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Where to Heat Up: A Student’s Guide to Microwaves and Easy Meals on Campus
Campus life moves fast. Lectures, labs, and study sessions leave little time for a proper meal. Fortunately, your university’s conveniently placed microwaves make it easy to warm up homemade food or leftovers between classes. A few minutes and a quick reheat can turn any rushed day into a more satisfying one.


Chapter 3 – Aftermath
Morning buzzed with rumor after Trinity Social. Videos looped laughter, lights, and then a collapse. Jamie couldn’t shake the image. That night, she found a note folded in her jacket pocket: You are next. Protect yourself. The campus no longer felt safe, and neither did the people in it.


Homemade 3-Bean Chili Mix: Perfect for Gifting or Cozy Dinners
Warm up with this hearty Homemade 3 Bean Chili Mix! This easy recipe combines dried beans and flavorful spices for a delicious, comforting meal. Perfect for meal prep or as a thoughtful DIY food gift.


Overcoming Needle Anxiety: 5 Tips for Students Getting Your Flu or Covid-19 Vaccine
Getting vaccinated protects both oneself and the community. For students who experience anxiety about needles, these five strategies—preparation, relaxation, support, distraction, and communication—can make the vaccination process significantly more manageable.


Chapter 2 – The First Party
The music stopped with the sound of breaking glass. A student lay on the kitchen floor, unmoving, as whispers turned into panic. Red and blue lights filled the windows minutes later, but the night’s silence after the sirens was worse. Something about Trinity Social felt wrong, and Jamie could not shake the sense that it had only just begun.


University Without Burnout: A Student Guide to a Mental Health Plan That Fits Your Life
Balancing deadlines, classes, and personal life can feel overwhelming, but burnout does not have to be part of the university experience. This guide helps Queen’s students build a realistic mental health plan that fits their lifestyle, from self-care habits to campus supports like Student Wellness Services and Empower Me. Learn how to stay grounded, healthy, and focused without burning out.


Keep the Party, Keep it Safe: Responsible Hosting for Queen’s Students
Planning a student gathering in Kingston? Learn practical steps for respectful hosting, from setting capacity and posting rules to using COR appropriately and recognizing emergencies that require 911.


The Night That Changed Everything: A Campus Love & Survival Story
In this scene, the bustle has faded. Honey-gold light washes the residence hallway, and the old building creaks with familiar comfort. On Jamie’s desk rests a cream envelope sealed in black, marked with a single initial: A. The detail belongs to the story’s slow-building mystery.
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