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BUSINESS, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY: Located at 342 Princess St. in downtown Kingston, Alphabet Mafia sells q***r-centric merchandise, while focusing on q***r education, sharing local resources, and building community.

‘More than a store’: Alphabet Mafia builds q***r joy in Kingston - The Queen's Journal Business profile on Alphabet Mafia, q***r resource hub and storefront in downtown Kingston.

EDITORIALS: When a social project gains mainstream attention, the dialogue around it often shifts. Suddenly the focus is no longer the aim of the activists, but how their actions affect the privileged majority.

Advocacy shouldn't pander - The Queen's Journal Advocacy shouldn’t pander Worrying about the feelings of privileged groups undermines advocacy. Cassandra Pao July 31, 2023 Editorials, Signed Editorials Image by: Joseph Mariathasan Worrying about the feelings of privileged groups undermines advocacy. When a social project gains mainstream attent...

ARTS: Places like the Union Gallery, Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Suzanne’s Closet, and Tett Centre provide ways for students interested in the arts to get involved outside of the academic world.

Art history department discusses opportunities for students interested in arts - The Queen's Journal Kingston's vibrant art scene offers multiple avenues for those interested in the arts to become a part of the artistic tapestry that colours the Queen’s community.

OPINIONS: Though some students see past the low-security quarters and hasty repairs, it’s frustrating for many to pay exorbitant fees just to have their residence neglected.

Residence quality deteriorating in some Queen’s buildings - The Queen's Journal Queen’s University has arguably one of the best academic and campus reputations in Canada.

NEWS: Fentanyl mixed with sedatives is a particularly worrisome combination, Moucessian explained. The effects of xylazine cannot be reversed with Naloxone, an antidote commonly used to reverse fentanyl induced overdoses.

KFL&A warns Kingston of ‘zombie drug’ found with other sedatives - The Queen's Journal KFL&A warns Kingston of ‘zombie drug’ found with other sedatives Three individuals arrested due to suspected links with drug poisonings Mikella Schuettler July 31, 2023 News, Uncategorized Image by: Herbert WangKingston Police arrested suspects on July 6. A spike in drug poisonings has police, p...

SPORTS: Queen’s maintains many facilities which are often open for public use. Tindall Field is frequently riddled with Spikeball nets, pickup soccer, frisbee and football games, whereas Nixon Field is commonly home to club sports.

The beginner’s guide to sports at Queen’s - The Queen's Journal Whether you’re a first-year student hoping to explore Queen’s athletics, or a seasoned student looking for something new this school year, Queen’s has everything you’ll need to stay active.

NEWS: The dining hall’s kitchen, which feeds up to 700 students daily, is being upgraded during the fall term and is expected to be running at full capacity for January.

Queen’s largest dining hall currently under renovations - The Queen's Journal Queen’s largest dining hall currently under renovations Residence students compensated via TAMs Sofia Tosello July 31, 2023 News, University Image by: Joseph MariathasanRenovations began in May and are set to end in December. Leonard dining hall is getting a face lift. The dining hall’s kitchen,...

LIFESTYLE: When I walked onto the cobble stone campus to complete a degree in Fine Arts and Education, I didn’t know that the most important lessons I would learn would come from outside the classroom.

Four things I learned from four years at Queen’s - The Queen's Journal Four things I learned from four years at Queen’s Important takeaways from a grateful graduate Niki Boytchuk-Hale July 31, 2023 Lifestyle, Postscript Image by: Joseph MariathasanNiki reflects on life lessons learned through classes, extracurriculars, and jobs. When I walked onto the cobble stone ca...

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BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: As a design team, QSET offers the opportunity for student to gain engineering experience within its two teams: Rover and Satellite. Both teams build from the ground up to compete within their fieldsof specialization.

Queen’s Space Engineering Team best among Canadian circuit - The Queen's Journal Queen’s Space Engineering Team best among Canadian circuit Team offers multiple educational opportunities Herbert Wang June 26, 2023 Business, Science, & Technology Image supplied by: Supplied by QSETA rover on a Mars-like surface at QSET. The Queen’s Space Engineering Team (QSET) is representin...

LIFESTYLE: These are the kind of people take advantage of how liberating the internet can be. Blocking features give everyone the means to enjoy the perks of social media use while protecting themselves from harassment.

No matter what Elon Musk thinks, blocking is a necessary feature on Twitter - The Queen's Journal Elon Musk’s proposal is inherently dismissive of the importance of boundary-setting through social media and will set a bad precedent.

SPORTS: Looking to qualify for the women’s international 15s rugby tournament (WXV), Queen’s alum, Sophie de Goede, is leading Canada’s team to greater success.

Former Gael to compete in Pacific Four Series - The Queen's Journal Looking to qualify for the women’s international 15s rugby tournament (WXV), Queen’s alum, Sophie de Goede, is leading Canada’s team to greater success.

LIFESTYLE: Today, there are countless streaming platforms that offer their own appealing selection of movies and TV shows. Though we live in an age where there’s something for everyone, tight budgets and limited free time makes finding the right streaming service challenging.

The streaming service showdown - The Queen's Journal The streaming service showdown Consumers are flooded with too many streaming options Sina Sayyad June 26, 2023 Lifestyle, Pop Culture, Uncategorized Image by: Violetta Zeitlinger FontanaThe streaming service market is more competitive than ever Today, there are countless streaming platforms that off...

EDITORIALS: Schools denying the existence of the q***r community is by no means a display of neutrality. Silence implies disapproval and causes LGBTQ+ students to feel invalidated and excluded.

The censorship of q***rness in student media must end - The Queen's Journal The censorship of q***rness in student media must end Journal Editorial Board June 26, 2023 Editorials, Our Perspective Image by: Arden Mason-Ourique The Viking Saga, a Nebraska high school’s award-winning student newspaper, was shut down by their school after publishing an LGBTQ+ pride issue. New...

ARTS: Kirby dots filled the negative spaces in this film as an homage to the comic-book art technique. This made Into the Spider-Verse a visually stunning movie—it was a love letter to the comic books.

Marvel’s 'Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse' revolutionizes the future of animation - The Queen's Journal Marvel’s ‘Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse’ revolutionizes the future of animation The film is both a bombastic sequel and a moving art piece Uwineza Mugabe June 26, 2023 Arts, Film Image by: Herbert WangThe technicolour world of the spider-verse In the summer of 2023, the medium of animati...

NEWS: The theft was announced in an Instagram post posted by on June 24 and accompanied by a letter addressed to engineering students at Queen’s. The post stated the Grease Pole has been taken hostage by the Brute Force Committee (BFC).

Queen’s Grease Pole stolen before Sci ’27 attempts their climb - The Queen's Journal Queen’s Grease Pole stolen before Sci ’27 attempts their climb Old rivalry between engineering schools was reignited Meghrig Milkon June 27, 2023 News, Uncategorized Image supplied by: Journal File PhotoThe Grease Pole was announced on Instagram on June 24. The long rivalry between engineering s...

LIFESTYLE: As the LGBTQ+ community became more visible, companies started to openly advertise to them. For major companies, the LGBTQ+ community presented a new demographic to target with ad campaigns.

As major businesses remove q***r spokespeople, small businesses remain an integral part of pride - The Queen's Journal As major businesses remove q***r spokespeople, small businesses remain an integral part of pride Local businesses show they have pride in their communities instead being afraid of their customers Uwineza Mugabe June 26, 2023 Lifestyle Image by: Herbert WangPride celebrations are important to local c...

EDITORIALS: Expressing personal biases in a professional context is unprofessional—particularly in an exam question, where students are forced to engage with the belief being relayed.

Queen's faculty has to catch up to diversity initiatives - The Queen's Journal Queen’s faculty has to catch up to diversity initiatives Journal Editorial Board June 26, 2023 Editorials, Our Perspective Image by: Arden Mason-Ourique Queen’s emphasis on diversity isn’t always reflected by its faculty’s treatment of students belonging to marginalized groups. In April, a q...

NEWS: The Board of Trustees released their annual fiscal report on May 17, revealing Queen’s is expected to run a deficit for a second consecutive year. For last fiscal year, Queen’s ran a $26.4 million deficit.

Interim Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), Teri Shearer, recognized the use of university reserves is not sustainable, and committed to balancing the budget over the next four years, according to her report to the Board

Queen’s projects a $62.8 million deficit - The Queen's Journal Queen’s projects a $62.8 million deficit Revenue from student fees $45.7 million lower than budgeted Sophia Coppolino, Sofia Tosello June 26, 2023 News, Uncategorized, University Image by: Joseph MariathasanThe Board of Trustees released their financial report on May 17. Queen’s is drawing on it...

SPORTS: With hectic schedules, student-athletes often find themselves surrounded by the same people for long hours each week. For this dynamic to be successful, strong relationships must be fostered. Miles Brackenbury is proud to say that they are.

Bonds ignited by sport - The Queen's Journal With hectic schedules, student-athletes often find themselves surrounded by the same people for long hours each week. For this dynamic to be successful, strong relationships must be fostered. Miles Brackenbury is proud to say that they are.

SIGNED EDITORIAL: AMS executives love the word “transparency.” They love using the word as a campaign pillar and make it a mainstay in their marketing. Despite this, there’s little evidence to show they care to implement it.

The AMS needs a transparency upgrade - The Queen's Journal The AMS needs a transparency upgrade Asbah Ahmad June 26, 2023 Editorials, Signed Editorials Image by: Herbert Wang The AMS has a transparency problem, and it’s getting worse. The AMS Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the AMS’s strategic, fiduciary, and human resource direction on...

ARTS: Just to Please You is the band’s way of celebrating family, friends, and neighbors. The album offers a “lighter approach” through the presence of love songs on the discography.

‘Just to Please You’ is a love letter to the Skeleton Park neighbourhood - The Queen's Journal ‘Just to Please You’ is a love letter to the Skeleton Park neighbourhood ‘The Gertrudes’ anticipated album offers innovative sounds and uplifting themes Maddie Hunt June 26, 2023 Arts, Music Image by: Herbert WangJust to Please You is set to release on August 18. The Gertrudes hope to bring ...

NEWS: This year Kingston celebrated National Indigenous People’s Day at City Park with all day activities and a free concert.

Kingston and Queen’s celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day - The Queen's Journal Kingston and Queen’s celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day Multi-organizational efforts create integrated event Meghrig Milkon June 26, 2023 News Image by: Joseph MariathasanCity Park was filled with life celebrating Indigenous traditions and culture. This year Kingston celebrated National ...

NEWS: Thousands of graduating students gathered at the Leon’s Centre last week to walk the convocation stage and receive their Queen’s farewell.

Queen’s bids farewell to class of 2023 - The Queen's Journal Queen’s bids farewell to class of 2023 Former Attorney General of Canada delivers message at convocation Sophia Coppolino June 26, 2023 News, Uncategorized Image by: Brett WalkerThe ceremonies took place at the Leons Centre. Thousands of graduating students gathered at the Leon’s Centre last wee...

FEATURE: As the rise of anti-LGBTQ activity in the United States has spread over into Canada, the mental health of q***r-identifying students has emerged as a concern with the increasingly hostile environment in Canada.

Mental health supports for q***r-identifying students at Queen's - The Queen's Journal Mental health supports for q***r-identifying students at Queen’s ‘We need to provide them with a space where they can feel comfortable and safe.’ Vineeth Jarabana June 26, 2023 Features Image by: Herbert WangSeveral initiatives at Queen's promoting the mental health of q***r-identifying studen...

ARTS: Every Sunday from June 4 to Sept. 24, the Katarokwi Indigenous Art and Food Market runs in Springer Market Square, celebrating and sharing Indigenous art and culture with the Kingston community.

Katarokwi market is vital for Kingston’s culture - The Queen's Journal Katarokwi market is vital for Kingston’s culture Kingston showcases Indigenous art and culture Maddie Hunt June 26, 2023 Arts, Visual Image by: Asbah Ahmad There is no cultural centre, no friendship centre, nor a continuously running exhibit dedicated to sharing Indigenous art and culture on a wee...

NEWS: A hundred students in the class of ’27 will receive new Major Access Bursaries, totaling $7 million annually, as part of needs-based transformation of Queen’s financial aid.

Major access bursaries have major impact on Queen’s community - The Queen's Journal Major access bursaries have major impact on Queen’s community Students in top five per cent of each program will receive Principal’s Scholarship Mikella Schuettler June 26, 2023 News, Uncategorized, University Image by: Herbert WangQueen’s continues its promise to diversify student population....

SPORTS: The Gaels will host the championship games at Richardson Stadium, sparking anticipation and excitement among Kingston locals and football enthusiasts province-wide.

The Gaels hoisted the Vanier Cup on four separate occasions; 1968, 1978, 1992, and 2009. With the Vanier Cup coming to their home turf, the Gaels have the opportunity to compete for their fifth title.

Queen's to host Vanier Cup - The Queen's Journal With Queen’s set to host the Vanier Cup for the 2023-24, and 2024-25 seasons, Kingston will become a mecca for Canadian football.

LIFESTYLE: Like any TikTok community, Passport Bros aren’t free from criticism. Since they typically come from wealthy Western countries, these men are preying on women in more vulnerable positions than them. By doing so, they uphold colonialist ideals.

S*x tourism takes a new form with the Passport Bros - The Queen's Journal S*x tourism takes a new form with the Passport Bros North American men try their luck and date abroad Sina Sayyad June 26, 2023 Lifestyle Image by: Violetta Zeitlinger FontanaThe ‘Passport Bro’ community brings colonialism to TikTok. Most of us can relate to finding dating and romance hard. The ...

NEWS: Queen’s University is actively working to convert the washrooms in its current buildings into single-user, gender-neutral facilities, most of which will be addressed through signage changes. All future academic and administrative buildings will have washrooms that are gender neutral.

Queen’s prioritizes gender-neutral washrooms in new buildings - The Queen's Journal Queen’s prioritizes gender-neutral washrooms in new buildings The new JDUC will have washrooms for all students Meghrig Milkon June 26, 2023 News, Uncategorized Image by: Joseph Mariathasan Students at Queen’s will notice changes this summer and in the coming years as the University commits to c...