Students honour their female role models for International Women’s Day

On Mar. 8, people all over the world will celebrate International Women’s Day for its 108th year.
March 5, 2019

Championing Relay for Life after beating cancer twice

I consider myself extremely lucky because prior to celebrating my 20th birthday, I’d already beaten cancer not once, but twice. 
February 28, 2019

Watching my brother fight a life-threatening illness

For three and a half years, I’ve watched my little brother miss out on high school friendships, relationships, and work opportunities, all due to a crippling and life-threatening illness.
February 14, 2019

Missed connections at Queen’s

When walking down University Ave or grabbing a snack at the ARC, it’s easy to someone who catches your eye.
Reading Week is fast approaching, which means most students are caught wondering how to make the most of their well-deserved break.
Online shopping has made it simpler than ever to seamlessly acquire items you don’t need. 
The start of a semester abroad is dominated by a mix of excitement and anxiety.
While Valentine’s Day typically focuses on love with people we know, one of the strongest romantic connections many of us have is with our celebrity crush.
On a student budget, it’s easy to get into a repetitive food routine.
Sleep is as essential to survival as food and water—ask anyone that’s tried to pull an all-nighter during exam season. Without it, you simply can’t function optimally. 
Personality quizzes drive massive amounts of internet traffic each day. Although they may appear arbitrary, there’s a reason why we’re curious to find which inanimate objects or food best match our personality.  
The Juniper Café at the Tett Center has been a beloved part of my routine the past two years—I enjoy it so much, the café’s staff have learned my order off by heart.

Losing a best friend at 21

January 25, 2019
On Nov. 15, 2018, I lost one of my best friends, with whom I had one of the strongest relationships I’ll ever come to know.

A guide to meal prepping

January 25, 2019
Despite its reputation as a food strategy for gym aficionados and mothers of four, meal prepping—making portable meals to eat throughout the week—is an inexpensive and healthy choice that makes your life easier.
Educators need to find more effective ways of encouraging literacy and independent reading among students.
I’ve always treated my dreams as entertainment. However, after a few weeks of restless and dream-filled sleep last semester, I found myself scouring the internet for theories to interpret my dreams.
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for students is exercise—and it can make January daunting for ARC first-timers and regulars, who can intimidate or irritate each other.
In mid-November, I walked out of my house in disbelief and found everything beautifully covered in snow.
Every holiday season, thousands of eager Canadians swarm downtown Toronto to witness the unique Christmastime magic that is The National Ballet of Canada’s production of The Nutcracker.
Being fond of beginnings, I understand why the New Year can be hopeful. Resolutions naturally become a part of the feeling, and there’s nothing wrong with embarking on a journey towards self-improvement.