protests
  • 10 years 2 weeks ago

Protests spark righteous anger

Last Friday, members of the First Nations, activists, environmentalists and many others held peaceful demonstrations across Canada. The Idle No More movement has swept up the nation, causing an awakening over important issues that can’t be ignored.Continue...

Both Israel on Campus and Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights held rallies on campus Thursday afternoon.
  • 10 years 2 months ago

A 'subdued' history of activism

The heart of campus saw students protest yesterday in response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza strip.Continue...
  • 2 months 1 week ago

Art and climate intersects at museums around the world

Art museums across the world have been the setting for the latest climate protests as activists have taken throwing everything from soup to mashed potatoes on famous paintings.Continue...
  • 11 months 2 weeks ago

At present, we doth protest in vain, methinks

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...
  • 11 months 3 weeks ago

We need protections from the ‘freedom convoy’ in Ottawa that don’t involve the police

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...
  • 2 years 10 months ago

Talking Heads: Why are you walking out for Wet’suwet’en?

“The reason why I’m here today is to stand in solidarity with some of our Indigenous peers here on campus, and the ongoing efforts towards reconciliation within Canada.” Auston Pierce, ArtSci ‘20 Continue...
  • 2 years 11 months ago

More than a hundred gather at Kingston train tracks to protest Coastal GasLink pipeline

More than one hundred of protesters gathered at the train tracks outside of Kingston’s VIA Rail station on Sunday to protest the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline that is set to run through Wet’suwet’en territory in B.C.

Continue...
  • 3 years 5 days ago

Two men arrested near campus after causing disturbance, insulting women

A dramatic scene unfolded Thursday afternoon as two men wearing offensive signs were arrested on the corner of University Ave. and Earl St. for making anti-women statements to students passing by.Continue...
  • 3 years 2 months ago

Rignam Wangkhang believes Hong Kong needs help

Tsering Dorjee Wangkhang was one of the first two Tibetans to immigrate to Canada.Continue...
  • 3 years 2 months ago

“Tear gas and rubber bullets”: Queen’s student caught in Hong Kong campus protests

What was meant to be an opportunity to learn Mandarin abroad was cut short when Kelsey—a Queen’s student whose name has been changed to protect her identity—found herself entrenched in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests.

Continue...

Pages

The Journal, Queen's University - Since 1873

190 University Ave., Kingston, ON, K7L 3P4

  • Editorial Office: 613.533.2800
  • Fax: 613.533.6728