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  • 1 year 1 week ago

Talking Heads: What are you most looking forward to about the first week back at school?

“Probably Orientation Week." Callum Stephenson, Kin '20 “For all of my friends to come back to town." Olivia Doheny, ArtSci '20 “How peaceful Kingston is." Sophia Ku, ArtSci '20Continue...
  • 1 year 4 weeks ago

Talking Heads: What's the first sign that school is starting up again?

“The Staples back-to-school ad.” Sarah...Continue...
  • 1 year 4 weeks ago

Workplaces are becoming the new closet for LGBTQ+ individuals

For as long as I can remember, I have identified as a gay man.Continue...
  • 1 year 2 months ago

Talking heads: What's the best thing about summer in Kingston?

“The scenery.” Sarah Fang, ArtSci '20

“Queen's campus.” Ting Ding, M. Eng. '19

“The pier.” Victoria Preston, Kin ’21Continue...
  • 1 year 2 months ago

Confusing coercion with consent

May marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month is particularly close to my heart—not only because I recently started working for the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres, but because I was sexually assaulted at Queen’s.Continue...

  • 1 year 4 months ago

Letter to the Editor: Mar. 23

Dear Editor, On March 21, 2019, Bobby Liang shed light on explicit expressions of classism and racism present at the Smith School of Business, speaking largely from his personal experiences as a...Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Talking heads: what will you miss most about The Journal?

“The money.” Brigid Goulem, Vol 146 Arts Editor “Creating less than 2 minute videos with Amelia.” Christian Soriano, Vol 146 Assistant Video Editor “Tessa.” Chris Yao, Vol 146 Photo Editor “Meryl...Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Athletics is still a man’s world

Internationally, female athletes can accomplish amazing feats—but they often fail to receive the same recognition as their male counterparts.Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Cutting tuition wouldn’t translate to more affordable education

While on the surface free tuition for all post-secondary students seems like a progressive change, as a whole, it wouldn’t make a difference in the overall quality of education at Canadian universities.Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Talking heads: what's your favourite exam snack?

“Dried sardine treats.” Paula, ArfSci ’21

“Chocolate almonds.” Paige Kedrosky, ArtSci ’19

"Oranges, scurvy is real." Rikin Arora, ArtSci '19

"Coffee, pistachios and wine...Continue...

  • 1 year 4 months ago

Letter to the Editor: March 25

Dear Queen’s Journal,

I was disheartened to read Bobby Liang’s account of feeling marginalized in the Commerce program. Both the business school and...Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Talking heads: what is your favourite part of spring?

“The part where it becomes summer.” Kayvon Mihan, Comm ’21 “Outdoor activities with friends. ” Michelle Kong, Comm ’21 “The first time you can sit on a patio.” Sarah McCallum, Comm ‘21Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Being a minority at the Smith School of Business

Queen’s commerce’s roots as a traditionally white-dominated, expensive program has created many social pitfalls for its marginalized studentsContinue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Letter from a Queen’s researcher: Animal testing is unfairly judged

The use of animals in medical research is often a topic that makes people uncomfortable.Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Talking heads: what are your St. Patty's day plans?

“I’ll be touring around the streets and hanging out with friends.” Macyn Leung, ArtSci ’21 “I’m visiting a friend at Laurier.” Sierra Singh, Comm ’19 “Chilling with friends visitng me from home...Continue...

  • 1 year 4 months ago

Letter to the Editor: Mar. 4

Dear Editor, Queen’s University now posts the number of animals they use in research, which is commendable but they don’t list the species.Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Backlash over the Gillette ad is overblown

Recently, Gillette caused controversy when it launched a rebranding of its public image with the release of an ad criticizing toxic masculinity. The ad, which generated millions of views, cast a wide...Continue...
  • 1 year 4 months ago

Talking heads: pineapple on pizza, yes or no?

“100 per cent yes, ham and pineapple is the best combo.” Laura Wilson, ArtSci ‘21 “No.” Chauntae De Gannes, ArtSci ‘20 “Of course! It adds a different vibe.” Ashley Greenwald, Comm ‘21 “Only if...Continue...
  • 1 year 5 months ago

Community engagement suffers under new Student Choice initiative

The recently imposed Student Choice Initiative won’t just negatively affect Queen’s students—it’ll impact the greater Kingston community.Continue...
  • 1 year 5 months ago

Vaccination is a matter of fact, not debate

Typically, evidence is required when making a claim—but not when it comes to the anti-vaccine movement.Continue...

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