Sam Koebrich

About

Sam is a second-year Political Studies student and an active photographer. He interned at the Whig-Standard over the summer. He enjoys ironic Avant-Garde photography, Quentin Tarantino films, anything with Canon or Apple on it and straight lines in Tetris. Follow him on Twitter @SamKoebrich.

Stories

September 24, 2014
Overheard is dead
March 13, 2014
Fee blues
Jonathan Rose, Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant and Taylor Mann spoke at the event.
January 28, 2014
Political panel discusses scandals
Tammy Salvl uses gouache and charcoal in her chillingly detailed pieces.
October 22, 2013
Enlightened morbid reality
September 5, 2013
American snoops
Juxtaposing still-life landscape and the human body, Sarah Fuller’s display inspires a shift in perspective on human action and the environment.
July 30, 2013
Minimalism with some substance

Photos

April 3, 2017
Prescott elected AMS Speaker, Special Assembly called amid backlash
November 14, 2014
All referendum fees successful
The Journal received information on the University's upcoming report on sexual assault through a Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act request filed in September.
November 7, 2014
Queen’s to release internal sexual assault response report
Billy McPhee and his fellow fifth-year players excelled statistically in what was an otherwise disappointing season.
October 31, 2014
Search for silver lining
While running back Jesse Andrews was ruled out of bounds on this play, he scored on the same drive for the first of his two touchdowns in the game.
October 20, 2014
Lions demolished in Homecoming win
October 20, 2014
Queen's 57, York 10
Women’s rugby kicked off their title defence with a 61-12 shellacking of the York Lions. 2014 marks the first season in which the Gaels are the defending champions.
September 12, 2014
Champs primed for repeat
Six different Gaels recorded tries in Queen’s season-opening 61-12 victory over York.
September 9, 2014
Women bulldoze Lions, look ahead to Mac
Protestors in Ferguson, Missouri chant “Hands up, don’t shoot” to emphasize Michael Brown was unarmed when shot by police.
September 4, 2014
Police lack community connection
April 3, 2014
Crowd behaviour must be addressed
April 3, 2014
Trust at risk
A trash can sits in Mackintosh-Corry Hall.
April 3, 2014
Custodial jobs thrown out
Campus Security is alerted after a blue light is activated on campus.
April 3, 2014
Malicious blue light activations decrease
Men’s rugby forward Brendan Sloan coaches a special needs basketball team at KCVI.
March 28, 2014
Community contributions
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
QTV, CFRC and the Queen's Journal all successfully made changes to their student fees.
March 21, 2014
Putting money where media is
Assembly voted against de-ratifying the Men's Issues Awareness Society on Thursday.
March 21, 2014
Men’s group contested
Students and Kingston residents protest the loss of the Union Gallery fee.
March 21, 2014
Union Gallery stages AGM protest
Volunteers stand outside of Stauffer Library to raise awareness about homeless youth.
March 14, 2014
Storm subdues campaign
Jim Neill aims to reclaim his council seat.
March 14, 2014
Jim Neill set to run
Professor Steven Maynard gave a talk Monday for pride month.
March 14, 2014
Strides to Pride
The latest Bachelor season inspired a new drink at QP.
March 14, 2014
The relatability of ‘real’ television
March 14, 2014
Losing control
Queen’s lost 10 players from last season and finished fourth in the OUA regular season standings, but clambered their way to the brink of another league banner.
March 7, 2014
Repeat rebuked
February 28, 2014
Patriot love
Union Gallery, which is located in Stauffer Library, is facing having to reduce it's hours to 1.5 a week.
February 28, 2014
Tough future for Union Gallery
Isabelle Duchaine questions Renwick last night.
February 28, 2014
Year society VP avoids impeachment
Susie Pan co-founded Bombe Inc.
February 28, 2014
Students develop research software
ASUS Assembly voted in favour to keep the Tartan in publication last night.
February 28, 2014
The Tartan to live on
February 13, 2014
Mental training
AMS Council for the 2014-15 academic year.
February 13, 2014
New Council hired
Despite supporting the group’s goal to boost student voting, council members were wary of the plan’s $50,000 price tag during last Tuesday’s City Council.
February 11, 2014
Apathy group targets students
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
February 7, 2014
Slam to raise funds for local youth
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
Students will take four years of study at Queen’s and one year following at St. Lawrence College.
February 4, 2014
New joint music program to be offered
Some Kingston residents have rallied to keep Canada Post’s home delivery service.
January 31, 2014
Federal parties go postal
Flanked by Kingston FC head coach Colm Muldoon (left) and assistant coach Mike Akai (right), club chairman Lorne Abugov announced the team’s new facility deal with Queen’s at Tuesday’s press conference.
January 31, 2014
English expedition
Dustin Sproat founded Shnarped Hockey with a former teammate in 2011, soon after his retirement from professional hockey.
January 31, 2014
Shnarped in the show
The Secret Garden Inn first opened for business in 1996.
January 31, 2014
Hosting history
Bell launched its Let’s Talk Twitter campaign on Tuesday.
January 31, 2014
Let’s talk Bell
Third-year forward Courtenay Jacklin had two points in Queen’s win over Waterloo on Friday.
January 28, 2014
Senior sendoff
Jonathan Rose, Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant and Taylor Mann spoke at the event.
January 28, 2014
Political panel discusses scandals
Roshane Roberts (above, left) is averaging 11.2 points per game in a starting role, while Cy Samuels (right) is sitting out the year after a solid rookie season.
January 24, 2014
For Gaels guards, hardwood harmony
Assistant coach James Bambury counsels players at Wednesday’s women’s basketball practice.
January 24, 2014
Secondary bench boss
Co-chairs Vaanan Thiru and Russell Reeves will oversee this weekend’s conference, with 130 delegates on hand.
January 24, 2014
Conference audibles
January 21, 2014
SMH presidential candidate subject of alleged identity theft
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
Nicola Plummer (left) made the announcement yesterday.
January 17, 2014
Five student clubs lose opt-out fees
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
Kate Graff, the curator and manager of the gallery, with Mischka Alexi Hunter and Mariel Waddell, the owners of Kingston Glass Studio & Gallery.
January 14, 2014
Shattering boundaries
The Gaels recorded 50 penalty minutes over the weekend, allowing three power play goals on eight chances.
January 14, 2014
Streak snapped by stiff competition
Roshane Roberts scored 19 points against Brock on Saturday.
November 28, 2013
Dual display
November 28, 2013
Building thoughts
The Gaels topped the Windsor Lancers twice in two days last weekend, winning 3-0 and 4-1 at the Memorial Centre.
November 28, 2013
Regulation warriors
According to the City of Kingston, 818 individuals spent time in local shelters in 2012.
November 22, 2013
On the outside looking in
Lucas Rivet-Crothers (left) and Marshall Mackoff captain the unofficial tennis squad.
November 22, 2013
Tennis club stuck at love
Mark Gerretsen speaking at AMS Assembly earlier this month.
November 22, 2013
Mayor shows support for OMB
On top of writing drunk and sober reviews of the Queen’s Players productions, we also had our two photo editors take sober and drunk photography.
November 22, 2013
Queen’s Players in perspective
Drunkenly snapped photos from Wednesday night's Queen's Players.
November 22, 2013
Queen's Players Gallery: Drunk and Sober
Queen’s student Julia Miskey shows off her handmade designs.
November 15, 2013
Designing independence
Western receiver Matt Uren was named Yates Cup MVP after snagging two touchdown passes, including this circus catch late in the second quarter.
November 15, 2013
Second best
Students are encouraged to post a picture of their mustaches as part of the campaign.
November 15, 2013
Mustaches for men’s health
November 15, 2013
Cuddle campaign to campus
The Underground, formerly Alfie’s, has seen lower student interest recently.
November 15, 2013
TAPS looks to boost club’s popularity
Mustangs receiver Matt Uren made a circus catch in the end zone near the end of the second quarter, extending Western's lead to 24-5.
November 9, 2013
Gaels lose Yates Cup in blowout
November 8, 2013
Knowing the code
First-year forward Patrick McGillis reaches for the puck in Saturday’s game against UOIT.
November 8, 2013
Two points, no wins
The Yates Cup isn’t all Queen’s will play for tomorrow. They also have the chance to avenge a 50-31 road loss to Western earlier this year.
November 8, 2013
Cup for grabs in London
The hood on the popular Canada Goose jacket is trimmed with coyote fur.
November 8, 2013
Fur is mean
Corner stores in the Queen's neighborhood continue to cater to an evolving student market.
November 8, 2013
Just around the corner
Christopher Walasek speaking about mental health resources on campus last night.
November 8, 2013
Queen’s TALKS peer support
Queen’s scored 30 unanswered points in their 37-23 regular-season win over Guelph on Oct. 19.
November 1, 2013
Script flipped in semis
The Plaza, located downtown, was once home to a discreet gay bar until the late 1980s.
November 1, 2013
No bar, no problem
The Underground isn’t expecting to be profitable this year.
November 1, 2013
TAPS could run dry
Students are encouraging universities, including Queen’s, to move towards greener energy, like the solar panels pictured above.
October 29, 2013
No rest until we divest
Queen’s Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) graded the University’s research on neglected diseases and its commitment to improving access to treatment.
October 29, 2013
Queen’s gets a “D” on global health report card
If men’s lacrosse beats the Trent Excalibur tomorrow at West Campus Field, they’ll advance to their first-ever Baggataway Cup.
October 25, 2013
Squad on the verge
October 25, 2013
No offence
Striker Chris Michael scored four goals in 11 regular season games.
October 25, 2013
Furious finish
Riley Filion netted twice on Wednesday, scoring in the 14th and 62nd minutes.
October 25, 2013
Attack shines in rout
October 25, 2013
CanLit aglow thanks to Munro
Gaels runner Victoria Coates has finished first or second in all four of her races this season.
October 25, 2013
Top runner, top student
Mayor Gerretsen speaking at AMS Assembly on Thursday, at City Hall.
October 25, 2013
Mayor makes mark with students
Launched this week, the line will serve as an alternative means to prevent misconduct.
October 25, 2013
Confidential reports keep staff in check
October 22, 2013
Mixed messages
Six players scored tries for the Gaels against Brock.
October 22, 2013
Undefeated year
Tammy Salvl uses gouache and charcoal in her chillingly detailed pieces.
October 22, 2013
Enlightened morbid reality
The Gaels potted three power play goals against Brock, including one from Patrick McEachen (above).
October 22, 2013
Mixed results for home opener
Laurentian held the Gaels to a scoreless draw on Saturday.
October 22, 2013
Two ties on final weekend
Queen’s receivers hauled in three touchdown passes against Guelph.
October 22, 2013
Redemption at Richardson
Tammy Salvl uses gouache and charcoal in her chillingly detailed pieces.
October 22, 2013
tell-tales
October 22, 2013
Queen's 37, Guelph 23
Queen's scored 30 unanswered points on Saturday, erasing an early Guelph lead and cruising to victory.
October 19, 2013
Gaels beat Guelph, earn playoff bye
Katherine Knowles plays her cello during a practice with her peers.
October 18, 2013
A Homecoming musical showcase
A native of Bowen Island, B.C., Robinson took up rowing in grade 10 and cracked the Canadian Under-23 team this past summer.
October 18, 2013
Gaels rower goes international
Last October, the Gaels fell 10-6 to Guelph in the OUA championship. They’re one win away from returning to the title game.
October 18, 2013
Veterans gun for title run
Queen’s University Faculty of Law has released a preliminary report about expanding enrolment, which will change the atmosphere and reputation of the law school.
October 18, 2013
This can be happening at Macdonald Hall
October 18, 2013
Worlds collide
People surveyed were given a bag of goods by volunteers.
October 18, 2013
Survey criticized
Queen’s Theological Hall, which houses the School of Religion.
October 18, 2013
School looks to suspend program
Deng Pan, Queen’s Solar Design Team’s business coordinator.
October 18, 2013
Team takes top place at global competition
Student Kevin Wiener, right, discusses conservative policy with Tim Hudak, left.
October 18, 2013
Tim Hudak talks conservative policy on campus
Queen’s defensive backs have adopted the persona of the wolf shark, characterized by the on-field gesture and slogan: “Fins up.”
October 10, 2013
Hungry like the wolf shark
October 10, 2013
A lane of their own
Queen’s Pub closed off a section of its seating area as a result of a leak.
October 10, 2013
Rooftop cracks cause campus leaks
Students take part in “1 in 4” in front of Stauffer Library on Wednesday.
October 10, 2013
Colour captures
Along with psychic readings, Crockett offers dance classes and spiritual paraphernalia.
October 8, 2013
Discovering divination
Ranked first in the nation, Ottawa struck early to squeak by Queen’s on Saturday.
October 8, 2013
Topped by top club
The Z’otz* Collective aren’t afraid to mix the real with the unreal.
October 8, 2013
Exploring fantastical worlds at new heights
After trailing 27-16 at the end of the third quarter, Queen’s stormed back to win 40-34 in overtime on Aaron Gazendam’s punt recovery.
October 8, 2013
Gaels rally on Homecoming
Kingston Police keeping students at bay on Aberdeen St. Saturday night.
October 8, 2013
Mayor takes issue to Principal over Homecoming
October 8, 2013
Queen's 40, Laurier 34
Partygoers do the Oil Thigh on Aberdeen St.
October 6, 2013
Homecoming 2013
Ten varsity teams will play at home this weekend, while nearly 5,000 student tickets were distributed for the football game.
October 4, 2013
Queen’s sporting chance
Melanie Burton and Travis Rhee (left) have presided over QTV’s expanded football coverage this year, while Ben Stern (right) leads CFRC’s historic broadcast.
October 4, 2013
Throwing into double coverage
Trees will be planted along University Ave. up to Johnson St. by Oct. 20.
October 4, 2013
Planting seeks to promote partnerships
Kirk Durston invites students to talk about religion on campus.
October 4, 2013
God takes questions on campus corner
Tickets for Saturday's game sold out in an hour and a half this morning.
September 30, 2013
Second batch of Homecoming tickets released
Rowers in the Talent Identification program are limited to one year in the program, as previous rowing experience is not allowed.
September 27, 2013
Finding hidden talents
Karen Phillips of Nobody’s Watching Dance has been belly dancing since she was 14 years old.
September 20, 2013
Shimmying to the beat of beauty
Many businesses on Princess St. have closed, leaving many storefronts waiting to be leased.
September 20, 2013
Tourism traps downtown Kingston
Gaels fastpitch finished fifth in the OIWFA in 2012.
September 20, 2013
Rally caps
Corrigan (right) finished second in OUA regular season scoring in 2012 — then topped the league in individual points during the playoffs.
September 20, 2013
From one field to another
September 20, 2013
Businesses Closed on Princess St.
From left: Appolonia Karetos, the Judicial Affairs Director, Thomas Pritchard, Vice-President of University Affairs, and Kristen Olver, the Internal Affairs Commissioner.
September 17, 2013
Policy to impose sanctions on student groups
If a black cat crosses your path, beware of bad luck.
September 13, 2013
A day of misfortune
Joe Zupo made 14 appearances at centre back with Kingston FC this summer. The fourth-year defender spent the season with the professional team on an amateur deal.
September 13, 2013
Playing the long ball
All four of Queen’s fall mountain bike competitions will feature a cross-country race, where individual riders compete to earn their team points in the overall standings.
September 13, 2013
Championships at the summit
September 13, 2013
An orchard of options
Defensive back Will Zed intercepted Windsor quarterback Austin Kennedy in the fourth quarter - one of two picks from the Gaels defence on the day.
September 10, 2013
Queen's tops Windsor, stays atop the OUA
Brandon Beauchesne-Hébert practising a speed vault at Tindell Field.
September 10, 2013
Monkeying around
Claudia DiFrancesco extended Queen's lead with a second-half try.
September 10, 2013
Marauders downed at Nixon
Queen's is 3-3 against McMaster since 2008, winning their two most recent matchups.
September 10, 2013
Queen's 33, McMaster 21
Kennedy stares down Gaels cornerback Yann Dika-Balotoken.
September 10, 2013
Queen's 49, Windsor 34
A Queen's Bands highland dancer rallies first year students in Leonard Field before the Queen's Gaels home opener.
September 10, 2013
Frosh Week 2013
Bahamas on the main stage.
August 12, 2013
The sounds of the Wolfe: Day One
The new temporary bleachers will be in use before the Fall semester begins.
July 31, 2013
Temporary seating arrives at Richardson
Drinking can be an important part of student life and our contributors debate how it should be regulated.
July 30, 2013
At lagerheads over the drinking age
Juxtaposing still-life landscape and the human body, Sarah Fuller’s display inspires a shift in perspective on human action and the environment.
July 30, 2013
Minimalism with some substance
The Street Circus wows audiences with daring stunts.
July 30, 2013
For the love of busking
KCVI is the alma mater of Sir John A. Macdonald and The Tragically Hip’s Rob Baker
July 30, 2013
KCVI’s closing controversy
Striker Guillaume Surot leads the CSL with 15 goals, headlining Kingston’s league-best offensive attack.
July 28, 2013
Revival on the pitch
The lot at Union and Division Streets has lied empty since Jock Harty Arena, Queen’s old on-campus hockey rink, was torn down in 2007. Queen’s Athletics plans to build a new arena on West Campus.
July 28, 2013
Initiative donations dawdle
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Jay McClement (above, left) works out at Nixon Field last week. McClement, a graduate of the Junior A Kingston Voyageurs, has played eight NHL seasons with three teams.
July 28, 2013
A town, a game, a legacy
Sting played to an older crowd at the K-Rock Centre on June 18, a stop part of his Back to Bass tour.
June 25, 2013
Sting went back to bass-ics
The drum circle group plays an ecclectic assortment of instruments, like cow bells and lutes.
June 25, 2013
Drumming to unity
The new policy sets steps for suspending admissions. to programs.
June 24, 2013
Suspension of admissions policy finalized
Glenn Close accepts a Doctor of Laws honorary degree from Queen’s.
June 24, 2013
Close comes to campus
Smoking alcohol leads to a higher chance of over-intoxication and alcohol poisoning.
June 23, 2013
Smoke signals new drinking trend
After Tonga was reduced to 14 men for sparking a 34th-minute melee, Canada erupted for three quick tries in the second half.
June 23, 2013
Tonga toppled at Richardson
Clothes made in Bangladesh are cheap, but their production may compromise the health and safety of workers.
May 28, 2013
Buying a better world
Current GSEC policy, which sets strict time limits on graduate degrees, is under review.
May 27, 2013
Time limit policy comes under fire
Starting from the left, Tristan Lee, Vice President (Operations), Arts’ 13, Mira Dineen, Vice President of University Affairs, Arts’12 , and President Doug Johnson, Arts’12.
April 4, 2013
AMS in Review
The poster, pictured above, was confiscated Tuesday by the University.
April 4, 2013
Wall for freedom of speech removed
People can book sightseeing trips with Kingston Flying Club members, helping pilots like Christopher Drax, MBA ‘13, with the costs of taking planes up. Flights pass above the Queen’s campus.
March 29, 2013
A view from the top
Students petitioned to remove tanning beds from the campus — such as the one at Signatures salon — for student health reasons.
March 28, 2013
Fighting cancer at Queen’s
Student Elysia Maludzinski says she started @QUSongs because she wanted to create a way for Queen’s students to connect and bond over shared music tastes.
March 27, 2013
Creating musical connections
Sarah Witiuk, ArtSci ‘12, said once she got back from her international exchange, she stopped getting invited to events happening in Kingston, so she wanted to post them in one easy-to-find place.
March 22, 2013
Outside the bubble
The students involved in this campaign only eat food that’s been donated during their time living outside.
March 15, 2013
Homeless for five days to raise funds for shelter
ASUS Representative to the AMS Daniel Basilio, picture above, leaves the Special Assembly as Representative Alexander Prescott watches. Basilio was one of three assembly members to formally resign following the meeting.
March 8, 2013
Prescott censured
Faulkner left the Carleton Ravens dynasty to lead the Gaels in points per game.
March 8, 2013
Kingston kid galvanizes Gaels
In the exhibit Tobit: Miracles and Morals, several 16th and 17th century artists provide their own individual depictions of scenes from the Biblical story of Tobit and his family. The paintings follow the time from when Tobit’s family was expelled from their country to their journey of redemption.
March 8, 2013
A tale of morals and miracles
CFRC’s fee increase will go before the SGPS later this month.
March 1, 2013
CFRC proposed fee increase denied
The Library and Archives Master Plan is being developed to deal with spacing issues. Storage space at the Queen’s Archives is already at capacity.
February 14, 2013
Plan updated for first time in 11 years
Paul-Émile Borduas’ exhibit Figure With Birds contains a series of rebellious surrealist pieces painted with warm, vivid colours.
February 14, 2013
Surrealist figures
People don’t fully understand what the ResRules do for the building of a community.
February 8, 2013
For the 57 per cent
Women’s volleyball libero Shannon Walsh (left) and men’s hockey defenceman Robert Stellick are the co-presidents of the recently formed Varsity Leadership Council.
February 8, 2013
Athletes’ attitudes shifting
Team BGP rejoices over their win with supporters shortly after learning they’d won the election on Thursday morning.
February 1, 2013
Election Endings
January 29, 2013
Memorable Monday
TH&B’s exhibition Resurrection depicts the damage of the Great Ice Storm of 1998 through sculpture and film.
January 29, 2013
Eyes on civilization
The working groups address issues like physical barriers in the classroom.
January 25, 2013
Queen’s aims for accessible campus
Team Alli & Zaeem hopes to draw more students to the ASUS Core.
January 22, 2013
Two teams aspire to ASUS executive
Left to right: Craig Draeger, Alexander Prescott and Lisa Acchione make up team PDA.
January 22, 2013
Student input a priority for PDA
According to the AMS clubs website, there are over 17 religiously-affiliated clubs on campus.
January 18, 2013
Students keeping their faith in sight
Archers, like Chris Ormrod, ArtSci ‘14, gather three times a week to shoot arrows in the Duncan McArthur Hall gymnasium on West Campus.
January 15, 2013
Love in the curve of a bow
Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge’s exhibit The Plague draws comparisons between modern day consumerism and the Biblical plagues.
January 11, 2013
A plague of politics

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