Ask a counsellor-Can’t sleep!
I haven’t been sleeping well at night! What can I do?
If this has been happening because of those “weird” dreams that you’ve had since you turned 13, you’re probably looking at the wrong column. However, if you are having difficulties falling asleep, or are...
Ask a counsellor-I can’t work!
I’m trying to get my work done, but my brother/partner/parent/dog keeps bothering me! What can I do?
Typically, when this comes up, there are two issues at hand. The first is around your work and study habits; you need to be in a “work-friendly” environment....
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...
Toronto Star Reporter is the Latest Lorenzo Reading Series Author
The Lorenzo Reading Series has brought numerous authors to the UNB Saint John campus since it’s creation in 2012. In most cases, only people extremely dedicated to local literature will flock to their readings, much less actually take the time away from their studies...
Residence Review: Welcome Home: A quick house warming guide to the ins and outs of residence life
Welcome home freshmen! For the next year you will be living in the residences of UNBSJ and calling them your home. Whether you're in the MacKay or the Dunn residence there are some things you need to know before you settle into your new...
Nursing students bringing awareness to HPV
About 75% of Canadians will be infected with an HPV
infection during their lives. 4,400 Canadians were diagnosed with an HPV-linked
cancer last year, and about 1,200 of them die from it annually.
The HPV virus is an infection that
is passed between people through skin-to-skin contact....
True Colours first fun-filled event
True Colours is a student-led campus group that prides itself in creating a safe, comfortable environment for the LGBTQ2+ community and allies.
This year, their first event is a mixer in Colonel Tucker’s campus bar on October 4 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
This...
The darker history of Valentines Day
The origins of the romantic holiday are often muddled and are difficult to pinpoint. However, the festivities of cupids, chocolate and date nights evolved over time with roots dating back to ancient Rome.
Violence over romance
The way that the Romans celebrated Valentine’s Day looks quite...
United Way campaign is making local issues #UNIGNORABLE
Each year the University of New Brunswick partners with United Way in Saint John, Kings County, and Charlotte County regions in working towards bettering our community.
United Way puts on a yearly campaign intending to help children from low-income families achieve success. This campaign seeks...
Mount Allison University faculty strike begins
Faculty and librarians at Mount Allison University began their strike on Monday, February 3 following months of attempted negotiations between the Mount Allison Faculty Association (MAFA) and the university’s bargaining teams.
According to Mount Allison’s official website, in May 2019, the MAFA proposed negotiations...