 2008
News in Brief
July 29, 2008
Evolution of the Pit
The Brew Pub boasts two patios: this one on Clarence St, and a back courtyard terrace.
June 24, 2008
Sun and suds make for patio perfection
May 27, 2008
News in Brief
Engineering Society President Jordan Black speaks at the Feb. 7 focus council meeting on Clark Hall Pub.
March 20, 2008
Clark stays closed
Candidates take questions from students during Wednesday night’s rector debate.
March 7, 2008
Platform similarities prevail at rector debates
McGill forward Sam Bloom celebrates a goal in a Nov. 10 game as Gaels (left to right) T.J. Sutter, Grant Horvath, Brady Morrison and Alex Archibald look on.
February 29, 2008
Hockey can’t handle McGill­
Rector candidates (clockwise) John Wintermeyer, Eric Dalke, Brooks Barnett, Andrew Yaworski, Quynh Huynh, Leora Jackson and Chi Yan Lam.
February 29, 2008
Introducing your rector candidates
February 15, 2008
McGill batters men's hockey
February 5, 2008
$7,000 rector-only election planned for March
February 1, 2008
Western Gazette examines ethics
Votes are counted in the JDUC in Wednesday’s AMS election.
February 1, 2008
Third recount for AMS election
Team WCW spends their last day on the campaign trail.
January 29, 2008
AMS teams gear up for election
Erika McRae, Todd Ormiston and Erika Lindstrom.
January 25, 2008
CESA teams base their campaign on inclusivity
The AMS signed an agreement with the University to contribute a total of $25.5 million to the Queen’s Centre project. Team ACH would consider withholding the AMS’s annual contribution.
January 25, 2008
ACH would bargain with student money
Mitchell Curly
January 22, 2008
Clark Hall Pub tops EngSoc platforms
January 18, 2008
Rector election pushed back
Archer, Collins and Howard hope to bring what they’ve learned on and off campus to the AMS.
January 18, 2008
ACH to bridge ‘disconnect’
January 15, 2008
Clark files hindered financial audit
January 11, 2008
Queen’s gives $175,000 to city for Homecoming
January 11, 2008
Plan set for pub’s future
November 29, 2007
Queen’s makes a grab for grads
Andrew Simpson, vice-principal (operations and finance) says a university campus must meet the needs of its users and still be a pleasant place to live.
November 29, 2007
Growth factor
Councilor Bill Glover put forward the motion passed at council.
November 23, 2007
Council strikes group to discuss Aberdeen
Mayor Harvey Rosen says the city is looking for the provincial government to conduct a review of the head tax applied to colleges and universities across Ontario.
November 16, 2007
City loses taxes on University property
Mike Wheeler, chair of the Sydenham Ward Tenants and Ratepayers Association, says the student housing area is like ‘a mould.’
November 16, 2007
Uneasy bedfellows
November 9, 2007
CFRC fee increase fails, budgets $25K loss
November 2, 2007
AMS puts code, review to plebiscite
Language programs will meet soon to discuss the future of language studies at Queen’s.
October 30, 2007
Small programs fight cut
The Coffee & Company on Division Street closed Friday after six years.
October 23, 2007
Coffee & Company closes doors quietly
Insp. Brian Cookman says Kingston Police don’t like to impose on other forces.
October 19, 2007
Party proves pricey
October 16, 2007
Police officer assaulted on Aberdeen
As was the case last year, students living in residence can’t have out-of-town guests over Homecoming weekend.
October 12, 2007
Students from across Ontario flock to Kingston
October 11, 2007
Electorate votes down MMP
Erin Flegg
October 9, 2007
Civil court no place for off-court disputes
October 9, 2007
Reluctant council to close Aberdeen
October 2, 2007
No whispering of sweet nothings
Adam Zabrodski, EngSoc vice-president (academic), hopes Homecoming Ritual will counteract recent negative publicity.
October 2, 2007
Clark Hall Pub hosts one-time Ritual
John Manning, AMS vice-president (operations), says the AMS tries to strike a balance between breaking even and offering quality services.
September 28, 2007
AMS budgets for another loss in operating fund
Bill Glover hopes the University will look for solutions to student misbehaviour year ’round.
September 28, 2007
Closure rests on city council debate
John Gerretsen says the Ghetto is not as bad as people think it is.
September 25, 2007
Talking property standards with the housing minister
September 18, 2007
Department funds cut
Chris Hannon, 2006-07 bar manager, says staff prices have existed for more than 30 years.
September 14, 2007
Clark Hall Pub staff paid less for drinks
Two frosh move into Victoria Hall last Sunday. 150 volunteers helped direct traffic to lessen construction-related jams.
September 7, 2007
Volunteers relieve construction chaos on move-in day
September 7, 2007
Queen’s to apply for four separate liquor licences
Associate Vice-Principal (Facilities) Ann Browne says she patrols construction sites daily to ensure signs are still up.
September 7, 2007
Construction security increased as students return
Bruce Griffiths, director of residence and hospitality services, is applying for four separate liquor licences for campus pubs.
September 7, 2007
Queen’s liquor licence legacy
Peter Kissick says lending money to staff from the till is extremely bad business practice.
September 7, 2007
Clark Hall Pub loaned cash from till
July 31, 2007
Butler gets two-year probation
Jeff Warshafsky, AMS chief prosecutor, says the new code will improve the system’s clarity.
July 31, 2007
Code of conduct revised after 15 years
On June 14, Amiri Baraka spoke to students, faculty and community members about the politics of the 1960s in Grant Hall.
June 26, 2007
Cultural critic pushes poetic limits
June 26, 2007
Clark Hall Pub to close
May 29, 2007
Western Gazette faces administrative review
Pictured on the ice at Jock Harty, from left to right: Julie McVicar, Shannon Mullins, Claire Meadows, Dupe Oyewumi, Chris Van Dyk, Amanda Digel, Mitch Leger, Rachel Coens and Braden Novakowski are some of the stars of Queen’s second-term athletics.
April 5, 2007
The problem with scholarships
Queen’s figure skating club president Jessica Hickey, Intramural co-ordinator Duane Parliament and co-captain of the varsity skating team Rachel Coens stand outside Jock Harty arena, which is scheduled to be torn down this spring.
April 5, 2007
Final days of a hockey legacy
The men’s basketball team were ranked 11th in the country on three occasions this season.
March 30, 2007
The recruiting game
Basketball coach Rob Smart said Queen’s needs to change its attitude toward athletics.
March 23, 2007
Breaking down the roadblocks to success
March 9, 2007
Healthy competition
Chris Van Dyk goes in for the kill against UBC last Friday
March 9, 2007
Men ousted from nationals
Men’s volleyball beat McMaster in their game Feb. 15 to win the OUA championship. They play the UBC Thunderbirds today in Hamilton in round one of the CIS championships.
March 2, 2007
Gaels win Ontario title
March 2, 2007
Athletes speak up at open forum
The Gaels couldn’t overcome the York Lions, losing the East Division final in Toronto.
March 2, 2007
Women lose division final to York
The Queen’s women’s football team plays Western at the annual Powderpuff Football Tournament last Saturday at Laurier.
February 16, 2007
Powderpuff football is no picnic
Jason Beaubiah, director of the Kingston Youth Shelter, said his shelter receives volunteer support from Queen’s and St. Lawrence College, and some financial support from an AMS opt-outable fee.
February 16, 2007
Youth on Kingston’s streets
February 13, 2007
FebFest honours first hockey game
February 9, 2007
Nordic skiers head to provincial championships
Bob Crawford is the spokesperson for the review of Queen’s Athletics and Recreation.
February 9, 2007
Sports funding goes under the microscope
Jeff Diodati, EngSoc VP (society affairs), left, congratulates EngSoc President-elect Charlie Scott at Clark Hall Pub last night.
February 8, 2007
Scott wins EngSoc president
Devon Miller goes for a tip against the Ryerson Rams on Saturday.
February 6, 2007
Volleyball keeps composure
February 2, 2007
Women’s volleyball holds on to playoff spot
February 2, 2007
Track gets taste of national field
February 2, 2007
Volleyball kept on its toes
The theme for the Winter Adaptive Games was superheroes.
January 30, 2007
Winter Adaptive Games a ‘Marvel’ous day
Baris Ondul aims for the basket against Ryerson on Saturday at home.
January 30, 2007
Basketball bounces back
Jordan Balaban (left) and Ryan Hairsine scrimmage at practice on Wednesday.
January 26, 2007
Men’s basketball demands respect
Lousie Hamill (15) goes in for the kill in Saturday’s game against the Ottawa Gee-Gees. The Gaels lost in straight sets.
January 26, 2007
Volleyball braces for Mustangs
January 23, 2007
Volleyball masters Marauders
January 19, 2007
Gaels to host world-class meet
Darryl McGrath is a member of the Queen’s mountain biking team coached by third-year student Cam Robertston.
January 19, 2007
Student-coaches steer their peers
Ryan Gibb spent two years with the OHL’s Oshawa Generals and a year with the Junior “A” Georgetown Raiders before joining the Queen’s Golden Gaels.
January 16, 2007
Rookie goalie makes his mark
Leong goes skydiving while on exchange at the University of New South Wales.
January 16, 2007
A lesson in long distance learning: the ins and outs of exchange
January 12, 2007
The Journal’s Fall Report Card for rugby and field hockey
January 12, 2007
Men’s volleyball goes south for holidays
November 30, 2006
Volleyball inexperienced in the clutch
Fall term athletes are, from left to right, Faye Pang, Simon Gowdy, Eilish McConville, Brad Smith, Emily Newton, Robert Kitz and Nicole Ross.
November 30, 2006
The Golden Gaels’ fall report card
Athletes of the Term (clockwise from top left): Elish McConville, Faye Pang, Adam Ross, Connie Dayboll, Braden Novakowski, Tyler Lewis.
November 24, 2006
Athletes of the Term
November 24, 2006
Rival Rams hand volleyball first loss
A Gael warms up at the Queen’s Invitational skating competition at Jock Harty Arena last Friday.
November 24, 2006
Figure skating finishes fourth
John Phelan worked with the 2002 Olympic men’s hockey team as well as several NHL teams.
November 17, 2006
The cerebral side of sport
November 10, 2006
Kill McGill trip goes sour
November 10, 2006
‘He always had time for everyone’
Queen’s receiver Rob Bagg breaks a tackle during Saturday’s semifinal in Ottawa.
November 10, 2006
Football ousted by Gee-Gees
A Queen’s defender makes a tackle in last weekend’s game.
November 3, 2006
Gaels prepare to meet Gee-Gees in OUA semifinal
The women’s volleyball warms up before their match against the University of Toronto.
November 3, 2006
Men perform under pressure
October 31, 2006
Lacrosse loses to Laurier
Gaels celebrate their win after beating the McMaster Marauders 25-19 in Saturday’s quarter-final game.
October 31, 2006
Golden Gaels stun McMaster
October 27, 2006
Unforced errors cost volleyball Gaels
In tomorrow’s OUA championship race the women will run two, 2.5 km circuits at Fort Henry Hill and the men will run four.
October 27, 2006
Over the hill and far away
October 24, 2006
The truth you should handle
Players congratulate each other after a point against Western.
October 24, 2006
Volleyball starts strong
Queen’s receiver Rob Bagg hangs on for a 23-yard touchdown, the Gaels’ second major of the game.
October 24, 2006
Football dives into playoffs
Queen’s defenders take down Lions wide receiver Steven Hughes during their game at York last Saturday.
October 20, 2006
Losing streak ends with win at York
Braden Novakowski (L) and Robert Kitz set out on Saturday.
October 17, 2006
Kitz is king at Queen’s
Jeff DeMeza celebrates after a point against York during Saturday’s semi-final.
October 17, 2006
Volleyball wins title at home
The football team practiced Wednesday in preparation for their meeting with York on the 21st.
October 13, 2006
Football drops the ball
Craig Kielburger talks with a child as part of his work with Free The Children.
October 13, 2006
Kielburger’s crusade to Free the Children
October 3, 2006
Cross-country goes the extra mile
Stephen Gauthier makes contact during Saturday’s doubleheader against York at Megaffin Park.
October 3, 2006
Men’s baseball to face York in playoffs
Robert Kitz was first across the line at the Western International last Saturday.
September 29, 2006
Runner wins gold at Western
The men will play RMC Wednesday in Jock Harty Arena.
September 26, 2006
Men’s hockey to announce final roster after 52 players try out
Women’s rugby will play their next three games on the road.
September 26, 2006
Mustangs run over women’s rugby
Women’s lacrosse played three strong games to start the season with a 3-0 record.
September 26, 2006
Winning weekend for women’s lacrosse
Queen’s runners Travis Saunders, left, and Chris Hart compete at McGill on Saturday.
September 22, 2006
Cross-country men fourth, women fifth
The Gaels battle it out with the Gryphons on Saturday at Alumni Stadium in Guelph.
September 12, 2006
Football defeats Gryphons in Guelph
Jesse Kugler pitched a strong opening game during their opening weekend.
September 12, 2006
Baseball wins double-header
Stuart Hamilton, right, prepares for a pass at the World Junior Beach Championships.
September 8, 2006
Volleyball Gael competes in Poland
Fullback Mike Giffen charges towards the end zone on his way to a touchdown.
September 8, 2006
Football opens season with a bang
September 8, 2006
Evaluating student aid
Gibson said he hopes to improve the team’s conditioning.
July 25, 2006
Brett Gibson named men’s hockey coach
Mitch Leger, ArtSci ’10, will play for the varsity men’s basketball team
July 25, 2006
The new Golden Gaels
June 27, 2006
The Olympics or the World Cup?
The Wolfe Island ferry—known as the Wolfe Islander III—is one of the sweetest rides in Kingston, and it’s totally free!
June 27, 2006
Summertime out of the city
May 30, 2006
OUA votes in favour of financial awards
Gaels award winners and graduating athletes perform one last Oil Thigh together.
April 6, 2006
Martin, Hogsden headline awards
The Gaels defence celebrates a stop—in traditional gold—on Homecoming Saturday.
March 31, 2006
Gaels golden again
Conditions were perfect for the Powder Puff tournament at Laurier.
March 24, 2006
Gridiron explodes in puff of powder
Queen’s runner Jan Stirling fires out of the starting blocks.
March 17, 2006
Always a bridesmaid
Queen’s keeps the ball alive in CIS championship action.
March 10, 2006
Volleyball spikes 34-year drought
Men’s volleyball celebrates their OUA championship in Bartlett Gym.
March 3, 2006
Volleyball brings home OUA crown
February 14, 2006
Men’s volleyball rolls into playoffs
February 3, 2006
Going the distance
January 27, 2006
Waterloo blues
Brennan Mercer and Dave Wilson, both ArtSci ’09, sit in the lower Victoria Hall common room, which was recently redone.
January 20, 2006
MCRC aims to spruce up common rooms
Queen’s went the distance in both their games this week, winning in five sets.
January 17, 2006
Volleyball notches key wins
Women’s volleyball has displayed no lack of hustle thus far this year.
January 13, 2006
Silver for volleyball
Men’s volleyball came back from Western and Windsor two wins richer.
November 25, 2005
Winning out West
Eric Dalke, ArtSci ’09, won first prize in an agricultural public speaking contest earlier this month for his speech about consumer food quality demands.
November 25, 2005
Student speaker named champ at Winter Fair
Women’s volleyball fell to the Ottawa Gee-Gees, but rebounded to defeat the Brock Badgers, leaving them at 2-3 this year.
November 11, 2005
Strong homestand for volleyball
Women’s rugby was unable to muster enough offence to overcome the Waterloo Warriors in quarterfinal action.
October 25, 2005
Women’s rugby makes early exit
The Golden Hawks couldn’t keep up with women’s rugby as Queen’s completed a perfect regular season on Saturday.
October 18, 2005
Women’s rugby perfect for playoffs

Photos

Constable Mark Aird says all Queen’s students he has arrested have talked themselves into jail.
February 5, 2009
Riding with Kingston’s finest
February 5, 2009
Images from vol. 136, issue 32.
Robert Lovelace, shown with his son River, 6, says he will return to his teaching position at Queen’s in September.
June 24, 2008
Queen’s professor released from jail
June 24, 2008
Images from vol. 136, issue 2.
"A lot of it has to do with the AMS's [opinion]. She's clearly thinking of the students. It shows that she's reflecting on their opinion." --Mengdi Li, Comm '07
April 17, 2008
How do you feel about Principal Hitchcock resigning?
Supporters rally in Napanee to protest urnanium mining.
February 29, 2008
Queen’s professor jailed for protest
Phase One of Queen’s Centre construction has already cost the Unviersity $165 million, pushing the project $41 million over budget.
February 29, 2008
Images from vol. 135, issue 35
Erika McRae, Todd Ormiston and Erika Lindstrom.
January 25, 2008
CESA teams base their campaign on inclusivity
Friends and bandmates, Pelt, like to dance, party and rock out.
January 25, 2008
Images from vol. 135, issue 28
Alex Seebach and Larisa Droll of Queen’s No Sweat are pushing Queen’s to adopt the Designated Suppliers Program.
November 9, 2007
University considers ethics of outfitting
Veteran John Ross Matheson fought in World War Two after graduating from Queen’s in 1940.
November 9, 2007
Images from vol. 135, issue 20

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