Canada's Oldest Official Student Publication
Canada's Oldest Official Student Publication
Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery made headlines recently as it auctioned off a significant painting by British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry, commonly known as L.S. Lowry. The masterpiece in question, titled “Beach Scene, Lancashire,” was initially acquired by Lord Beaverbrook in…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…