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

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

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

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

After reconsideration, the organizers decided to have an online festival instead

Dune, the first novel in the unfinished series, expertly tackles a complex weaving of ecological, political, and philosophical themes that have made it a favourite of both undergrads and literature-obsessed parents

This closure stems from financial loses the clinic has taken due to the provincial government’s refusal to support out-of-hospital abortions

Many international students had to travel back to their home country and are now unable to return for the fall term

Incumbent Fredericton South MLA and New Brunswick Green Party leader David Coon has just been reelected following a brief and turbulent election. 

Blaine Higgs has been re-elected as Premier of New Brunswick with a 27 seat majority win for the Conservative Party.

Five political parties have candidates running in the Fredericton South riding this election. The Brunswickan has compiled brief profiles on each of the candidates based on the questions posed at the Fredericton South Roundtable hosted by the UNB and STU Student Unions.

Fredericton protest organizer Husoni Raymond speaks on his experience with the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in Fredericton.

Even though the pandemic has had negative effects on the economy, health systems, security, and many other aspects, people can also benefit from the secondary effects of the lockdowns.

Rachael Moran, Bethany Goodine, Mike Betts, Cam Solda, Kristine Hanifen, and Matt Warner, worked on providing New Brunswick with the option of increasing the number of protected areas in the province by defining riparian ecosystem boundaries.

The following recipes are my personal go to’s—they are fast, cost-effective, and they can be made with limited tools!

Carolyn Baldwin, a local yoga instructor, shared with us helpful tips on yoga for times of social distancing.

To help you start working out from your house or to keep yourself motivated we provide you with some helpful tips and sources that will hopefully help you in your fitness journey.

Those with pre-existing mental illnesses like panic disorders or generalized anxiety could experience panic attacks or anxiety flare-ups triggered by these intense and constant news updates.

In lieu of social distancing, and subsequent State of Emergency and campus shut down, UNB has rolled out several mental health initiatives.

The Fredericton Playhouse closed to the public until further notice on March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 30 performances have been cancelled so far.

Send any questions regarding school, university culture, or life in general to dearsharkie@thebruns.ca in less than 100 words for a chance to gain really bad advice from everyone’s favourite red herring. Disclaimer: Please don’t actually follow this advice.

Reporter Taylor Chalker reflects on her feeling of loneliness upon the COVID-19 crisis.

A list of recommendations for the next time you find yourself aimlessly scrolling through Netflix.

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

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

Hannah Rudderham writes an opinion piece about keeping Elasmobranks entrapped on the Isle of Nova Scotia.

Dead rats were found all over the Student Union Building last week.

This is the thirteenth time our Séances in the SUB team at The Brunswickan has openly risked their lives to find out what’s going on inside the Student Union Building, and this latest séance was the most dangerous.

Helen Hywater and Joe King, two 2nd year computer science students, spoke out about their unusual experiences.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced the shutdown of most public areas, businesses and institutions, including the University of New Brunswick.

The staff here at The Brunswickan are seeking the public’s help in solving the disappearance of our business manager, Mathew Gracie.

Reporter Taylor Chalker reviews 2004 movie Shrek 2.

Nearly 30 years ago, The Brunswickan tried to warn local residents about killer scallops in the Saint John River. Now it’s too late.

Sodexo is serving soylent green made of students that couldn’t afford to pay their tuition fees.