Student Politics

With 26 days left on the job, President Owen Rocchi, Vice-President (University Affairs) Ruth Osunde, and Vice-President (Operations) Ayan Chowdhury sat down with The Journal to reflect on their year.

A confrontation on the picket line escalated when Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) 901 President Jake Morrow claims a member of the University’s bargaining team ran over his foot—sparking a charged exchange over the ongoing strike.

After being removed from their role on QMIND, a former executive is speaking out, citing their mental health concerns as the reason for their termination.

Commerce Society General Meetings and Assemblies have come to a temporary halt with an ongoing investigation.

The academic mission of the University remains intact despite the ongoing strike.

Queen’s Muslim Law Students Association successfully advocated for a multi-faith room three years ago—now, they’re dealing with incidents of vandalism.

The Orientation Roundtable (ORT) budget sees a $200,000 decrease from last year.

An emergency Special Assembly saw snaps and thumbs up from PSAC 901 union .

As undergraduate students protested outside Robert Sutherland Hall, Senators protested for continued strike negotiations.

Undergrads are demanding action to end PSAC 901, Unit 1’s, strike as for an Open Letter sures 1,500 signatures. 

Budgets, burnout, and a new vision for clubs were at the forefront of the second AMS Assembly of the month. 

Having once worked to represent the student body, burnout, harassment, and discrimination concerns are being flagged by a former student leader. 

Threads of Empowerment aims to foster financial independence for women worldwide, one stitch at a time. 

Student recognized for contributions to governance at Queen’s.

Hiring for the 2025-26 AMS senior management team is still underway with six positions—Director of Communications, Secretary of Internal Affairs, Common Ground Head Manager, Tricolour Outlet Head Manager, Commissioner of Clubs, and Social Issues Commissioner (External)—still up for grabs.

The ongoing PSAC 901, Unit 1 strike has professors swapping lecture halls for picket lines.