Students’ Representative Council By Term Report: good governance of students, enhancement of student life and outreach
UNBSJ’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC) has accomplished many things this year and has made great strides in publicizing and modernizing the university.
The SRC had three main blanket objectives set out this year: good governance of students, enhancement of student life and outreach. Here is...
Sick of parking in Narnia and paying a lot for it? Should you really complain? A look at UNBSJ and other university parking situations
When asked about their thoughts on the parking situation on campus, many UNBSJ students have complaints about availability, the price, having to pay for parking at all and the proximity to campus.
To address these concerns, The Baron has decided to take a look at...
A look into depression: Don’t suffer in silence – you’re not alone
At any given time, 10 per cent of Canadians are suffering from a mental illness and 18 per cent of people aged 15-24 have reported some sort of mental illness. Even with such a high number of people suffering from these disorders, stigmatization remains...
Information on 583,000 student loan borrowers’ information lost: Find out if you are on the list
A portable hard drive containing the information on 583,000 Canadians who applied with Canada Student Loans between the years of 2000 and 2006 went missing from their headquarters earlier this month.
Staff realized that the information had gone missing while looking for another misplaced item:...
So, you want your own place? Expenses to expect when riding solo
Moving out on your own for the first time is a big step for many university students. While it does provide independence, it also comes with many hidden and not-so-hidden, costs. It’s important to plan ahead to make sure that you and your wallet...
Living in an apartment? What you should know
UNBSJ was visited by the Rentalsman of New Brunswick on Dec. 6.
The office of the Rentalsman typically holds presentations on campus three times a year, twice during fall semester and once in the winter term. They’re a provincial service that appoints officials under the...
Learn how to curb your sleepless nights: A guide to getting more shut-eye
We hear the same words over and over as the new school year starts: “get yourself into a routine.” 2013 could be the year that you resolve to get a better night’s sleep and we are here to offer tips to help!
Getting enough sleep...
Students lose 24 parking spaces to staff parking: Campus complaints addressed
Shortly before the holiday break, UNBSJ experienced a change to the parking on campus. Students will now have to walk a little further to get to their classes.
In December, 24 of what used to be student parking spaces were changed into faculty/staff spots. These...
Noise in the Commons a cause for concern: Orchestra and Choir perform during exam study period
During the exam period, two events created a lot of noise in the Hans W. Klohn Commons while students attempted to prepare for their upcoming finals.
A choir and an orchestra performed loudly in the days before exams would take place. It was evident that...
Summer school: UNBSJ eliminates spring semester
Students looking to attend UNBSJ after the usual winter term will be facing a bit of a change this year. The regular spring and summer intersessions will be exchanged for a single summer term that will run from May through to August.
Though the change...