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On November 20, the UNB Alumni Facebook page made a post implying that the much beloved College Hill Social Club at UNB Fredericton, also known as S Club, may be closing permanently.  “The Social Club served as a night-out destination for four decades of UNB students and was a part of the student experience for …

NBCCD’s second-year diploma students have been hard at work preparing for this year’s winter craft sale. This is the perfect opportunity for the people of Fredericton to stock up on beautiful holiday gifts with the added benefit of supporting local artists. There will undoubtedly be something for everyone, with an incredible selection of handcrafted mugs, …

Reading week has come and gone and not one student in any of my classes when asked how they are after their “week off” said anything other than “TIRED.” For those of you who took the time for yourself, kudos! For the rest of you, in solidarity, fam. We are almost there. As a mom …

A step forward in meaningful reconciliation and much needed change to academic publishing is evolving: templates for Indigenous Elder and Knowledge Keeper citations. Libraries are working to validate how Indigenous knowledge systems are reflected in academic citations across both Canada and the United States.    Lorisia MacLeod of the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan …

 There is no shortage of places to spend an evening out in Fredericton. This is why The Brunswickan has done the heavy lifting to show you where to find the best deals on drinks for any given night.  Check out the list below for the best daily deals in Fredericton.  Mondays:  Dolan’s Happy Hour from …

By: Eva Morris ElderPride is an initiative by Fierté Fredericton Pride to build intergenerational relationships within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It began in the spring of 2021 out of a need to create a shared space for members of the community, young and old, to connect and share knowledge and experience. ElderPride prioritizes accessibility by providing …

We all hear the topic of climate change being brought up. Many people may watch documentaries, a few may read articles, but what about those who peacock around, proudly denying climate change as if it is nothing but a foolish fairy tale? The Brunswickan reached out to professor Gary L Bowden to see what he …

This week, we interviewed Dr. Wladislaw Cichocki, a UNB professor of French and Linguistics, about the Acadian dialect (known to linguists as a ‘variety’), its history, and its infamy with a distinct generational divide: Chiac or Chiaque. “Chiac has been here for quite a while, from what I can gather,” Dr. Cichocki said. “It came …

By: Quintina Northrup A beloved UNB publication turns 25 this year.  After 25 years, 43 issues, and hundreds of contributors, Qwerty Magazine has earned its claim to fame. The UNB magazine is volunteer-based and run by graduate students from UNB’s English department. Qwerty has prided themselves on their aesthetic magazines and has recently begun publishing …