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Jhordan Layne, PhD in English Language & Literature, supervised by Dr Chris Bongie

Topic: Celestial Bodies and Spiritual Possessions Overview: Jhordan’s thesis explores the representation of religion and superstition in the work of two Jamaican novelists Kei Miller and Marlon James. Through that exploration he also uncovers new perspectives on the colonial and postcolonial histories of Jamaica that continue to shape ideas of race, gender, and violence throughout the  Caribbean Diaspora. In his […]

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EP 17: Milkshake? Duck!

Jesse begins his feud with Mayor Patterson. Meghan tells us which city officials are lizards. Chance describes the concerning new details of the Halifax shooting. Dean delivers his treatise on frozen treats. Note to Kingstonians: there is a rally focused on defunding the police in Skeleton Park Sunday, June 28th at 7pm. Voting isn’t going […]

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Safa Moussoud, PhD in English Language & Literature, supervised by Dr Petra Fachinger

Topic: The cultural production of Muslim youth of the 1.5 and second generation Overview: My research is interested in the identity construction of Muslim youth who grew up in the shadow of 9/11 and more importantly the global war on terror. I examine art by and about Muslim youth to analyze how the ongoing social and political […]

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Suyin, Jhordan, Safa, Aprajita

Topic: Scholars of Colour in Watson Hall Overview: Join CJ the DJ for a conversation with Scholars of Colour at Watson Hall. Safa Moussoud, Jhordan Layne, Suyin Olguin (PhD English), & recent graduate Dr. Aprajita Sarcar (PhD History will be discussing their academic research and their experiences of being graduate students of colour at Queen’s. Web page […]

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EP 15: Are You There Abby? It’s Me, Jesse.

In which we attempt a news round-up that almost immediately falls off the rails. Meghan performs a fatality on Sonya “Blade” Savage, Dean questions the humanity of kneeling liberals, Chance wonders if we should stop calling our enemies dog-faced mutants, and Jesse looks for love across the aisle. Join the Circle of Solidarity in Kingston: […]

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