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Jan 305 min read

Three Years of WilPower in Print: Exploring New Dimensions

This past November, QWIL’s Print Team – Sara Guo, Malaieka Khan, and Reem Gharib – launched QWIL’s third-ever WilPower in Print. Like the...

Jan 89 min read

More Than A Trend: Harnessing Online and Offline Platforms for Lasting Change Against Sexual Violence

The vast reach of social media platforms today has, without a doubt, allowed audiences to access and share information on social issues...

Nov 5, 20236 min read

Let’s Discuss Girl Math: Just a Social Media Trend or Something More?

“When we don’t think deeper about what exactly the trend is promoting, we fail to change harmful dialect and discourse.” If you’re on...

Sep 29, 20236 min read

Tekanerahtá:sens tanon tewake’nikónrhare (The leaves are falling, and I am worried)

For Indigenous students, stepping onto campus kannena’ké:ne (in Autumn) once meant diving headfirst into student-life while challenging...

Jul 31, 20238 min read

From Liabilities to Lessons: A Backstory On Making the Most Out of Our Experiences

Everyone has a story and personal journey unique to their own experiences. After looking back on my own, I recognize how much I’ve...

Jun 29, 20233 min read

From Secrets to Solidarity: Embracing Queerness

As a child, I was a tomboy. I have an older brother, and my mom often recycled his clothes for me, which I had no problem with. I liked...

Dec 1, 20223 min read

Demystifying Imposter Syndrome

“I got here out of luck.” Sound familiar? We are inclined to focus on our role models’ successes and achievements. We analyze their...

Nov 17, 20224 min read

Being Neurodivergent: Work your Strengths. Tame your Struggles

Hey QWIL! I am Morgan Attridge, a second-year Sociology student here at Queen’s University. I love fashion and horseback riding. I have...

Sep 8, 20223 min read

Leadership: NOT one size fits all

Leadership. Growing up, we may hear rumblings of it here and there. But it becomes ingrained in our minds as we enter the “post-summer...

Nov 29, 20217 min read

An Interview with Laura Sharp: Discussing Feminism in Indigenous Law

About Laura Sharp Laura Sharp graduated from Western University in 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government. She...

Nov 13, 20214 min read

Mentorship with Melody #3: How to Develop Your Personal Brand

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed my passion for marketing. During my semester in France, I learned how...

Oct 15, 20214 min read

What it Really Means to Hire Diverse Teams

By Patrick David October 2021 The reason why is clear: Diverse teams are better teams. Extensive studies by the folks at HBS, McKinsey,...

Sep 28, 20215 min read

My #SpreadYourAwesome Story

By: Claire Bouvier Does anyone ask you “what’s your plan after school?” and you think to yourself - “errrr...I have no idea...” You are...

Aug 27, 20214 min read

Mentorship with Melody #2: Building Your Confidence Toolkit

Two years into my career, I was sitting in a classroom of 40 other new graduates at Shell and asked to think about what we’d like to be...

Jul 16, 20215 min read

5 Steps for Building Consent Culture

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault By: Lauren MacDonald Consent. Whether it is sharing a photo of your friend on social media, using someone...

May 6, 20215 min read

Mentorship with Melody #1: How I Became a Leader - for Myself

By: Melody Woo My career coach says I am the textbook definition of having an “unconventional career path”. It’s true. During my time in...

Mar 23, 20215 min read

Why Women Carry More, and How to Overcome This

The feminism movement has come a long way. We have earned our right to vote, to work, and to lead. For a while, I never realized how far...

Dec 30, 20205 min read

Why Creating Better Habits, Routines and Rituals May Be the Key to Unlocking Your Purpose

Some background: this past summer I worked with a positive psychology expert and well-being consultant to help her develop her business...

Nov 18, 20203 min read

Sexual Assault and Consent in the Eyes of the Law

(The author of this piece has asked to remain anonymous) Trigger/Content Warning (TW): This article will cover topics related to sexual...

Nov 3, 20204 min read

The Imposter Syndrome and How It Disproportionately Affects the Oppressed

It’s 2020 and most post secondary programs and job industries are more diverse than ever. Women and people of colour are successfully...

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