By Cole Meagher (ArtSci ’14)
Contributor
I have officially been living in Scotland for one month. While it feels like I’ve been here for quite some time, in reality this will only be a small portion of my exchange duration. Nevertheless, I have experienced a lot thus far and have come to appreciate the many differences between Scotland, Canada and other parts of the world.

By David Kong (Comm ‘ 14)
Contributor
Amsterdam is the Venice of the north. Built on marshland, it resembles a concert hall of sorts. Streets alternate with canals shaped in semi-circles with the train station, Amsterdam Centraal at its centre. It’s one of the few cities that is so magnificently beautiful that the same things look afresh with each visit.

Valentine’s Day, the official holiday of romantic love and sexy rumpus, is finally here. If you’re racking your brain to come up with a sexy gift for your significant other(s), then continue reading as we profile a few different products that we carry that are specifically designed for couple play.

In the modern world, Valentine’s Day is filled with anonymous candy grams, roses and a special night shared with a significant other.

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor

Sometimes it’s not about what you do to make a night special, it’s how you do it. For setting the mood this Valentine’s Day, here are the Journal’s top five picks.

After releasing four full lengths and achieving international success, hardcore band Cancer Bats are clearly Dead Set On Living.

Dean Brody loves his girls — Canadian girls that is.

Art can start a revolution. So can artists.

No one likes an unflattering photo of themselves, Beyonce included.
Both Beyonce and her publicist aren’t too pleased with a series of photos circulating the Internet which capture Beyonce in various stages of dancing during her recent Superbowl performance.
Of course, the photos have been taken by Internet trolls and turned into memes, creating a commotion surrounding these pictures.

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
We’re bringing you some of our favourite movie picks and recommendations based on what we’ve been watching over the past few weeks; whether you’re into white collar crime, romcoms or court-room thrillers, we’ve got 10 recommendations (both old and new) to see you through the next few weeks (Reading Week midday movie marathon, anyone?)

By Veronica Saroli (ArtSci ’14)
Staff Writer
It’s February, it’s cold, and you’re stuck in a beauty routine rut. Why not look to your kitchen for a cost-effective solution that packs a punch when it comes to nutrients, versatility and rejuvenation? Chances are that you’ve got a beauty gold mine (otherwise known as groceries) sitting in your kitchen just waiting to be put to use.

By Katherine Kopiak (ArtSci ’13)
Contributor
1. Classes were first held at Queen’s on March 7, 1842 in a wood-frame house on the outskirts of Kingston. There were a total of 13 students and two professors.
2. The Oil-Thigh was written by a student named Alfred Lavell after the Queen’s football team lost a game to U of T in 1898; he wrote it in order to encourage them to win the next – which they did! Cha-gheill!

By the sixth hour of my first cleanse, I couldn’t leave my bed.

On an English class syllabus full of contemporary Canadian authors, only one stood out to me.

Biblical verses aren’t always at the top of the list for curse words. Yet, it was such oddities that made Blue/Orange make sense.

Art for art’s sake is still art, though not the most popular kind.

During his off time on tour, you’ll find JP Hoe watching Star Trek Generations.

By Allan Mai (ArtSci ’14)
Contributor
Allan brings us another series of food photography-enjoy!

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
Stockholm fashion week has come and gone and the abundance of home-grown designers is creating quite a stir in the women’s fashion industry. Swedish fashion is gaining strength and popularity, making a namesake with its unique Nordic look. Swedish style is characteristically modern yet comfortable, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, minimalism and an element of androgyny. The streets reflect a general trend of long straight hair, grunge-inspired pieces and ankle boots.