As former student leaders who worked with incoming Principal Patrick Deane during his time as Vice-Principal (Academic), we can say with full confidence that his appointment represents an opportunity for Queen’s to rediscover and nurture its unique undergraduate learning experience.
“Going home to Toronto and seeing family.” Zach Freedman, CompSci ‘20 “Meeting my family in Toronto.” Georgia La, Sci ‘21 “Going home to Nova Scotia.” Julie Mosher, Sci ‘21 “My mom is coming from Vancouver to spend it with me.” Eva Tychsen, ArtSci ‘21
“Wake up at 8 a.m. and start drinking.” Ben Tomkinson, ArtSci ’22″I’m on the cheer team so I’ll be at the football game.” Matt Frost, ArtSci ’19″I have friends from home coming up, so I’ll be having lots of fun.” Laura Wilson, ArtSci ’21
A shift in a drug’s regulation must be done right. The legalization of marijuana will only be successful if the agencies are fully able to handle the increased responsibility that comes with it.
Legalizing cannabis in Canada is a landmark liberalization that highlights a reformed approach to substance use—one based on principles of prevention, harm reduction and enforcement.
The Cannabis Act has incredible potential to drive both economic and societal progress in Canada. However, the federal government’s current marijuana regulation only benefits privileged in our society.
“I feel neutral about it, as long as they actually enforce the restrictions.” Joelle Jacobs, ConEd’20″Will probably keep a lot of people out of trouble.” Tamir Arnester, CompSci’21″Most students smoke anyways so why not.” Marcus Chan, CompSci’19
Granovsky’s writing is thoughtful and well-written but I think that his criticism of our current society’s attempt to turn boys into men misses the mark. It’s true that we do not need more gentlemen, but I think that instead our focus should be on raising good people. Most would agree that in our current social climate men and boys are being fed toxic ideas about what it means to be a man, both in relation to women and other men (not to mention non-human animals and our environment).
“I really like stuffing, turkey’s good too.” Annie Macgregor, Nursing ’20 “Sometimes my family makes sweet potatoes with cinnamon and marshmallows, its amazing.” Rebecca Hoogkamp, CompSci ‘21 “Sweet potatoes with marshmallows.” Riley Doyle, ArtSci ’21 “Honestly I don’t like Thanksgiving food so my mom makes roast beef.” Jodie Grieve, ArtSci ’21
After its inaugural run and seeing the new two academic days in practice, the Queen’s community needs to have a conversation about the new Orientation Week structure—and whether it’s something worth reversing.
