At roughly 2:00pm on Friday, January 26, 2024 room 204 of the Old Forestry Building caught fire. The fire was severe enough to set off the fire alarm and sprinkler system throughout the building. Campus Security, who was controlling the evacuated crowd of Forestry students, refused to comment on the situation. Their only note was …
On November 20, 2023, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a solemn occasion to honour the lives of trans people who have been killed by transphobia, was marred by a cyberattack. The organizers of TDOR had shared a public Zoom link on a Facebook page, intending to create a safe and inclusive space for the …
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 …
The Plain Site Theatre Festival, now in its fifth year, continues to make waves as a platform for emerging queer playwrights, providing a unique space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the local theatre scene. Founded and curated by Alex Rioux, a Saint Thomas University alum, the festival is dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and visibility …
The Arts and Culture Sector in New Brunswick has requested a $25 million investment from the provincial government for the 2024-2025 budget. This request stems from the challenges faced by the sector, notably the impact of COVID-19 and underfunding. The sector’s plea is supported by eight industry groups and associations who have signed a joint …
In the charming city of Fredericton, where traffic sometimes feels like a slow-motion ballet, a revolutionary roundabout has emerged as the latest local attraction. Move over, Leaning Tower of Pisa – there's a new architectural sensation in town! Meet the Lincoln Road roundabout, where the pièce de résistance is none other than a utility pole …
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 …
‘Tis the season to dance and sing as jingle bells jingle and silver bells ring. With snow that falls like a blanket to the ground, you notice there’s nothing but smiles to be found. As warm fires flicker and chestnuts roast, a holiday cheer can be heard from coast to coast. “The Nutcracker!” kids yell …
