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 agree with...
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 that gets...
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 and according to...
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 responsible for...
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 an interest...
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 about how...
Coronavirus causing you stress? Here are some tips
As more businesses close and schools begin offering classes online to slow the spread of COVID-19, it is also important that individuals do what they can to make these efforts effective.
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Ontario teachers strike: What you need to know
Since August 31, high school, elementary, Catholic, and French teachers in Ontario have been without a contract. The winter months have thus far seen unsuccessful negotiation, which has culminated in work to rule, strikes, and walkouts.
The dispute is between the provincial government and four...
The many health benefits of classical music
While today many music lovers tend to favour a heavy bass and loud drums in their music, there are many benefits of listening to classical music. In fact, it can have several helpful effects such as improving memory, physical health, productivity, and even mood,...
Why is accessing mental health treatment so hard?
Therapy – it’s an activity whose mere mention makes some people uncomfortable. It’s sometimes referred to as a place that only people with “problems” go to, and having problems or showing weakness is something that isn’t allowed in today’s society. It also comes with...