This week, I interviewed researcher and English professor Dr. Jennifer Andrews of The University of New Brunswick. Her research centres on how relationships between Canada and the U.S. have shaped literary and cultural studies in both nations. Her teaching material includes Canadian and American literature, Indigenous literatures of Turtle Island, literary theory, and cultural studies. …
It is September 1821 and an innocent man has been arrested in Gagetown, New Brunswick. The courtroom is poised and volatile, efficiently fracturing the reputations of two sparring attorneys. Relentlessly dignified, one attorney challenges the other to a duel – illegal and definitively honour-restoring. Pistols are bared on Maryland Hill in October 1821. One attorney …
I walked to the Harriet Irving Library, autumn wind dry against my ears, heels clacking against pavement and lemon-yellow leaves. I pulled the door open and a gust of subtly warm air greeted me. My ID card triggered a friendly trill, and I ventured deeper into the warmth to seat myself at a table for …
Last week, Dr. Byers, chair of the Psychology department, spoke with The Brunswickan about the Biology-Psychology program. We learned there was high student interest in the joint degree program, that Biology and Psychology departments joined forces to build the program, and that the program was approved by the Senate curriculum committee in January 2019. Then, …
On October 1, Court of Queen's Bench Justice Tracey DeWare ruled in favour of proceeding with a class-action lawsuit originally brought forward by Koskie Minsky LLP in May 2019. The law firm's website outlines the claims: “The lawsuit alleges that New Brunswick and Vitalité were negligent, violated patients’ rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text woodmart_inline="no" text_larger="no"]photos by: Olivia Chenier While the University of New Brunswick is known to most as a hotspot for education, it’s also a hotspot for paranormal activity. Many places around UNB, such as the Beaverbrook Room (or RedRum) on the second floor of the Harriet Irving Library, are known to be the homes of …
There have been rumours regarding a possible biology-psychology program circulating the UNB Fredericton campus. This program would allow for students to take biology and psychology courses in a way similar to a double major but within the same program. Dr. Sandra Byers, chair of the Psychology department, spoke with The Brunswickan to address these rumours. …
By: Taylor Chalker and Joel Rumson On October 19, at approximately 11:30AM, a vehicle crashed into Lady Beaverbrook residence. Witnesses say that the vehicle failed to follow the path of Dineen Drive, going over the curb and hitting the side of the building. The driver, a woman between the ages of 50-60, and one passenger …
The recent climate change rally in Fredericton was hosted by the Council of Canadians, a grassroots organization which focuses on local action towards major goals. Their main areas of focus are on climate change action, sustainable trade, clean water for Indigenous peoples, and stronger public healthcare. Their local presence adds intimacy to the fight for …
On September 30, Canada recognized the first annual Truth and Reconciliation Day, a day to honour residential school survivors, their families, and their stories. New Brunswick chose not to recognize this as a provincial holiday, frustrating many in the community, and leading to a walkout at Fredericton High School. This event, which was not organized …
