Bad grades first term? What to do differently this semester
With term two in full swing, many students are still feeling the effects of fall classes.
This can be especially true among students who were disappointed with their marks last term and want to do much better this time around.
Whether you are trying to recover...
UNB Saint John holds grand opening of cafeteria
The official grand opening of the newly renovated Baird dining hall was held on Friday, Oct. 8. The event was co-organized with Chartwell’s, UNB Saint John’s new food service provider and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC).
The event coupled as a fundraiser for the Children’s...
Students’ Representative Council Elections: Chris Mahar running for vice president external
1. My name is Chris Mahar I am a full time student/athlete in the BBA program here at UNBSJ, I’m majoring in accounting with a minor in economics. I’m in my second year of university and seeking to be more involved in school by...
Organizations campaign to increase youth voter turnout
Spencer Van Dyk — The Fulcrum (University of Ottawa)
With the federal election approaching, several organization are taking on low youth voter turnout. In 2011, voter turnout for Canadians aged 18–24 was 38.8 per cent and this time around, organizations are launching campaigns to try...
Inprint Bookstore closing its doors: Get ready for a better on-campus bookstore
The recent announcement of the UNBSJ Inprint Bookstore closing before year-end has left many people wondering about the logistics behind this decision and what sort of implications this means for the future.
Aside from the on-campus bookstore, UNBSJ currently owns another store located at 16...
UNBSJ’s Mercy Ships – Coffee House
On Friday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m, UNBSJ’s Mercy Ships club organized a coffee house to raise money and awareness for the cause of Mercy Ships. The event took place in the school bar, Howlers.
The event started with Odessa Shea, one of the three...
Complaints of mould in the Hazen Hall Annex lead to suggestions of better air circulation
Reports of mould in the Hazen Hall Annex have been revealed as nothing more than poor ventilation, according to the Environmental Health, Safety and Security Office (EHSS).
On Sept. 13, those who had their offices in the building filed complaints of an overpowering smell of...
The Baron and the UNB-SRC Celebrate Sex Week
Sex week is coming up and the Baron, as well as the UNB-SRC, are gearing up for the much-anticipated festivities.
Beginning on Feb. 9th, the Baron will begin publishing their Valentines Day themed articles. The articles will include many topics, including sex, relationships, love, and...
Study Abroad: How To Get More Information on the Program: It’s not too late to apply
Those who missed the November deadline for the Study Abroad program in the 2013-2014 academic year still have a chance to apply. Information sessions will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. and Monday, March 18...
The 2012-2013 Lorenzo Society Reading Series: UNBSJ host some spectacular written talent this year
The Lorenzo Society and its reading series has been a tradition on campus since 1975, when it was founded by a former professor, William Prouty. The society was named after Lorenzo de Medici, a fifteenth century ruler, poet and patron of the arts who...