If you’re living in residence, or even spending a few minutes in one, you will likely come across a don — the upper years in bright red vests.

Whether it’s refilling a metal water bottle or registering online, there’s a growing green mindset towards orientation activities at Queen’s.

Summar Bourada’s dreams of becoming a student at Queen’s wouldn’t have come true if it weren’t for OSAP.

The Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) is unique to Queen’s and is also vital to the application process, according to Stuart Pinchin, associate university registrar of undergraduate admissions.

As the weather dropped below freezing, the Gaels turned up the heat in courts and arenas both home and away. Journal photographers Justin Tang and Balpreet Kukreja followed the action throughout the term.

The snowstorm outside did little to quell the spirits and celebrations last night.

With another fall season of Queen’s sport in the books, Journal photographers Christine Blais and Justin Tang reflect on the action captured from the sidelines.

Saturday night Christine Blais, Justin Tang, Jerome James and Justin Chin ventured out to Aberdeen St. to capture the weekend’s unofficial festivities.

From Nursing to NEWTS, Journal photographers Christine Blais and Justin Tang captured the excitement of Frosh Week as the class of 2014 got their first taste of Queen’s.

Journal photographer Christine Blais was on hand to capture the festivities at last weekend’s fifth annual Skeleton Park Music Festival featuring over 20 local acts

Journal photographer Christine Blais captured the action happening all over downtown Kingston. Bands ranging from Folk to Rock participated in the Home Grown Festival all
day Saturday.

Here are the highlights from Journal photographers Tyler Ball, Christine Blais and Justin Tang’s coverage of the Gaels this winter.

Sports photos from this fall term.

The winter cold did nothing to dampen the action of Gaels’ sports.

From hope to hearbreak, in rain, snow and sunshine, Journal photographers Matthew Rushworth and Tyler Ball were on the sidelines to capture the ups and downs of Queen’s fall athletics.

Rain, purple and otherwise, did nothing to mar the events of Queen’s most infamous event.

Rookies were the driving force behind much of the Gaels’ second-term success.

Each year Queen’s and RMC go head to head for the 22nd Carr-Harris Cup.
The annual game showcases the historic rivalry between two of Canada’s oldest collegiate hockey teams. Journal assistant photo editor Joshua Chan was there to capture the spirit of a Canadian university classic. Queen’s won 4-2.