Olivia Bowden

Volume 142 (2014-2015) – Opinions Editor
Volume 141 (2013-2014) – Assistant News Editor

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About

Olivia is the opinions editor at the Journal. She is a fourth-year History Major, with a special interest in feminist theory and gender studies. Follow her on Twitter @OliviaBowden13\r\n

Stories

Team GCS after receiving the news of their win.
January 29, 2015
Team GCS wins ResSoc election with improved voter turnout
From left: moderator Tuba Chishti, Cole Smith, Greg Radisic and Segen Mehreteab.
January 27, 2015
ResSoc teams debate future
January 23, 2015
Not a bitter pill to swallow
From left: Segen Mehreteab, Greg Radisic and Cole Smith.
January 23, 2015
ResSoc teams seek student involvement
January 21, 2015
EngSoc VP candidates face off over improving communication
November 21, 2014
Super fandom and celebrity obsession
The entrance of the Women’s Clinic at the Kingston General Hospital.
October 24, 2014
Barriers to abortion persist
October 8, 2014
Ops or bust
October 7, 2014
Queen’s faces of mental illness: Navigating new spaces
Queen’s Bands was established in 1905 and plays at numerous school events.
July 28, 2014
The Scottish connection
Evaluating the executive’s progress.
April 3, 2014
Winter exec review
Campus Security is alerted after a blue light is activated on campus.
April 3, 2014
Malicious blue light activations decrease
Students cram into Ellis Hall Auditorium to listen to Janice Fiamango discuss men's issues.
March 28, 2014
Men’s Issues Awareness event sparks controversy
March 21, 2014
A taste of sustainability
A group of protestors blockaded the VIA Rail lines on Wednesday.
March 21, 2014
First Nations rally blocks VIA rail lines
March 21, 2014
Outcry over Isabel Bader Centre
AMS Academic Affairs Commissioner Allison Williams compiled the policy paper.
March 14, 2014
AMS to innovate
Isabelle Duchaine questions Renwick last night.
February 28, 2014
Year society VP avoids impeachment
ASUS Assembly voted in favour to keep the Tartan in publication last night.
February 28, 2014
The Tartan to live on
February 28, 2014
City job market ranks among worst
February 13, 2014
Mental training
The draft was released following extensive feedback from stakeholders.
February 13, 2014
Enrolment group releases first draft
Kingston Collegiate and Vocation Institution, located near Queen's main campus.
February 11, 2014
Province receives petition
The proposed development will be built between 637 and 655 Johnson St.
February 7, 2014
Housing development angers residents
Decreasing interest rates will see more money in student’s pockets, according to Alex Usher.
February 4, 2014
Student debt a lesser burden, says educations strategist
Judith Brown speaking at the ceremony yesterday.
February 4, 2014
Black History Month kicks off
Bell launched its Let’s Talk Twitter campaign on Tuesday.
January 31, 2014
Let’s talk Bell
WRL celebrates their election victory.
January 30, 2014
WRL wins AMS election
A poster put up by Queen’s Animal Defence on campus.
January 28, 2014
Research animals’ rights defended
January 24, 2014
Candidates talk AMS commissions
Wednesday night's presidential debate saw Team SMH's Scott Mason and Team WRL's Allison Williams go head to head.
January 23, 2014
Williams and Mason go head to head
VP Ops candidates Justin Reekie (left), and Mark Asfar (second from right).
January 22, 2014
VP Ops candidates talk services
January 21, 2014
VPUA debate tackles platform feasibility
From left to right: Phillip Lloyd, Allison Williams and Justin Reekie.
January 21, 2014
AMS executive candidates disagree on changes to services
Team SMH, from left to right: Scott Mason, Mark Asfar and Hasina Daya.
January 21, 2014
Team SMH takes realistic approach
Queen’s-Blyth exchange program has seen low enrolment since 2011.
January 17, 2014
Partner program to end
A plan to revitalize the JDUC will be released before the end of the academic year.
January 17, 2014
AMS goes ahead with JDUC plans
The two teams were announced last night at AMS Assembly.
January 17, 2014
SMH vs. WRL
The logo for the Bounce Back program.
January 14, 2014
Helping students Bounce Back
January 10, 2014
Admissions suspension proposal passed
The new classrooms will feature touch-screen monitors.
January 10, 2014
Ellis classrooms get revamped
Catherine Wright and Sangeeta Raju, ArtSci ‘14, inform students about tenant rights.
November 28, 2013
Housing issues heard
November 28, 2013
Referendum rules under review
November 22, 2013
Queen’s to pay City for Homecoming
November 22, 2013
Second-year students rally
Heidi Penning, equity advisor at the Equity Office.
November 22, 2013
Equity offices proposes new policy
Clare Bekenn, AMS clubs manager.
November 15, 2013
AMS revamps club status
November 15, 2013
Office budget projects deficit
The Underground, formerly Alfie’s, has seen lower student interest recently.
November 15, 2013
TAPS looks to boost club’s popularity
Many women at the Kingston Interval House Shelter are victims of domestic abuse.
November 8, 2013
Supporting strength in survivors
Queen’s ranked 4th in the Maclean’s Magazine’s annual university ranking.
November 8, 2013
University keeps spot in Maclean’s ranking
The electoral realignment would dissolve Sydenham District into Williamsville.
November 1, 2013
Hearing concludes
Amin Nikdel, one of the three students who created NPulse.
October 29, 2013
Student-created program introduced in classrooms
The cover of the comic featuring Siobhan Dooley.
October 29, 2013
Comic encourages Aboriginal education
October 25, 2013
OPIRG opted-out
Jim Leech will begin his term as Chancellor of Queen’s on July 1.
October 25, 2013
Jim Leech named next Chancellor
October 25, 2013
Hate crime victim takes on homophobia in talk
October 22, 2013
Mixed messages
Aberdeen St. remained relatively empty for the duration of Saturday night.
October 22, 2013
Second Homecoming sees tamer crowd
People surveyed were given a bag of goods by volunteers.
October 18, 2013
Survey criticized
October 18, 2013
Mayor’s tweet sparks criticism
October 10, 2013
Group contests city count
Students take part in “1 in 4” in front of Stauffer Library on Wednesday.
October 10, 2013
Colour captures
The winning group and runners up of Campus Perks contest.
October 8, 2013
Project Red disputes contest policy
Kingston Police keeping students at bay on Aberdeen St. Saturday night.
October 8, 2013
Mayor takes issue to Principal over Homecoming
October 4, 2013
CFRC in limbo
Kirk Durston invites students to talk about religion on campus.
October 4, 2013
God takes questions on campus corner
A student writes on the Free Speech Wall, which was taken down last April.
October 1, 2013
Queen’s fails on Campus Freedom Index
An architect's depiction of the new residences to begin construction in November.
October 1, 2013
New residences approved for construction
Town hall meeting held in Richardson Hall on Wednesday.
September 27, 2013
Town hall meeting sparks spirited debate
September 27, 2013
NAD policy passed
Queen's University falls 14 spots to 189th place in the 2013 QS World University ranking.
September 24, 2013
Queen’s falls in international rank
Yvonne Ehinlaiye breaks her silence on sexual abuse.
September 20, 2013
Shooting a stigma
Irene Bujara, director and Stephanie Simpson, associate director of the HRO.
September 17, 2013
Celebrating human rights
The first group of students to be accepted into the QuARMS program
September 13, 2013
Accelerated med program admits first students
A photo taken of the sign has garnered over 1,400 likes and 50 comments on the Facebook group "Overheard at Queen's."
September 10, 2013
Sign starts debate
Tam frosh Collin Goody after ascending the grease pole.
September 7, 2013
Slow start for Sci '17
Confederation Place is located near Ontario St. and Princess St.
September 5, 2013
Graduate students displaced to hotel
The Underground heavily features student artwork across its interior walls.
September 4, 2013
The Underground celebrates grand opening
Children’s Services in Kingston, where Leah Woodcox received care.
July 30, 2013
Tuition covered for Crown wards
Justin Chapdelaine greets an unofficial homecoming crowd during last year’s game against the Western Mustangs.
July 30, 2013
A new home-coming
Woodward pictured with the artwork he was told to remove from the Grant Hall Society’s donor event.
June 24, 2013
University ousts underwear art
The phone uses an electrophoretic display in order to alert users.
May 27, 2013
Shaping the future of smartphones
Paul began working full-time on May 15.
May 27, 2013
New director hired
April 4, 2013
Students awarded

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April 2, 2015
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March 27, 2015
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March 20, 2015
Talking Heads: How was your St. Patrick's Day?
March 13, 2015
Talking Heads: How did you celebrate International Women's Day?
March 13, 2015
Freedom requires balance
March 6, 2015
Talking Heads: Do you have summer job plans?
February 27, 2015
Talking Heads: Should high schools subject students to a breathalyzer test at prom?
February 12, 2015
Talking Heads: Do you think Kingston is viable market for Uber?
February 6, 2015
Talking Heads: Which Canadian politician would you invite for dinner?
January 30, 2015
Pressure on professors
January 30, 2015
Talking Heads: How would you describe drinking culture on campus?
January 16, 2015
Talking Heads: How do you feel about the Bill Cosby “joke” from last weekend’s Golden Globes?
January 14, 2015
Talking Heads: How do you feel about the lack of female leaders in higher positions at Queen’s?
"It's cold." Natasha Ling-Leblanc, Sci '15
January 9, 2015
Talking Heads: How was your Frost Week?
November 27, 2014
Talking Heads: Are you concerned about this coming winter?
“It makes me realize that I missed out on something important.” Laura Kaikman, ArtSci ’17
November 21, 2014
Talking Heads: How do you feel about the higher AMS fall referendum voter turnout?
October 31, 2014
Talking Heads: What do you think of the outcome of the Kingston mayoral elections?
October 29, 2014
Talking Heads: What should the JDUC revitalization funds be used for?
October 24, 2014
Talking Heads: Are you registered to vote in Monday's election?
October 22, 2014
Talking Heads: Should Queen’s have a fall reading week?
October 17, 2014
Talking Heads: What are your plans for Homecoming weekend?
October 9, 2014
Talking Heads: What are your plans for Thanksgiving weekend?
“Everyone needs a break during studying.” Kelsey Cook, Sci ’17
October 8, 2014
Talking Heads: How do you feel about the new meditation and prayer room in Stauffer?
October 3, 2014
Talking Heads: Should smoking be banned on campus?
October 1, 2014
Talking Heads: How do you cope with stress?
September 24, 2014
Talking Heads: Will Justin Trudeau’s looks influence how people vote?
September 19, 2014
Talking Heads
“I just moved here so I’m not familiar with the Kingston community, I’m not sure what the community needs right now.” Anastasia Toma, Law ’17
September 17, 2014
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September 12, 2014
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September 10, 2014
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September 4, 2014
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July 29, 2014
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“I’m very happy. I live up north and see a lot of turtles getting hit.” Tasha Urbanchic, ArtSci ’14
June 24, 2014
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March 28, 2014
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