Downes endorsed unanimously

October 24, 2014
The Journal’s Editorial Board has unanimously agreed to endorse Rick Downes for Kingston mayor, with 17 votes for and no abstentions.

Drop the slut talk

October 24, 2014
“I’m a mouse, duh.”
The AMS no-experience-necessary hiring policy is a valuable initiative to ensure accessible employment for students.

Over-loaded

October 22, 2014
Burnout. Have you been there?
Queen’s istration should be condemned for lacking an official policy for handling sexual assaults on campus.

Think spiritually

October 17, 2014
When I came to Queen’s last year, I found it disturbing how infrequently students took the time to think about and acknowledge their spiritual lives.

Name change, game change

October 9, 2014
The city of Seattle’s re-designation of Columbus Day as Indigenous People’s Day is a step in the right direction, but it can’t be the last step.
Postmedia’s purchase of all of Sun Media’s English-language papers will benefit smaller papers, but should be regarded with caution.

Pirating the Ivy League

October 9, 2014
China’s recent economic boom has resulted in the rise of several universities that seek to recreate the experience of prestigious western universities.

Meditation room required

October 8, 2014
The creation of a meditation and prayer room in Stauffer Library is a worthwhile initiative.

You go, Chicago

October 8, 2014
The University of Chicago’s plan to increase the economic diversity of its undergraduate population helps establish equal opportunities for students of all economic backgrounds.

Ops or bust

October 8, 2014
From covering news for the Journal last year to being this volume’s Opinions Editor, I’ve had the opportunity to meet a lot of students on this campus.

NFL dormant on violence

October 3, 2014
The NFL’s recent devotion of commercial time to anti-domestic violence PSAs is a retroactive and insufficient attempt at saving face.
It’s painfully clear that universities need to establish a proper system for handling sexual assault cases.

Nix the make-up call

October 3, 2014
Ever heard of a make-up call in sports?
The term “developed country” shouldn’t imply that countries in the global North have reached a sort of utopia.

Boycott misses mark

October 1, 2014
Justin Trudeau’s boycott of Sun Media was misguided.

Boycott misses mark

September 30, 2014
Justin Trudeau’s boycott of Sun Media was misguided.
The opening of Canada’s first recovery high school is a solid step in creating resources for youth with substance use disorders.

Neutrality a necessity

September 26, 2014
Canada’s current national anthem doesn’t accurately represent the standards of equity we should strive towards.