Sunday, May 5, 2024

For all of the know-it-alls out there: This one’s for you!

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We’ve all experienced it. You’re sitting in class, avidly taking notes, closely listening to your professor, when all of a sudden, some smart a** (who apparently knows more than your professor), begins to share his or her view on the topic. My question to the...

What to listen to while you have sex: Five sexy albums

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To elaborate, this is the goofy side of me that I keep bottled up. What you’re about to read is questionably disturbing, maybe a bit funny, but mostly just gross. Put these albums on and have some fun.   An Awesome Wave by Alt J(∆)  This...

Is a sad sack enough to call it quits?

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A relationship is about two people clicking and a ton of factors go into a happy, healthy relationship. Mutual love, respect and enjoying each other are great but what about sex? Is sex such a big deal that we should hinge our relationship choices...

Isn’t it time you did more than just commute? How being involved can change your university experience

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As the school year comes to a close I can’t help but reflect on the year that’s passed and all of the great things that have come from my involvement on campus. I’ve heard UNBSJ be referred to as a “commuter school” so many times...

What’s the Future Saint John

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On Saturday, Sept. 22, UNBSJ played host to “What’s the Future Saint John?” This four hour public forum, comprised of four guest speakers, attracted an audience nearing 70; consisting mainly of concerned citizens, local business leaders, politicians, and perhaps two or three students (including...

A Simple Pancake Breakfast

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Pancake Tuesday resulted in pancake recipes, videos, and Instagram food photos taking over our Newsfeed. But why should pancakes only be celebrated one day of the year? Here’s a quick and easy recipe for pancakes any day of the week—not just for Mardi Gras. 1)...

2013 Canada Reads Winner: February by Lisa Moore

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The 2013 Canada Reads winner has been announced as February, by Lisa Moore. February has been described as “an incredible portrait of grief and difficulty moving on” and is set in the perspective of Helen O’Mara, a character who loses her husband on the...

**SPOOF** UNB Drama unfolds over #onlyhere campaign.

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Earlier this morning an altercation occurred at the UNB board of governors meeting over the recent #onlyhere campaign. The trouble began after a series of tweets, originating from Fredericton, included the hashtag #onlyhere. A purported fistfight broke out during a board of governors meeting with opposing sides...

Examining the Past and Changing the Future: Date Rape Culture

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Date rape is an all too prevalent issue, one that unfortunately warrants caution even today. Many believe that date rape isn’t a ‘thing’ where they live, but rape culture is alive and well in Canada. A quick Google search reveals that our very own...

The courage to say no, yes to self-care and a Pope

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Sometimes having courage means taking a step back from the many activities and roles we have in life. A year ago on Friday, Feb. 28, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI stepped down as the leader of 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide. What can we as students learn...