Thirteen Queen’s law students lived outside from March 11 to 15 to take part in the national 5 Days for the Homeless campaign.
St. Patrick’s Day festivities included the usual blend of mirth and drinking last weekend, but at Fanshawe College in London, Ont., celebrations in the student neighborhood turned into a riot.
When the Journal’s Editorial Board voted on whether or not co-curricular records should be introduced at Queen’s, the votes were evenly split and four people were undecided.
The automobile is under attack and one of the victims is the Chevrolet Volt.
A mental health forum held on March 7 in the JDUC had a low turnout, with only 30 people in attendance. The poor showing prompted concerns that mental health issues are no longer a priority for students.
The University will hire a lawyer who will be tasked with examining Queen’s policy on program suspension. The third-part input is being sought after a motion was passed at a Feb. 28 Senate meeting.
Artificial sweeteners are a misunderstood scientific breakthrough. Unfortunately scientists and the government aren’t vocal enough to alleviate our safety concerns.
Toronto’s public libraries may soon use advertising to combat budgetary shortcomings.
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities has floated some ideas concerning post-secondary education reform.
Suggestions include a three-year bachelor’s degree, year-round class and allowing students to earn half of their credits online.
These are changes that need to be resisted in order to protect the integrity, depth and breadth of a four-year bachelor’s degree.
I’m tired of talking about the weather. I don’t want to discuss Gap sales or gas prices either.
I refuse to be an active participant in this generation’s semantic drudge.
The shooting of a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway fare collector on Sunday has raised concerns about the safety of transit workers, and prompted Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to suggest the TTC pursue automated fare collection.
On Monday, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) called on schools to prohibit the installation of WiFi, citing increased risk of brain cancer.
This semester marks the first opportunity to receive the 30 per cent off Ontario tuition grant — a promise the Liberals made this fall in provincial elections.
Leroy Smickle was taking pictures of himself looking “cool” for his Facebook profile when police stormed into the room. He was wearing boxer shorts, a tank top and sunglasses and wielded a loaded gun, reported the National Post on Feb. 13.
Bell Canada has pledged $1 million over the next five years to create a mental health and anti-stigma research chair at Queen’s.
It’s Women’s Worth Week at Queen’s, meaning that for the next three days events are held to encourage men to think more critically about how they treat women.
CFRC and the AMS Board of Directors are at odds after a disagreement over the campus radio station’s management structure. The situation shows the Board’s tendency to overstep its role without soliciting necessary input.
This year’s on-campus concert earned $5,000 during Frosh Week 2011. The
money was donated to Kingston General Hospital with an intended focus on youth mental health.
Reality television that portrays people in unflattering situations isn’t a new phenomenon. In recent years though, shows that document people’s strange, erratic behaviour have seen tremendous viewership.
Information gathered through torture can be used by Canadian security officials, thanks to a directive that allows for flexibility in particular situations.
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