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...
Is Tim Horton’s policy against plastic helping Java Moose?
In a world ruled by the little plastic card, cash and change are quickly becoming a thing of the past. In Saint John, it’s nearly impossible to find a business that doesn’t have the credit or debit pay option. Yet here, in our own...
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...
Accessibility or lack there of
When one thinks of accessibility on campus it is hard to negate the elaborate tunnel system that links Oland, Hazen, Ganong and Irving. There are many elevators in the buildings and adjacent ramps which portray a very accessible campus for individuals with special needs.
“Generally,...
A car for a cruise
It was at first class bash that Matt Greene was awarded King Mazda’s Frosh Cruise give-a-way. Laurenne “La Reine” Foley was master of ceremonies that night and called Greene’s name in the early hours of Sept. 15. According to Foley there were approximately six-hundred...
Leaky Pipes
Students walking through the tunnel system beneath the Ward Chipman Library may have noticed a syrupy yellow substance sleazing its way out of the ceiling tiles above the Promise Partnership office.
“Facilities management reported that they are aware of the water issue…This has been an...
Take Back the Night: Taking a stand against sexual assault
Walking around uptown in the rain isn’t an uncommon activity on a Friday night in Saint John, but the experience of several Saint John women last Friday night wasn’t the typical stumble from the Boardwalk to O’Leary’s.
These women chose to spend part of Friday...
Gettin’ sh*t done, Quebec protest style: UNBSJ students get first-hand account of organizing the Quebec student protests
In an ideal world, all students in Canada want “a virtually free education.” UNB students pay some of the highest tuition fees in the country. Quebec students pay much less, but this is the result of several hard-fought battles to keep tuition low in...
Student Representative Council first meeting called to order: SRC over budget, plans for budget cuts in place
On Sept. 25 the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) held their first meeting of the year. A wide range of topics were discussed, including amendments to university bi-laws, club budget cuts and the last of September’s events.
SRC President, Brad Trecartin, began the meeting with the...
Shinetember: students shine on
SHINEtember took place on Friday, Sept. 21, uptown at the Canterbury Lounge. It was an evening of drinks and live entertainment, all in support of Shinerama; the number one student fundraiser in Canada. All proceeds go towards research to cure Canada’s number one fatal...