OPINION: People on their phones all the time are weird
Back in September of 2019, my mother and I were returning home from a trip to Indigo. In my hands was my brand-new copy of Ulysses by James Joyce.
That, one would think, would have been the highlight of my day - but...
Why is getting therapy so difficult?
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 is seriously frowned upon in today’s society. It also...
SRC election results in, voter turnout down 14 percent
The SRC election results are in. There was a voter turnout of 18.6 percent, down 13.8 percent from last year’s election. 385 out of 2066 registered voters cast a ballot, compared to 662 last year. It is possible that the turnout was smaller this...
Meet the candidates for the 2020-2021 Student Representative Council
Elections for the 2020-2021 Student Representative Committee (SRC) are in full swing and you can log into your E-Services from now until Friday, February 28 to vote for the candidates you want representing you next year! Here’s your chance to know more about those...
Do you have what it takes to code?
Over the past few years, the promotion of coding has been on the minds of many tech companies, such as Apple and Microsoft. The website Code.org is promoting that anyone can code for at least an hour. Many public education schools are encouraged to...
Windows 7 Support is ending, time to upgrade to Windows 10
Windows 7 was released on October 22, 2009 to the public that had new refinements and features for all users. Many people remember that Windows 7 was a more stable operating system than Windows Vista. Windows Vista had high system requirements, which led to...
Alumni and Parent Appreciation Night a success
Saturday, February 22 was Alumni and Parent Appreciation Night for the UNBSJ Seawolves volleyball teams. They were also the final home games of the season, and the final home games for the Women’s Volleyball team co-captains #7 Montanna Meyer and #12 Dayna Alexander. The bleachers were...
Eventful weekend for the Seawolves basketball teams
A busy weekend of basketball started on Saturday, February 15, with the UNBSJ Seawolves facing the Crandall University Chargers.
The women tipped off at 12 p.m., with the men following at 2 p.m. The Seawolves lead the entire game, landing a final score of 81-45....
UNB announces Climate Change Action Plan, carbon neutrality by 2050
On February 24, UNB launched its new Climate Change Action Plan. This is the first climate change plan implemented by a New Brunswick university.
In an email to students, UNB President and Vice-Chancellor
Paul Mazerolle discussed the planned changes. After “extensive public consultation
and engagement, and meetings...
Tips for international students in university
Studying at university is a huge responsibility, especially when you're away from your country for the first time. At first, you may find it so difficult to find yourself in this big country, but you should know that you are not alone. UNBSJ supports...