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Real-Lee over prepared? How Hurricane Lee left Frederictonians underwhelmed.

ByConnor FraserOct 5, 20232 min read

Bruce Lee is arguably one of the world’s most famous martial artists. A quick Google search will tell you just how powerful a fighter he was in his prime. His punches were delivered at speeds around 190 km/h and one…

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UNB Campus Renovations and Dining Changes: A New Normal for the Student Body

BySophia CohenOct 1, 20233 min read

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…

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Fredericton Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival 2023 “Lee Rains on the Parade”

ByConnor FraserOct 1, 20233 min read

New Brunswick has earned its fair share of nicknames from Canadian residents living outside the province that we call home. Such examples include “Canada’s armpit”, “the province where fun goes to die,” as well as “Canada’s great Atlantic pit stop.”…

Adapting Intelligence: Interview with Author and Former CIA Officer David Priess

Adapting Intelligence: Interview with Author and Former CIA Officer David Priess

BySophia CohenApr 11, 20235 min read

The Brunswickan sat with Priess for an interview on April 3rd. Our talk ranged from the nature of real-life intelligence, his book-writing process, current events, and even his dog, the Twitter famous Ollie.

Not In My Backyard: Fredericton Police require reasoning for tent-dwelling

Not In My Backyard: Fredericton Police require reasoning for tent-dwelling

BySophia CohenApr 11, 20234 min read

“ It creates an element of NIMBYism in the community,” she states, “and it also takes away the element of privacy and safety that people might experience within their own camping communities.”

“Maple, the First Taste of Spring” at Kings Landing

“Maple, the First Taste of Spring” at Kings Landing

ByEmma MurrayApr 11, 20233 min read

Investment into historic processes and lifestyles can be a wonderful way to gain a new appreciation for patience.

Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel: the rising price of milk and eggs in New Brunswick

Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel: the rising price of milk and eggs in New Brunswick

ByEmma MurrayMar 13, 20233 min read

Students are struggling to fit their personal beliefs and required nutrients into their grocery budgets due to the rapidly rising cost of food.

UNB Releases Statement Addressing Layoffs of Cafe Workers

UNB Releases Statement Addressing Layoffs of Cafe Workers

ByTaylor ChalkerMar 9, 20232 min read

“We recognize that transitions of any kind can cause feelings of uncertainty”

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UNB Students and Staff “Deeply Disturbed” at the Dismissal of Sodexo Workers

ByTaylor ChalkerMar 3, 20233 min read

Students and staff were shocked to learn about the layoffs of cafe workers by Sodexo on UNB Fredericton Campus, with petitions and letters of support emerging that call for the University to ammend this action. Matthew Sears, Associate Professor of…

Fredericton’s Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital gets $250 million in funding for an upgraded ICU

Fredericton’s Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital gets $250 million in funding for an upgraded ICU

ByEmma MurrayFeb 16, 20233 min read

A new ICU unit in Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital will be welcomed this February.