April 8, 2023

Volume 150: The Year in Retrospect

With Volume 150 coming to an end, we spoke with this year’s Editor-in-Chief, Ben Wrixon and Managing Editor, Julia Harmsworth, as they reflect on their experience at QJ.Senior Video Editor: Mackenzie Loveys
March 31, 2023

Who’s Promoting Environmental Change at Queen’s

We’re looking at some of the organizations at Queen’s who are promoting environmentalism through sustainability and climate action.Connect with and follow the featured organizations on Instagram:
Watch footage from Tuesday, Mar. 21’s protest outside of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) regarding their investments into fossil fuels.SCAN: https://seniorsforclimateactionnow.org/scan-kingston/350.org: https://350kingston.org/Senior Video Editor: Mackenzie Loveys
Join one of our Features Editors, Suzy Leinster, as she walks us through the recipes that remind her of home and shares their significance to her upbringing. We also asked other Queen’s students what foods help them feel connected to their family and culture while away from home.Created by:Mackenzie Loveys, Senior Video EditorSuzy Leinster, Features EditorAnne Fu, Features Editor

KCFF Returns to Kingston

March 10, 2023
The Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) returned to deliver an impressive lineup of feature films, shorts, and music videos. We spoke with Executive Director, Marc Garniss, about this year’s festival.Find more information about KCFF at https://kingcanfilmfest.com/Assistant Video Editor: Juan HuertaSenior Video Editor: Mackenzie Loveys
Senior Sports Editor, Sarah Maat is joined by QJ Sales Representative, Eric Joosse, in this second episode of Coffee with QJ.Special thanks to Common Ground Coffeehouse, The Tea Room, and Juniper CaféSenior Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysGraphic made by QJ’s Graphic Design Editor, Amna RafiqMusic Credit: This video includes original music produced by The Queen’s Music Production Collective, QWave. Song: “Sushi and Bagels” by Musaad
Watch highlights from Queen’s Black Fashion Association’s (QBFA) first fashion show. Read about the fashion show in a recent article in The Journal’s Arts section.Follow QBFA on Instagram: @queensblackfashionVideography provided by: Rida Chaudhry, Senior Arts EditorSenior Video Editor: Mackenzie Loveys
Journal staff Maia McCann and Sarah Maat teach you how to make ‘no-bake cheesecake,’ which was featured in a QJ Lifestyle article from 2015.Senior Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysAssistant Video Editor: Juan HuertaThis video includes original music by The Queen’s Music Production Collective, QWaveSong: “Sushi Bagels” by Musaad

Introducing: AMS Elections

January 27, 2023
The Journal describes how you can make your voice heard in this year’s AMS Elections.For more information about the AMS elections, visit https://www.myams.org/about/governance/elections/For help with voting, visit https://queensams.simplyvoting.com/ or email the Chief Electoral Officer at ceo@ams.queensu.caFeaturing:Asbah Ahmad, Senior News EditorSophia Coppolino, Assistant News Editor
Considering the impending eviction of the Kingston encampment beside The Integrated Care Hub, The Journal spoke with Violet Evergarden about their experience in Kingston.To reach Integrated Care Hub: (613) 329-6417Learn more about related resources: https://trellishiv.ca/

Coffee Break With QJ

January 13, 2023
Senior Sports Editor, Sarah Maat and Senior News Editor, Asbah Ahmad visit a few of QJ’s favourite coffee shops in Kingston, Ontario.Special thanks to SENS Café, Kingston Coffee House, and Coffee & Company.Senior Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysAssistant Video Editor: Juan HuertaContact the video section: journal_video@ams.queensu.caMusic Credit: This video includes original music produced by The Queen’s Music Production Collective, QWave.Song: “Cactus Coaster” by Colin
The Journal gets into the holiday spirit by attending Kingston’s Annual Santa Claus Parade. Our Assistant Video Editor, Juan Huerta, captured the evening’s parade.For information regarding future events, visit downtownkingston.caSenior Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysAssistant Video Editor: Juan HuertaContact the video section: journal_video@ams.queensu.ca
The Journal speaks to Marcus Dillion and Vincent Stephen-Ong, members of Urban Science Brass Band, about their music at Skeleton Park’s annual Halloween Parade.Urban Science Brass Band: https://urbsci.com/Skeleton Park Art Fest: https://skeletonparkartsfest.ca/Video Editor: Mackenzie Loveys

QJ Crashes Homecoming

November 4, 2022
The Journal speaks with fans about watching football in person again.Senior Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysAssistant Video Editor: Juan HuertaInterviewer: Sarah Maat, Senior Sports EditorCheck out the article here.
QJ staff show their favourite places to study on campus.Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysContact the video section: journal_video@ams.queensu.caMusic Credit: This video includes original music produced by The Queen’s Music Production Collective, QWave. Song: “Relay Module” by Musaad
The Journal walks you through voting in Ontario’s upcoming municipal election.Access more information about voting: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/city-hall/elections/voters Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysContact the video section: journal_video@ams.queensu.ca Music Credit: This video includes original music produced by The Queen’s Music Production Collective, QWave. Song: “Suga” by ZARI
The Journal spotlights student-run charity Bags of Promise (BOP). Join us while we attend their charity spikeball game and speak with co-founders Celina Lovisotto and Brooke Baker, and members Kate Dickie and Lauren Pattison.Check out BOP:Website: https://bopkingston.wixsite.com/bagsofpromiseInstagram: bop.kingston VVideo Editor: Mackenzie LoveysVoiceover: Asbah Ahmad, Senior News Editor
The Journal talks to first-year students about their experience with Orientation Week and Queen’s.Video Editor: Mackenzie LoveysInterviewer: Asbah Ahmad, Senior News EditorMusic Credit: This video includes original music produced by The Queen’s Music Production Collective, QWave. Song: “Sour Patch Kids” by MusaadContact the video section: journal_video@ams.queensu.ca
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