For speaking its mind, a Toronto newspaper had its office trashed and press destroyed — by law students. This was in 1826. Debates on what speech is out of bounds and how to keep it out of bounds are not new. It is only recently that reasoned debate began to be seen as good and helpful. “BDS has no place in student government” and “Queen’s Alive has no place on campus” continue this debate on what speech should be limited and how to go about that limiting.Continue...
Every week, The Journal asks students to weigh in on a different question. This week, in honour of Aboriginal Awareness Week, we asked Indigenous students to speak on their experiences coming to Queen’s.Continue...
There’s been a change among young people in Canada. They’re taking a stand against cultural appropriation and it seems there’s a growing trend of genuine interest in a more meaningful understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories and ways of being in the world.Continue...
With the end of the school year fast approaching, students face another challenge: summer employment. This is perhaps an even greater factor in determining the kind of career we’ll pursue.Continue...
According to Queen’s University, we should no longer be held accountable for the consequences of our actions. Therefore, the oil and gas industry is responsible only for the extraction of fossil fuels, not their contributions to climate change.Continue...
My father has passed down many wonderful things that to me: my red hair that’s never quite straight or curly; my sarcastic sense of humour that has a tendency to get me into trouble; my knack for making small talk with just about anyone.Continue...
