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Campus Life

What do you wear to homecoming?

A question we’ve seen posed more than a number of times in our comments is “What do I wear to homecoming parties at Queen’s?” A simple question, one clearly causing undue amounts of anxiety in our beloved Frosh, now goes unanswered no longer.

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Jessica, a 2nd year Econ major shares her tips for dressing [...]

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Is it Safe to Walk Around Campus at Night?

You Asked: Is it safe to walk around the Queen’s campus late at night?
We Answered: During my time at Queen’s I never felt unsafe or uneasy walking around late at night on campus. That said, on the Queen’s campus, like anywhere, you should be careful when walking alone at night. Queen’s offers lots of great [...]

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The Grad Club: For Drinking, Studying and Everything In Between

Right on the Queen’s University campus, at the corner of Union and Barrie, stands The Grad Club. It’s two old Victorian mansions that have been converted into three floors of fabulous bar space and one of the best music venues in Kingston.
On both the first floor and the second there are bars where you can [...]

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Getting an On Campus Job at Queen’s

Scoring a job on campus makes your life easy. You don’t have to commute off campus or really worry to hard about fitting it in around your schedule. Plus, the university makes sure that your pay is fair and that you are treated well.
Looking back at my time at Queen’s, I’m very thankful that I [...]

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West Campus Residence

Most people consider themselves cursed if they end up on West Campus. But I really beg to differ.

It’s a hell of a walk from main campus, is in the middle of nowehere, is neighboured by a prison, and looks like a crappy old elementary school.

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However, Westies are a close knit group. They have their [...]

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Waldron Tower

As the ghettotees crew so aptly puts it, “Got Sinks”. Wally is one of the furthest residences from campus, but it’s the closest to downtown Kingston.
So if you get some early morning Pan Chancho cravings, or are in need of a little Princess Street action, Wally is a good fit for you (not that you [...]

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Victoria Hall

Vic is the biggest rez on campus. With six floors of non-stop debauchery you are likely to make friends and floormates fast here.

Most rooms are doubles, with some singles, economy doubles, and triples. Bathrooms are private and across the hall from the rooms, and there is laundy on every floor. Additionally, there is a convenience [...]

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Morris Hall

During my first year, all the cool cats lived in Morris, as the Arts and Science floor was located there. This rez is right down by the shore of Lake Ontario and has some incredibly huge double rooms, if you are so lucky.

McNeil, Morris, Leonard and Gordon Brockington are situated in a U-shape around a [...]

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McNeil Hall

McNeil is located on the northeast corner of Leonard Field, at the intersection of Stuart and Lower Albert Streets.

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It was built in 1955 and certainly has an interesting history. It was originally an all male dorm for 33 years before become an all girls house in 1988. Then, it became co-ed .. and the [...]

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Adelaide Hall

Ban Righ, Adelaide, and Chown are three gorgeous all-girl dorms that most people (most girls that is) dread ending up in for some reason or another. Rooms are less congruent than in other buildings, and the character of the building really shines through. Huge singles have been known to be found in these rezes.
While much [...]

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