OPINION: Stop telling Arts students that their degree is useless
Every Arts student has
heard it at least once, that question that seems to be the only response when
telling someone what you are taking in university; “So you’re doing that until
you figure out what you actually want to do?” I’m here on behalf of all
Arts...
Get your Winter Formal tickets before it’s too late
The SRC chose The Cornerstone to hold this years’ formal because they wanted a venue that would make the night special for students and guests in attendance.
The venue has an incredible reputation in the city for hosting magical events. It is located uptown,...
Exams got you down? Therapy animals will be on campus soon
Count yourself lucky because, on Monday, December 2, therapy dogs will be on campus! The UNBSJ Campus Ministry decided to bring the therapy dogs back to provide some pre-exam stress relief and promote taking healthy studying breaks.
The animals are coming from Therapeutic Paws...
Things to do in Saint John this holiday season
Although the holidays are marketed as the most fun and enjoyable time of the year, let's all admit it, we usually are much too stressed and busy to ever enjoy the actual fun of it. Between making plans to see family members coming home,...
OPINION: ‘You people’ are wrong about Don Cherry and Jess Allen
All at once, on Remembrance Day of all days, Canada seemed to forget that we have larger issues, like access to clean drinking water, poverty and homelessness, and the global climate crisis. Instead, many rallied together to fight over a less important issue: comments...
Saint John’s first Happy Hour Club event was a great success
On November 7, the Happy Hour Club put on an event at Gahan House with a focus for women to make meaningful connections with other women. This event allowed women to mingle, to discuss social and professional interests, network, connect with new people, and...
Some students not sure what to do for Remembrance Day
When we asked students about their Remembrance Day plans, many said that they are not sure what they should be doing to commemorate this memorial day. If you aren't sure how to take part, we've got you covered.
Remembrance Day is a time to express...
Poetry, film, book reviews coming to The Baron
Your favourite student publication will now be featuring an arts
section!
You will notice it has a drop-down menu, where you can
choose to browse through poetry or book and film reviews.
We realize that not everyone cares to read the news and some
readers may be more...
Smashing the Stigma with Jack.org
A pumpkin smash took place on Tuesday at UNBSJ in support of Jack.org.
After writing a stigmatized word or phrase related to mental health on a pumpkin, students threw them down or bashed them with a mallet to metaphorically and literally, smash the stigma.
The event...
The Baron is back (on social media)
Did you know that The Baron has a Twitter, Instagram,
and Facebook page? Neither did we.
After a period of absence, we have started the process
of getting our social media pages back into swing. The Baron’s Instagram and
Twitter pages will be active again, as of today.
Over...