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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....

An FAQ on the Resignation of an AMS Executive Member

Written by Jumphost on March 1, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

Following Peter Green’s resignation as the incoming Vice-President Operations for the AMS, there have been some important and very valid questions asked by students. Below are answers to those questions. For a formal release on this matter, as well as the details on the special Assembly, click here. [divider] Q:...

Valentines Cards for our Inner-Nerds

Written by Jumphost on February 14, 2013. Posted in Tricolour Spirit.

With Valentine’s day upon us, here are some cute/funny/creative valentines day cards from some big philosophers, historical figures and writers (created by Ben Kling). These are all fun and good, but remember to have a fun but safe valentines day, no matter what you are doing. (for some sexual-health...

Winter Snowstorm: a Queen’s Reaction

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

At 3am this morning, the provost’s office made the decision to keep Queen’s open for all business/classes today. This is obviously a good thing, but our disappointment can be expressed nonetheless. Here is a brief (and stereotyped) timeline of typical reactions. Last night when you heard...

OUSA: What it Does & Your Thoughts

Written by Jumphost on February 6, 2013. Posted in Academics.

In 1992, the Alma Mater Society recognized a need to be aligned with an external provincial lobby group that would be an effective advocate to the Province. Issues at stake included tuition levels, under-funding and teaching quality. At that time, the AMS was part of the Ontario Federation of Students,...

Why YOUR Vote Matters, In Infographs!

Written by Jumphost on January 26, 2013. Posted in Tricolour Spirit.

Want some examples of why YOUR vote matters? Want to know what past AMS teams have been able to do? Here are some past campaign promises & AMS initiatives that have made a difference on this campus. This Monday and Tuesday, make sure to vote!

#AMSvotes 2013: Everything You Need to Know

Written by Jumphost on January 19, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

VOTING HAS NOW ENDED Voting has now commenced in the AMS Winter Election, with students voting for their AMS Executive, Undergraduate Student Trustee, student fees and in their respective faculty societies. Here is some info on who is running, how to vote, and why YOUR vote matters! Go to the bottom...

AMS Elections & Why You Should Get Involved

Written by Jumphost on January 9, 2013. Posted in Community Issues.

It is that time of year again, as students get back into the routine of school and start counting down the days until reading week! In just over two weeks, the AMS will be hosting its annual winter elections and referendum to elect four very important positions in University governance; the AMS Executive...

Homecoming: Its Return & Your Thoughts

Written by Jumphost on December 11, 2012. Posted in Community Issues, Tricolour Spirit.

If you haven’t already seen it, check out our homecoming video. This video was released as engineers kicked their GPAs in front of the JDUC, and a bagpipe played in the background. In other words, an awesome morning at Queen’s. After months of deliberation and nearly four years since our last...

21 Cute Animals to Relieve Your Exam Stress

Written by Jumphost on December 4, 2012. Posted in Tricolour Spirit.

Exams are stressful, so we’ve put together a collection of cute animal photos & videos to relieve some stress! From cats, to dogs, to otters, here are some adorable stress-relief photos for you to enjoy & share. Ps. While these are all extremely cute (and will hopefully let you relax for a...

Queen’s Gives the Gift of 8

Written by Jumphost on October 24, 2012. Posted in Community Issues.

This Monday, Queen’s Commerce Society launched a powerful (and well-designed) outreach campaign called “Queen’s Gives the Gift of 8″. Watch the video below, click on the links provided, and share this around! This campaign’s goal is to encourage Queen’s University students, faculty, and the...

Fraternities & Sororities at Queen’s: Your Thoughts

Written by Jumphost on October 5, 2012. Posted in Community Issues.

In the early 1930s the AMS and the University banned fraternities and sororities on campus. This ban, which is reflected in AMS Constitution Section 7, precludes AMS members from “be[ing] an active member of any fraternity or sorority, that is, any organization composed of students and former students...