While transitioning into our roles as Editors in Chief of The Journal, we were warned that our first day on the job would come with the looming threat of losing 190 University Ave. the house that had sustained The Journal’s operations for nearly 20 of its 153 years.
While this move may come as a shock to some, it has been part of conversations for many years. And though the outcome isn’t what anyone hoped for, the change is far from terrible and with that, On August 15, the move became official: The Journal relocated to its new home on the third floor of the Queen’s Centre, in rooms A620 and A616. The decision came after multiple efforts to hold onto the house, but ultimately it was determined that continuing operations from the new space was in The Journal’s best interest.
Since 1873, The Journal has provided Queen’s and Kingston with independent, student-driven journalism. Our mandate has always been to inform, challenge, and amplify the voices of our campus.
The Journal House was never just a place we went to write stories or meet deadlines. It wasn’t just an office. It became a place where we grew up, learned hard lessons, changed, and eventually felt at home. We know you’re not supposed to call your workplace “home,” but the Journal House was a rare exception—It’s where many editors found themselves.
The walls were covered with mastheads and alumni photos. Bound volumes lined the shelves. You could feel 152 years of student journalism humming through the floors. We weren’t just putting out a paper—we were part of something larger than ourselves.
But here’s what we’ve come to learn: The Journal isn’t defined by a building. It’s defined by the people who make it.
From this new home, we’re committed to continuing to build the trust and relationships that have sustained us. As a new semester starts and the news cycle carries on, we hope you’ll stay engaged with us. Drop off a note when you visit Cogro, send us a letter, or keep up to date with us online. As always, our coverage will continue each week—just as it has for the past 150 years.
Yours truly,
Meghrig Milkon & Sarah Adams
Editors in Chief
journal_editors@ams.queensu.ca
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