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The 4 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions (and How to Stick to Them)

Written by Jumphost on January 23, 2014. Posted in Student Life.

It’s that time of year again! Shortly after the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us create resolutions to make 2014 the best year yet. Unfortunately, according to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, only 8% of resolution-makers will be successful. New Year’s Resolutions...

AMS Elections 2014: A Guide to Getting Informed

Written by Jumphost on January 20, 2014. Posted in Community Issues, Student Life.

Here is some information on who is running and how to vote in the 2014 AMS Winter Election. 1. How do I vote? All AMS voting is done online. On the morning of Tuesday, January 28th, you will receive an email with a link & login information that is valid until 7pm on Wednesday, January 29th. One...

Best Spots to Study

Written by Jumphost on December 14, 2013. Posted in Student Life.

If lately you’ve been feeling a sense of dread approaching the towers of Stauffer, you’re not alone. Day after day of studying in the same environment can get a bit depressing – and we know, switching to Douglas doesn’t really help matters much. If you need a little change...

About the Undergraduate Student Trustee

Written by Jumphost on December 4, 2013. Posted in Student Life.

As my first semester as Undergraduate Student Trustee draws to a close, I can’t help but have noticed that the most common question I get asked is: “What do you do? What’s the Undergraduate Student Trustee? And for that matter, what’s the Board?” Given how important these matters are to Queen’s, I...

What to know going into your first exam

Written by Jumphost on December 2, 2013. Posted in Academics, Student Life.

PREPARING Write down your exam building location and the room number from the SOLUS Exam list. Since all of your exams might be in different buildings, it is helpful to have a reminder of where to go for each exam. Pack everything you need the night before so you don’t have to stress about finding...

5 Need-to-Knows for that Tough Exam

Written by Jumphost on November 29, 2013. Posted in Academics.

1. Did you know that you have the right to review your final exam with your instructor present? Once your exam mark has been made available, you are able to request to view your exam in the presence of your instructor. Should you formally appeal your grade, you are also afforded access to your...

8 8tracks Playlists to Get You Through Exams

Written by Jumphost on November 28, 2013. Posted in Student Life.

Background Sounds Lyrics? No Genres: soundtrack, instrumental, piano, classical Length: 1h 32m (24 songs) What to Expect: Scores from films like Dear John, and instrumental versions of laidback alternative songs. Beautiful Instrumental Music Lyrics? Minimal Genres: soundtrack, instrumental, classical Length:...

7 Blogs You Have to Follow

Written by Jumphost on November 19, 2013. Posted in Kingston Living.

Whenever I’m in the mood to procrastinate (essentially the second I open my laptop), I find myself turning more and more to personal blogs. There’s just something about someone sharing their experiences, passions, and creativity that inspires me to pursue my own ambitions. Blogs have become...

4 Delicious Treats to Indulge in this Halloween

Written by Jumphost on October 30, 2013. Posted in Kingston Living, Student Life.

Remember the excitement you felt when you were little and Halloween rolled around? Yes, getting your costume ready was awesome, but let’s get real: the main excitement revolved around more around the treat then the trick. No matter how old you are, this will help you relive some of those glorious...

The Dietary Restriction Guide to Eating on Campus

Written by Jumphost on October 22, 2013. Posted in Kingston Living, Student Life.

When you’re having a hectic day on campus, finding time to eat healthy food can often be a struggle, especially if you have dietary restrictions or food allergies. Many Queen’s students follow vegetarian and gluten-free diets, so to help you find healthy, affordable (and tasty!) food options, we surveyed...

Fall Referendum Statements

Written by Jumphost on October 21, 2013. Posted in Student Life.

Life Beat Newspaper LifeBeat Newspaper is a bi-annual publication which features student submissions related to health and medicine. Our goal is to approach health topics from a variety of educational backgrounds and to present these ideas in the form of articles, artwork and entertainment pieces...

15 Throwback Photos to get you excited for Homecoming 2.0

Written by Jumphost on October 18, 2013. Posted in Student Life, Tricolour Spirit.

We’re not that different than we used to be back then, but if these Queen’s #throwback photos don’t get you pumped for Homecoming 2.0, we don’t know what will. Meet some alumni, and share your Queen’s stories with them. Have a great weekend and Go Gaels Go! 15. We...

5 Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make At Home

Written by Jumphost on October 11, 2013. Posted in Kingston Living, Student Life.

Thanksgiving is typically associated with one thing: food. Sitting around the table and stuffing yourself with so much food you need to lie down doesn’t really get old, especially when you’ve been living off Ramen Noodles and peanut butter for the past month. Instead of making the long...

21 Animals to Relieve Your Exam Stress: Part 2

Written by Jumphost on April 8, 2013. Posted in Tricolour Spirit.

Exams are stressful, so we’ve put together a (second) collection of cute animal photos & videos to relieve some stress! From cats, to dogs, to goats, here are some adorable stress-relief photos for you to enjoy & share. Want to see the original post again? You can check it out here. Ps. While...

Queen’s University Announces A New Mascot

Written by Jumphost on April 1, 2013. Posted in Tricolour Spirit.

Queen’s University and the AMS are proud to announce that after months of deliberation and consultation Queen’s has decided to replace Boohoo the bear as the official mascot! The decision to adopt a new mascot came shortly after university administrators and the AMS were informed that Boohoo was not,...

St. Patrick’s Day: Go Green or Go Home

Written by Jumphost on March 13, 2013. Posted in Kingston Living, Student Life.

Ahh St. Patty’s Day. You can feel it approaching. You’ve made your Sunday plans, you’ve ransacked the dollar store of all its Irish paraphernalia, and you’ve reverted back to your March 18th, 2012 profile picture (a glimmering combination of a “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirt, olive corduroys, and...

Getting Back To Who We Are

Written by Jumphost on March 6, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

Fellow students, We wanted to address some regrettable incidents that have taken place in the past 24 hours, the past week, and throughout the past year. The challenge before us is to ensure that discussions and debates on this campus are conducted in a civilized, respectful and intellectually-driven...

Incoming Executive: Our Team & Progress So Far

Written by Jumphost on March 5, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

This Sunday, our Executive team for the coming year was made complete, with Nicola Plummer graciously accepting the nomination for Vice-President Operations. Nicola has been humbled by the responsibility and trust placed in her, and all three of us appreciate the outpouring of support from students....