Letter to the Editor: SRC President’s response to interview
The following article was submitted to the Editor-in-Chief by Student Representative Council President, Devin Debly in response to the Baron's interview with him that was published last week.
Hello, thank you for accepting and taking the time to acknowledge my response to the article...
Op-Ed: Let’s talk about trickle down taxation
Things aren’t great in New Brunswick.
I’m sure many of you are feeling the stress of rising inflation, gas prices, housing costs, groceries, and the list could probably stretch to exceed the intended length of this article. The simple fact of life currently, is...
Op-Ed: let’s talk about parking
“I came to the university two hours before I normally would, and I still couldn’t find a spot anywhere close to the campus.”
“I can’t ever get a parking spot.”
“I drove around the parking lot for 30 minutes looking for a place to park"
These have...
Op-Ed: the silent housing crisis in Saint John
This article was written in collaboration with UNBSJ student, Cassandra Evans-Ketch. The Baron was given permission to publish names and addresses by the interviewee.
Housing has been a hot topic in Canada, particularly in New Brunswick, for as long as I can remember.
It has...
OP-ED: UNBSJ students left struggling with the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect Program
As many university students know, the Government of New Brunswick announced the cancellation of the NB-EI Connect program, without any warning, on June 23.
In an email announcing the termination of this program, the Government of New Brunswick (GNB) confirmed they will no longer be...
Should youth be allowed to vote? Making the case for Vote 16 in Canada
The following piece was submitted by Hannah Baillie who is a Public Relations student at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Any inquiries into the contents of this article can be directed to Vote 16 via email here.
Every citizen of Canada...
Fighting COVID fatigue on campus
As a new academic year dawns, one thing will remain the same: masking on campus.
Although, while looking around campus, you may be unaware that UNB will maintain the mask policy throughout this academic year.
It seems, however, that the enforcement of the policy so...
Op Ed: International Day of Peasant Struggles: Raising the voices of the silenced
April 17 is the International Day of Peasant Struggles.
The non-profit organization La Vïa Campesina and its allies have headed the campaign to educate the Global North (formerly known as 'first world countries") on peasant struggles and commemorate those who lost their lives in the...
Op Ed: Student tips for success on getting a job
Coming up on 10 years, I have been working at various sales-related roles in both Ontario and New Brunswick. Here's some advice for students trying to find and keep work in Canada.
Apply in person
When applying for a position, show up in person. Every job...
Op-Ed: Let’s talk about vaccine equality
Many Canadians are tired of COVID-19 mandates and infection rates, but although our governments continually promise an end in sight, the Global South is not lucky enough to have this hope.
While many Canadians and Global North nations are rolling up their sleeves to receive...