Ask a counsellor: How to deal with your bad-smelling friend
My roommate/friend/instructor/counsellor is… well… pretty gosh darn stinky. And it’s not just a one-time thing. What do I do??
In all honesty, this is a topic that comes up much more often than one would think – and is probably one of the most difficult...
Campus Fashion — Formal Wear
The most prevalent feature noticed about on campus fashion this week has
been autumn formal wear. Leather boots, moccasins and a return of UGGS have
made their cowhide presence at UNBSJ. Amidst a sea of neutral tones, suit jackets
and sweater vests have been invading male fashion....
We need more students who give a sh*t: A re-cap on Student Life at UNBSJ
During the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) meeting on Oct. 29, Jessica Barrieau (SRC Arts Representative) brought to the council’s attention that student life on campus is lacking. She was able to back up this information with the support of a survey taken by just...
Is stress wreaking havoc on your face? The dos and don’ts to solve your pimple problems
During exams and stressful times, you might find yourself breaking out more often. I once again turned to aesthetician, Paige Russell, to find out just what causes certain breakouts, here is what she had to say.
In order to treat acne you must first understand...
Ask a counsellor: Freaking out about grad school
I know that my plans after graduating include going to grad school… but that’s about it. What do I need to do??
Grad school is a popular subject around this time of year, particularly because many applications become available in November.
The first step is to...
Disney Purchases Lucasfilm for $4 billion
In one of the biggest production deals of the last few years, The Walt Disney Company shocked people across the globe. At the end of October it was announced that the company had purchased George Lucas’ production company for a whopping $4 billion in...
Diversity
Following the theme of highlighting international and culturally diverse experiences among us, this week we are hearing from Mwila Mubanga, an international student from Zambia. Mwila is in his first year of Chemical Engineering, and he shared with me his experience of coming from...
Ask a counsellor-I can’t work!
I’m trying to get my work done, but my brother/partner/parent/dog keeps bothering me! What can I do?
Typically, when this comes up, there are two issues at hand. The first is around your work and study habits; you need to be in a “work-friendly” environment....
Campus fashion: Keeping warm in black!
As the weather gets colder, students this season are keeping warm in black. Black sweaters, leggings and boots are a common trend on campus. The most popular type of sweater is a sleek athletic sweater with a mandarin collar and centre zip down the...