Cell phone user contracts and terms may change in near future
Cell phone users paying expensive termination fees to end contracts and having the inability to switch providers have been ongoing problems for years. Some users may have been taken by surprise by secret limits on “unlimited” plans however, these issues may soon be resolved.
The...
UNB-SRC provides update on use of Respondus software
After the last update on April 9, the UNB-SRC has announced two clarifications about the use of Respondus for different courses.
SRC update
On Monday, April 12, SRC President Patrick Hickey sent an email to all students about the online invigilation software.
Respondus will not be allowed...
Situation improving for Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue
Most people in Saint John have probably heard about the hardships that the Saint John Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Animal Rescue has recently been facing. Fortunately, with the out pouring of support from the Saint John and surrounding communities,...
New bookstore brings mixed feelings on campus
Dealing with the bookstore on campus can be a frustrating task for students here at UNBSJ.
Whether it’s the high price of books or the limited amount of copies, the simple task of purchasing books has left some students weary and stressed out. This year,...
OP-ED: UNBSJ students left struggling with the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect Program
As many university students know, the Government of New Brunswick announced the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect program, without any warning, on June 23.
In an email announcing the termination of this program, the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) confirmed they will no longer be...
Liberals for the Win
In an unexpected result the Liberal party of Canada came out of the recent election with a majority government.
Before the 2015 Federal Election in Canada, the Conservative Party had 159 seats, and was under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper for nearly 10...
War of 1812 conference—a great opportunity to learn about New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Museum in Market Square hosted a fantastic three day conference called, “The War of 1812: Commemorating New Brunswick’s Role,” to mark the 200 anniversary of the war from Sept. 26-Sept.28.
This program not only provided a great deal of insight on the...
Student Council hosts first annual ‘Wolfies’
The Students’ Representative Council put on the first ever Wolfies on Friday, April 4th. Nominees and their guests filled into the Whitebone Lounge at 7pm. Reno Pereira hosted the event and many were in attendance—including the SRC executives as well as a representative from...
AUNBT authorize strike vote
Emma McPhee - The Brunswickan (University of New Brunswick)
After telling students that no action would be taken around exam time, the AUNBT has announced that they have decided to authorize their executive to call a strike vote.
According to the AUNBT website, on Monday a...
Large crowd turnout for the announcement of The Joyce Family Foundation donation 
On Friday, Oct. 21, at the HWK Commons, the University of New Brunswick Saint John announced a commitment of $1.25 million from the Joyce Family Foundation in support of The Promise Partnership.
With this gift comes the intention to expand the program to reach other...