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Chase Benjamin Antiques: Fredericton’s Friendliest Antiques Dealer

Just outside downtown Fredericton sits a little vintage store on the corner of Smythe and King. Chase Benjamin Antiques is a small, locally owned business that is adored by many lovers of the past.

Joel Rumson
October 27, 2022

Culture

The Best Little Hallway on Campus

After a two-year hiatus the “best little hallway on campus” —the Tilley Cafe—is back up and running.

Joel Rumson
October 26, 2022

Culture

Truth and Reconciliation Day: Moving Forward in Truth and Action

On September 22, 2022 New Brunswick announced that it would recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day, which occurs on September 30, as a provincial holiday. While many New Brunswick residents enjoyed a three-day weekend, it is important to fully understand and reflect on why this day of mourning exists.

Joel Rumson
October 26, 2022

Culture

Leaving A Mark on UNB

How do students leave their mark on UNB? Academic accolades and community involvement often come to mind, but graffiti has proven to have a lasting impact as well.

Joel Rumson
October 26, 2022

Culture

“Business as Usual” Students on Returning to Campus Full Time

Excitement and inconsistency are the two main themes expressed by students returning to campus full-time after a tumultuous two years navigating COVID-19. The Brunswickan sat down with several students from different faculties and departments to get a finger on the pulse of the student body and how they feel about returning to campus full-time after two years of hybrid learning and alternative delivery.

Joel Rumson
October 26, 2022

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UNB Reds Track and Field Championship: Lexie Shannon

On April 2, 2022, UNB Reds Track and Field recorded a championship in the category of women’s triple jump. It was the first national title for Track and Field in the school’s history and second overall medal for the program.…

Joel Rumson
April 18, 2022

Culture

UNB Baseball Coach Joins Blue Jays Organization

The head coach of UNB’s baseball team is taking it to the next level. Kevin McCarthy signed a one-year contract with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the AA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays as a Player Development Technology Assistant. …

Joel Rumson
April 15, 2022

Culture

Pay Equity in New Brunswick: An Interview with Rachel Richard

The gender wage gap remains a persistent issue in both New Brunswick and Canada more broadly. Currently, women earn around 93 cents for every dollar earned by men. The New Brunswick Coalition for Pay Equity hopes to introduce legislation to…

Joel Rumson
April 10, 2022

Culture

Street Arts in Fredericton: A Brief Collection

Fredericton, New Brunswick’s capital city, has a number of culture-based and art museums that are rich with resources, community involvement, history, and talent. Still, art in Fredericton has significantly changed and developed throughout the years – today, people are free…

Joel Rumson
April 10, 2022

Culture

World Water Day 2022

So, what is World Water Day? World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance that began in 1993. It’s focused on reinforcing the importance of water. World Water Day is coordinated by UN Water and led by at least…

Joel Rumson
April 2, 2022