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Wəlastəkewiyik and Mi’kmaq Grand Council Flags raised on STU campus

St. Thomas has a growing and significant number of Indigenous students, which now account for more than 8 per cent of the university’s population.

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Opening losses give reasons for optimism for Reds women's hockey

The return of women's hockey to UNB was marked by a pair of losses over the weekend.

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What you need to know about cannabis legalization in New Brunswick

Legal pot sales began across Canada on Oct. 17.

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Wəlastəkewiyik and Mi’kmaq Grand Council Flags raised on STU campus

St. Thomas has a growing and significant number of Indigenous students, which now account for more than 8 per cent of the university’s population.

Alexandre Silberman

Oct 22, 2018

Queer Songbook Orchestra performs at Charlotte Street Arts Centre

Queer-related stories told with an orchestra of 12 LGBTQ or allied band members took the stage.

Oct 19, 2018

UNB partners with Parks Canada on historic archaeology project

The anthropology department worked at an 18th century burial site at Cape Breton's Fortress of Louisbourg over the summer.

Patrick Donovan

Oct 18, 2018

Opening losses give reasons for optimism for Reds women's hockey

The return of women's hockey to UNB was marked by a pair of losses over the weekend.

Oct 15, 2018

What you need to know about cannabis legalization in New Brunswick

Legal pot sales began across Canada on Oct. 17.

Alexandre Silberman

Oct 16, 2018

Five things to know about cannabis on campus

Here are five things to know about cannabis on campus

Alexandre Silberman

Oct 16, 2018

Community members gather to protest men’s violence against women

Over 70 members of the Fredericton community came together on Oct. 4 to show their support for survivors of gender-based violence.

Oct 15, 2018

How I got shingles

Our Arts & Lifestyle editor, Isabelle Leger, tells her experience on getting shingles last month.

Oct 14, 2018

Entrepreneurship students hold hackathon at farmers market

Last month, the Boyce Farmers’ Market became the classroom for entrepreneurship students tasked with identifying and solving a problem.

Oct 14, 2018

Suspicious employment clipboards linked to multi-level marketing company

Students in Ontario initially believed similar forms could be related to human trafficking.

Alexandre Silberman

Oct 9, 2018

Health officials concerned with spike in New Brunswick HIV cases

Health officials are urging New Brunswickers to get tested following the sudden increase in HIV and gonorrhea cases

Samantha McCready

Oct 10, 2018

Student vote program aims to spark civic engagement

In teacher Sophie Thériault’s grade 6 class, students joined their peers in a school voting program across New Brunswick aimed to increase civic engagement and boost voter turnout in the future.

Alexandre Silberman

Oct 10, 2018

Bellwether consignment shop offers 'weird and wonderful' selection

Nestled above the streets of downtown Fredericton sits Bellwether, a quaint, locally-owned consignment store that aims to reduce the mass production of clothing, encourage conscious shopping and support local artists.

Samantha McCready

Oct 10, 2018

Student union launches trendy UNB clothing line

The UNB Bookstore and Sub Towne are no longer the only places to purchase UNB apparel.

Samantha McCready

Oct 9, 2018

Through the lens: A journey through my grandfather's photography

"Not even once did my grandfather feel foreign to me, even though he died ten years before I was born. My relationship with him is all thanks to photography."

Oct 9, 2018

News Briefs (October)

A concise recap of the stories you need to know from the past month.

Oct 9, 2018

Wild Election: Breaking down the unprecedented NB legislative shakeup

New Brunswickers elected candidates from four political parties into the legislature on Sept. 24, resulting in the first minority government in nearly a century.

Alexandre Silberman

Oct 8, 2018

Five necessary reads for the end of 2018

We have so much to learn from shared stories and the written word; these unique sources of knowledge only grow more important in our increasingly digital world.

Oct 8, 2018

Things to do in Fredericton (October)

Here you will find our recommendations for things you can do over the upcoming month to experience the best Fredericton has to offer.

Oct 7, 2018

The Capital Complex celebrates its 20th anniversary

Fredericton’s well-known and well-loved Capital Complex celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special show on Sept. 13.

Patrick Donovan

Oct 6, 2018

Conference aims to break stigma of abuse of older women

A collaborative research team from four universities is hosting a conference on campus later this month.

Oct 6, 2018

Man injured after early-morning shooting on Fredericton north side

Police said the victim is a 47-year-old male who suffered a gunshot wound

Alexandre Silberman

Oct 5, 2018

A new era: Returning Reds ready for debut

For many, the return of the UNB varsity women’s hockey program after a decade-long absence is a victory in and of itself.

Oct 5, 2018

Grey-haired and homeless: a personal story

Standing in the King’s Place mall, next to the Head Hunter’s sign, I looked for someone who fit the description of grey-haired and homeless.

Oct 5, 2018

Outer Rooms takes post-punk sound to Fredericton

The Toronto band played last week at The Capital Complex.

Patrick Donovan

Oct 1, 2018

Playhouse theatre to draw its final curtain

A $50 million redevelopment will take place at the current downtown site.

Oct 1, 2018

UNB student wants to bring new life and awareness to the Anthropology Department

Mychaela Igarik brings awareness to the Anthropology Department at the University of New Brunswick.

Sep 27, 2018

September Sex Column: Sex, Sexuality, and Sexual Health Resources in Fredericton

This month’s column will highlight important Sex, Sexuality, and Sexual Health resources for students on campus and in Fredericton.

Natasha Williamson

Sep 27, 2018

David Coon re-elected on historic night for Greens

The party won three seats across the province and may wield substantial influence in a minority government situation.

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 24, 2018

Premier Brian Gallant to stay in power after meeting lieutenant governor

Gallant told reporters he continues to believe the Liberals are in a strong position the maintain the confidence of the house.

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 25, 2018

Greens make gains in legislature during third party surge

It’s been nearly a century since New Brunswick has had a minority government and the Green Party may hold substantial influence after historic gains in the legislature.

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 25, 2018

Steve Earle & The Dukes excite all ages at Harvest Festival

American singer-songwriter Steve Earle played his renowned folk tunes on festival's closing night.

Patrick Donovan

Sep 25, 2018

Dalhousie student who criticized ‘white fragility’ of Canada 150 speaks at UNB

A Dalhousie University student leader vowed to “not back down” after facing backlash for her criticism of Canada 150 celebrations last year, during a talk at the University of New Brunswick last Wednesday.

Sep 24, 2018

UNB loses 36 Saudi students to diplomatic dispute

A diplomatic dispute sparked on Twitter has forced 36 Saudi Arabian citizens studying at the University of New Brunswick to leave Canada.

Sep 23, 2018

10 Songs to listen to in September

Our Arts and Lifestyle editor lists the top 10 Songs to listen to in September.

Sep 23, 2018

Meet your UNBSU Executive Team

Ever wondered who runs the UNBSU? Here are the profiles for the Executive Team

Sep 23, 2018

Broke Student's Guide To Grocery Shopping

Grocery Shopping on a Student Budget: Learning to balance your diet, and your bank account

Patrick Donovan

Sep 23, 2018

Gallant, Higgs warn of vote splitting during final election push

As the New Brunswick provincial election campaign enters its last weekend, leaders are making a final push to get their message out.

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 23, 2018

Parties stay quiet on immigration this provincial election campaign

A new survey from the New Brunswick Multicultural Council sheds some light on party positions

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 23, 2018

UNB track team is excited about wearable technology research in Calgary

A doctorate student in the University of Calgary Kinesiology program is helping runners prevent injury with wearable technology.

Sep 23, 2018

Five things I wish I knew in first year

Our Features editor shares five things you want to know as a first year student.

Sep 23, 2018

UNB student starts a sweet new business in Fredericton

After discovering churros on a trip abroad, fourth year business student Michael El-Khoury started a hispanic donut business of his own.

Sep 22, 2018

Waking up in Seoul

Editor in Chief Book Sadprasid shares her travel experiences in Seoul.

Sep 21, 2018

10 things I wish I knew in first year

Advice from a student for a successful first year of university.

Samantha McCready

Sep 21, 2018

Federal shadow minister tours UNB science faculty

The visit was part of MP Matt Jeneroux's coast-to-coast listening tour.

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 20, 2018

Candidates talk financial aid, mental health at post-secondary forum

The four attendees clashed over tuition rebate program elimination at a forum sponsored by the New Brunswick Student Alliance.

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 20, 2018

Jeremy Dutcher on Indigenous representation in pop music and continuing the dialogue towards reconciliation in Canada

Music, an art form that some consider to be timeless, can carry emotion and meaning across the centuries. Jeremy Dutcher certainly believes so, as his work “was always about time travel in a way, and transcending those strict bounds of temporality.”

Patrick Donovan

Sep 18, 2018

Summer Institute Entrepreneurs Redefining Success

The Summer Institute program at UNB is defining success for entrepreneurs like Estelle Doiron.

Sep 18, 2018

2018-19 Sports stories to watch

A brief rundown of the most interesting UNB sports storylines to follow this year

Sep 18, 2018

Things to Do in Fredericton (September)

Our recommendations for things you can do over the upcoming month to experience the best Fredericton has to offer.

Sep 18, 2018

New mural embodies 'spirit' of Makerspace

McDonald’s idea of adding art to the Makerspace came to him soon after moving to Fredericton from UNB Saint John. Drawn to the Makerspace by his interest in 3D printers, he began looking for opportunities to get involved.

Sep 18, 2018

Meet the Fredericton South candidates

Profiles of the five people hoping the riding's next MLA.

Alexandre Silberman

Sep 16, 2018

Alan Doyle brings ‘spirit’ to sold out Harvest show

Alan Doyle brought his Newfoundland-celtic-rock spirit to the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival on Thursday night.

Sep 16, 2018

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