Monday Night Film Series: UNB Fredericton
By: Thomas Lepper Every Monday at 7:30pm in Tilley Hall, Room 102, The New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-operative, also called the NB Film Co-Op, airs a film. How did it start? In an interview with NB Film Co-Op’s Executive Director Tony…
From Rails to Trails: a Historical Review of the Walking Trails in Fredericton, New Brunswick
The Mastriano Affair: Revisiting Douglas Mastriano’s Allegedly Fraudulent PhD
The University of New Brunswick has been facing a scandal of international proportions. In September 2022, media outlets broke the news of alleged fraud in the doctoral dissertation of Republican Pennsylvania State Senator Douglas Mastriano. What ensued was a litany…
Increased Pro-Palestinian Activism in Fredericton Draws Student Response
In recent months, Fredericton has seen a notable increase in pro-Palestinian activism. Every Saturday, protestors demonstrate outside of City Hall. Their demands? Justice for Palestinians, the end of the occupation, and a ceasefire. Under these circumstances, students from UNB and…
Universal Basic Income: The Canadian Economies Lifeline?
Canada is struggling when it comes to the subject of financial success for the citizens. In 2021, bills S-233 and C-223 were introduced in Parliament, recently passing their second reading in April. The purpose of these bills is to provide…
Students Rally Against Rising Tuition and Debt Loads
With the cost of living skyrocketing due to high inflation, hundreds of university students and supporters gathered at the University of New Brunswick on Wednesday to protest surging tuition fees and the crippling debt burden they create. The rally, organized…
New Brunswick Addresses Offensive Place Names Following Years of Advocacy
This article discusses an offensive slur, The Brunswickan has decided to censor every mention of it. In response to persistent advocacy and calls for change, New Brunswick is taking steps to rectify offensive place names with a historical connection to…
Rhythms and History of Officer Square, Fredericton
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 Current Conflict in Palestine: Perspectives from Fredericton
In recent weeks, the world has been closely following developments in Palestine and Israel. Following Hamas’ Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the Israeli Defense Forces have responded with ongoing military operations and shelling in Gaza. As of the time of writing, the…