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Wizardry, Witchcraft, and Kingston: Housemates and House Hunting

Greetings Househunteronians, For the latest installment of the Municipal Affairs Commission blog I take you on a fantastic and mystical journey filled with strange smelling creatures, a loyal group of...

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“Mom, stop yelling”: A move-out day blog

That’s right folks, it’s back. The second most wonderful time of the year is here on campus: move-out day. *Spoiler Alert!!!*      It sucks. For all the first years reading this, let me just tell you...

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Queen’s social media: who to follow!

There are lots of great social media accounts around Queen’s, and around Kingston. Below are just a couple of the ones that you should be following (and why). Warning: linked pages are not guaranteed...

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St. Patrick’s Day: Go Green or Go Home

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...

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5 Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make At Home

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...

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The Dietary Restriction Guide to Eating on Campus

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...

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4 Delicious Treats to Indulge in this Halloween

Remember the excitement you felt when you were little and Halloween rolled around? Yes, getting your costume ready was awesome, but let’s get real: the main excitement revolved around more around the...

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The Queen’s Farmers Market: Convenient, Affordable & Delicious

If you like to eat well and stay within a student budget, you must know that this can sometimes be tough. Picking up a carton of organic eggs that cost SEVEN DOLLARS really illustrates this challenge...

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7 Blogs You Have to Follow

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...

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35 Photos of Dogs Playing in Snow to Brighten Your Day

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...

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

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...

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How to Make the Most of St. Patrick’s Day in Kingston

While it may not look like it outside, March 17 is fast-approaching! To help you find fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve put together a list of our favourite recipes, events, and music to...

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AMS Bikes and Boards

Looking for something to do this summer? Bikes and Boards is hiring volunteers! If you’re not sure about applying, here’s a few reasons why you should. Meet New People Kingston Summer’s are fantastic,...

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Tips for Moving into Your First House!

So you’ve just completed your first year in residence, and you’re gearing up for your second year. First off, congratulations! You’ve made it. Now that summer is approaching, you may be wondering what...

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12 Fun Things You Can Do With Student CarShare

Welcome back! Make sure to check out some of the fun activities in the surrounding Kingston area, and let Student CarShare help you get there. With car sharing, getting outside and exploring is easier...

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Finding the Positives of Cold Weather

I think we all can agree that this onset of winter is far too early and bitter considering we’re only halfway through November! Who has time to dig out their winter wear when venturing into the Arctic...

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Shaping the future of the JDUC

The John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC) has always been a communal space for students, offering a multitude of space to catch up with friends; study or read on the couches; attend club meetings or...

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Creating Common Ground

Many of you are quite familiar with Common Ground, or CoGro as it’s better know, but do you know the history behind it? What’s become a staple for many of you in your daily lives actually started out...

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The Publishing & Copy Centre: From 1988 to Now

The Publishing & Copy Centre (P&CC) is a 100% student-run service operated by the AMS and a staff composed of diverse, keen and hardworking undergraduate students; 35 Customer Service...

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The Origin of the Queen’s Student Constables

The Queen’s Student Constables is a peer to peer security service that embodies the unique idea of students being responsible for students. The Queen’s Student Constables are made up of Queen’s...

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