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Brent Holland has accused CFRC of discrimination.
  • 8 years 8 months ago

CFRC accused of discrimination

A former CFRC volunteer has accused the campus and community radio station of anti-Semitism and employment discrimination.Continue...

The University could save $292 million worth of solvency payments as a result of the budget.
  • 8 years 8 months ago

Budget to benefit university

The University stands to benefit from the provincial budget passed by the Ontario legislature on July 24 — the same budget that triggered the June election.Continue...

Undergraduate confirmation has increased at Queen’s while falling provincially.
  • 8 years 8 months ago

More students confirm

The number of students accepting admission to Queen’s has increased significantly since July 2013, according to undergraduate confirmation statistics released on July 9 by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).Continue...

A man holds the flag of Palestine at a rally for Gaza.
  • 8 years 8 months ago

Kingstonians seek peace in Gaza

A July 22 rally organized by Queen’s faculty members saw over 300 people stand outside City Hall in silent solidarity for Gaza.Continue...

The West Campus artificial turf field was at the heart of residents' complaints.
  • 8 years 8 months ago

Noise exemption granted

The unanimous passage of a temporary noise bylaw exemption for Queen’s at the July 15 city council meeting has received mixed reactions from local residents.Continue...

  • 8 years 8 months ago

Editors' note

As the Journal enters its 142nd year, it’s set to undergo a few notable changes.Continue...

Caroline Davis presents a slide showing the differences between Queen's's first and second noise bylaw exemption applications.
  • 8 years 8 months ago

City Council approves noise bylaw exemption

The University’s application for a temporary noise bylaw exemption for Richardson Stadium and West Campus turf fields passed unanimously at City Council Tuesday evening, albeit with a few conditions.Continue...

Jina Sushi was closed from April 23 to May 9 due to an investigation by the Canadian Border Services Agency.
  • 8 years 9 months ago

Jina Sushi closed in May due to immigration violations

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed on June 16 that local restaurant Jina Sushi had violated immigration laws.Continue...

  • 8 years 9 months ago

Queen’s receives funding to redevelop online courses

Ontario students will now have access to University-level courses through Ontario Online, a new publicly-funded government program.Continue...

John Gerretsen, left, and Sophie Kiwala on election night.
  • 8 years 9 months ago

Kingston and the Islands remains a red riding

After a month and a half of campaigning, Liberal candidate Sophie Kiwala has become the first new MPP for Kingston and the Islands in 19 years.Continue...

Queen's has seen a 10 per cent reduction in emissions since 2010.
  • 8 years 9 months ago

University emissions fall, while City’s rise

The University’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 10 per cent since 2010, according to a 2011-12 greenhouse gas inventory prepared by the University’s Sustainability office in May.Continue...

Kingston held its 25th annual Pride Parade on June 15.
  • 8 years 9 months ago

Students celebrate Pride

Buoyed by passion and support, the Kingston LGBTTIQQ2SA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2-Spirit, Allies) community celebrated Kingston Pride’s 25th anniversary.Continue...

  • 8 years 9 months ago

Isabel Bader Centre ready to perform

The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts will open for classes and to the public on Sept. 13 after a five year long period of construction, which first began in 2009.Continue...

Queen’s is required to pay $22 million annually to pay down the solvency deficit.
  • 8 years 9 months ago

Administration to pay back red pension funds

The University has agreed to repay $456 million in deficits accrued from operating the Queen’s Pension Plan (QPP) beginning in 2015 — but any effects the lost funds may have on students remain unknown.Continue...

A Southern Ontario Skinhead poster at Earl and Barrie.
  • 8 years 10 months ago

Skinhead group returns to town

Members of the Southern Ontario Skinheads visited Kingston in mid-March and again in May, leaving behind a poster in the student housing area.Continue...

  • 8 years 10 months ago

Jina Sushi closes, reopens to speculation about immigration violations

Local restaurant Jina Sushi closed both of its locations on April 23.Continue...

Posters advertising the reward went up on campus.
  • 8 years 10 months ago

Reward, but no suspects

Nearly two months after the alleged assault of Queen’s student Danielle d’Entremont, no new leads have emerged in the police investigation.Continue...

ArtSci students receive the most Fs and fewest A-pluses.
  • 8 years 10 months ago

ArtSci grades lag behind

The 2012-13 grade report shows that Arts and Science students receive significantly fewer A-plus grades and more failing grades on average than other faculties.Continue...

The switch to T4As has repercussions on RA research.
  • 8 years 10 months ago

RAs seek union protection

After two and a half years of deliberation, Queen’s research assistants (RAs) have put forward an application to unionize with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) 901.Continue...
  • 8 years 10 months ago

Candidates talk student issues

With the upcoming provincial election around the corner, candidates for the riding of Kingston and the Islands are taking time during the campaign period to weigh in on student issues.Continue...

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