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 STU have taken it upon themselves to organize on-campus. Two walk-outs for Palestine have taken …
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 by the Canadian Federation of Students, called on governments to make post-secondary education truly accessible …
The year is 2023 and it’s been over two full years since the University of New Brunswick welcomed its students back to campus. One would think that the in-person experience of attending one of Canada’s oldest universities would dwarf that of anything you could find at home, right? Well yes and no. For many, it …
In the heart of the University of New Brunswick's Fredericton campus, the Student Union Building (SUB) stands as a testament to the spirit of students who dared to dream. In the early 1960s, when the idea of a new building was still in its infancy, UNB students were ignited by a shared aspiration. They envisioned …
The New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) held its annual craft sale between the 17th and the 19th of November. The event, which took place at The George Fry Gallery, is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their talents to the Fredericton community. Brooxie Ross is a textile artist, and also a …
The University of New Brunswick and the broader academic community are mourning the loss of Dr. Elizabeth Mancke, a distinguished historian, mentor, and scholar, who passed away on September 15, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. Dr. Mancke, born in Atlanta, Georgia, was a passionate educator who dedicated her life to the study of …
Have you ever wondered what it takes to have a society named after you? You might be surprised to learn that one of the most popular and active societies at the University of New Brunswick, the Albert Ross Undergraduate English Society (ARUES), is named after a student who did not even bother to read the …
In the heart of the academic hub at UNB, an engaging reel of films unfold every week drawing both cinephiles and curious minds alike. The Monday Night Film Series, orchestrated by the New Brunswick Filmmakers' Co-operative, has been a cinematic cornerstone since its inception in 1985. Tony Merzetti, Executive Director of the NB Film Co-op, …
Students returning to the Fredericton campus have encountered a scenario much different from that of the last Winter. The convenience store, a reliable spot for commuting and resident students alike, had to be closed due to the renovation of the Student Union Building (SUB). It was for this reason, too, that the clothing store Subtowne …
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