Embrace a social education

October 14, 2011
First year is one of the most socially unique and intense experiences most students will ever have. I urge first years to embrace this aspect of their education.

Letters to the editor

October 7, 2011
of the Queen’s community respond to Palestinian bid at United Nations.
Universities exist to foster free, critical thinking. Unfortunately, there’s a darker side to schooling that I find deeply concerning.

In defence of statehood bid

October 4, 2011
On Friday, Sept. 23, President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas submitted an official application to the UN for recognition of Palestine based on 1967 borders. Much of the world s this move by the Palestinians, yet almost nothing will come of it.

A discussion on party policies

September 30, 2011
Representatives from the four major provincial parties highlight key policy points.

In defence of the District

September 27, 2011
While the Journal’s editorial on Tuesday Sept. 20 was well written, I want to take this opportunity to respond directly to some of the ideas stipulated within it.

Are you ready, kids?

September 23, 2011
SpongeBob may not be so innocent, after all.

Letters to the editor

September 23, 2011
Queer McGill responds to Grey House issue.

Why the student vote matters

September 20, 2011
Politicians won’t prioritize student concerns unless students vote.

Reflection on the alcohol ban

September 16, 2011
Early indications are that the alcohol ban contributed to a more positive Orientation Week experience.

Letters to the editor

September 16, 2011
The FYNIRS program needs to given more respect, funding and a proper space.

Letters to the editor

September 13, 2011
Letters to the editor discuss the future of AMS clubs in the Grey House

Are we safer after 9/11?

September 13, 2011
Since the terrorist attacks committed on Sept. 11, 2001, our perception of security has changed in many ways. Have the lessons we learned made us safer?

Editors’ note

September 9, 2011
Since January, our banner has stated that the Queen’s Journal is Canada’s oldest student newspaper in our print and online editions. It turns out we’re not.

Fighting for Grey House

September 9, 2011
The recent AMS decision to evict several longstanding campus groups from the Grey House reflects an abuse of power and disregards the importance of both the historical and contemporary work of these groups.

The case for cameras

September 9, 2011
Bruce Griffiths says cameras are part of a solution to malicious fire alarms in residence that includes safety education, sanctions and a student culture that doesn’t condone false alarms.
QUFA President Paul Young and Queen’s Provost Bob Silverman weigh in on the ongoing labour negotiations from either side of the bargaining table.
A recommendation to remove health and safety issues from the jurisdiction of various student judiciaries at Queen’s is misguided and fails to demonstrate an understanding of the school’s peer-istered disciplinary system.

The Liberal rebuild

May 31, 2011
As the Liberal Party enters a substantial rebuilding phase, it’s useful to reflect on the results of the recent election and its implications for the future.
For the final meeting of the Vol. 138 Journal Dialogue , we talked about movies.