Jake Edmiston

Volume 139 (2011-2012) – Editor in Chief
Volume 138 (2010-2011) – Features Editor, Volume 137 (2009-2010) – Assistant Sports Editor

Stories

April 5, 2012
Last words
The Arkells played songs from their latest album Michigan Left and invited openers the Darcys on-stage to sing a cover of Hall & Oates “You Make My Dreams Come True.”
January 31, 2012
Arkells pack Ale
Queen’s Bands has been suspended for the semester by the AMS and University administration because of internal publications.
December 1, 2011
Bands members report assault
October 28, 2011
Who will win the Yates Cup?
October 18, 2011
No double dip
September 30, 2011
Other guys
September 9, 2011
Editors' note
July 28, 2011
Principal's letter leaked to Facebook
Phrases on frosh coveralls like “Lick it, slam it, suck it” spark a year-long debate on whether the slogans endorsed sexual assault.
July 26, 2011
The evolution of Frosh Week
AMS Vice-President of University Affairs Kieran Slobodin says the new policy to ban alcohol in residence during Frosh Week will reform the drinking culture in residences.
July 26, 2011
Policy change to keep alcohol out of residence
Comedian Ron James and crew film a portion on Queen’s for an episode of the Ron James Show that will air this fall on CBC. The crew has been filming across Kingston for the past two days, visiting various locations such as the penitentiary museum.
June 27, 2011
Ron James on campus
The AMS invests over $3 million into its stock portfolio, including over $30,000 in Alberta Oil Sands companies.
April 7, 2011
Carbonated contention
March 25, 2011
Day not over
Joe Hubble, of Dahm Painting and Decorating, refinishes the original woodpanneling in the Red Room. Rennovations on the soon-to-be ASUS lounge in Kingston Hall are expected to be done by early April.
March 18, 2011
Red Room almost ready
David Walker, one of 21 alumni who travelled to Egypt on a Queen’s trip, photographed riot police protecting a local police station.
February 8, 2011
Stranded in Egypt
Engineering Society’s president-elect Derrick Dodgson ran on a platform aimed at sustaining Queen’s engineering traditions, registering EngSoc as a corporation and proposing a co-curriculum transcript.
February 3, 2011
Dodgson dominates
February 1, 2011
Barrington Walker on Black history
Last year’s Spring Reunion saw 44 classes return. 46 classes have registered for the 2011 event. The last Fall Homecoming in 2008 attracted 80 classes to campus.
January 28, 2011
No Homecoming, no problem?
Seventy-five people attended a debate featuring VP University Affairs candidates from Team CES and SDL last night at Jean Royce Hall. Voter-turnout for AMS elections is consistently higher than other Student Unions.
January 25, 2011
Examining AMS voter turnout
Over 100 protesters block cars outside the University Club where Minister of the Environment John Baird attends a fundraising dinner.
January 21, 2011
Protest interrupts dinner
January 18, 2011
Leading the charge against lead
Kyle Hannah collects recyclable materials during his route through the Student Ghetto on Wednesday.
January 14, 2011
Talking trash
The Education Library in Duncan McArthur Hall was evacuated following the incident at approximately 7:30 p.m. last night.
December 2, 2010
Tragedy on West Campus
According to staff responsible for training sales agents, it’s standard practice that door-to-door sales staff work on a commission-based salary.
November 19, 2010
High pressure sales make bad impression
The annual “Kill McGill” game is one of the Gaels’ more popular games at the Memorial Centre. On Oct. 30 about 350 fans watched the McGill Redmen beat the men’s hockey team 6-4.
November 12, 2010
Gaels’ home north of Princess infringed
Pictured above are pieces from the Kingston Museum of Healthcare’s collection of shock therapy equipment, ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s.
October 22, 2010
Shock therapy: Not like the movies
October 19, 2010
Council candidates weigh in
October 19, 2010
Second quarter breakdown leads to loss
Barrie Chalmers
October 5, 2010
Many faces in mayoral race
October 1, 2010
Fauxcoming still going
118 arrests were made over last year’s Fauxcoming weekend.
September 24, 2010
Weekend events under debate
An artist’s rendering of Norwegian architectural firm Snohetta’s design for the proposed Isabel Bader Centre.
September 21, 2010
Heritage or hundreds of thousands?
September 17, 2010
Two months, two bikes and five provinces
Above: Students use tennis courts behind Douglas Library circa 1925. Below: Douglas Library facing University Ave. circa 1930.
September 14, 2010
Douglas yarn unravels
“I got offered a $450 bike for 20 bucks,” said bike mechanic Robin Parsons. “[He wanted] to buy himself two grams of weed.”
September 10, 2010
Where do all the stolen bikes go?
The QUASR server in Dupuis Hall (above) is part of a multi-million dollar update to the existing 30 year old set of IBM servers (below). Associate Registrar Andrew Ness said the old IBM servers aren’t broken, they just aren’t meeting the needs of the University.
July 27, 2010
Queen's gets up to speed
June 29, 2010
Martin receives honorary degree
The ALDEA daycare centre was one of the facilities DEVS ‘09 Seetha Ramanathan volunteered at t in Quito, Ecuador as part of DEVS 410 World Study Placement course.
May 18, 2010
The cost to volunteer abroad
The previous lack of championship banners encouraged an overhaul of Queen’s Athletics.
April 8, 2010
Athletics review delayed once again
April 8, 2010
Who’s top of the class?
Rower Charly Thivierge-Lortie (left) and long-distance runner Matt Hulse won the PHE ’55 Alumnae Award and the Jenkins Trophy, respectively, at last night’s Colour Awards at the Ambassador Conference Resort.
April 1, 2010
Individual awards doled out at Colour Awards
The football and women’s rowing teams take top honours as the best male and female teams.
March 26, 2010
First-annual Journal Sports awards
March 19, 2010
Female Athlete of the Week
March 19, 2010
Male Athlete of the Week
Middle hitter Michael Amoroso spikes the ball against Guelph in the OUA gold medal game.
March 12, 2010
Gaels out for national honours
March 5, 2010
Monotony, interrupted
Queen’s wrestler Joel Smith (left) wrestles Guelph’s Scott Young during the OUA championships in London on Feb. 20.
March 5, 2010
Queen’s grapples nationals
February 18, 2010
Women squash Western at OUAs
February 9, 2010
Track claims podium at York
Gaels quarterback Danny Brannagan started for five years at Queen’s, racking up over 10,000 CIS career passing yards.
February 5, 2010
Brannagan, Faulds and Glavic compete for CFL
PNF vice-presidential candidate Kasmet Niyongabo (centre) gives a concession speech as running mates Mitch Piper and Davina Finn look on.
February 5, 2010
Passion not enough for PNF
Kristin Smith, Women’s hockey
January 29, 2010
Female Athlete of the Week
Payton Liske, Men’s hockey
January 29, 2010
Male Athlete of the Week
The synchronized figure skating team competes at the Toronto/Ryerson Winter Invitational last weekend. Skater Jena Hall said they must improve in order to pick up medals at the provincial championships on Feb. 17 and 18 in Waterloo.
January 26, 2010
Figure skating comes up short
Jordan Mirwaldt, Men’s hockey
January 22, 2010
Male Athlete of the Week
Athletic therapy rooms in the Queen’s Centre’s ARC are one of the features of the $165-million facility.
January 22, 2010
ARC attracts athletes
Outside hitter Brian Fautley makes a jumping spike during the men’s 3-0 victory on their new home court.
January 19, 2010
Men’s volleyball underestimates York
Middle hitter Katie Matthews serves during the first-ever game in the Queen’s Centre ARC gym. Matthews had eight kills in the 3-2 win over the York Lions on Sunday.
January 19, 2010
Gaels christen ARC with win
Sports staff Amrit Ahluwalia and Jake Edmiston outline their expectations for winter-term teams. For the end of year report card, pick up Issue 39 of the Journal on April 2.
January 15, 2010
Expectations are high for the new year
December 3, 2009
Athletes of the term
The Journal sports editors break down this fall’s Gaels in the annual fall-term report card
December 3, 2009
The Gaels of November remembered
November 30, 2009
Historic comeback caps Vanier Cup win
The Queen's Gaels celebrate their Vanier Cup victory after a comeback 33-31 victory over the Calgary Dinos in Quebec City on Saturday.
November 27, 2009
Vanier Cup champs
Shomari Williams Football
November 27, 2009
Male Athlete of the Week
The football team celebrates winning the Mitchell Bowl after a shock 33-30 win over the first-ranked Laval Rouge-et-Or last Saturday at Richardson Stadium.
November 27, 2009
Gaels vie for top prize against Dinos
The Gaels celebrate their 33-30 win over the Laval Rouge-et-Or in today's Mitchell Bowl at Richardson Stadium. They face the University of Calgary Dinos next Saturday in Quebec City.
November 20, 2009
Queen's upsets Laval for berth in Vanier Cup
November 20, 2009
Hands-on policy
Running back Marty Gordon stiff-arms away the challenge of Western corner Jamie Symianick during Saturday’s Yates Cup win over the Mustangs. Gordon picked up 81 rushing yards on the day, playing in tandem with running back Jimmy Therrien.
November 20, 2009
Gaels prepare to host Laval Rouge-et-Or
November 13, 2009
Gaels win Yates Cup in thriller at Richardson
Running back Marty Gordon dives for a touchdown during the Gaels’ 32-6 win over the McMaster Marauders last Saturday.
November 13, 2009
Gearing up for Yates Cup
H1N1 concerns have impacted all sports, including curling. Post-game handshaking is forbidden at the Cataraqui Golf and Country Club.
November 10, 2009
OUA takes action on preventing swine flu
Gaels’ running back Jimmy Therrien gets pulled down during Queen’s 36-6 OUA semifinal win over the McMaster Marauders on Saturday at Richardson Stadium. Therrien picked up 89 total rushing yards and a touchdown in the game.
November 10, 2009
Football topples Mac in semifinal
Defensive lineman Shomari Williams sacks Western quarterback Michael Faulds during Queen’s 27-26 win at Richardson Stadium on Oct. 17.
November 6, 2009
Looking to beat McMaster again
The Queen’s men’s pair, composed of Scott Brandon (left) and captain Andrew Joyce, finished fifth in Sunday’s race in Montreal.
November 3, 2009
Women’s rowing takes silver at nationals
October 30, 2009
Bright beginnings for men’s volleyball
October 30, 2009
New take on Romeo and Juliet
Gaels defensive back Jimmy Allin tackles Golden Hawks running back Mike Montoya during Saturday’s 25-13 loss in Waterloo.
October 27, 2009
Football meets its Waterloo
October 23, 2009
More than a word
Striker Remi Ojo rises for a header against Royal Military College on Wednesday night at Richardson Stadium.
October 23, 2009
Men’s soccer storm Paladins at Richardson
Gaels’ quarterback Danny Brannagan scans the defence to make a pass during Saturday afternoon’s game against the Western Mustangs at Richardson Stadium. Brannagan became the second quarterback in CIS history to pass for 10,000 yards.
October 20, 2009
Gaels Blaise past ’Stangs
Queen’s tight end Chris Ioannides celebrates a touchdown during last year’s 43-16 Homecoming win over the Western Mustangs at Richardson Stadium.
October 16, 2009
Football sweeps Warriors aside, prepares for Western
Women’s captain Kate Burnett taps in a putt during the Queen’s Invitational on Sept. 20 at the Amherstview Golf Club.
October 13, 2009
Golfers continue strong results
Alfie’s gets one step closer to offering something for everyone on campus with their newly debuted Jazz Lounge.
October 13, 2009
Hepcats at Alfies
October 6, 2009
Queen’s spoils Lakers’ hockey party in North Bay
Gaels running back Ryan Granberg carries lineman Dusan Maodus on his back during Saturday’s football game in Windsor. Queen’s beat the Lancers 42-13.
October 6, 2009
Gaels win down south
The misadventurous Trailer Park Boys are venturing west to Kingston to entertain and awe.
October 2, 2009
Boys in the hood
Queen’s wide receiver Blaise Morrison makes a leaping catch to set the Gaels up for another touchdown on Saturday’s Fauxcoming win over the York Lions.
September 29, 2009
Football demolishes Lions to go 4-0
Women’s team captain Kate Burnett sets the ball for a putt during the Queen’s Invitational golf tournament last Sunday.
September 22, 2009
Gaels welcome victory at Queen’s Invitational
September 22, 2009
Football goes 3-0 with win over Ottawa
The Queen’s Baja team fills flower pots with the amount of dirt they clean off their annually-built car after competition, said project manager and driver Dave Adams (above). Their next competition takes place in April in South Carolina.
September 18, 2009
The secret of the Baja
Gaels’ second row Henry McQueen breaks through two Toronto tackles to score a try during Sunday’s 77-3 blowout at Kingston Field.
September 15, 2009
Gaels make Toronto Varsity blue
Wide receiver Mark Surya sprawls to make a catch that would have added to Danny Brannagan’s 495 pass yards on Monday’s 52-49 win over Guelph.
September 11, 2009
Queen’s wins tight offensive battle
The Journal’s sports editors tee up the upcoming season for the fall-term Gaels.
September 11, 2009
Gaels’ great expectations
The men’s hockey team hopes Payton Liske, who amassed 45 points last season with the Saint John Icedogs in the QMJHL, will be the cure to their offensive woes.
July 28, 2009
Rookie to fill Gaels’ goal gap
June 23, 2009
Blame it on the course
Twin sisters Brittany (left) and Morgan McHaffie scored a combined total of 76 points last season playing for the PWHL team the Cambridge Fury.
June 23, 2009
Women’s hockey bolsters lineup
Alison Bagg, right, says despite her busy schedule she’s involved with the Boys and Girls Club during the school year.
May 26, 2009
Community work nets Bagg citywide honour
Dee Sterling, seen here in a Sept. 27 game against the Western Mustangs, is the highest drafted Queen’s player since 1993.
May 26, 2009
Football Gaels selected to go pro
Gaels’ forward Bernard Burgesson tries to block Laurentian’s Paul Kovacs Friday.
February 11, 2009
Bumpy road for basketball
Gaels’ outside hitter Joren Zeeman (5) goes for a kill Friday night against Ryerson Rams’ outside hitter Luka Milosevic.
February 9, 2009
Gaels clinch second place
Queen’s middle hitter Colleen Ogilvie goes up for a hit against Western middle hitter Sara Farrell Saturday night. The Gaels lost 3-1 to the Mustangs, but beat the Windsor Lancers Friday.
February 5, 2009
Women’s volleyball splits trip
Queen’s left-side hitter Louise Hamill goes for a kill against Lakehead’s Karla Brayshaw (8) and Courtney Felske Sunday.
January 19, 2009
Women’s volleyball defeats Lakehead
Gaels’ guard Ryan Hairsine dribbles up court against York Friday with teammates Scott Stinson (15), Mitch Leger (14) and Nick DiDonato (9) following. Queen’s won 72-68.
January 16, 2009
Gaels devour Lions
Gaels Pat Beswick (9) and Alex Murphy (11) go for a rebound against RMC’s James Byun (10) and Simon Dakin Wednesday night at Bartlett Gym. Queen’s won 72-33.
January 9, 2009
Gaels plaster Paladins
Queen’s outside hitter Natalie Grey goes for a kill against Laurier’s Megan Gilmore (13) and Brittany Brunt Saturday night at Bartlett Gym.
November 27, 2008
Women’s volleyball earns a sweep
November 14, 2008
Cross country places tenth at nationals
November 7, 2008
Women’s volleyball wins
October 31, 2008
Gaels can’t stop Brock
October 21, 2008
No home-field advantage here
October 17, 2008
Rowing claims seven golds
October 14, 2008
Cross-country gears up for OUA championships

Photos

Denise Stockley is director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning. She instructs a course that teaches communication skills to teaching assistant candidates.
October 26, 2010
Talking about communication
October 26, 2010
Issue in photos
Women’s captain Kate Burnett taps in a putt during the Queen’s Invitational on Sept. 20 at the Amherstview Golf Club.
October 13, 2009
Golfers continue strong results
According to spokesperson Daniella Macri, Vitaminwater provides 100 per cent of the daily reccomended dose of Vitamin C.
October 13, 2009
Issue in Photos
Women’s team captain Kate Burnett sets the ball for a putt during the Queen’s Invitational golf tournament last Sunday.
September 22, 2009
Gaels welcome victory at Queen’s Invitational
Queen’s alumnus Michael Crummey draws inspiration from his hometown of Buchans, Newfoundland.
September 22, 2009
Issue in Photos

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