Given the financial instability faced by workers under the age of 25, the implementation of policies like Bill 148 and OHIP+ are long overdue. However, if we broaden our scope, it’s clear to see that little action is made to address the financial inaccessibility most of the population faces.In accordance to Bill 148, Ontario’s minimum wage has increased to $14.00 an hour. Since the bill’s proposal, there’s been speculation from both the public and experts about how this will affect unemployment rates and market prices of everyday goods and services.
“It highlights the importance and significance of females around the world and your life,” Shamana Sathiyasothy ArtSci ’18.”It’s important that women each other, because they all want to achieve something. It’s important that we work together not always against each other,” Anushka Nair ArtSci ’20.
Over the last few years, Jordan Peterson has attracted a large volume of champions and critics in his crusade against postmodern leftism in academia, media and politics.
Never in my life have I seen a public figure with views so misrepresented in the mainstream media. Since his rise to fame, Dr. Jordan Peterson can’t open his mouth without being designated as a sexist, homophobe, transphobe, alt-right champion and in some extreme cases, a Nazi.These characterizations are very clearly false and anybody who has personally engaged with Dr. Peterson’s material online via his lectures, countless interviews and debates knows he’s explicitly opposed to oppression, ideological thinking, as well as political extremism.
By giving a platform to Jordan Peterson, Principal Daniel Woolf and the University have failed to protect marginalized students on this campus.I’m not particularly interested in arguing against men like Peterson; they fundamentally misunderstand what transgender, mentally ill and marginalized students experience. They willingly have blinders on that don’t allow them to see past their privilege. I don’t know how I can teach them to care about people besides themselves.
Celebrities with controversial opinions are nothing new. What sets Jordan Peterson apart and makes his celebrity status unexpected, is that his controversial cultural criticism is founded on serious academic work.
“Getting my wisdom teeth out,” Auston Chhor ArtSci ’19.”Going to my cottage,” Kennedy Bullen ArtSci ’18. “Visiting my brother in Toronto,” Jad Ghazali Eng ’20.”Catching up on House Hunters,” Lily Hacker ArtSci ’18.
With extreme weather patterns increasing globally, environmental issues like climate change are receiving more and more attention as people begin to express concern about these issues and seek solutions. One of the best paths of action individuals can follow is to live a sustainable lifestyle.
“We’re having a QWE exec girls night,” Emily Quimby, Danielle D., and Talia Keay. “Waiting for the chocolate to go on sale. My boyfriend’s in Toronto, “Amanda Attar ArtSci ’19.
On Feb. 12 and 13, all Queen’s students will vote to approve or disapprove a fee to renovate the John Deutsch University Centre. While we’re no longer part of the student community, this is an important decision that will affect Queen’s for the years to come.This is your chance to not only redevelop the JDUC, but get a building primarily designed and developed by students, for students.With that in mind, we’re asking you to vote ‘yes’ on the AMS’ Special Referendum.
A recent Journal article claimed that “Agreeing your organization respects reproductive rights isn’t equal to a pro-choice opinion;” that the required attestation doesn’t threaten individual beliefs.But “reproductive rights” means access to abortion. The Prime Minister himself said as much; the government which introduced the attestation understands it as pro-choice.
“Taking my time to paint, and yes, I do it everyday.” Danika Bertrand, Comm ‘20“No electronics in bed, and I broke it January 1.” Alex Green, ArtSci ’18“I don’t have one. Just to be the best human being, and I’m sticking to it.” Evan Sambasivam, ArtSci ‘18
“Plans for where the money will get allocated,” Fredsen Otchere-Jan ArtSci ’17“Fair hiring practices,” Amanda Di Luch ArtSci ’18“Their perspective on racial issues,” Clarence Lau ArtSci ’19
Although there’s increasing skepticism regarding the value of a liberal arts degree, my experience as a political studies major at Queen’s couldn’t be more contrary.
“Graduation,” Caitlin Lavoie ArtSci’18. “Reading week,” Maddy Hyde ConEd’18. “Forgetting old acquaintances,” Harrison Giovannetti Comm’19.”Seeing my friends again because I was on exchange,” Eric Liu Comm’19.
I’ve always known there’s something different about the way I socialize.My relationship with socializing and other people is a key part of my personality, not to mention it’s physiologically determined. The difference between those like me and those who enjoy socializing and stimulation is considered the introvert/extrovert divide.
“Sunday night football with my dad,” Zoe Bougiouklis ArtSci’19. “Going to visit my sister or going to Mexico,” Chin Lin Chen LifeSci’20. “Seeing my dog,” Jenny Yu ConEd’18. “For it to be a lot warmer,” Cameron Graham Comm’19.
