OPINION: We are giving up too much privacy
Privacy in a digital age is a discussion that seems to have no end. How much information do big companies and social media networks have on us? How much is too much? How much should we be willing to give up?
OPINION: The echo chamber is a problem we’re not paying enough attention to
The Echo Chamber is a media theory that describes a situation where the only opinions someone hears are ones that they agree with. Over time, these opinions tend to become more and more extreme. This can lead to greater polarization in society as people who mostly only hear opinions they...
OPINION: Dr. Phil is an entertainment show, not a counselling show
I hardly ever watch television, but a while ago I turned on the TV just to see what was on and found myself watching an episode of Dr. Phil. I found that while the show advertises itself as being a counselling session...
OPINION: Disney’s movie remakes are lazy cash-grabs
Disney seems to love doing remakes recently. Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Aladdin, and Dumbo are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Not to mention there’s a Mulan remake coming out soon...
OPINION: Reading as an antidepressant
Reading books causes very different reactions in people. Books can have negative or positive side effects. Politically speaking, books are the most influential actors in human history: they have created religions, nations, and ideologies. The books of Marx and Engels alone are...
OPINION: The news cycle exaggerates their stories
For those who are not aware, most news organizations need to fund themselves and do so by selling ad space. Of course, companies are only interested in buying ad space if they think people will see the ad. News networks, therefore, have...
UNB hosting webinar on stress management
Both UNB campuses are hosting a webinar on stress management to help students learn skills, tips, and ideas on how to support your mental wellbeing during these difficult times with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where to go while social distancing
Over the last few weeks, many of us, hopefully, have been social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This has been a challenging time for everyone both physically and mentally as the isolation from loved ones, activities and routines takes its...
Tips on how to succeed in online classes
Switching to an online university format will be a unique experience for most of us, staff and students alike. Knowing many students who have purposely avoided online courses throughout their time at UNB, we thought there might be many students feeling uncertain...
Coronavirus: Saint John area service updates, cancellations, and closures
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause shutdowns and changes in services around Saint John, here is an up-to-date list of services UNBSJ students should be keeping aware of.
School changes