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...
Professor Spotlight: Dr. Timo Helenius
Dr. Timo Helenius joined UNBSJ this year as Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Having also studied at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, he has degrees in both philosophy and theology from the University of Helsinki in Finland . He earned his doctorate in philosophy...
UNBSJ Bookstore closure causing issues for students
On October 26, the bookstore on the UNB Saint John campus announced its closure as of October 30, and it has already had various negative effects on students.
Pending, cancelled orders, and refunds
Although the email sent out on Monday stated that they were confident this...
Op Ed: New Class Who ‘Dis? Effects of syllabus and instructor changes on course evaluation
The following piece was submitted by Dino Tremblay, a fourth-year Honours psychology student at UNB Saint John. Any inquiries into the contents of this article or his study can be directed to him through email.
The Baron reached out to the head of the Psychology...
Energy-boosting stuffed peppers: As seen on Dr. Oz
Winter can be a very lazy time of year. It’s cold outside and motivation to do anything is lacking. Or is it?
If you’ve been feeling “extra lazy” lately, consider your health. Are you giving your body all of the nutrients that it needs to...
UNB Pro Bono and Imprint host virtual Trans I.D. clinic
On Friday, November 6, law students and lawyer volunteers from Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) will offer assistance to New Brunswick students who wish to change their identification information.
What will the I.D. clinic provide?
UNB Pro Bono students and volunteers will work alongside Imprint to aid...
Does inclusion work?
Inclusion is a debatable topic among the media as it has received mixed reviews. Recently, the Minister of Education Dominic Cardy has been travelling throughout New Brunswick to get feedback from educators and the public on how to improve the public education system. The...
UNB tuition increased to buy masks for students working at home
UNB has spent thousands of dollars on branded masks for students to wear during the 2020/2021 school year, which will mostly be spent at home.
Students have been protesting the 2% tuition increase for the, mostly, remote semester. It is now clear that these cries...
What are the 10 best Disney movies of all time? We have thoughts.
There are a lot of Walt Disney Animation Studios feature films - 56 of them, to be exact. But we here at the Baron have taken it upon ourselves to provide you with a list of the ten best animated features, as voted by...