Euphoria ’s glitzy and glamourous aesthetic never fails to captivate viewers. The presence of evocative images, strobe-y effects, and nearly never-ending teen angst can feel simultaneously alienating and familiar to high school and young adult audiences.Continue...
Providing students with choice on how they complete their education is a good thing, but only if necessary supports and resources are made available to ensure their success.Continue...
The Queen’s Journal Vol. 149 Issue 21 is our inaugural Black History Month Issue. First proposed in Vol. 148, we’re so grateful to have worked on this Issue starting in November of last year.Continue...
Black allyship shouldn’t be confined to just Black History Month (BHM)—consumers and corporations alike should be working year-round towards equity.Continue...
During my four years on Queen’s campus, I’ve seen my fair share of protests. I used to disapprove of them, especially protests against certain lecturers or guest speakers. I believed there’s more value in asking a question—challenging an opponent directly—than picketing their appearance.Continue...
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained significant traction over the past few years, with sales reaching $25 billion in 2021. However, the NFT space should be met with skepticism, as it invites the possibility of illegal activity.
In the 21 st century, the Olympics have proven to have negative repercussions on the people who live in host cities, causing insurmountable amounts of debt and the...Continue...
In challenging Quebec’s Bill 21, the City of Kingston is making positive progress in acknowledging and supporting the fight against religious discrimination in Canada. The next step is to lead the same battle within the local community.Continue...
Spotify’s new COVID-19 content advisory policy in response to consumer backlash against the prevalence of misinformation on the platform highlights a need for a more balanced solution to protect user rights and content integrity.Continue...
Films and TV shows are constantly critiqued for portraying unrealistic characters, plots, and fashion. However, the picture on the big screen is made to entertain—viewers must learn the difference between fiction and reality.Continue...
Canada is failing when it comes to protecting citizens and holding perpetrators accountable without police involvement. The continuing violence and hatred from those participating in the “freedom convoy” protests outside Parliament Hill is a prime example of our country’s glaring shortcomings.Continue...
As COVID-19 continues to leave students standing on shaky ground, undergraduate students at Queen’s need clear communication and support from their leaders.Continue...
In October 2020, Kyle Beach, a former Chicago Blackhawks player, accused Brad Aldrich, the team’s video coach, of sexually assaulting him during the Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup run.Continue...