King’s has faced deficits for the last four years, but the school’s balance sheet could soon look a lot healthier, after the announcement of $2.2 million in annual funding from the provincial government. The school is also seeing steady enrolment and increased residence occupancy. The new provincial funding was announced in December and is equal […]
When facing journalism’s exacting standards, students can now get advice from someone who knows them well: Angela Mombourquette, the J-School’s new writing coach. Mombourquette is an award-winning freelance writer and has taught journalism at King’s since 2015. She’s worked as a television producer, columnist and editor since graduating with an undergraduate degree in radio and […]
Dear Day Student, ‘Tis the season of icebreakers, introductions, and even…. writing essays, which can be scary for everyone. Being a day student, your commute may be a little – or a lot – different than your peers, which will ultimately change your experience at King’s. However, do not fear. The Day Students’ Society is […]
Before I came to King’s, I heard the jokes. Comments like, “you wear mom jeans? You’ll fit right in.” In my further research, I encountered more of the same. “Make sure to wear something mustard yellow.” “Pack all of your vintage denim.” “CUFF EVERYTHING.” I had heard stories of people accidentally leaving parties in someone […]
Since arriving at King’s, I’ve heard tales of some spirits who haunt the halls of our beloved university and decided to track down their origins and find out whether or not they warrant a call to the Ghostbusters. With the help of University of King’s College Archives, here is the breakdown of the four most […]
University of King’s College students, faculty members and outdoor lovers all flocked into cars eager to see the grandeur of Cape Split at the end of Sepember. The exhilarating day was a charming mix of climbing, communion, community and compline. The excursion extended twelve kilometers down the Cape, with a distinguished midway view of a […]
Written for The Watch by the King’s Day Students’ Society Dear Day Student, Whether you walk, bike, drive or transfer from three different bus routes every morning, being a day student—especially in FYP—isn’t always a piece of cake. Despite daily rotary/bridge/102 traffic, there are lots of ways you can make being a day student easier and more […]
As an upper-year student, the urge to redo the Foundation Year Programme (FYP) has followed me throughout my undergraduate degree. The nagging feeling that I just didn’t get something, the desire to go back and spend more time with texts that intrigued me the first time around – and perhaps a bit of masochism on […]
University of King’s College board of governors votes for option on $1,000 tuition hike; student union is not impressed. Positions clashed between the administration and student union at University of King’s College yesterday when decisions about a $1,000 tuition hike were “pushed off for another day.” Though there will be no fee increase this […]
The votes are in and–could it be? This election, once seems to have been enough. The KSU released the unofficial results Thursday night. It looks like Alex Bryant and Alex McVittie, who both ultimately ran uncontested, will be coming on as President and Student Life VP, respectively. Bryant received 90 per cent of the vote […]