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...
Make some noise for mental health
Mental health is something that is sadly still a taboo topic in today’s conversations. The UNBSJ Seawolves want to end that stigma. Join them in their Make Some Noise for Mental Health event on January 31.
This is a nation-wide event that raises awareness for mental health and helps...
The secrets behind scary
As the chilly autumn air marks the approach of Halloween, we tend to find ourselves drawn into a peculiar fascination with all things eerie and unsettling.
It’s the season when ghouls and gremlins come out to play and when the undead and the devils are...
Whole wheat pancakes from scratch
Pancakes are delicious and are so easy to make. I’m not talking about the crap that you buy in a box and just add water or some eggs. I’m talking about pancakes from scratch-don’t panic! It’s actually super easy, so keep reading.
Pancakes can be...
Op-Ed: The climate crisis…how can YOU really help?
Climate change is real and actions need to be taken now. Everyone knows that, but what’s up for greater debate is the age-old question: how much impact does one individual have on global carbon emissions?
How much do our individual actions actually matter when it...
SRC hosting “Halloweek” events
With Halloween just around the corner, the SRC has planned a week of diverse activities to celebrate.
Halloween week
The “Halloweek” starts this Monday, October 26, and runs until Friday, October 30. There will be an activity each day and while most of them are virtual,...
Accessibility issues at UNB Saint John
Recently, the Baron published a piece on the Student Accessibility Centre and the services they offer. The accessibility centre itself provides excellent aid in academic accommodations.
However, it begs the question of whether or not UNB Saint John’s campus itself is accessible. The Baron...
Textbooks now available at UNB Saint John bookstore
Finally, after three semesters, UNB Saint John students are able to purchase their course books through the campus bookstore.
In the fall of 2020, the bookstore on campus closed, leaving students to fend for themselves when it came to required texts. Students were able to...
Clubs on campus: Best Buddies
Six days preceding Halloween in the Whitebone Lounge, something spectacular occurred. A once a month meeting of the non-profit student run group Best Buddies, was set to start at 7 p.m. The members, costumed and excited, simply could not stand waiting and the event...