From the archives – March
Joel Rumson The University of New Brunswick (UNB) acknowledged the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that ran from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Beginning on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the 16 days serve to prompt individuals and communities in Fredericton to raise awareness, learn …
By Alex Prong As the first semester of the school year wraps up, many students are beginning to think about what they might do over the winter break with something they haven’t had for months: free time. In a techno-culture that consistently encroaches on the leisure time of the individual, what are you doing to …
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Woodsmen team is a student-run group uniting students from all academic disciplines on UNB. With roots stretching back over six decades, the team aims to showcase forestry-related skills and events that reflect the methods and endurance of Canada’s pioneer foresters.
By Alex Prong, Features Editor “Before The 203 was established, there was a lack of resources for queer students, a lack of out faculty and staff, and no brick-and-mortar spaces for queer people at UNB, STU, and NBCC” – A History of the 203 Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity: A Queer Archival Colouring Book …
Joel Rumson During the 2022-2023 school year, UNB Collected over $232.5 million total, and owns approximately 10,000 acres of land. Leaving some students wondering…. “Where does the money even go?” With a 1% assumed growth in the provincial operating grant, increased short term interest rates, and a return to normal revenue levels, there is an …
Joel Rumson “A rising tide will raise all docked ships” is used to explain how an increasing economy will benefit all citizens within a city. In the case of Fredericiton, New Brunswick, some may think a rising population would be beneficial to the entire city, bringing more workers and creating more businesses, but… this is …
Discover the rich history of Fredericton’s walking trails, tracing their journey from bustling railways to cherished community pathways, shaped by visionaries and fueled by resilience.
The Fredericton Playhouse, a staple of the city's cultural landscape for nearly six decades, is approaching its final act as it prepares to close its doors to make way for a new, state-of-the-art cultural arts center. Discussed since 2013, Webb Management Services, a corporation that advises on the development and operation of cultural sites, provided …
Joel Rumson Officer Square, situated in Fredericton, New Brunswick’s Historic Garrison District, has been held as a historic and eventful center piece by many Fredericton residents. Initially established by the British Government, the many buildings scattered around the square provided support to the military through housing, stores, and security. Out of these numerous original buildings, …