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A satirical piece on the wealthy and privileged during COVID-19

Fredericton area to roll back to more restrictive Orange Phase at midnight on Thursday, November 26.

The article, titled “Indigenize this’, was published by the Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship, and discusses an interaction that MacKinnon had with an indigenous student,

In a series of emails sent since November 14, President Mazerolle assured students that UNB does not tolerate sexual violence, and that the university would be looking into allegations against a member of staff working at the Student Health Center.

Remembrance Day is to remember and honor those who gave their lives so that people could have the freedom they have today

The Official Languages Act of New Brunswick recognizes and regulates the two linguistic communities in the province

UNB has suspended its Study Abroad Programs through the winter term due to ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Vice-President Finance and Operations (VPFO) is a very important and sensitive position in any school's student union.

On Friday, November 13, UNB students and members of the community gathered outside of Sir Howard Douglas Hall to protest UNB’s silencing of sexual violence surviviors and protection of the perpetrators.

It started with a sore throat. That’s usually the first symptom when I become sick.

Kate McGregor, an intern at the Provincial Archives, was making her way through boxes of documents from the office of former New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield

Based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Total Vacation Specialists are offering hundreds of flights (exclusive to those living in the Atlantic bubble) to the resort town of Gran Farsa, Cuba. The resort is currently isolated for the sole use of Atlantic Canadians looking to travel this winter.

On November 7, the world watched as Joe Biden emerged as President-elect in his bid to become the 46th president of the United States of America

I think that as children, years are marked out for us, pass by in measures of things like Valentine’s cards and birthdays, which burned as the points of our years like the markers on a compass.

Most people still write notes in the good old fashion way, by pen and paper

What NHL team has won the most Stanley Cups? I have no clue, and I really don’t care!

Jenica Atwin, the Member of Parliament for Fredericton, describes an overwhelming feeling of support when she remembers her election on October 21 of last year

Violence in Southwestern Nova Scotia has been on-going since the Sipekne’katik First Nation launched a self-regulated commercial fishery on Sept. 17. 

The lack of proper representation in media leaves queer youth in a state of alienation

With the season shortened to only 60 games, 2020 was a historic year for baseball.

I can remember sitting a test, punching out an essay about Ann and why her life out in the prairies was so desolate and tragic.

HaliMac Axe Throwing is a new pub located on Fredericton’s northside, at 83 Cityview Avenue

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a young person in college, must be in want of a makeup routine

This comes following the lack of response to regulation 84-20, which prohibits Medicare funding for out of hospital abortions, and the closing of Clinic 554

Here is a quick overview of some of the places on campus that are still open to students

Tensions are high in Nigeria following the callous shooting of peaceful protesters in Lagos on Tuesday, 20 October, 2020 by soldiers of The Nigeria Armed Forces.

During quarantine, everybody around me was gushing about finally being able to try out recipes and I couldn’t help but roll my eyes

Although Mothra outweighs Sharkie by several tons, Sharkie’s natural occult abilities came out on top.

There is no official record of how Rabbit Town got its name, but it is thought to have originated in the early 1900s

On October 22, individuals in the Fredericton area showed their support by attending a peaceful rally

With protocols and safety measures put in place, the Cellar remains open to students

Due to the lack of sales, the Tim Hortons has been forced to temporarily close

Renowned Canadian author Richard Vaughan was found dead by Fredericton Police on Friday, October 23

In the aftermath of the recent resignation of former VP Advocacy Kelsi Evans, information has come to light regarding controversy surrounding her election in February.

Introducing the most interesting thing to happen in the past two weeks: Taco Tuesdays at The Cellar

A report recently released by the UNBSU reveals formal complaints filed against former VP Advocacy prior to her resignation on September 28.

There are now more than 100 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick

For Provincial Financial Aid, operations have run slower due to higher demand and a shortage in staff, causing a delay in the release of funding for some students

n 2006, the Equality Forum assumed responsibility for the practice of LGBTQ+ History Month making it what it is today

"“I think that no transition could have prepared me for the year that we’ve been faced with, considering how this year is unlike any other"

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

A list of local things to do and see around Fredericton

Door-to-door trick-or-treating has been approved in New Brunswick this Hallowe’en, as long as cities stay within the yellow phase

Recent years have seen a 20 per cent increase in the use of hard drugs, like crystal meth, in New Brunswick

"One thing that I never realized could have been easier for me was my childhood"

The fate of Indigenous languages is not only a Canadian issue but a global one

On October 5, President Mazerolle announced that the winter semester at UNB would be delivered in a blended learning method

Hallowe’en is objectively the most important night of the year when it comes to wardrobe

Dear Sharkie, how do you make a burrito? You’re a fish. You have no hands

Why not let the Sorting Hat choose your movie recommendations for a night or two?

Former Vice-President Advocacy Kelsi Evans shares her experience working with the UNBSU.

The Student Standard is a flexible, voluntary set of guidelines to help post-secondary institutions establish policies, programs, and processes to support and promote mental health

Police presence on Montgomery Street has led to the lockdown of UNB, STU, and other schools in the area as of 8:31 this morning.

In the wee morning hours of Friday, October 2, I rustled my partner awake, eager to deliver some good news for once

On October 7, the UNB Student Union announced the appointment of Interim Vice President Advocacy, Melissa Ghanem.

Queer Environmental Futures is an academic and creative project that blends the fields of environmental history, humanities, and queer ecology

At the University of New Brunswick, sports scholarship holders will continue to receive their stipends and financial awards

Most of us students have our own ways of eating. It’s not because we're lazy, but simply because we're too busy and too broke to give a damn

UNB’s President’s Office released an email announcing the passing of Doctor Barbara Ann Fisher-Townsend

Hallowe'en is not cancelled in New Brunswick after all. This means it is our responsibility to stay safe, sane, and try out some new ideas for this reinvention of Hallowe'en

It was because of these five women from Alberta, dubbed the 'Famous Five,' that on October 18, 1929, women were finally given the right to vote and run for public office

“We had two options: it was either just not do them or to look into online presentations,” Hornsby explained

The Sultans of String are a Toronto-based band who, according to their website, thrill their audiences with their “genre-hopping passport.”

Fredericton poet laureate Jenna Lyn Albert is being faced with a mixture of criticism and support from city councillors after a poetry reading

Where does the walking bridge come from? Why does it look like there used to be another bridge? What happened?

“We need to respond to the climate emergency with the same vigor and same relentlessness that we have for the COVID-19 pandemic"

There are so many strange ways in which energy is measured, beyond the electromagnetic field detectors

UNB has announced that the Winter 2021 semester will be delivered in a blended learning style, following the model that is currently in use for the Fall 2020 semester. 

The New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party emerged with a majority government with a total of 27 seats

“A great thing about The Bruns is that you can have students from all different backgrounds be a part of it, not just journalism students,” said McPhee

Defining Misogyny is a series dedicated to sharing stories of how misogyny and gender-based discrimination have affected women and gender nonconforming people in our community. If you have a story you’d like to share, send it to arts@thebruns.ca. 

For incoming students, this presents an entirely new collection of obstacles in overcoming distance, isolation, and stress when making the transition into university

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

A short list of local things to do and see this month

Welcome back! Or, not really? 

Warning: this article contains spoilers for An American Pickle

The Black Lives Matter movement fought to bring attention to this injustice, and continues to fight to put an end to police brutality, white supremacy, and systemic racism

There are five core principles of journalism: truth, independence, impartiality, humanity, and accountability.

While many have long forgotten the Confederation of Regions Party, its legacy ripples through New Brunswick Politics.

I was only in my first few months as a member of the Séances in the SUB team. I was hired after the mysterious disappearance of two reporters last year.

There is no law restricting access to abortion. It is not our laws that oppress us – it is our government.

Following COVID-19 related restrictions, local businesses have done their best to stay in business

“Treaty making was the process that [Indigenous people have] been involved in since the beginning of tolerance, because treaties are just agreements on how we would work together"

Many pharmacists and doctors are seeking alternative spaces for delivery, such as community rooms or drive-through clinics. 

“It can't just be an acknowledgement. It also has to be a commitment to action."

The Sipekne’katik First Nation gathered in Saulnierville, Nova Scotia, to celebrate the opening of the first Mi’kmaq Moderate Livelihood fishery.

COVID-19 has cleared out the theatres – providing us with enough space to pretend we are attending a private screening

With the slogan “Every Child Matters,” Orange Shirt Day sees Indigenous groups and students around Canada commemorating the legacy of the residential school system.

“It doesn't mean we stop fighting. It doesn't mean that we end the conversation about access in New Brunswick, and we will continue to fight, we will continue to raise awareness and that's what this is really about today."

For many of the students that have in-person classes, the directional arrows on the ground are the only tangible guidance throughout campus. 

The maintenance/cleaning team on campus is not well known but plays a huge role in student’s lives

The farm started off as a sweet corn production market but, in 1996, the brothers wanted to try something different to help set their farm apart from the competitive market

I would never want to talk to the walls of my residence, because I don’t think I’d like to know all the gritty details, but there sure would be stories

It doesn’t matter who did the breaking up; the feeling of letting go of someone you care for is difficult

The eight episode Netflix series is an adaptation of Polish fantasy novels of the same name written by Andrzej Sapkowski

Freddy Beach is flooded with delicious Vegan menu items

Not only will Monarch be a fun place to party, it will also be a welcoming community center during the day. 

Beer up and buckle up: the Bruns is about to share our recipe for fail-proof spin dip.

International players are being allowed to return to the Red Wings, and to UNB’s Reds, while international students are basically being told to stay home