Letter to the Editor: Nov. 19
Dear Lifestyle Editor,
Your beautifully written article was forwarded to me by my daughter's friend who also attends Queen's.Continue...
Talking heads: how do you celebrate the holidays?
"I celebrate Haunaka so lots of prayers and lots of food." Arielle Grossman, ArtSci '20
"I have a HUGE meal with my family." Hannah Coutts-Wolfmaier, ArtSci '20...Continue...
English class deserves more respect
Despite the criticism it receives, English Literature is an important area of study.Continue...
Looking beyond the addiction
Drug addiction needs to be treated as a public health issue—not a crime.Continue...
Talking heads: what is your least favourite course this semester?
"Without a doubt, macroeconomics." Sonya Patel, ArtSci '20
Business Decision Models." Claire Zhou, Comm '21
"Maybe English 160." Maria Shaheen, Art Sci '...Continue...
Talking heads: have you started preparing for exams?
"I don't have any exams." Addy Egan, ArtSci '19 "Not even a little bit." Julia Baldaro, Comm '19
"No, absolutely not." Olivia Kulbak, Kin '20Continue...
Pride stands for peace, not totalitarianism
At a conference organized by Rebel Media on Nov. 10, John Carpay, a Canadian lawyer and member of Alberta's United Conservative Party, referred to pride flags and those bearing Nazi and communist symbols in the same sentence.Continue...
Talking heads: what are your thoughts on incoming principal Patrick Deane?
"I don't know anything about him or where he comes from, but I love change! Jacob Ritchie, CompSci '21 "I would appreciate a more diverse candidate considering we're swithcing to another white male...Continue...
In support of Patrick Deane
As former student leaders who worked with incoming Principal Patrick Deane during his time as Vice-Principal (Academic), we can say with full confidence that his appointment represents an opportunity for Queen's to rediscover and nurture its unique undergraduate learning experience.Continue...
Preventing anti-Semitism deserves more than a hashtag
Denouncing anti-Semitism must go beyond a hashtag to make real change.Continue...
Talking heads: what is your Halloween costume this year?
"A train." Celine Hardy, ArtSci '19
"A stereotypical bro." Jeremy Rockley, MA '20
"I'm not dressing up, I'm working." Keara Sutherland, ArtSci '19
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Students deserve more when it comes to mental health
There was recently a Facebook post on Overheard describing one student's difficulties scheduling an appointment at Student Wellness Services.Continue...
Ontario's plan to cut free tuition stifles our economic progress
The Ontario Government's silence on the status of free tuition fuels unease and stifles the potential of students in Ontario.Continue...
Heritage buildings on campus deserve more respect
Queen's prides itself on legacy.Continue...
Talking heads: what are your midterm break plans?
"Going home to Toronto and seeing family." Zach Freedman, CompSci '20 "Meeting my family in Toronto." Georgia Lafrance, Sci '21 "Going home to Nova Scotia." Julie Mosher, Sci '21 "My mom is...Continue...
Talking heads: what are your homecoming plans?
"Wake up at 8 a.m. and start drinking." Ben Tomkinson, ArtSci '22
"I'm on the cheer team so I'll be at the football game." Matt Frost, ArtSci '19
"I have friends from home...Continue...
Roundtable: Legalization can't be rushed
A shift in a drug's regulation must be done right. The legalization of marijuana will only be successful if the agencies are fully able to handle the increased responsibility that comes with it.Continue...
Roundtable: Marijuana is a health issue, not a criminal issue
Legalizing cannabis in Canada is a landmark liberalization that highlights a reformed approach to substance use—one based on principles of prevention, harm reduction and enforcement.Continue...
Roundtable: Cannabis Act has shortcomings
The Cannabis Act has incredible potential to drive both economic and societal progress in Canada. However, the federal government's current marijuana regulation only benefits privileged members in our society.Continue...
Ontario Basic Income Pilot deserved a fair chance
It's time to stop dismissing basic income as a fantasy and act to seriously test its merits.Continue...