Our team and our authors are students of health, however, rarely are we presented with the opportunity to express and explore concepts of health and human biology in a creative, reflective manner. The goal of The Jugular, and the reason for its formation, has always been to encourage and provide space for creative engagement with health, and the disciplines, concepts, and lives it intertwines with. Creative reflection deepens our understanding of health, of those impacted by illness, and of ourselves as students of health, as future health professionals or researchers or advocates. The Jugular also aims to bridge the pragmatic way of thinking about health sciences, the creative aspects of expression, and the generation of original thought through reflection, providing an outlet for students while contributing unique and diverse perspectives to Queen's University's arts and literary community. Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Jugular.
