First Year Survival Guide
Welcome Seawolves! The first days of term can be scary and overwhelming; here are some of the things you need to know to get through the next few months, before the madness begins on Thursday.
Course Registration/Withdrawal:
The last day to register for classes is September...
Tips on Studying for Exams
It doesn’t matter if you are a first-year student or about to graduate, studying for exams can be a painful and incredibly stressful experience. With that in mind, the Baron has compiled some helpful tips on how to manage stress and study for upcoming...
How To Beat the February Blues
Whether it’s the sheer amount of snow, or the Valentine’s reminder that you’re single, February is a rough month for students. Midterms and assignments, worrying about shovelling yourself out and getting to class in blizzards, and feeling alone all contribute to the February Blues—a...
Creature Feature: Saint John SPCA’s “Cupid for a Cause”
Are you looking for a Valentine’s gift for your significant other that is as cute as they are? Look no further! The Saint John SPCA is selling Valentine’s gift baskets, which will be delivered to your “someone special” on February 13th by the SPCA...
Creature Feature: Cold Weather Means Hard Times for Pets and Strays
It might be nearing the end of January, but living in Canada everyone knows that the cold weather is due to last for another few months. The cold is inconvenient, especially to UNBSJ students forced to park in Narnia at the far reaches of...
Get to know the UNB-SRC: Part 2
Robert William Gale was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick. He graduated from St. Malachy's Memorial High School, and during his high school experience he served on the Student Representative Council at St. Mac’s. During his term on council in high school,...
Get to know the UNB-SRC: Part 1
Chris Mahar, President
LV: What is your position on the SRC?
CM: I am President of the Students Representative Council.
LV: What does that involve?
CM: President is, when you look at the president in any company, they provide leadership, and provide a clear direction for the company...
The Equalizer: A Superhero Without the Costume
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Richard Wenk, “The Equalizer” is an action-packed film based on the television series of the same name. Denzel Washington plays Robert McCall, a mysterious man who appears to lead an average-Joe life until he witnesses some of...
Movies Meet History
2014 marks the 100th year anniversary of World War I, a mile mark that has prompted the creation of the First World War on Film Series at UNBSJ. Their goal is to “make people think more about it,” says UNBSJ student and coordinator of...
Gone Girl is a chilling, effective thriller
Can you really tell what your partner is thinking? What is really going on in his or her head?
This is the central question asked in Gone Girl, the new film directed by David Fincher. Based on the 2012 novel by Gillian Flynn (who adapted...