The much-anticipated First Class Bash: A smashing success
Hurricane Lee doesn’t stop UNB students from celebrating the start of the semester! The Student Representative Council pulled off a wildly successful first-class bash despite having to reschedule from September 16 to September 30.
Over 450 students bought tickets to the long-awaited event, which was...
Op-Ed: Talking up Truth & Reconciliation Day
Having only been federalized relatively recently on September 30, 2021, Truth & Reconciliation Day is a newcomer to Canada’s statutory holiday scene.
What is Truth & Reconciliation Day?
Born out of an Indigenous grassroots movement, known to some as Orange Shirt Day, this nascent holiday serves...
A beginner’s guide to the food truck scene in Saint John
During the food truck season (typically from Spring to Fall), there are many places to support these small businesses whilst also eating your favourite foods.
These small businesses include Costa Nachos, Serious Smoke Food Truck, El Patron Taqueria, Smoked – Artisan Pizza, East Coast Fish...
Baird Dining Hall renovation: Love it or loathe It? Students dish out their opinions
As UNB Saint John students both new and returning flocked to campus in early September, they were greeted by a freshly renovated Baird Dining Hall in the Thomas J. Condon Student Center.
With construction having begun in the summer of this year, this is...
Letter from the Editor: End of year recap
Hello everyone! It is wild to think that this is the last installment of my monthly letters for this publishing year!
I wrote my first Letter from the Editor in September to be transparent with the student body and keep everyone at UNB Saint John...
A warm welcome to spring around the world
I, like many people, patiently await the long, drawn-out days of the cold winter in anticipation of the sudden blooms, warmer weather, and general newness of the vernal equinox.
March’s full moon recently passed at the beginning of the month, presenting another sign of rejuvenation...
Budgeting and financial planning as a student
Perhaps, the most challenging aspect of student life is finance and budgeting.
This applies to both local and international students, especially with multiple external economic influences such as inflation; many students struggle to manage their finances. While this problem might affect younger, less experienced students...
Successful History and Politics course unveiling event
The following article was submitted by a Baron contributor, Lily Van Beek. To learn more about contributing to The Baron, contact us at editor@thebaron.ca.
Just before reading week, UNB Saint John students interested in history and politics gathered at the Whitebone Pizzeria to hear about...
The history of Saint Patrick’s Day
The holiday of Leprechauns, clovers, luck, and beer has a very interesting history. Saint Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland and was previously used as a religious service and feast to honour Saint Patrick.
Who is Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland. He...
International Women’s Day – March 8
A world free of bias, discrimination, and stereotypes based on gender, allows for global societies to experience a diverse, equitable, and inclusive population. Equality for women is the main mission of the annual International Women’s Day, which occurs on March 8.
In addition to advocating...