Remembrance Day: How the tradition of this holiday and the poppy began: Remember those who fought for us this November
For over ninety years, on Nov. 11, Canadians have found their way to a small cenotaph or large public gathering to celebrate Remembrance Day and to give their respects to fallen soldiers all around the world. With multiple wars and battles to draw our...
Top five games I want to play in 2013: A look at what’s up and coming
This year has the potential to be one of the best years for gaming since 2007.
A quick glance through the list of upcoming games for 2013 reveals several promising new additions to beloved series. The ones that I am most interested in are: Grand...
Christmas shopping on a budget: Tips on how to keep a positive bank balance during the most expensive time of year
With the holiday season just around the corner, (unless you work in retail, then it’s already here) the rush to get everyone on your list the perfect gift is set to begin.
If you’re on a university student’s budget, you know it’s going to be...
How to pick up and hook up on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is geared toward couples-there’s no denying that, but this doesn’t mean that they get to have all the fun. What better time to score than on a day designed to make single people feel lonely and vulnerable? Banish those V-day blues and...
The murder mystery of President John F. Kennedy
The office of the President of the United States is a dangerous position. Four presidents throughout the nation’s history have been assassinated. The facts surrounding these assassinations remain clear except for one. The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
The 1960s was a period of massive...
UNBSJ Women in Business Society relaunches “Women of UNBSJ” initiative
The UNBSJ Women in Business (WIB) Society is relaunching an initiative presented in January of this year called “Women of UNBSJ”.
Women of UNBSJ initiative
The UNBSJ Women in Business Society is starting again the initiative of highlighting women in the UNBSJ community that are examples...
Where are we ranking?
EMMA MCPHEE - THE BRUNSWICKAN (UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK)
Keeping with the status quo, UNB maintained its position for the most part in this year’s Maclean’s University Rankings.
The university ranked fourth out of 15 for “best overall” in the comprehensive ratings.
“This is reason for everyone...
UNB-SRC and CFEE organize financial program
For the next three weeks of February, The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE), partnered with the SRC, will offer a virtual program called that is called “Help! Managing your Money on Campus”.
The program will help students to make better decisions regarding money matters.
The...
Garden Oasis event at Market Square
“Garden Oasis” will be a public three-day event where people can relax in an indoor installation designed to simulate spring.
The mental health event will be held on the second floor of Market Square, and it will last the whole weekend. The event aims...
The history of Saint Patrick’s Day
The holiday of Leprechauns, clovers, luck, and beer has a very interesting history. Saint Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland and was previously used as a religious service and feast to honour Saint Patrick.
Who is Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick was a patron saint of Ireland. He...