Does inclusion work?
Inclusion is a debatable topic among the media as it has received mixed reviews. Recently, the Minister of Education Dominic Cardy has been travelling throughout New Brunswick to get feedback from educators and the public on how to improve the public education system. The...
Ask a Counsellor
I’m in love with my professor/TA – what should I do???
You would be surprised at how often this comes up. If you are falling head-over-heels for one of your instructors, it is time for a reality check. As with any relationship, there are (at...
Weekly Clubs and Societies series: African-Caribbean society
The Baron is hosting a weekly series introducing readers to the clubs and societies on campus here at UNB Saint John.
The African Caribbean Society (ACS) is an association dedicated to promoting diversity and equity by fostering a community where African and Caribbean students can...
Boosting confidence in the buff
With the holiday season comes the inevitable “winter weight.”
All of the Christmas treats were great at the time, but they leave many of us feeling less confident and unattractive. Here are a few tips to optimising your best features, boosting your confidence and looking...
Ask the Cook: Baking Quick Breads
Ask the Cook is a weekly segment where AbbyLee Cook takes students on a culinary journey with tips, tricks, and recipes to help them overcome their fear of the kitchen and teach them the basics of cooking and baking.
Baking and cooking are two very...
How to Appeal a Grade
As the second semester of the 2015/16 academic year reaches its halfway point, students may be wondering how to appeal a grade, or even multiple grades.
An appeal is making a statement for your case as to why their failed and/or failing marks should be...
A warm welcome to spring around the world
I, like many people, patiently await the long, drawn-out days of the cold winter in anticipation of the sudden blooms, warmer weather, and general newness of the vernal equinox.
March’s full moon recently passed at the beginning of the month, presenting another sign of rejuvenation...
A New Addition on Campus: The Arts Society
Along with the many new additions and changes to the UNB Saint John campus happening this school year, students may have noticed the new Arts Society as one of them. When asked about the creation of the Arts Society Connor Stevens, the President of...
GNB requesting volunteers for COVID-19 response
The Government of New Brunswick (GNB) issued an emergency call for volunteers to assist the healthcare system amid the height of pandemic response efforts.
On January 18, GNB issued an immediate news release asking volunteers to help with both paid and unpaid positions. According...
Pause & Paws: Pass by Cooper, the Therapy Dog
Have you been having a ruff time lately? In need of a little woof of encouragement? Well here’s a paw-some way to destress: Therapy Dog Thursdays!
Meet Cooper—a 3 ¾-year-old Rottweiler who enjoys belly rubs and ear scratches from people eager to show him affection....