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Continue ReadingMeet the Inquire Publication on campus – a social activist inter-university publication featuring a wide range of topical local, national, and global issues.
Continue ReadingSilvia sits down with Sarah of QNSA to discuss the club and what it offers to students! QNSA is comprised of a diverse group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students that share an interest in Aboriginal cultures and traditions. QNSA seeks to promote increased cultural understanding on campus and hopes for solidarity and cooperation towards achieving […]
Continue ReadingMeet Queen’s Cultural Exchange, a club on campus devoted to helping Queen’s international students go through cultural transition and adaptation process when they come to a new environment.
Continue ReadingIn this segment, Silvia sits down with Reagan and Georgia from Queen’s Hillel, the centre for Jewish life on campus. They provide social, educational and religious opportunities to ensure that there is a vibrant Jewish community at Queen’s University.
Continue ReadingSilvia sits down with Shreya Anil Kumar of the Queen’s South Asian Association to discuss the club and all it offers during the school year! Check them out @queenssouthasianassociation on Facebook!
Continue ReadingIn this segment, Silvia sits down with Yunbo Jiang from Queen’s University of QTAKU, the Queen’s Anime Club! Learn more about this club and check them out on Facebook @queensanimeclub today!
Continue ReadingMike reviews the musical/movie In The Heights from Hamilton’s creator Lin Manuel Miranda and Taylor turns back the clock to review Love Witch. Speaking of turning back the clock, Nick Cage and The Green Knight are brought up again!
Continue ReadingIntroduction: Simran Nerval recently received her Masters Degree at Queen’s University She is very active in science outreach as a coordinator for Let’s Talk Science, GEMINI-P, and the IDEAS initiative. She has given several public talks including one for the Queen’s Observatory, Astronomy on Tap, and the Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club She studies observational signatures […]
Continue ReadingChance and Jesse give insight to their fantasy football riding winners for the upcoming SNAP election. We then talk about Epstein and Opium. The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all […]
Continue ReadingMaya Kotsovolos interviews Rosemary Doyle, Theatre Kingston’s Creative Director. They talk about one of Rosemary’s upcoming plays, The Sylvia Project and they explore how the life of an artist is com modified and often exploited. Learn more about Theatre Kingston here.
Continue ReadingMaya Kotsovolos sits down with Anne-Sophie Grenier, Executive Director of Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre. Anne-Sophie tells the story of her journey to the Tett, and why working in an Artist Run Centre is so important to her. Learn more about Modern Fuel here.
Continue ReadingIn this segment, Alexandra sits down with Dr. John Smol of Queen’s University to discuss the UN’s report on the climate crisis that was published on August 9th.
Continue ReadingMike and Taylor give their reviews for The Green Knight (starring Dev Patel) and The Suicide Squad (2021) from James Gunn, while trying to understand where exactly these movies are coming from. Our team also gets some Star Trek fan questions and we discuss how close a few fans got to bingo again this past […]
Continue ReadingThis week we dive head-first into different types of religious experience when it comes to consciousness. We chat ASCs, Trance, and Mysticism, while trying to understand the difference between the three types of experience. We also talk a lot about how religious experience is often branded as “crazy”, and is therefore used as an excuse […]
Continue ReadingIn the second episode, Qanita Lilla speaks with rapper and social activist, Jameel3DN. Jameel is the artist behind the incredible song, “The art of Black,” composed for With Opened Mouths: The Podcast. They speak about his life journey, of overcoming intergenerational obstacles, of developing his voice as a Griot (storyteller) and of reaching an understanding […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, Dinah sits down with Queen’s University Principal Patrick Deane to discuss the university’s decision in making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all students, faculty, and staff returning to campus for the fall.
Continue ReadingIn this segment, we chat with Danny McLaren and Jenna Huys about the Levana Gender Advocacy Centre, the new Gender Affirming Assistance Project and the services and volunteer opportunities available to students and community members alike.
Continue ReadingWelcome to FroshFM! This first episode dives into the history of CFRC 101.9FM, the world’s longest running campus radio station right here at Queen’s University! Learn more about us and how to get involved!
Continue ReadingThe boys are back after a heat/work induced hiatus with some critical Q proofs about Canada’s new Queen/Commander in Chief, Romana Didula. After thoroughly plumbing the depths of the Canada1stPartyofCanada website, Jesse and Chance pivot to the increasing gentrification of Skeleton Park and what it means for Kingston’s housing crisis. The Late Late Capitalism […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, Prerna sits down with Queen’s University graduate student from Gender Studies for the Mental Health on Campus for Graduate Employees.
Continue ReadingIn this segment, Sadie sits down with performers of the Howe Island Rockin the Rock music festival taking place Saturday August 14th. Get your tickets by visiting www.howeislandrockintherock.com and support some amazing local bands!
Continue ReadingScreening in Kingston gives us an MCU update with reviews of the Disney Plus show Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. We are also surprised by Taylor reviewing Black Widow, the long awaited next film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Continue ReadingSadie and her special guest, Michael Wheeler who is the co-curator of the Festival of Live Digital Art (FOLDA), talk about what live digital art is and what can be expected from FOLDA in the 2021 season. The festival runs from June 9th to 13th with tickets costing $20/per show. Website: FOLDA.ca
Continue ReadingJoin Sadie as she talks to Sean, an attendee of the Berklee College of Music who plays guitar for the beloved local band Oakridge Ave., about their new release Endless Nights (Jasvins Remix). In addition we chat with Julia Finnegan regarding the struggles about being a musician during COVID-19 and how the pandemic has impacted […]
Continue ReadingJoin Sadie and Rick Tyo whose stage name is Juke Box county to talk about mental health and the release of Juke Box County’s debut album on May 23rd. This indie psychedelic rock album has something for everyone from Cage the Elephant influences, to a country twang, to some smooth jazz. Listen to Sadie and […]
Continue ReadingIntroduction: NASA Dragonfly mission is an 8-blade drone on the Saturn’s largest moon Titan. Pencilled to launch in 2027 and arrive in 2035. Dragonfly will sample and examine dozens of promising sites around Titan and search for the building blocks of life. Dragonfly’s main aim is going to be to study the building block of […]
Continue ReadingNicolas Cage is back, Taylor and Mike review his new film Pig, also Starring Alex Wolff. They review the film and talk a bit about marketing movies and what you can expect from this film. Disney and Scarlett Johansson are fighting, will they stay together for the kids? Only time will tell.
Continue ReadingHotel, Motel, Jaaapaaaann Anime, Annamie, Japan, and The Olympics. What do these have in common? Idk. The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We air on CFRC 101.9fm in Kingston on Thursday at Midnight, and you can catch our podcast on all streaming platforms every Friday at 10AM-EST! Our […]
Continue ReadingSam, Ben and Jai make their division predictions for the 2021 NFL season and check in on Formula 1’s title race as well as some other topics.
Continue ReadingIn this episode, we chat with Savannah Sewell, the Margaret Angus Research Fellow at the Museum of Health Care in Kingston. She is heading a collaborative project that will include an artifact collection, an archive of narratives, a manuscript, and a lecture. The project will explore the lived experience of Canadians and Canadian residents during […]
Continue ReadingWe’re back with another monthly installment of our “In The News” episode. This week, we chat about a wide range of topics including; the psychology of religion and how religion is studied in the brain, the ethics of AI, and Islamophobia in Canada. Want to read the articles we talk about? “Religion on the […]
Continue ReadingFinally. We’re back. Screening in Kingston goes back to the movies this week and finally sees some new films, in an actual movie theatre. Taylor reviews Zola and Mike reviews A Quiet Place Part 2. Mike talks about the comparison of A Quiet Place to A Quiet Place Part II and Taylor also has some […]
Continue ReadingIn this final episode of the Jabroni Show, Thomas talks about the NBA finals, pre draft trades, the draft and the Olympics. Thanks to Thomas Bowen and Evan Koch (both ArtSci ’21) for their years of sports broadcasting on CFRC! Best of luck in your new post-grad adventures!
Continue ReadingIn this segment, Alexandra sits down with Dr. David Murakami Wood of Queen’s University (Sociology) to discuss the recent news of NSO group’s international spyware targeting Indian activists, politicians and journalists. They also discuss how software like this infringes on human democratic rights.
Continue ReadingWe Laugh, We Cry Ever want more fail mayor content? We have your fix. We talk more about Larry Heather from Calgary, Annamie Paul and the future of the Green Party, Cuba, Haiti and Peru. Friends Of The Show: Monster Club https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:1008609127/sounds.rss From Embers https://fromembers.libsyn.com/rss The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, Sadie sits down with the Queen’s University Dean of Law, Mark Walters, to discuss the appointment of Mary Simon as the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada.
Continue ReadingJoin Rachel and Jacqueline for a special interview with Faezeh Izadi about Muslims in Canada. Faezeh is an International Ph.D. student of Religious Studies at the University of Calgary, originally from Iran. She got her bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, but after two years of engineering works, Faezeh changed her path to humanities and joined […]
Continue ReadingAnd now the exciting conclusion to our Star Trek talk! Tyler and Mike continue to go through episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series, introducing the themes of their picks as they go.
Continue ReadingThomas and Evan go over what they believe to be the best basketball game in the past 3 years, game 5 of the NBA finals.
Continue ReadingMax Somer and Jai recap England’s loss to Italy in the Euro Finals and dissect where it went wrong (2:17). Then they look ahead to Manchester United’s season as well as some potential transfers (29:45). Next, they cover the differences in popularity of UFC and Boxing (53:15). Finally, some thoughts on the NBA Finals and […]
Continue ReadingWoah woah woah, somebody better do something about this. Jesse and Chance talk about movies, Kevin O’Leary, Ontario as the “most locked-down place in the universe”, funny failed Calgary mayoral candidates and I guess something is happening to Catholic churches at the moment that has people scared on behalf of organized religion. The Late Late […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Leader of the Green Party of Ontario to discuss the housing crisis as well as the housing strategy document the GPO recently put out. They discuss vacancy rates, Indigenous housing strategies, how to curve the low vacancy rate, and more. For more information about […]
Continue ReadingIt’s time for another Star Trek episode! Mike welcomes back Tyler to the show to discuss Star Trek: The Original Series and some of their favorite episodes from all 3 seasons.
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, Alexandra sits down with Anthony Agostino of VIVA Productions to discuss the new TV docuseries titled “We Are Golden” that highlights the Queen’s Football past from the years of 1915-1934. Learn more about the series and how to watch it by tuning into this episode.
Continue ReadingWelcome to the 2nd episode in our series on CW’s hit show, The 100! If you haven’t listened to the first episode yet, check it out here! And if you haven’t seen Season 1 of The 100, then we recommend watching it before you dive into this episode (otherwise you’ll get a lot of spoilers). […]
Continue ReadingIn this inaugural episode Dr Qanita Lilla introduces the main themes of this podcast. She describes a museum space that mirrors all our lived experiences and discusses what led her into the museum field in the first place. Together with Jenn Nicoll she visits the subterraneous world of the vault.They speak about the role of […]
Continue ReadingIt’s time for a streaming catch up! Our team discusses some films they’ve watched on streaming platforms this week, many new releases, and are excited by the announcement of movie theatres reopening in Ontario in a few weeks. Taylor reviews Fear Street Part One: 1994, and Mike gives short reviews for Fatherhood, Above Suspicion and Army […]
Continue ReadingWake Up everyone! Jesse and Chance are Rollin’ into Crazytown to talk about rock’s most maligned genre, nu-metal. Can they mine any salient cultural critique from the oft-misunderstood acts? Will the boys be Blind to the genre’s many flaws? Are they Numb to the hate? In The End, will it even matter? There’s only one […]
Continue ReadingA look into Queen’s PHD-Community Initiative – Team United talks about their project titled “Resilient Kingston” Presented by Team United – Emma, Nancy, Skylar, Philip and mentor Jane
Continue ReadingTaylor and Mike review Bo Burnham: Inside, a comedy/musical special now available on Netflix from comedian, actor, writer, songwriter and Screening in Kingston Award Winner Bo Burnham.
Continue ReadingThomas and Evan discuss the ongoing conference finals and share their major takeaways from the NBA’s recent draft lottery.
Continue ReadingJoin your hosts, Steph and Rachel, for an interview with yoga teacher and practitioner Laura Chaignon. We get deep into gender binary language in yoga (and elsewhere) and chat about the effect of the western lens on yoga, gendered language, and the importance of making yoga a safe and comfortable space for everyone. Resources […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of The Scoop, Karen Fleming, Executive Director of the Maltby Centre joins us. From her, we learn about the mental health and autism services Maltby Centre provides children and youth in the KFL&A and learn more about the Centre’s new vision and ambitious new three year strategic plan.
Continue ReadingRest In Piss, sweet prince. We get into updates about the Johnny statue, we talk dogs part 2, Jesse tells us about a wild customer he met in Kingston, and we give our opinions on the upcoming provincial and local election candidates. The Late Late Capitalism Show is a weekly radio show and podcast! We […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment, Laurence Ashworth of the Smith School of Business joins us to discuss implications of Portuguese footballer Christian Ronaldo’s removal of Coca-Cola bottles from a European Championship press conference table for the tournament sponsor’s market value and on the power of celebrity in product endorsement and consumer behaviour.
Continue ReadingIn this brief introduction, With Opened Mouths: The Podcast host Dr. Qanita Lilla, Associate Curator, Arts of Africa highlights to scope of this innovative new podcast series featuring discussions with artists, musicians, curators and spoken word poets about the expression of their practice. With Opened Mouths: The Podcast is produced by Agnes Etherington Art Centre […]
Continue ReadingQueen’s University, like many university’s has a Chancellor. Chancellors have many roles to play at and on behalf of the university as they represent its interests anywhere in the world, act as important points of contact with major donors and serve as goodwill ambassadors across a spectrum of activities. The Queen’s Chancellor also participates in […]
Continue ReadingTaylor and Mike pick up their chat about The Conjuring Universe and finally review The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. They rank the films with the other Conjuring films and get into some fan questions about how films handle certain types of content.
Continue ReadingThomas and Evan deliberate over the ever so apparent Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers dilemma.
Continue ReadingWelcome to the first of a special 2-part episode on the hit CW show “The 100”. The show originally premiered in 2014 and ran for seven seasons – but today, we’re only getting into the first season. Of course, there are some spoilers, so feel free to go watch the entire first season and come […]
Continue ReadingThe most delicious of sandwiches. We are back folks! This is not a sad episode at all. Chance does not try to laugh a lot before talking about something near and dear to him, and Jesse does not support his co-host through a really tough time by talking about funny dogs and stuff like that. […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, Prerna sits down with a member of the Indigenous community and an ally to discuss the on-going sit in at City Park in regards to the Sir John A. Macdonald statue.
Continue ReadingTravel back in time to the early 1980’s where MTV dominated the music industry, the internet didn’t exist, and the first-ever commercial cell phone weighed two pounds. Join host, Sadie McFadden, as she asks if the music video of Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical” can be considered feminist anthems. […]
Continue ReadingIn late May 2021, news broke of the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous school children buried at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, a school operated by the Catholic Church between 1890 through 1969 and then by the federal government until it closed in 1978. In this episode of Campus Beat, we are […]
Continue ReadingThomas and Evan discuss the Jazz-Clippers series and the ripples caused by Kyrie Irving’s injury in the Buck-Nets series.
Continue ReadingJoining Mike and Taylor this week are directors/filmmakers Kemi King & Lisbet MacLean from The Intangible Queer, a film in Reelout’s Summer Showcase of Queer films! Matt Salton, director of Reelout Arts Inc. also stops in to chat about the showcase, how it came together, and how you can stream the films this summer from anywhere in […]
Continue ReadingThis week, jump in with Rachel and Steph while they talk about different religious symbols being taken from their original meaning and used in either dangerous ways or just taken out of context. We also get pretty deep into the COEXIST bumper sticker’s history. As always, don’t forget to check out nearlynuminous.ca for previous episodes, […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode, Cheryl and Sarah (two practicing physiotherapists in Ontario, Canada) share their experiences of caring for older adults as geriatric assessors on a comprehensive geriatric assessment team.
Continue ReadingWhat caregiving needs do seniors with cognitive impairments have? Find out as Bonnie shares her experience of caring for seniors with dementia & caring for a family member who experienced a stroke.
Continue ReadingIn this episode, Sheila shares her story about experiencing incontinence as an older adult, including how it affects her day-to-day life and what she does to manage her condition.
Continue ReadingWhat happens if you don’t have an appointed power of attorney or next of kin? Find out as Bonnie talks about her experience of being a legal guardian on behalf of an older adult.
Continue ReadingHave you ever considered what would happen if you were suddenly incapable of making decisions on your own? Who would you trust to make the right decisions on your behalf? Find out as Mary talks about her experience as power of attorney for her spouse, who has a diagnosis of dementia.
Continue ReadingMovement is medicine! Listen to John as he talks about how he has remained physically active over the years and how he’s navigated changes to his balance.
Continue ReadingIn this episode, Brenda provides some tips on what to look for when searching for assisted living accommodations. Listen to her share her experience of helping her family member seek assisted living accommodations in retirement homes & long-term care homes in Ontario.
Continue ReadingIn this episode, Adrienne talks about her husband’s decision to pursue medical assistance in dying after being diagnosed with an irremediable condition. She speaks about the impact that this decision had on her and her family, and laws/regulations surrounding medical assistance in dying.
Continue ReadingCaring for a loved one can be both a highly rewarding and an equally stressful task. In this episode, Nancy shares her experience of providing care for her elderly family members and talks about the stresses associated with this demanding role.
Continue ReadingJoin Sadie and two members of The Wilderness, Nick and Jonas, in talking about the band’s upcoming auditions as their previous lead guitarist, Sacha, returns to Geneva, Switzerland. With audition portfolios due May 26th, CFRC gives you the inside scoop on what they are looking for. IG: @thewildernesskingston website: thewildernessband.com All music in this show […]
Continue ReadingJesse takes us to places dark and deep under Maple Leaf Gardens. TW: The attack that occurred in London On. this week is discussed between the times of 7:47 – 28:38 The Toronto Maple Leafs have some skeletons in their closet, and Jesse is determined to roll the bones. We look at hexes past and […]
Continue ReadingSam and Jai make their Euro predictions and bounce around the rest of the sports world.
Continue ReadingIn this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Tommy Cooke of Queen’s University to discuss why we should reconsider COVID-19 vaccine passports, based on a written piece featured in the Queen’s Gazette by Tommy Cooke and Benjamin Muller.
Continue ReadingMike opens the show explaining his Monday rut and all the tech issues the day started with. Taylor and Mike discuss The Conjuring Cinematic Universe and dive into their expectations for the series of films, where things could go from here and an update on The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
Continue ReadingEvan shares his initial takeaways from the beginning of the NBA playoffs’ competitive 2nd round.
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, we sit down again with Dr. Tess Clifford to discuss Doug Ford’s announcement on Wednesday, June 2nd that schools in Ontario would not be re-opening and why this is a difficult decision and reaction for many in the province.
Continue ReadingAfter weeks of recording snags (long distance podcasting is hard!) we’re back! This week it’s the June edition of “In The News”. Join ALL THREE of your hosts (for the first time in months) while we try to stay on topic about the blood flower super moon and pride but end up in side chats […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Kevin Moorhouse, Museum Manager of the Museum of Healthcare at Kingston to discuss the museum’s contribution to Historica’s new Heritage Minute that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Insulin. You can watch the Heritage minute here! For more information on the Museum […]
Continue ReadingThe science of walking is taking its next big step with the aid of a unique exoskeleton that allows users to walk further while using less energy. Developed by a multidisciplinary team from the Queen’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, the backpack-mounted prototype removes energy during a specific phase of the gait cycle, lessening […]
Continue ReadingOn April 15th 2021, Queen’s University announced and celebrated the gifts behind completing Richardson Stadium through alumni giving. Over 300 alumni contributed more than $11 million to construct a new pavilion to enhance and complete the space. The lead gift came from Stu (Sc’74) and Kim Lang (ArtSci’76). Stu played varsity hockey and football with the […]
Continue ReadingMike and Taylor wrap up another #movieclub with our 10th movies from a hat! They review The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) and The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2018), compare the two and discuss the careers of Robin Williams and Lily James.
Continue ReadingHow do you picture your retirement? Who will you be with? Will you be spending your summers at a cottage? Traveling the world? In this episode, Dennis answers these questions, shares his experience of saving for retirement, and talks about the different types of retirement savings plans in Ontario.
Continue ReadingThomas and Evan discuss storylines from the 1st round of the NBA playoffs including the Lakers-Suns, Mavericks-Clippers and Knicks-Hawks series’.
Continue ReadingPar for the course. This week: four stories that will make you scream “Fore!” Chance updates us on the latest Chris Skye’s latest criminal offenses. John Cena bends the knee to our glorious leader Xi Jinping. Meghan explains how Scotland’s only export is destroying the world. Finally, Jesse has some breaking news: a pro wrestler […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, Alexandra sits down with Dr. Rupa Patel and Dr. Tess Clifford to discuss the need to reopen school for mental and physical well-being for students. A petition circled around asking the Ontario Government to consider a regional approach which we discuss.
Continue ReadingCJ the DJ talks to Kim Krezenozki from the School of Graduate Studies on a new initiative for grad students, the Summer Wellness Series.
Continue ReadingSam, Nolan, and Jai discuss the first play-in tournament in the NBA and then make their playoff picks for the 2021 postseason.
Continue ReadingThomas and Evan discuss the outcome of last week’s NBA play in tournament and forecast the playoff matchups in the Western Conference.
Continue ReadingThe early and mid 2010s come up this week as our team reviews Burnt (2015) and The Help (2011), both films came out of the hat last week! Mike and Taylor discuss and compare the two films and talk about the content of each and how it holds up today.
Continue ReadingQueen’s University geochemist, Dr. Heather Jamieson (Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering and Environmental Studies) and two of her former Master’s students Kirsten Maitland and Jon Oliver join us in this episode. They chat about the arsensic found in soil samples in the region around Giant Mine in Yellowknife, NWT, some of which is naturally occuring, […]
Continue ReadingChance this week is a robot and sounds bad and he’s sad about it so pls don’t complain… This week we unpack a smorgasbord of lies from various governments, ranging from gut-busting goof-ups to, naturally given the state of the 21st century, genocide. First we discuss the campaign of terror raining down on Palestinian civilians […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, we sit down with Ariel Salzmann, associate professor at Queen’s University to discuss the tensions that are currently taking place in the Middle-East. N.B. Ariel Salzmann would like to bring reference to the Holocaust. Although this is part of the general Jewish orientation, it is also a generational thing. […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Dr. Dean Burry, a professor at Queen’s University who is also the creative director of the Watershed Festival, a festival first of its kind that celebrates musical theatre and opera. To register for the festival, visit their website by clicking here or going to […]
Continue ReadingThomas and Evan go over the NBA’s upcoming play in games and breakdown the Eastern conference’s competitive playoff bracket.
Continue ReadingThe movies from a hat movie club continues with our look at Apollo 13 (1995) and The Haunting (1999). Taylor and Mike review both films, we find out how Taylor feels about them, and we compare the two best we can.
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, we sit down with Dr. Canan Altinkas to discuss her Wishing Trees art exhibition at the Kingston School of Art Window Gallery located at 647a Princess Street, Kingston ON. As well, learn more about news updates from the City of Kingston.
Continue ReadingFollowing a pivotal January 2019 announcement that certain ocean floor sea sponges were found to have toxins that can cause cancer cells to retract, on Thursday May 13th 2021, Queen’s University announced that scientists conducting research on this project have successfully reproduced a toxin found in a marine sponge in the fight against cancer. Joining […]
Continue ReadingHaha title funny WEE-OOO WEE-OOO! You have the right to remain silently listening to us bitch about Canadian copoganda for an hour. First, we look on in terror at the latest helping of CBC dreck “Pretty Hard Cases” as it puts a girl-boss gloss over brutality and police abolitionists in their place (detention). Then we […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of The Scoop, our Campus News Liaison, Prerna Subramanian sits down with Clarissa DeLeon (she/her), PhD student in Education Department of Queen’s about how the Government of Canada’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month theme of “resilience” is a silencing act on the part of the state and how she finds […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment of Today in YGK, Alexandra sits down with Shannon Brown (Program Coordinator) and Charlotte Gagnier (Program Assisstant) of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre to discuss the Isabel and Alfred Bader Lecture in European Art, the Deep Looking Exhibitions and the Art Camp at Home program for kids. For more information and to […]
Continue ReadingAs we continue our movies from a hat movie club, Taylor and Mike give their thoughts on Monty Python’s Life of Brian, from 1979 ,and Die Hard, from 1988!
Continue ReadingWhere do women fit in the world of modern spiritualities and religions? What exactly does it mean for a religion to be matriarchal? In honour of Mother’s Day, Steph and Rachel chat about matriarchal religions, the Goddess movement, and a whole lot of feminism! For more previous episodes, information, and transcripts go to nearlynuminous.ca. […]
Continue ReadingThis is not my beautiful house! . . Meghan channels her inner Greatest Showman to display two unrepentant freaks for us to gawk and prod at; former People’s Party candidate and certified pimp Trevor Wowk and current Ford advisor and sworn enemy of partisans Nick Kouvalis. Also, Jesse dolefully speculates on impending foreskin custody battles […]
Continue ReadingIn this special extended segment of The Scoop, we chat with Dr. Lynda Colgan, Coordinator, Faculty of Education at Queen’s University and co-organizer of Science Rendezvous Kingston which launched on May 1st virtually and runs through May 16th 2021. She tells us about this perennially popular event now in its 10th year, the wealth of […]
Continue ReadingIn this segment, our Arts Coordinator, Sadie Mcfadden sits down virtually with artist Francisco Corbett to discuss his event “Do Art. Be Wonderful.” In this art workshop, Kingston artist Francisco Corbett will reinforce the importance of doing art to be free. Expanding on the ideas of doing and not overthinking youth will focus on freedom […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode, Kate is joined by Jackie Bastianon and Georgia Fox, the co-founders of PlantEd Project. Jackie and Georgia are entrepreneurs, community organizers, foodies, and climate justice activists. Kate discusses with Jackie and Georgia the link between the environment and the food industry, the benefits of plant-based diets and how we can all incorporate […]
Continue ReadingIn our first time back to our Movies From A Hat movie club, Mike and Taylor are joined by Tyler Vance to talk about Love & Other Drugs (2010) and Timeline (2003). They also reveal the winners from our fan voted first ever Screening in Kingston Awards.
Continue ReadingWe’re back (well…Steph and Rachel are! Jacqueline will be soon!). Join us while we catch up on what’s been happening in the news. We give some background about Quebec’s Bill 21 and the most recent ruling. We also chat about Peloton’s religiously infused classes and how that plays into the wellness and exercise brand. Want […]
Continue ReadingOn April 28th, 2021 Queen’s University announced that the University has selected the longtime Indigenous rights advocate, former Senator, and former Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, The Honourable Murray Sinclair to serve as the 15th Chancellor of Queen’s, succeeding Jim Leech who has held the role since 2014. As an experienced national leader […]
Continue ReadingOn April 21 2021, almost 100 prospective Queen’s Engineering students took to the virtual campus – and experienced Queen’s in a whole new way. They toured the campus, hunted for eggs, and joined a lively Q&A with the Dean – on a dedicated Minecraft server that replicates the campus itself. In this episode of Campus […]
Continue ReadingIn this special episode episode of The Scoop, host Dinah Jansen is joined by Thomas Park, Dr. Courtney Czto and Noah Weisbord for a roundtable discussion about anti-Asian racism. Canada, like the US, has recently seen an uptick in anti-Asian racism since the onset of COVID 19. Dr. Courtney Szto of the School of Kinesiology […]
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