Last year The Bruns presented the same baby-faced optimism as many others did – we wrote you articles about what to watch on Netflix, and we joked about how profs didn’t know how to work Teams.

Connection relies heavily on the internet, making the term “digital privacy” increasingly important. Digital privacy is the provision for the use of the internet and connected devices without the user’s data and information being compromised.

On January 19, Dr. Jennifer Russell and Premier Blaine Higgs announced that New Brunswick would be moving Zones 1, 2, and 3 into the Red phase at midnight.

The Bruns is the oldest student publication in Canada, which means quite a lot of students have passed through and demonstrated the usefulness of the experience once they left.

Queen’s Gambit is not a period piece with lots of ball gowns – this a miniseries mostly about the longest board game ever invented

The following list is a carefully curated, but not exhaustive, list of amazing local artists that deserve any and all attention that can be thrown their way.

At the December 14 council meeting, Fredericton City Council tabled the decision to revise the role of Poet Laureate, which would see the removal of the opening poetry reading from bi-weekly council meetings.

Smoking is now banned on the UNB campuses, as announced in an email sent to students on December 9.

With campus libraries having reduced hours, campus food venues being closed, and masks being mandated at all times while indoors, many students struggle to find adequate study spaces.

Even with everything shutting down as a result of the pandemic, CHSR, UNB’s campus radio station, hasn’t stopped entertaining the student body with broadcasts 24/7.

The Coalition fights for a seismic shift in the landlord-tenant framework in New Brunswick and is calling to scrap the existing Residential Tenancies Act in favour of a completely overhauled version with tenant rights at the forefront.

Liu Cixin’s The Three Body Problem is an engrossing piece of intelligent science fiction that approaches historical, philosophical, and scientific topics with a respectful yet inquisitive approach

Workplaces, governments, and educational institutions have all had to make radical changes to adjust to the coronavirus era.

Nestled behind iron gates, the Craft College has consistently produced some of Atlantic Canada’s finest artists and craftspeople

UNB has made the difficult decision to suspend all winter sports schedules, identifying the well-being of students as the utmost priority in such unprecedented circumstances.

In 2020, the UNBSU began to enact the Diversity Action Plan, a detailed action plan to create a more diverse and inclusive academic community and to address the issue of various forms of discrimination against minority groups within the university.

Donald Trump and Mike Pence lost the 2020 U.S. election to President-Elect Joseph Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris

On October 24, 2020, Cortland Cronk flew from Calgary to Saint John, where he was reportedly told not to isolate as he was an essential worker.

On November 27, the New Brunswick Legislature discussed adopting a virtual system to ensure public health after three zones returned to the Orange phase.

These restrictions were planned to last for at least two weeks, but zones 1 and 3 were returned to Yellow at midnight on December 6.

A list of local things to do around Fredericton

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

The essential nature of food production has kept the industry afloat but has forced adaptation of business practices to offset lost revenues. 

What makes the holiday season special? Everyone probably has their own reason.

The hard work, the pull-up-your-bootstraps mentality of the present-day meritocracy has created a mythology that success means overworking oneself, avoiding sleep, and becoming a machine of non-stop productivity.

Due to the pandemic, high school students in New Brunswick are experiencing an alternate delivery method that includes a combination of online and in-person learning, which has had a varying effect on their grades, work ethic, and social life.

On Friday, 20 November 2020, Norman Bossé, New Brunswick’s Child and Youth Advocate, delivered his seventh State report titled “Protecting Child Rights in Times of Pandemic"

“As the second wave of COVID-19 intensifies in New Brunswick, so does our stress and anxiety. The increase in confirmed cases and potential exposure risks directly impacts our health and wellness,” read the email.

UNBSU December by-election results have declared Téa Fazio as unofficial VP Advocacy, with minimal voter turnout of 4.6 per cent.

For Crystal Shaw and Chad Ball, the weekly Gin and Jazz events couldn't have started at a better time

The new “normal” has impacted the way we do everything, and graduation rites have not been spared

Being the author of one of the biggest book series of all time should make you adored by all, shouldn’t it?

In a year with few notable releases, Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor Uncut stands out

Cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick are rising as the province approaches the holiday season.

The verdict, reached by a four-day jury deliberation, closes a lengthy trial which spanned over ten weeks.

The Fredericton Greener Village Food Bank continued their annual Angel Tree program this year, aiming to provide holiday gifts to children of local families

Over the last few weeks, dozens of stories have come out from students, past and present, recounting sexual assaults that took place on the UNB campus and were committed by UNB students, faculty, or staff.

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

A list of local things to do around Fredericton

December will see individuals from outside of the Atlantic Bubble travelling home to be with their families for the holidays.

The user-friendly interface, seamless payment integration, and rapid shipping output make it easy to see Amazon’s appeal to shoppers, yet many are choosing to boycott the corporation and shop locally this year.

The Capsule Exhibition was planned by Drew Gilbert, head of NBCCD’s Photo Department, for the second-year Digital Output class.

Friends of the Earth (FOE) Canada, a member of Friends of the Earth International, has spent the last two decades focusing on sustainability and the climate crisis.

Learn more about the candidates and each of their platforms.

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