Where have all of the recycling bins gone?
Many students have noticed the reduction of paper and bottle recycling bins on campus. What does this mean for UNBSJ as a “green” campus?
The paper recycling bins are maintained and emptied by the custodial staff at UNBSJ. At one time, there were recycling bins...
SRC comedy night draws laughs and a crowd
On Friday night the Students Representative Council (SRC) presented St. Patty’s Comedy Night at Howlers.
Ethan Gaunce, a first year arts student at UNB Saint John, took up the mantle as master of ceremonies for the occasion, with Mark Splude and Shane Ogden providing the...
A brief history of the Black Lives Matter movement
The Black Lives Matter hashtag has erupted over social media within the last few months. It's been seen all over Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and has been used all over the world.
Black Lives Matter has now turned into a movement, with protests on the...
Divine bovine poetry: Dr. Robert Moore reads from The Golden Book of Bovinities
The Lorenzo Society was pleased to host Robert Moore, a doctor of English and professor at UNBSJ, on Friday, Oct. 19, as he launched his new collection of poetry entitled, The Golden Book of Bovinities.
"It's a terrific honour to launch through The Lorenzo Society,"...
Navigating change; Loblaw’s new direction in the grocery market
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. has decided to reverse its recent decision to reduce discounts on grocery items approaching their best-before date.
Spokeswoman Catherine Thomas confirmed on Friday afternoon that, following feedback from customers and colleagues, Loblaw is returning to its previous discounting practice. Last-day sale items...
CBC Radio Personality, Hance Colburne, delivers UNB Lecture
Hance Colburne, host of Information Morning Saint John on CBC Radio One, delivered a talk to approximately one hundred students from a number of classes in Ganong Hall on Thursday afternoon.
Directed at the Transformations in Media course, the aim of the talk was to introduce...
Vox Launch 2015
On Friday, Apr. 3rd, Vox: UNBSJ’s Student Arts Annual held their 2015 launch at Magnolia Café on Prince William Street.
The launch ran from 8 p.m. until after midnight. The Magnolia Cafe filled up fast, guests weaving in and out of the cozy café all...
Help Wanted
Are you looking to get involved at UNB SJ? The Baron is currently looking for individuals interested in all aspects of student life. Join a dynamic and motivated team covering everything to do with student life at the University of New Brunswick in Saint...
Students’ Representative Council Elections: Carly Baxter running for athletics representative
1. My name is Carly Baxter and I am a third year student in the Bachelor of Science program here at UNBSJ, majoring in Bio-Psych. I enjoy being active and involved in athletics and I play soccer for the UNBSJ women's Varsity team.
2. I...
Flu shots available to all this season
Even flu season is looking a little different this year, but you can still protect yourself and others this fall by taking advantage of the Student Health Centre’s flu shot clinic. Flu shots will be available on campus by appointment only this year and...