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Daniel S. Burton  The first and most intimate relationship in life is with yourself. Yet, self-love is perhaps the most difficult relationship to develop. Recent studies reveal what many believe: we are experiencing a loneliness epidemic.  I interviewed three students in an attempt to illustrate the state of self-love and relationships on campus. In doing …

Alex Prong UNB Limerick There once was a university on a hill; Their budget to spare was nil. Broke students eat peanuts, The art department gets cuts,   But the president is stuffed to the gill. UNB Haiku Fall leaves turn, wither; First-year weeps silently in HIL’s dusty blue stacks. UNB Acrostic Minding my own business, …

By: Daniel S. Burton Edited by: Connor Fraser How do genre and the separation of genres affect queer film? Recently, The Brunswickan hosted a poll, asking about students' favorite genre of queer film. Six students responded, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of different genres and tropes in queer cinema. The LGBTQ2+ subgenre exists primarily through …

The 27th annual Dr. Abdul Lohdi lecture took place at St. Thomas University at 7 p.m. on February 4, 2025. Delivered by public intellectual, novelist, and historian Tariq Ali, the event commanded a full house. The event utilized STU’s resources to fulfill Dr. Lohdi’s vision toward racial tolerance, broadens students’ horizons, and fosters understanding between …

Mr. Super Dude, formerly known as award-winning rapper Brockway Biggs, is revolutionizing the kindie (kids’ indie) music scene with his dynamic and engaging sound. Drawing from his extensive background in hip-hop, Mr. Super Dude creates energetic beats and clever, catchy lyrics that captivate both children and adults. Inspired by his transition to parenthood, he seamlessly …

By: Daniel S. Burton Charles M. Schulz’s A Charlie Brown Christmas is beloved worldwide by children and adults alike. The question is: why? The studio, in fact, nearly cancelled the film in fear of its melancholic tone, amateur voice acting, and use of religious allusion. As it turns out, the film’s melancholy through children is …

By Emu Devine For readers of The Brunswickan of drinking age, your local campus newspaper is excited to provide you with some of the most pertinent, insightful reporting anywhere in Fredericton. This reporter comes to you with a review of one of the most unique establishments this city has to offer: Par 94 Golf Bar …

By: Crystal Keyamo The University of New Brunswick (UNB) recently celebrated its inaugural Mobility Day, an event designed to foster dialogue on transportation issues affecting students and communities, especially in smaller cities and rural areas. Organized by Professor of Civil Engineering and Community Transportation Research Lab (CTRL) founder, Trevor Hanson, Mobility Day aimed to spotlight …

By: Crytal Keyamo Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, El Mariachi offers an authentic Mexican dining experience in a setting steeped in history. Housed in the former Rigby Hall, once a dormitory for St. Thomas University students, the restaurant blends the building’s rich past with a vibrant, contemporary atmosphere. This transformation from student residence to bustling …

By Thomas LepperInside Tilley Hall, below the 1st floor, there is a place called the Gregg Centre. It is where some current and previous history masters students work on their theses and are even hired to conduct historical research for the University. One of these employees is a man named J. Brent Wilson.  Originally from …