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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 […]

What I Wish I Knew Going Into First Year

September 28, 2017

by Danielle Barish, Deputy Brand Manager First year was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Growing up for the past 10 years at summer camp, I thought I would be fully equipped […]

Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Resources are Available

September 1, 2017

September 1, 2017  KINGSTON, ON – In light of the recent media attention detailing sexual misconduct by a Queen’s student, we would like to draw everyone’s attention to the resources that exist on campus and in the broader Kingston community […]

Appointment of Vice-President (Operations)

August 28, 2017

August 28, 2017   KINGSTON, ON – Today, Chelsea Hollidge (Film and Political Studies ’17) was appointed AMS Vice-President (Operations) by AMS President Jennifer Li and AMS Vice-President (University Affairs) Palmer Lockridge. This appointment was made […]

Executive Statement on Bikes and Boards

August 25, 2017

August 25, 2017  KINGSTON, ON – Today, AMS President Jennifer Li made the following statement on behalf of the AMS Executive:  “Over the last few days, we have heard and considered the concerns expressed to us by students and […]

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