5 tips to a healthier, happier you
As the semester starts to get crazy, you may find yourself focusing less and less on what is most important – taking care of YOU.
You are probably starting to feel like you don’t have the time to prepare yourself a healthy supper, go for...
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: Stop bathing in perfume. You still stink.
Many people are sensitive to scents, some more severely than others, and wearing scents in public is quite an inconsiderate decision just so you can smell “better”. What most people don’t realize is: you still stink.
Not those who wear scented deodorant or use scented...
An unconventional writer
The most surprising thing about Rawi Hage is that he never intended to make a career out of writing. “I was never a good student,” he says. “I still have some kind of dyslexia. I never thought I would be a writer.”
Last Thursday, as...
UNBSJ around the world: An international student’s perspective
Yitong Guo, or “Susan” as you may come to know her during her stay here in Saint John, is a 17-year-old language student from Haribin, a city in Northeast China.
Susan fell in love with Canada after travelling to Victoria, BC in February of 2012...
Should You Have a Threesome? Things to consider
A threesome is like the holy grail of sexual escapades. It’s new, it’s exciting, it’s fun but it’s also a very delicate situation that takes some careful planning and deliberation. How can three people, especially if two of them are in a committed relationship,...
How to make the most of UNB library services
A month into the first semester, UNB students might be feeling the pressure of school work piling up. Luckily, the UNB library is here to help through various services. Here’s how to access and take advantage of them.
Study spaces
The Hans W. Klohn Commons offers...
Get active with club sports: Have some fun and learn to play this semester
Club sports are making a comeback on campus this semester. More and more students are trying to get involved and stay active with this fun and competitive sports option.
Women's rugby is in its first season at UNBSJ and is taking off. The rugby team...
What’s your story?
Over the next couple weeks, The Baron will be highlighting some students’ mental health stories and their experiences to help bring awareness to mental illness, its many different forms, prevalence, and surprising solutions.
Katie’s story
The following may not apply to everyone with mental...