Artist Spotlight : The Strumbella’s
Recently performing at Pepper’s Pub, Toronto based, blue grass influenced, indie folk rock band, The Strumbella’s have a demanding stage presence. Having received rave reviews for their Canadian Music Week debut, CBC called them a “band to watch,” while their 2009 EP was well-reviewed...
For all of the know-it-alls out there: This one’s for you!
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...
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...
Op-Ed: Why you should be happy H&M is closing
As many of us have heard, the H&M in McAllister Place mall is closing. H&M is a very popular store for students, so your initial reaction to this news is most likely sadness. After some research, I have come to believe the closure of...
Boosting confidence in the buff
With the holiday season comes the inevitable “winter weight.”
All of the Christmas treats were great at the time, but they leave many of us feeling less confident and unattractive. Here are a few tips to optimising your best features, boosting your confidence and looking...
We need free education, but not for the reasons you’d think.
In 1744, the year of his death, the Italian philosopher and rhetorician Giambattista Vico published the final edition to his magnum opus The New Science - one that greatly elaborated his thoughts on history, political philosophy, epistemology, and his revolutionary insight into the “Homer”...
Will alcohol help you get laid? The dangers of “whiskey dick” and “beer goggles”
With Halloween coming up, there will be no shortage of sexy outfits and drinks around, especially with a large gathering of university students. Those two things seem like a recipe for casual sex, right? A little liquid courage lowers your inhibitions and makes everything...
Op-Ed: The climate crisis…how can YOU really help?
Climate change is real and actions need to be taken now. Everyone knows that, but what’s up for greater debate is the age-old question: how much impact does one individual have on global carbon emissions?
How much do our individual actions actually matter when it...
OPINION: Dr. Phil is an entertainment show, not a counselling show
I hardly ever watch television, but a while ago I turned on the TV just to see what was on and found myself watching an episode of Dr. Phil. I found that while the show advertises itself as being a counselling session that gets...
Three festivals you shouldn’t miss this summer
FeelsGood Folly Fest (June 28 - July 1)
Sponsored by the makers of Picaroons Beer, North Hampton Brewing Company, FeelsGood Folly Fest is located in Gagetown. When a festival is sponsored by a company that makes really good beer, it can be assumed that their...