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Boo Hoo Usurps Eril Berkok as AMS President

Written by Jumphost on April 1, 2014. Posted in Student Life, Tricolour Spirit.

Meet Boo Hoo the Bear, your new AMS President!In his spare time, He enjoys sitting in Student Life Centre Spaces, Taking long walks in the JDUC, Loves Supporting Student-Run Services, Submits Complaints to Non-Academic Discipline, Lounging like he owns the place, Collaborating with Commissioners, Discussing...

9 Ways to Keep Calm and Carry on During Exam Time

Written by Jumphost on March 31, 2014. Posted in Academics, Student Life.

As April approaches, many of us will experience various forms of stress with exams, moving, job searching, and many other things happening all at once. To help combat the stresses that come with this hectic time of year, give this list a read, and think of personal ways for relieving stress and increasing...

How to Choose Your Program – Arts and Science

Written by Jumphost on March 11, 2014. Posted in Academics, Student Life.

If you’re a first year Arts and Science student at Queen’s, chances are you’ll be selecting a degree plan within the coming months. With so many programs to choose from, many students have trouble choosing their Major, Medial, Minor, or Specialization. Here are a few tips and questions to consider...

By Students, For Students

Written by Jumphost on March 6, 2014. Posted in Student Life, Tricolour Spirit.

Every time you grab a chai latte from Cogro for your 8:30am class, catch up with friends over a plate of nachos at QP, buy a bus ticket from Tricolour Outlet, or print an essay at P&CC you spent all night working on, your dollars are going right to your classmates and friends here at Queen’s. Every...

10 Birthday Perks: How to Get the Most Out of Your Birthday!

Written by Jumphost on March 3, 2014. Posted in Kingston Living, Student Life.

Once a year, a special day comes along that’s all about you. And even though birthdays are pretty fantastic, we think you should know about the next level of birthday goodness – freebies! Tons of restaurants, stores, and services offer birthday perks that get you discounts and extras that can make...

35 Photos of Dogs Playing in Snow to Brighten Your Day

Written by Jumphost on February 27, 2014. Posted in Kingston Living, Student Life.

Waking up this morning to blankets of snow outside covering the streets, the sidewalks and the cars on the road could make it difficult getting out of bed. After a season like this, although we’re getting used to walking in the knee-deep snow, it doesn’t make it any easier. This might...

14 Valentine’s Day Tips

Written by Jumphost on February 13, 2014. Posted in Student Life.

Whether you’re trying to plan the perfect date, snacks for your floormates, or a night of pajamas and Netflix, here are our 14 tips for making February 14 lovely! Get yourself in the mood for the day with some classic and current love songs. Check out iTunes’ Valentine’s Day 50 Tracks for some...

Looking to Get Involved

Written by Jumphost on February 6, 2014. Posted in Tricolour Spirit.

Are you looking to get involved next year? When you think about the upcoming year, you start to realize that it might be fun to find a way to get connected to your school that goes a little more in depth than simply visiting the ARC. Whether you’re interested in social issues, marketing, or...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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