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Matt Funk
March 2, 2021
The world needs to boycott the Beijing Olympics. Canada should take the lead.
Angus Merry
February 26, 2021
Looking for a job this summer? Think about tree planting.
Kirby Harris
February 9, 2021
Abortion access is an integral part of healthcare
Maia McCann
February 2, 2021
People-pleasing: breaking the habit is difficult, but necessary
ryland signed ed
November 6, 2020
Despite good intentions, cancel culture has lost all meaning
June 2, 2015
AMS Queen’s Earth Centre becomes an AMS service
Jawwad Siddiqui, a co-creator of SharpScholar.
March 27, 2015
Software bridges the gap between class and home
An image of potential plans for the revitalization of Richardson Stadium.
March 27, 2015
Richardson under review
Nikki Clydesdale, ArtSci ‘16, playing the role of Pammy Buchanan.
March 13, 2015
Gatsby’s Legacy
Devin Cleary and her buddy Warren at a holiday party.
March 13, 2015
Best Buddies spreads the word to stop a slur
An image of potential plans for the revitalization of Richardson Stadium.
March 6, 2015
Student safety an issue for stadium
From left: Vasanth Ranganathan, Ana Lopez and Caroline Hayes.
February 10, 2015
ComSoc executive elected after six-day delay
A slide from Melody Torcolacci's lecture on vaccines. The slide cites the National Vaccine Information Center, an American anti-vaccine advocacy group.
February 6, 2015
Admin aware of Torcolacci problems in 2011
A slide from Melody Torcolacci's lecture on vaccines. The slide cites the National Vaccine Information Center, an American anti-vaccine advocacy group.
February 5, 2015
Queen's professor slammed for alleging link between vaccines and autism
BlakDenim made its debut in 2012.
February 3, 2015
Kingston welcomes BlakDenim for the first time
Cardiff has been performing for 18 years.
January 30, 2015
Love is Louder shows heart
From left: Vasanth Ranganathan, Ana Lopez and Caroline Hayes.
January 27, 2015
AVC wants to earn ComSoc’s confidence
Jonathan Marks, far left, and Alex Wirth, far right, won first place with their plan for Quorum.
January 27, 2015
Queen’s snags second at QEC
Nancy Pants formed in Montreal.
January 23, 2015
A debut show in Kingston
Tausif Chowdhury was known for his focus and his sense of humour.
January 9, 2015
Remembering Tausif
Woolf issued a video statement on the Star’s story.
November 27, 2014
Queen’s to develop sexual assault policy
The band formed in 2012.
November 27, 2014
Listen Up Kid breaks through
Madison Horton (far left), who plays the role of Alice, and her fellow co-stars in action.
November 21, 2014
Phantomwise: the story behind the story
The husband-and-wife duo will release their debut album in early 2015.
November 21, 2014
Dear Rouge finish off Canadian tour
Tomie and the princess.
November 14, 2014
Commerce student receives royal treatment
The artists performing at Modern Fuel.
November 14, 2014
Improvisational media
Suns of Stone officially came together as band in 2012.
November 7, 2014
Suns of Stone makes debut
Police outside Centre Block on Wednesday.
October 24, 2014
Queen’s students caught in Ottawa uncertainty
The Wilderness of Manitoba just released their sixth studio album.
October 21, 2014
The Wilderness of Manitoba kicks off North American tour
Pamela Simpson and Zach Closs in action.
October 17, 2014
Existential drama
Bonnie Ferguson.
October 3, 2014
Civil candidates
Vorano has led art projects in the arctic.
September 26, 2014
Vorano’s developmental endeavours
Vorano has led art projects in the arctic.
September 26, 2014
Vorano’s developmental endeavours
The band’s EP House of Cards was released mid-2013.
September 19, 2014
A Gentlemanly affair
Lewis-Anthony moved to Kingston from England in 2013.
September 16, 2014
Local musician Jonas Lewis-Anthony kicks off campaign for prospective album
Rick Downes voted against By-Law 2013-83.
September 13, 2014
Life after Gerretsen
Lost Cousins band members Cam Duffin and Murray Spencer first met in 2007.
September 4, 2014
Lost Cousins are finding their sound
Vorasek band members are excited to debut their new album The Last Ride.
July 29, 2014
Kingston band shows their fighting spirit
Brent Holland has accused CFRC of discrimination.
July 29, 2014
CFRC accused of discrimination
July 29, 2014
More to Pride than meets the eye
Federico Palacios, ArtSci ‘15
July 28, 2014
Major decisions, minor worries
Chris Koster during a live performance.
June 24, 2014
Kingston musician takes the stage
Zadorozny curating Dmitri Fedosseev’s exhibition “Bacchanali”.
June 24, 2014
Alumnus breaks into gallery business
Mowat’s famous book Never Cry Wolf
May 27, 2014
Literary icon leaves legacy
The band's promotion photo.
May 27, 2014
Hollerado impresses with White Paint
Cody Allen shows no signs of slowing down as he navigates the Canadian music scene.
May 27, 2014
Cody Allen goes solo
PaperFold’s three screens can be detached.
May 27, 2014
PaperFold bends the limits of smartphone tech
CrossFit Tricolour co-founders Storm Patterson (left) and Callum Owen.
May 27, 2014
CrossFit caught in crossfire
Cale Presnail was convicted of second-degree murder in 1998.
May 27, 2014
Murderer briefly escapes
April 3, 2014
Kingston arts scene: best of the best
Cousins is Leigh Dotey and Aaron Mangle.
April 3, 2014
Cousins conquer against all odds
‘The Stone Angel’ takes place in a fictional town in Manitoba.
March 28, 2014
Busy stage can’t deter narrative
The chainsaw hand: a featured prop.
March 28, 2014
The dead are alive and singing
Joseph Blood feels that Canada is well-represented in America and abroad.
March 28, 2014
Canadian lads on continental jaunt
March 28, 2014
Almost, Maine Photo Gallery
Closs and Miller give great performances.
March 21, 2014
Vagabond debuts new take on Caesar
Their rock music mixes synth and dance tunes.
March 21, 2014
Husband-wife duo ponder signing
A group of protestors blockaded the VIA Rail lines on Wednesday.
March 21, 2014
First Nations rally blocks VIA rail lines
Rosalie’s shirt and necklace were a gift from Robert Wells’ wife.
March 14, 2014
A persistent voice
The group recently played SXSW and band member DJ Bear Witness played Queen’s Aboriginal Awareness Week in 2009.
March 14, 2014
Tribe transcends cultural division
The EP was released while Glover (left) was on exchange.
March 7, 2014
Taking the plunge together
Coady's public speaking skills are catching up to her writing.
March 7, 2014
Giller Prize winner comes to campus
Brass Royale recently performed at McGill and SUNY Potsdam.
March 7, 2014
Profs perform for students and friends
KC Roberts plays Clark Hall March 14.
March 7, 2014
KC gets funky
Familiar episodes of pre-first date pep talks.
March 7, 2014
Off-Broadway classic comes to Kingston
80.9 per cent of students are willing to seek help for mental illness.
March 7, 2014
University releases health, safety survey results
Film and media students thrive in the “boutique festival” environment. Above, students shoot a film for the festival.
February 28, 2014
Big city opportunity close to home
The condition is a social one that affects nearly every citizen of Oceania.
February 28, 2014
Oceania, reimagined
Luedecke previously recorded his vocals and banjo together on one track.
February 22, 2014
Romance of rural life still key for Old Man
Luedecke moved to the east coast from Toronto to enjoy a slower pace of life.
February 13, 2014
A collaborative effort
The group recorded the album at their own studio.
February 13, 2014
A visceral response
The settings aren't destinations, but the places people pass through to get where they’re going.
February 13, 2014
Both rough and calming
McLaren began performing last year.
February 13, 2014
Hometown heroine
Bill Glover criticizes City Council for its right-wing attitude.
February 13, 2014
Glover backs out
February 11, 2014
The Coens’ Llewyn Davis is unsympathetic but excellent
February 11, 2014
A conversation with Craig Cardiff
The technology developed by Vertegaal was alledgedly stolen by Samsung to develop the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone and Note 3.
February 11, 2014
Queen’s sues Samsung
February 7, 2014
Building a community
'12 Years a Slave' follows the story of Solomon Northup.
February 4, 2014
12 Years a Slave stands apart
Joanna Shi’s piece “Untitled” (2013) will also be auctioned.
January 28, 2014
Closet collection
Hannah Claus has shown her pieces featured in cloudscape across Canada, from Montreal to Whitehorse. They are currently on display at Modern Fuel for her exhibit cloudscape.
January 28, 2014
Clouds up close
A poster put up by Queen’s Animal Defence on campus.
January 28, 2014
Research animals’ rights defended
Former Queen’s grad Mike Butler recorded his debut in Toronto.
January 24, 2014
Butler’s back home
Playing it Straight was inspired by Kenney’s love of comedy.
January 24, 2014
Looking through a lens of self-discovery
The Olympics should be about athletes coming together, rather than politicians making a point.
January 21, 2014
Gold medal for attendance
Sophie Nélisse and Ben Schnetzer bond in the basement, a place of protection from the Nazi regime.
January 17, 2014
A story of survival
Rural Alberta Advantage have been compared to a hybrid of Neutral Milk Hotel and Arcade Fire.
January 17, 2014
Passionate play
Brendan Canning says he doesn’t receive the same “creature comforts” as he did with Broken Social Scene on his solo endeavours.
January 14, 2014
Take it slow
Bill Glover is currently under investigation by Integrity Commissioner George Rust-D’Eye.
January 14, 2014
City councillor under investigation
The logo for the Bounce Back program.
January 14, 2014
Helping students Bounce Back
Schuyler Smith uses his palette knife at an Art Battle competition in Halifax.
January 10, 2014
A battle of brushes
The new classrooms will feature touch-screen monitors.
January 10, 2014
Ellis classrooms get revamped
Tuition is increasing while salaries are staying relatively low.
November 28, 2013
Salary increase in the works for AMS
Craig Cardiff’s newest album title is inspired by his fans.
November 22, 2013
Louder than the noise
Roel Vertegaal is the professor of COCA 201, Introduction to Computing and the Creative Arts.
November 22, 2013
Cutting edge creativity
The pop-punk, alternative metal band from Kitchener was founded by twin sisters Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn.
November 22, 2013
Girl power
The unnamed galaxy was discovered nearly seven billion years behind UGC 10288.
November 22, 2013
Hidden galaxy found far, far away
Said the Whale played to a sold out Grad Club audience.
November 20, 2013
A gong show for show-goers
The proposal seeks to confirm boundaries for the District.
November 15, 2013
University District to be recognized?
November 15, 2013
Office budget projects deficit
Jonathan Biss instantly knew music was his calling by age 11.
November 8, 2013
Generously spreading the music around
Amanda Balsys, Kingston resident and Queen’s grad, talks about the origins and direction of the band.
November 8, 2013
Prairie sounds
The songstress played at Wolfe Island Music Festival this year.
November 8, 2013
Kingston hits the spot
The Kingston Meistersingers presents Young Frankenstein, a musical full of innuendo.
November 1, 2013
Affectionate and morbid parody
Studio 330 offers yoga by donation for all levels of practice.
November 1, 2013
Bare essentials
AroarA’s debut album, Into the Pines, adds melodies to American writer Alice Notley’s book of poems.
November 1, 2013
Getting lost in the pines
A UN climate change conference, which took place in Bangkok.
November 1, 2013
Students take to Poland to promote policy
The electoral realignment would dissolve Sydenham District into Williamsville.
November 1, 2013
Hearing concludes
Blue Rodeo is nearing their three decade mark and show no signs of stopping.
October 29, 2013
A story behind the name
Night of the Living Poets, an event to be held at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library’s central branch on Tuesday, will involve a variety of local writers reading the work of dead poets
October 29, 2013
Poetry comes to life
Rob Moir says he doesn’t fancy himself a comedian, but is well-known for his stage presence.
October 29, 2013
Crazy becomes normal
The cover of the comic featuring Siobhan Dooley.
October 29, 2013
Comic encourages Aboriginal education
Gerretsen announced his retirement in a letter addressed to Premier Wynne.
October 29, 2013
John Gerretsen announces retirement
Kelly Rose Pflug-Back was released from the Vanier Centre for Women in February and is one of the women behind the new publication Voices Unchained.
October 25, 2013
Beyond bars
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
Brody Hatch, former Queen’s student, is the CEO and founder of Nude Voice Apparel, a clothing label that aims to spread messages of social awareness.
October 22, 2013
Stories in the fabric
Recycling stations that will be set up in the JDUC and Queen’s Centre.
October 22, 2013
Campus waste stations to launch
Kabir Bedi (left) and Lisa Ray are the featured dancers in this year’s Sampradaya Dance Creations performance.
October 22, 2013
Sampradaya Dance Creations
Tanya Tagaq was enamoured with throat singing at a young age.
October 18, 2013
Reclaiming significance
Côté’s seminar drew between 15 and 20 participants, ranging from school-aged to roughly 50 years old.
October 10, 2013
A new fighting spirit
Matt Rogalsky will be playing at Tone Deaf, a music festival in Kingston.
October 10, 2013
‘There is a broader world outside of your bubble’
The Zolas— Zachary Gray (pictured left) and Tom Dobrzanski— named themselves after the naturalist French writer, Émile Zola.
October 10, 2013
Cerebral metaphors
One of the assailants captured on camera.
October 10, 2013
Muslim students subject to hate crime
Sustainability week engaging students on campus.
October 8, 2013
Sustainability Week seeks more students
AMS Municipal Affairs Commission overseeing the Queen’s Gives Back food drive, which took place Sunday.
October 8, 2013
First-time food drive donates first batch
The Arrogant Worms flawlessly combine comedy and musical talent for an outrageously funny performance at Duncan McArthur Hall.
October 8, 2013
‘Arrogantly’ coming home
The winning group and runners up of Campus Perks contest.
October 8, 2013
Project Red disputes contest policy
After 20 years of performing as a group, the Arrogant Worms are still making new music and are talking about a new album.
October 4, 2013
When comedy and music collide
MacNicholas found a caterpillar in her Ban Righ meal.
October 4, 2013
Broccoli bug at Ban Righ
Tim Wynne-Jones says he continues writing, despite pressures and lack of motivation, for the love of the art.
October 1, 2013
‘Write the best story that’s in you’
Siobhan Hayes, ArtSci '13, alongside her brother Connor, ArtSci '10, at his convocation ceremony.
October 1, 2013
Mudslide sparks search for body of Queen’s alumnus
Principal Daniel Woolf visiting a house near campus. He posted this photograph on Twitter last Saturday.
October 1, 2013
Woolf goes door-to-door asking for self-discipline
An architect's depiction of the new residences to begin construction in November.
October 1, 2013
New residences approved for construction
The trio met while at university in Montreal.
September 27, 2013
Ten years and counting
Brad Duguid, minister of training, Universities and Colleges in Ontario.
September 24, 2013
Ontario decreases annual tuition cap
Jeannette Walls is the author of this year’s Queen’s Reads novel, The Glass Castle.
September 20, 2013
Creating a common ground
After eight years off from touring, Aaron Carter is back to reconnect with his fans.
September 20, 2013
Aaron’s party
Sharon DeSousa, regional executive vice-president for PSAC Ontario.
September 20, 2013
PSAC provoked
Alvin Roth talks business.
September 20, 2013
Nobel Prize winner talks transplants
Kassandra Sticklee playing hockey.
September 17, 2013
Woman denied spot in men’s hockey league, claims gender discrimination
The first group of students to be accepted into the QuARMS program
September 13, 2013
Accelerated med program admits first students
Confederation Place is located near Ontario St. and Princess St.
September 5, 2013
Graduate students displaced to hotel
The proposed bike lanes will be approximately 1.5 metres in width.
September 5, 2013
Bike lanes come to Princess St.
Kate Johnson was appointed to the position of Chaplain on Aug. 19.
September 5, 2013
Non-denominational chaplain appointed
July 30, 2013
A testament to talent
Queen’s Baja Team’s car was stolen from a shop at McLaughlin Hall earlier this month.
July 30, 2013
Student race car stolen
Susan Belyea, left, and Karen Dubinsky, right, posing for the Kingston Loves the Queer Community Facebook page.
July 30, 2013
Hate letters spark support
First letter received by Karen Dubinsky and her partner Susan Belyea on Wednesday.
July 20, 2013
Prof victim of hate letters
The Walkmen’s latest album Heaven is reportedly their most talented work to date.
June 25, 2013
Singing themselves sick
Unsure of what to read this summer? Look no further.
June 25, 2013
Page turners for the summer season
Davis has an varied background in musical theatre and visual art.
June 25, 2013
Tragedy meets trajectory
The University will go back to the drawing board after the two new proposed residences faced criticism.
June 24, 2013
Residence plans resisted
The phone uses an electrophoretic display in order to alert users.
May 27, 2013
Shaping the future of smartphones
Catch the Travelling Steam Show on June 6 at Time to Laugh.
May 27, 2013
The return of a rock and roll show
Lemon Bucket Orkestra, Nomadic Massive and Souljazz Orchestra (clockwise) are some of the eclectic Canadian artists performing.
May 27, 2013
Sound of skeletons
Principal Daniel Woolf was reappointed principal for the University on Mar. 3, 2013. His second term will be from July 1, 2014 and will end on June 30, 2019.
April 4, 2013
Shifting changes and responses
April 4, 2013
Awesome art, magical music, prominent plays
Musician Chris Adeney, who performs as Wax Mannequin, says seeing Canada while touring is his biggest inspiration for writing.
April 4, 2013
Molded by the road
April 4, 2013
What We're Listening To
Julie-Anne Staehli and Mo Hamour were named Club rookies of the year at the Colour Awards.
March 28, 2013
Fencing reigns again at varsity club showcase
Men’s rugby, women’s hockey and women’s rowing all claimed OUA titles, but the women’s soccer team’s CIS silver medal earned them a third straight Team of the Year award at the Colour Awards last night.
March 28, 2013
Soccer triple crowned
Gianna Lauren says she takes her unexpected experiences and uses them as inspiration.
March 27, 2013
‘I don’t want work in my pocket’
Twelve per cent of Canadian Students recieve international exposure during their undergraduate years, compared to 20 per cent of American students and 33 per cent of German students.
March 22, 2013
Motioning for a more global Queen's
March 22, 2013
Four Directions takes new approach
Yukon Blonde’s latest album Tiger Talk was long-listed for the Polaris Prize last year.
March 22, 2013
National nuances
Lead singer Matt Layzell said The Matinée is excited to be returning to Kingston since the band does a lot of their writing in his family cabin in Gananoque.
March 22, 2013
Risky roads
In the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Palestine, a security barrier has been erected dividing the landscape.
March 15, 2013
Co-operation over strife
Stars bassist Evan Cranley said his two-year-old baby with band vocalist Amy Millan comes on tour with them. “It’s like having nine weird uncles and aunts,” he says.
March 15, 2013
Stars since the beginning
Patricia Rae and Susan Croft are members of the Queen’s community living with disabilities.
March 8, 2013
Living beyond their limitations
Jayevan Foster played receiver for the Gaels football team for four seasons, from 2008 to 2011.
March 8, 2013
Multi-sport status impeded
Peter Katz says the last time he played a gig in Kingston, he was supported by a 100-person choir called Open Voices who learned to sing some of his songs.
March 8, 2013
Practice, improve, perform and repeat
While Spookey Ruben describes his music as pop rock fantasia, his touring mate Thunderclap says he approaches music the same way he does method acting.
February 28, 2013
Bewildering beginnings
During the filming of Jason Lapeyre (above) and Robert Wilson’s movie I Declare War, real machine guns were used as props.
February 28, 2013
Angst and ammo
February 21, 2013
Body found at Harkness International Hall
Pope Benedict XVI announced he would be resigning from the Holy See at the end of the month on Feb. 11.
February 14, 2013
Making the tough and right choice
February 14, 2013
What We're Listening To
Drummer Mike Peters says when he and his band members were younger, they didn’t have agents and used to have to book their local community centre to play shows.
February 14, 2013
‘It’s called hardcore for a reason’
While Dean Brody’s on stage performances are always packed with energy, he says he gets very nervous before his performances.
February 14, 2013
Canadian country crooning
For current rector Nick Francis, supporting and advocating on behalf of students led him to run for the position.
February 12, 2013
A longstanding tradition
Alumnus George Elliott Clarke credits his late dissertation supervisor John Matthews for helping him finish his paper in just one short month.
February 11, 2013
Reading about race
In Blue/Orange, based on the script by British writer Joe Penhall, two doctors in a psychiatric hospital argue over the best treatment for a patient that might have schizophrenia.
February 11, 2013
The difficulties with diagnosing
Winnipeg singer JP Hoe says sometimes he writes his songs after taking what he calls a “professional nap.”
February 11, 2013
Guitars get the girls
Caplan is nominated for two East Coast Music Awards this year for his blues style music.
February 7, 2013
Bringing the blues
Sophia Takal and Amy Seimetz star in Coffee and Pie, a women’s short being shown at the Screening Room on Saturday as part of this year’s Reelout Festival.
February 5, 2013
Garnering a global reach
Aidan Knight says he sees other young people who have to continue their day jobs even though it’s not what they’re passionate about and he says he’s grateful that he gets to do what he loves every day.
February 5, 2013
Passion before a paycheque
Collective bargaining was under fire through the passage of Bill 115 that imposed certain contracts on teachers.
February 1, 2013
Collective bargaining is necessary
Hamilton trio The Dirty Nil recall a series of unfortunate events during one evening of touring where no one showed up to their show and they were denied the free burritos they were promised.
February 1, 2013
Preach no more
Jodie Foster’s coming out at this year’s Golden Globes and is another example of raising queer issues’ profile in the media.
January 29, 2013
Coming out still a rout
Guitarist C.C. Diemond says having run-ins with the police is all a part of the touring lifestyle for the band.
January 29, 2013
In the sky with Diemonds
Event organizer for the Vault Matthew Muto (far left) says the group tries to hold a music event every semester with live bands playing throughout the night.
January 29, 2013
Spotlight on independent music
January 29, 2013
What We're Listening To
January 25, 2013
The rapid rise of Kate McKenna
TV hosts Jon Stewart (above) and Stephen Colbert (below) use satire to criticize current events.
January 22, 2013
The critical and satirical
Lindi Ortega says her music inspirations range from older musicians like Sam Cooke and “Blind” Willie Johnson to classic country musicians like Loretta Lynn and Kris Kristofferson.
January 22, 2013
Brooding balladeer
Dustin Bentall says his favourite song from his band’s new EP is the titular track “Orion.” He says the audience loves the song and the spark that it creates with the musician.
January 22, 2013
Living and working ‘on the move’
Folk musician Julie Doiron says after touring for 20 years, she’s ready to take a break from music and start enjoying it as something outside her job.
January 22, 2013
Julie Doiron’s due for a break
The band decided not to charge the audience ticket fees because they would rather have people come to the show just for the music, guitarist Andrew Lennox says.
January 18, 2013
Wild Domestic enjoys wild rides
Despite the inherent difficulties of being an unsigned band, Hisland guitarist Mat Araujo (left) and drummer Rob Corrigan (second left), agree it’s easier to hold only themselves responsible for whatever happens.
January 18, 2013
Jack Daniel’s, mischief and music
Sal Piamonte says some of the highlights of his career have been performing at Massey Hall and writing a tribute song for the Canadian military service men and women.
January 15, 2013
Deep in Devil City
Comedian Brent Butt said he considers himself “crazy lucky” to have had a successful career in TV with his shows Corner Gas and Hiccups.
January 15, 2013
Brent vs. the bikes
A Bushmaster AR-15 (above) was used at the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings.
January 11, 2013
Disarming means and mental health
Moon King singer Daniel Benjamin says music has always been a part of his life. Growing up in the Annex in Toronto, he lived down the street from the music venue the Palace and used to go see live shows all the time.
January 11, 2013
Conquering an impossible feat
Fucked Up bassist Sandy Miranda says of all the musicians the band has collaborated with in the past, she felt a connection with Jennifer Castle because of her “female energy.”
January 11, 2013
Fucked Up and star-struck
November 30, 2012
Ticket Giveaway
November 30, 2012
What We're Listening To
November 29, 2012
Lockout talks
Queen’s Gives the Gift of 8 took place Oct. 19 to Nov. 16.
November 29, 2012
The gifting life
Daniel Romano co-owns his own recording studio with friends and fellow musicians, Ian Kehoe and Steve Lambke.
November 29, 2012
Multiple jobs
Rich Kidd says he met SonReal for the first time over MSN in ‘06 or ‘07.
November 23, 2012
Going the distance for the music
After his group Attack in Black broke up, Spencer Burton continued on a solo career performing under the stage name Grey Kingdom.
November 23, 2012
Grey nights for Grey Kingdom
Inlet Sound keyboardist, Sean Hardy, says their harder and edgier rock sound has been influenced by learning from past mistakes.
November 23, 2012
A song to warn
Wool on Wolves guitarist Thomas Reikie says he and his band mates met while they were studying at the University of Alberta.
November 23, 2012
Intense instrumentation
Old Man Luedecke is returning to Kingston tomorrow night before continuing on his tour in the US and overseas in the next few months.
November 23, 2012
Banjo vibes
November 16, 2012
Critical eye on Jimmy Carter
November 16, 2012
Monologue’s end
Gentleman Reg says while he’s in Kingston, he’ll visit his friend Sarah Harmer and check out the local poutine scene.
November 16, 2012
Satisfying, if not epic
Men Without Hats had huge success in the 80s with hit songs “Safety Dance” and “Pop Goes the World.”
November 9, 2012
It’s safe to dance
Current Swell lead singer Scott Stanton says the band always goes out of their way to make sure they get to play a gig in Kingston while they’re touring.
November 9, 2012
Sleep, drink, sing
John Antoniuk says his mom was the first person to tell him to pursue music for a living.
November 9, 2012
For my mom, love from John
November 2, 2012
From agony to excellence
Poor Young Things guitarist Dave Grant says they moved to Toronto to get ahead in the music industry.
November 2, 2012
‘There’s no down time’
Marta Pacek moved to Canada from Australia four years ago.
November 2, 2012
Canadian connections
Ron Hawkins is most well known for his time spent playing in Marxist punk rock band Lowest of the Low.
November 2, 2012
Social soul
October 30, 2012
From fraternity to beyond
Guenter's Wreck is thought to be the remains of HMS Montreal.
October 30, 2012
A dive into the harbour’s history
October 30, 2012
The spookier, the better
Danielle Duval says growing up in a musical family helped shape her own personal musical style.
October 30, 2012
Lifelong journey
Zeus founder and guitarist Mike O’Brien says the band’s pre-show ritual is to listen to “Rock this Party (Everybody Dance Now)” and chug a bottle of tequila. He jokingly calls it “The Zeus Method.”
October 30, 2012
Golden gods
Crystalyne lead singer Marissa Datolli says she doesn’t mind being the only girl in the band since she’s a tomboy who likes hanging out and playing video games with the guys.
October 26, 2012
Rocking roots of science
Nick Drake tragically died at the age of 24 after a drug overdose.
October 26, 2012
Blast from the British past
Tim Chaisson used to perform with his backup band Morning Fold. They recorded four albums together before Chaisson went solo.
October 26, 2012
Chasing after Chaisson
October 26, 2012
What We're Listening To
The Pack A.D. nearly stole their name from a college fraternity.
October 23, 2012
‘Drunk times are always the best’
The Wooden Sky frontman Gavin Gardiner first got started writing music when he was studying at Ryerson University in Toronto.
October 23, 2012
Shotgun sound
Folk rocker Dan Mangan says he and his band have played close to 200 shows together in the past year.
October 23, 2012
Cue the orchestra
Rural Alberta Advantage keyboardist Amy Cole says if bands don’t fight over music, they don’t care enough.
October 22, 2012
Long road from Alberta
October 19, 2012
Educational philanthropist or pariah?
Progressive metal band Protest the Hero has had the same lineup since the group first got together in 1999.
October 19, 2012
‘We’re the same five guys we’ve always been’
The last time Elliott BROOD hit Kingston, they played the annual Wolfe Island Music Festival.
October 19, 2012
Ten years and counting
Guitarist Tim D’Eon says Wintersleep isn’t sick of playing “Weighty Ghost” at concerts.
October 19, 2012
Emergence from hiberation
October 16, 2012
Feminism in the spotlight
Amanda Balsys’ s vocal talents were lent to The Wilderness of Manitoba for their third studio album. Balsys is also part of Kingston-based band The Gertrudes.
October 16, 2012
‘Atmospheric chamber string folk’
Brandyn Aikins and Daniel Allen were originally part of Fox Jaws. Aikins says they were the only two members of the band who got along.
October 16, 2012
A return for second helpings
Sophie Jodoin’s exhibit Small Dramas & Little Nothings in the Main Space of Union Gallery highlights themes synonymous with war, such as torture, violence and mutilation.
October 16, 2012
Detachment in black and white
Images of the jail that was torn down in 1973 point to the historical roots of the Frontenac County Court House
October 12, 2012
A prison of the past
André-Philippe Gagnon’s said his first impression was of Tweety Bird.
October 12, 2012
A thousand ways to make you laugh
Joel Plaskett Emergency gets their endorphins going and loosens up their limbs by playing a game of catch before going on stage.
October 12, 2012
Plaskett out of the box
Students in the Queen’s-Blyth Worldwide program can be charged over $8,000 on a half-course, more than an entire year of on-campus tuition under the faculty of Arts and Science.
October 5, 2012
Dissolving Queen’s-Blyth abroad
Lead singer Joey “Shithead” Keithley (left) says although the band’s lineup has changed a lot over the years, the group has always been about camaraderie.
October 5, 2012
‘It’s politics, fun and loud rock music’
The Haunted Hillbilly is the name of the musical Barber wrote songs for in 2009. He compiled the twelve songs for his latest album.
October 5, 2012
Harmonious hillbillies
Wilderling used to call themselves Audio Park when they started playing together in high school.
October 2, 2012
Wondering Wilderling
Angelo Aita (centre) is one of the lead singers in Abandon All Ships. He sings the profane, unclean rap lyrics while Martin Broda sings the clean lyrics.
October 2, 2012
Not the wildest bunch
Seventeenth century artist Rembrandt came under much criticism for his realistic portrayal of the female form, often including belly fat. Above is his 1636 painting Danaë.
September 28, 2012
In pursuit of perfection
The Queen's Field hockey team is 1-4 in OUA play.
September 28, 2012
Off the field
Lead singer Ashleigh Ball says Hey Ocean!’s music is inspired by nature and the scenic surroundings of their hometown, Vancouver.
September 28, 2012
Pools of the pacific, waves of the west
The island structures in Samantha Mogelonsky’s exhibit are made out of silver painted plaster.
September 25, 2012
All that glitters isn’t gold
Russell Peters performed at the K-Rock Centre on Saturday night.
September 25, 2012
Russell Peters hits on your wife and laughs
The seventh annual Kingston WritersFest will feature playwrights for the first time. They will be giving workshops on different kinds of writing styles.
September 21, 2012
A process of writing
FIRExFIRE released their first solo album Signals earlier this year.
September 21, 2012
Fired up for Limestone City
In the above photo, game designer Jane McGonigal is sharing her ideas in a talk titled “Gaming can make a better world.”
September 18, 2012
Breaking down basic learning
Governor General Award winning poet Phil Hall does visual work in addition to his writing. He’s made sculptures out of protractors and plastic triangles.
September 18, 2012
‘We pick up clichés like burs on our socks’
Nick Ferrio says one of his songs is about a bad experience he had with the police in Switzerland.
September 18, 2012
Simple songwriting
September 14, 2012
What We're Listening To
Jay Harris says he met his wife while they were both at Queen’s. She’s now his his music manager.
September 14, 2012
From Sundumb to Slow Commotion
Afie Jurvanen, a.k.a. Bahamas, says his second album is “more concise.”
September 14, 2012
Riding the musical waves
Sean McNab says the psychobilly genre is a lot more popular in Germany and the rest of Europe than it is in North America.
September 14, 2012
Do the creep, Kingston
In August, multiple Iranian universities changed approximately 80 courses to male-only, which range from BA to BSc.
September 14, 2012
Fundamental feminism
Run Body Run is Holly McNarland’s first album released without the help of a record label.
September 11, 2012
Validation hangover
The three members of Toronto-based indie band Highs all graduated from the Queen’s Concurrent Education program.
September 7, 2012
‘Finding positivity along your journey’
Nick Rodgers, in the striped shirt on the left is shown with his floormates.
September 7, 2012
Award builds first-year student’s confidence
July 30, 2012
What we're listening to
Playing the Wolfe Island Music Festival isn’t O’Neill’s first time visiting Kingston — he attended Queen’s in the 80s where he started his first band, The Inbreds.
July 30, 2012
‘I’ll always be writing music’
The J.K. Tett Centre is the only portion of the larger Tett Centre that is still owned by the City of Kingston — the other two thirds were sold to Queen’s in 2006.
July 30, 2012
Eight new tenants get comfortable
Sam Roberts Band is currently on tour with their fifth studio album Collider. Roberts says most of the album was written while he was sitting in his basement in Montreal.
July 30, 2012
African allusions
Morgan Jarvis is currently competing in the 2012 London Olympics.
July 30, 2012
‘Focus like a laser beam’
Emma Purdie, ArtSci ’15, was passionate about “anything that was fun,” her mother said.
July 29, 2012
In memory of Emma Purdie
June 25, 2012
What we're listening to
Artist Sherri Nelson (right) stands with her daughter at the Skeleton Park Art Festival. Nelson says her art is inspired by death.
June 25, 2012
Skeleton art in Skeleton Park
Parlovr are one of 40 artists on the long list for the 2012 Polaris Music Prize this summer with their sophmore studio album titled Kook Soul.
June 25, 2012
From tragedy comes triumph
The sailing team finished fourth at Cornell University's North Spring Qualifier last weekend.
April 5, 2012
Fourth at Cornell
Head coach Ken Shields, centre, celebrates one of seven CIS titles with the University of Victoria Vikes. He wants CIS basketball to return to the competitive standard that his Vikes team set from 1976 to 1989.
April 5, 2012
Legendary coach calls for CIS improvement
The women's soccer team won the OUA and CIS titles this season.
April 5, 2012
Ontario finds winning strategy
John Lenz and the men’s basketball team could only beat the Royal Military College Paladins this season.
April 5, 2012
The Journal’s varsity year-end awards
March 30, 2012
Health-care costs deter top talent
In April 2010, Bryan Fautley quit the men’s volleyball team. But that changed after he came out to his teammates.
March 23, 2012
Coming out on the court
The women’s volleyball team won their first-ever Ontario championship after beating the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the OUA final.
March 23, 2012
Women's volleyball leads power rankings
March 16, 2012
Don't listen to Kony campaign critics
Students can include involvement in campus clubs and community organizations on their co-curricular records.
March 8, 2012
Admin won’t add extracurriculars to student transcripts
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says Bill C-30 would give police greater abilities to fight crime in the digital age.
March 2, 2012
Bill C-30 backlash warranted
Queen's TV, Sports Streaming Network and Queen's Athletics finalized an arrangement for the CIS men's volleyball championships during a conference call on Feb. 13.
February 16, 2012
QTV settles webcast deal for national championship
Queen's TV, Sports Streaming Network and Queen's Athletics finalized an arrangement for the CIS men's volleyball championships during a conference call on Feb. 13.
February 16, 2012
Webcast deal reached
Morgan Jarvis rowed at Queen’s for nine years and is currently in contention for a spot at the London Olympics.
February 16, 2012
London in sight
Queen's TV, Sports Streaming Network and Queen's Athletics finalized an arrangement for the CIS men's volleyball championships during a conference call on Feb. 13.
February 16, 2012
Webcast deal reached
Craig Herring, Sci ‘12, holds an oil deposit sample from the department of geology's collection.
February 14, 2012
Industry pros talk oil sands
Students from across North American will come to Queen’s next month to participate in a crisis simulation conference.
February 10, 2012
Students simulate global crisis
Ads like this were viewed by over 111 million Americans during Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI, making it the most-watched television program in U.S. history.
February 7, 2012
Are Super Bowl ads worth the money?
The creation of a separate IR department would produce an unnecessary barrier to interdisciplinary dialogue, Brandon Tozzo argues.
February 3, 2012
Should political studies specialize?
The Queen's TV team webcasts a varsity game at the ARC. Since signing a $4,000 contract with Queen's Athletics in November, QTV has webcast seven varsity games and will webcast four more.
February 3, 2012
QTV loses rights
Princess Street in the 1960s.
January 31, 2012
Princess Street theatre to close
Housing conditions in Attawapiskat, like those pictured above, led Chief Theresa Spence to declare a state of emergency in October.
January 24, 2012
Landmark summit a chance for change
Existing constitutional provisions mean the Prime Minister would still formally appoint any democratically elected senator.
November 25, 2011
The case for Senate reform
The Canadian Officers’ Training Corps organized a Queen’s University Contingent for battle in the Second World War. The 1942-43 group is pictured above.
November 11, 2011
Interest in ceremony persists
November 4, 2011
News in brief
November 4, 2011
New league ignores local talent
Exhumation of the cemetery in McBurney Park was abandoned in 1893 after the community learned that the buried bodies weren’t fully decomposed.
October 28, 2011
Skeleton Park earns its name
Queen's student Nick Green (left) fell to Greg Wilson in the Kick for a Million semifinal in Hamilton last Friday.
October 14, 2011
One yard short
Former Gael and 2006 player of the year Eilish McConville scored to beat her old team on Saturday.
October 14, 2011
Former hero hurts Gaels
Women's rugby had to wear their uniforms inside-out to avoid clashing with the Toronto Varsity Blues' colours last weekend.
October 13, 2011
Road to nationals starts tomorrow
Striker Jackie Tessier has eight goals so far this season.
October 7, 2011
Second win against Ottawa
Queen's Student Constables observe observe a crowd of students at last year's Frosh Week concert.
October 7, 2011
University, not kindergarten
Nick Green attempts a kick during the Wendy's Kick for a Million quarter-finals at the Rogers Centre on Saturday night.
October 4, 2011
Queen's student advances
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas holds a copy of the letter requesting Palestinian statehood on Sept. 23 at UN headquarters in New York City.
October 4, 2011
In defence of statehood bid
Gaels forward David Fitzpatrick battles with a Mercyhurst Lakers players during a game in Erie, Pa. last year.
September 30, 2011
Border Crossing
Brothers Steve, Jimmy and Paul Nikitopoulos bought the store from their dad and uncle in 2003.
September 30, 2011
One Stop through time
The Queen’s Gaels and the Royal Military College Paladins resume a 125-year-old hockey rivalry tonight in Gananoque.
September 16, 2011
Rivalry renewed in Gananoque
Increased airport security worldwide has contributed to longer lines at airports since the 9/11 attacks.
September 13, 2011
Are we safer after 9/11?
2009 Vanier Cup MVP Danny Brannagan worked closely with quarterback Billy McPhee during training camp.
September 12, 2011
Shared wisdom
The Gaels couldn't register a touchdown in their 19-6 loss to the Ottawa Gee-Gees.
September 12, 2011
Still no touch downs
Campers at Eco-Adventure use microscopes to study biological samples on Elbow Lake.
July 25, 2011
Queen's expands property north of Kingston

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