By: Sierra DiMarco, First year Brand Manager Intern Mental health awareness is an important topic on our campus. Starting the conversation on mental health is one of the core ways to end ignorance, and to promote education and awareness. This coming Wednesday January 31st is Bell Let’s Talk Day. The purpose of this day is [...]
by: Anmol Saxena So you might have heard people talking about the 2018 AMS Winter Election and Referendum or maybe seen a Facebook post, but what IS it? You get to pick the new AMS President, Vice President of Operations and Vice President of University Affairs, as well as who will be the new Queen’s Rector [...]
January 28, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Today, AMS Chief Returning Officer Sarah Obonsawin made the following statement on behalf of the AMS Elections Team: “The Elections Team has been notified that Natasha Kornak has withdrawn her candidacy for Vice-President (University Affairs). Per the AMS Constitution Section 2.2.2, the candidates for President and Vice-Presidents shall run [...]
by Rachel Corvinelli, Brand Manager Getting back from winter break signals the beginning of a new semester, as well as the race to find a summer job. The idea of finding a summer job can be daunting, no matter what kind of employment you may be looking for; an experience-rich unpaid internship, a stress-free retail [...]
January 16, 2018 KINGSTON, ON – Today, AMS Chief Electoral Officer Matthew Ierino made the following statement on behalf of the AMS Elections Team: “The AMS Executive Nomination Period closed yesterday, January 15th, 2018. After the All Candidates Meeting, two teams picked up a nomination package. Only Team ECN, consisting of Presidential Candidate Emily [...]
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 craziness of exam time can make it a bit tricky to pick up gifts for friends and family—especially within a student budget! Don’t know what [...]
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 things “adulting” has finally arrived, and you are not alone in your feelings of stress or fear. Here are some DOs and DON’Ts when it [...]
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! It can be hard at times, but having a balanced diet and lifestyle while being a full time student can be done. It can be [...]
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 begin the study grind. There are many places to study on and off campus, but which one is the best? We have created a quiz [...]
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 $0.35 fee, subject to individual opt out, to support the Queen’s Space Conference? Yes - 69.0% (2876) No - 31.0% (1291) Triennial Review (Opt-out): Do you [...]