Opinions

Previously

November 10, 2009

Letters to the Editors

I’d like to clarify a few points Holly Tousignant made in her Oct. 27 Journal editorial on procrastination. I meet many students like Holly every year.

November 10, 2009

Your mental health matters

About a year and a half ago, just before I started my third year at Queen’s, my life changed dramatically. The black cloud of major depressive disorder spread over my life, so slowly and insidiously that I was unaware of its arrival for months.

November 6, 2009

Letters to the Editors

It’s ironic the author of “Right to education” supports a discriminatory and oppressive boycott of Israeli academics while enjoying the privilege of publishing opinions in the name of free speech at an institution that cherishes the “core value of academic freedom,” as stated by Karen Hitchcock.

November 6, 2009

Bring home the monarchy

Like a bad relationship, Canadians find themselves once again caught up in the on-again, off-again debate of what should be done about the monarchy. The latest skirmishes appear to have been prompted by Prince Charles’ return to Canadian soil after an eight-year absence.

November 3, 2009

Letters to the Editors

Regarding divestment from the oil sands debate, a basic analysis of costs versus benefits to Queen’s students has been misplaced. Queen’s University is in a very tenuous financial position.