Event Roundup: October 3rd – 10th
Image courtesy of Kjeld Conyers-Steede.
We’re officially one month in! October promises to be a spooktacular time filled with turkey dinners, costume parties, (midterms), candy, and more! Here’s your essential guide to everything happening at UNBSJ (and off campus) during the first week.
Clubs & Societies:
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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...
A UNB Saint John alumni sports success, Charlie Cavanagh
In 2022, Charlie Cavanagh graduated from UNB Saint John with a Bachelor of Science Degree, making the Dean’s list and setting herself up for an incredible future in the world of Biology and Psychology.
In 2023, as of late October, Charlie Cavanagh also found herself...
Top five truly spooky songs
In the true spirit of Halloween I present to you my top five spooky songs, in no particular order. These are songs that aren’t just scary sounding, but also have lyrics that send shivers down your spine. Keep in mind that these are chosen...
What to do when the condom breaks: A look at Plan B
Stephanie Totten
You're caught up in the throes of passion and the unthinkable happens: the condom breaks. You were responsible enough to slap on a rubber in the first place, but you realize now your efforts are in vain as thoughts of a screaming infant...
Final Lorenzo Reading Series before the holidays: Poetry reading with Susan Gillis and Stephanie Bolster
The last Lorenzo Reading Series event of the semester was a poetry reading with two Canadian poets who live, write and teach creative writing in the Montreal area. Both of these women have won numerous awards for their work, which is well-deserved based on...
Op Ed: Student tips for success on getting a job
Coming up on 10 years, I have been working at various sales-related roles in both Ontario and New Brunswick. Here's some advice for students trying to find and keep work in Canada.
Apply in person
When applying for a position, show up in person. Every job...
First Class Bash a raving success
This year’s neon-themed event hosted the band Neon Dreams and the crowd came ready to dance.
The DJ had a set list prepared for a great night of dancing and socializing, and students were even singing along to the music.
Although the 10:30...
Experiential education project for Indigenous students underway at UNB Saint John
The Baron sat down with the UNB-SRC’s first Indigenous student representative, Hayden Hovey, to learn about his project to make the campus a more inviting space for Indigenous students.
What is the project?
Hovey’s goal is to “improve social cohesion” among students and to bring better...
A farewell to my readers
As life must move on, so must my degree. I am transferring to UNBF next year to study out the remainder of my years in my BSc. in Electrical Computer Engineering. I’d like to thank all of my readers for all of the support...