American Election 2012
The 2012 presidential election is massively important for many reasons. It is also important for Canadians to be aware of what is going on as we are affected by the choices that our neighbors to the south make.
The 2012 election puts Democratic Obama/Biden (up...
Proposal requests more funding for SRC Orientation budget
A report obtained by The Baron outlines the need for more funding for orientation week activities.
Benjamin Manzer, vice-president student affairs of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) sent the document to council to request more money be spent on the frosh activities, after unexpected expenses...
Pizza with the President
The K.C. Irving Hall foyer was packed with students on Wednesday, October 9, as President Paul Mazerolle visited for free pizza, and a meet and greet. Mazerolle was appointed as the 19th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of New Brunswick earlier this...
UNB sexual assault survey results released
A new survey from UNB Fredericton shows sexual assault and discussions surrounding sexual assault are still significant issues within the campus community.
The results of the survey, conducted in Fall 2015, show that 21 percent of the over 1200 students that completed the survey experienced...
New Indigenous office at UNB Saint John
UNB Saint John has opened a new office for Indigenous students. The campus has recruited an Indigenous Advisor who is able to provide counselling and advising services to students who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
What can an Indigenous Advisor help with?
The Indigenous Advisor...
Local Campus Committee Report finished for UNB Saint John
On February 9, the local campus committee (LCC) released a report outlining its assessment of academic programs on the Saint John campus. While the report is still a working document and has been released to the campus community for feedback.
In a statement, Dr. Robert...
What does being black mean to me?
Being black means being part of a stronger community that is outside of myself
Being black means power on all fronts
Being black means watching your surroundings closely especially in public
Being Black means my dark skin is beautiful
Being Black means not just jumping over hurdles but...
Saint John campus closed today
The University of New Brunswick's Saint John campus is closed today due to inclement weather. Environment Canada has issued a Freezing Rain Warning for New Brunswick that will be in effect until late this evening, with a total of 10 to 15 mm being...
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...
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...