I recently submitted two questions for Provost Alan Harrison for the March 27 meeting of Senate. One is: why do we already have a financial exploration, or “business case,” for expanding online learning, and not a word on the subject in our new Academic Plan? The other is: why won’t you let us see it?
Queen’s Assistant Dean of Student Affairs comments on co-curricular record project
The decision at last week’s AMS Assembly to reject a motion put forth by three groups hoping to instate opt-outable student fees, while adherent to AMS policy, stifled debate surrounding the proposals and should likely have been approached with more flexibility.
When we’re looking at viral campaigns like Kony 2012, the priority should be to learn from them — whether its through a critical perspective or because you believe in it.

Letters to the editor

March 9, 2012
Oil sands have unintended negative effects, and responding to Queen’s Climate Action Plan
If the Ontario government doesn’t examine measures beyond those stated in the Drummond report, Ontarians will likely see the level of public debt continue to rise.
We’d like to express our disappointment with the decision to publish an article about a fictional recall of defective condoms sold at the SHRC in Tuesday’s fake Journal published by Golden Words.
The Internet has made it so much easier for criminal activity to go undetected. But removing warrant requirements would give police almost unlimited power to spy on our private lives.

CFRC structure in perspective

February 16, 2012
As discussions continue between the AMS and CFRC, our ists debate the role of the AMS Board of Directors in the radio station’s governance.
Two years after g an important climate change agreement, Queen’s has failed to meet certain conditions.

Sanctions go too far

February 10, 2012
It’s inevitable that students will drink alcohol during their first year of university. The residence rules system should recognize this.

Letter to the editor

February 7, 2012
It’s easy to overlook the most powerful means of coping with mental illness and maintaining mental health: social .
As the advertising industry continues to move towards a more targeted, social media based model, companies and brands of all sizes should be taking notice.

Letter to the editor

February 3, 2012
We’d really like to give credit where credit is due. On Saturday, Jan. 28 our 12-year-old son had the day of his life.
Other universities in Canada have implemented international relations degree programs at the undergraduate level. Should Queen’s follow suit?

Letter to the editor

January 31, 2012
The Nursing Science Society deserves to be recognized as a faculty society of the AMS.

Sizing up Tim Hortons

January 31, 2012
The fast-food industry has often lived by the saying “bigger is better” — and our beloved Tim Hortons is no exception.
If the accused are found guilty in this case, defence lawyers won’t have played a role in inhibiting justice. In fact, they’ll have helped facilitate it.

Letter to the editor

January 24, 2012
In October 2011, Dalton McGuinty and the Ontario Liberal Party won the provincial election on a big campaign promise — the 30 per cent off Ontario tuition grant.
Being excluded from the law-making table, it’s not hard to see why First Nations rights are so poorly addressed.