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Tricolour Gift Guide

December 14, 2017

There are two types of people when it comes to Holiday shopping: those who love it, and those that feel like they’ve barely survived it. For many of us, the […]

Executive Statement on Corporate Service Directors

December 8, 2017

December 8, 2017    KINGSTON, ON – Today, the AMS Executive issued the following statement:  “This afternoon, the AMS parted ways with Monica Przyborowski, our former Director of Retail Services. We wish Monica the best […]

Housing Dos and Don’ts: A Guide For First Years

December 1, 2017

With the end of first term approaching, there is constant chatter around finding a house and securing housemates. The thought of having to contact landlords, signing a lease and all […]

A Gaels Guide to Healthy Living During Exams

November 17, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager It seems as though the University lifestyle and healthy living can’t go hand in hand, but we’re here to tell you that in fact, it can! […]

Where Should You Be Studying This Exam SZN?

November 7, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager With a few months of classes under our belt, it is time for the one, the only… December Exams! It’s time to hit the (e)books and […]

2017 Fall Referendum Results

November 2, 2017

November 1, 2017 Kingston ON – Below are the results of the 2017 AMS Fall Referendum. Voter turnout was 26.5%. Establishing Fees: Do you agree to the establishment of a […]

5 Reasons YOU Should Vote in the AMS Fall Referendum

October 30, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager Be part of the tradition The Alma Mater Society is Canada’s oldest student association. Like doing the oil thigh during homecoming or wearing a tam, participating […]

My thoughts on another costume party

October 27, 2017

Last night, I was made aware that an event called “Beerfest” is being planned. This is an attempt to repeat the event that occurred in November 2016 in which students […]

What you should be for Halloween this year based on your Faculty

October 27, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager Every year, the National Retail Federation releases a list of the year’s most popular costumes, and it’s expected that Halloween spending will reach a record $9.1 […]

Five things not to miss this year at Homecoming this year

October 13, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager The leaves are beginning to change colour, the temperature is slowly dropping, midterms are just around the corner, and the smell of pumpkin spice everything is […]

ReUnion Street Festival

October 7, 2017

by Laura Chiu (Commerce ’19, ReUnion Street Festival Marketing Chair) Although the weather would seem to indicate that Summer is just getting into full swing, believe it or not, Fall is […]

Effective allyship is about prioritizing marginalized voices, not speaking over them

October 5, 2017

Dear Queen’s students, This morning, The Queen’s Journal published an article titled “ASUS petitions for Indigenous land recognition on Queen’s sign” featuring Laura Anderson, the ASUS Equity Commissioner. The article […]

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