The Journal’s guide to student-friendly houseplants

In my first year at Queen’s, my friend gave me a plastic plant for my birthday because I couldn’t “kill this one.” I entered first year with three houseplants, and since then, my collection has grown to almost a dozen. I’ve probably killed half as many. 
September 9, 2019

What we learned on exchange: practical lessons for day-to-day life

When you first sign up to go on university exchange, it’s natural to fantasize about far-flung travel, mouth-watering food, and life-long friendships. For the most part, these fantasies come true, but going on exchange also comes with some unexpected road bumps.
September 4, 2019

Queen’s best weird food combinations

University is a time for unleashing your creativity, and the kitchen is no exception. When your fridge is empty, but your stomach is grumbling, you may have to resort to unique methods of feeding yourself.
September 4, 2019

QP drink tasting leaves behind a sweet taste

In honour of their updated menu, the Queen’s Pub (QP) hosted a drink tasting on August 31 so students could sample their new beers and cocktails. Having spent every Monday and Tuesday evening of the summer at QP watching 25 twenty-somethings find love on The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, I knew I had to be there.
Queen’s campus is full of nooks and crannies where students can hang out, and everyone seems to have a personal favourite.
In the warm summer months, it’s practically impossible to visit Breakwater Park without spotting a game—or five—of the latest craze to hit the beach: Spikeball.
With all of its strains, concentrates and taboos, trying cannabis—the term for weed or marijuana used by the Canadian government—for the first time can be daunting.
While “work hard, play hard” is a great motto to have throughout the school year, during the summer, it’s fair to want to work less and play more.  
If you’re hankering for something sweet but still want to uphold your summer health commitments, look no further.
While summer means an increase in free time without your typical academic and extracurricular obligations, it can be challenging to decide how to best spend your days. Here are a few hobbies to consider picking up over the next few months so you can take full advantage of the (almost) stress-free season.
After what felt like endless months of winter coats and final exams, summer is finally on the horizon.
Instagram has become such a popular social platform having one isn’t enough—these days, you need a fake one too.
Kingston has finally warmed up, which can only mean one thing for students and residents alike: it’s officially patio season.  

Best of Kingston 2019

April 8, 2019
We polled Queen’s students on their favourite locations around Kingston, from preferred coffee shops to campus’ finest bathrooms.
Most students know Queen Victoria, who established ‘Queen’s College in Kingston’ via the Royal Charter in 1841, as the ‘Queen’ of Queen’s.
For some students, summer is a time to kick back and soak up the sun, but for many it’s also a chance to catch up on academics or even get ahead.
Ally’s Twitter bio lists milkshakes as her number one life pillar. Josh has a self-made poster of a Gold Medal Ribbon milkshake from Baskin Robbins hanging in his bedroom.
If you spent St. Patrick’s Day milling around Aberdeen Street or dancing your heart out in a friend-of-a-friend’s backyard, chances are you met someone memorable.

Running towards recovery

March 22, 2019
I started running as a requirement for my 10th grade Phys-Ed class.
Since it’s summer job application season, many students are wondering whether to head home for the break or stay in Kingston.