Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Parties disagree on issues surrounding unpaid internships

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Cameron Raynor – The Dagligtale (University of Alberta, Augustana Campus)   With more than 40 per cent of students graduating with student debt, according to Statistics Canada, many students feel they can’t afford to take on internships and work for free. “I wouldn’t take one because the...

BREAKING: UNB Saint John bookstore closes

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As of this Friday, October 30, the UNB Saint John bookstore is closing its doors.   Announcement made October 26 via email As per the email sent out to UNB students, faculty, and staff on Monday, October 26 by Vice-President Dr. Petra Hauf, this decision was made...

UNB Alumni to host free LinkedIn webinar

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An exciting webinar hosted by the Alumni Office will take place on Tuesday, February 28 from 12 to 1pm. The event will be led by UNB Arts Alum, Shelly Elsliger (BA’89) and will focus on job search fundamentals, specifically LinkedIn skills. It is not only...

SRC’s #ConnectUNBSJ series continues on Wednesday

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The SRC is continuing its #ConnectUNBSJ series this semester, with their first event happening this Wednesday, February 8th. Taking place in the Faculty Lounge, located in the Ward Chipman building, from 6-8pm, students will have the opportunity to meet the City Council members who represent...

Government of New Brunswick presents Winter Action Plan

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Due to a rise in infections and cases of COVID-19, particularly among the unvaccinated, new COVID-19 prevention measures have been presented by the Government of New Brunswick as their Winter Action Plan. Winter Action Plan The Winter Action Plan presented by Health Minister Dorothy Shepard on...

Students’ Representative Council general manager, Jane MacKay retires after 23 years: Students will remember her fondly

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After 23 years of service, Jane MacKay, general manager (GM) of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) will be retiring at the end of this term.   MacKay has been the face of the SRC for many years and knows the ins and outs of managing the...

UNB Pro Bono and Imprint host virtual Trans I.D. clinic

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On Friday, November 6, law students and lawyer volunteers from Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) will offer assistance to New Brunswick students who wish to change their identification information.  What will the I.D. clinic provide? UNB Pro Bono students and volunteers will work alongside Imprint to aid...

High turnout for FLIP Saint John rally to support Clinic 554

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On Thursday, August 27, Free Local Independent Perspectives (FLIP) Saint John hosted a public rally at the Rothesay Commons to demand abortion access and LGBTQIA+ funding.   Good turnout, including political candidates From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., FLIP Saint John speakers and volunteers shared stories and...

Sex Issue

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In Pursuit: Mobile Boutique Takes Fashion to the Streets

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Keep an eye out fashionistas, there’s a new clothing boutique in Saint John—and it’s on wheels! The In Pursuit Mobile Boutique is a bright pink van brimming with this season’s must-haves in apparel and accessories. Dominique Leger, the clever entrepreneur behind the wheel of In Pursuit,...