From high above, Kingston and surrounding area appear surprisingly quaint and pastoral.

They cling to life, but just barely. Their miniature chests move up and down, a tube rhythmically filling their pre-mature lungs
with oxygen. Wires send
electrical pulses directly to their empty hearts to force the
blood to circulate.

If you lived in a city indifferent to your existence, failure wasn’t suspect so much as an alternative lifestyle. Every morning, the couriers, clutching newspaper parcels, would pedal across the same neighborhoods and with delicate accuracy leave welcome mats filled with unwelcome news.

The bus jerked to a stop and I woke with a numb face. Somehow I’d managed to fall asleep with my cheek pressed against the window.

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
Any fashion blog browser knows that studs are back and here to stay. Though studded boots might be a little too much for some, studded collars are a great alternative to add a touch of embellishment to update your wardrobe. Why spend $50 at Topshop when you can DIY for under $10?

It’s difficult to write an editorial about politics that will be relevant to most of my peers. We live in a time of disparate interests and apathy. In North America, traditional political parties are stagnant and many people are alienated from our flawed political systems.

The language of music is one we all speak.

For Gianna Lauren, the unsettling experiences are the most grounding.

Fight the routine.

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
We’re at it again: healthy ingredients that boast rich, indulgent taste. After our indulging in more than our fair share of junk food last weekend, thanks to St. Patty’s Day, I decided to try out this healthy cheesecake recipe for my housemate’s birthday. The recipe took a mere 10 minutes to whip up and tasted like heaven. What’s not to love about a rich, creamy, sweet dessert that’s just 60 calories a slice?

By Veronica Saroli (ArtSci ’14)
Staff Writer

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
In lieu of the upcoming release of the much-anticipated Great Gatsby movie, what better way to celebrate than in Great Gatsby style. I was inspired by the idea while watching Made In Chelsea, a British reality TV show where throwing parties are a full time job. Feathers, champagne and bowties, anyone?

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’13)
Contributor
Some more drool-worthy food photography from our contributor Allan Mai with a focus on comfort food. Enjoy!

Check our maifood.wordpress.com for more of Allan’s food photography

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
Calling all makeup junkies! I’m sure you can attest to the guilty habit of buying products that end up making their way to the bottom of your makeup bag. Perhaps you purchased a foundation a touch too light or a hair product that doesn’t quite suit your hair type. I cringe every time I look at my once-used MAC Mineral Foundation compact that sits neglected in my makeup drawer (unfortunately I’m not as naturally tanned in the winter as I had thought).

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
What’s green and boasts an abundance of nutrients? Spinach pizza crust. If you were a big fan of our cauliflower pizza crust, be sure to try this one out. Each slice boasts a healthy serving of vegetables, iron and calcium!
Just 300 calories for half of the pizza, this one’s a shoe-in for those suffering from i-can’t-just-have-one-slice syndrome.

147 years ago, Queen’s admitted its first female student — 35 years after it opened its doors to
male students.

It’s sexuality in its primitive form.

When I saw Yukon Blonde at the frosh concert in September, I thought, “Who’s the biker on bass?”

“I am the events girl, and yet, I haven’t been to one in so long.”