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Chapter 12: The Truth CJ Could Not Risk
The screenshot in Mara’s hand changes everything. It is not vague. It is not suggestive. It is an instruction: push Alex’s name. Jamie has imagined proof before, but holding it feels worse than doubt. Proof does not calm her. It sharpens the danger.


Tested Positive for Chlamydia or Gonorrhea? Here is What Happens Next
Image Credit: Envato.com If your quick-test results come back positive for chlamydia and/or gonorrhea, do not panic. Both sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and treatable. 1,2 If your test result comes back positive you will be contacted by a Queen’s University Student Wellness Services (SWS) nurse. This can take up to 2 weeks depending on lab capacity. Once you have received your result, counselling and treatment planning will begin immediately over the pho


In the Space Between Strength and Stillness: Life Lessons through Karate
Tiffanie (Left) and Tia (Right) Bankosky in the Combat Room of the ARC It was a dark, rainy evening after class on Sunday. As I entered the Combat Room on the third floor of the ARC, I thought I was seeing double, but it was actually Tia (MA, Cultural Studies ‘22) and Tiffanie Bankosky (BASc, Engineering Physics ‘20). The twin instructors at the Queen’s Karate Club welcomed me with cheery enthusiasm, and I found myself listening to a story about stepping up and learning when


Chapter 11: St. Patrick’s Day: Green Crowds, Dark Motives
St. Patrick’s Day covers campus in green, but Jamie feels none of the ease everyone else is pretending to have. The louder the celebration gets, the more exposed she feels. Crowds are good at many things. They are especially good at giving fear witnesses.


Safer Party Decisions: A Harm-Reduction Guide for Real Campus Life
Practical harm reduction for parties. Pre-party planning, pacing strategies, recognizing emergencies, and looking out for friends.


Group Work Without the Friendship Fallout
Practical strategies for group project success. Communication tips, handling conflict, and protecting your wellbeing when teamwork gets tough.


Creamy Coconut Chickpea & Cauliflower Curry
Photo by Dragne Marius on Unsplash A cozy, plant-based curry that’s rich, comforting, and perfect for any night of the week. This coconut curry is the definition of simple ingredients, big flavor. Tender cauliflower, hearty chickpeas, and a creamy tomato-coconut sauce come together with warm spices for a dish that feels nourishing and satisfying - especially over fluffy basmati rice with warm naan. Ingredient 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil 1 medium onion, s


Chapter 10: Monday After Reading Week, The Story Still Breathes
What unsettles Jamie most is not the noise online. It is the pattern underneath it. CJ does not guess. He places himself close enough to names, routines, and systems that people stop asking how he knows so much.
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