Sports

Opinion: How leaving games early affects team morale

Reporter Taylor Chalker spoke with members of the UNB Reds Men’s hockey team to find out if they notice their fans begin to trickle away, and if they believe it affects team morale.

Sports

A Day in the Life of a Reds Athlete

A university student’s day varies depending on their course-load, volunteer and extracurricular commitments, part-time work, etc. Student-athletes juggling school, training, weekends away, rest and a social life face some serious time management pressures.

Sports

Celebrating Hockey the Canadian Way

Rogers Hometown Hockey (HTH) is an annual festival that gives Canadians the opportunity to participate in the ultimate fan experience. Throughout the 2019-20 NHL season, Sportsnet hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will travel to various communities across the country celebrating hockey in Canada.

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Queer Environmental Futures: A Lecture by Dr. Sabine LeBel

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

Andrew Mccullough

Oct 19, 2020

BREAKING: Saying Goodbye to UNB Faculty Member Barbara Ann Fisher-Townsend

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

Oct 15, 2020

A Student's Guide to Eating

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

Oct 14, 2020

Athletes and Scholarships

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

Oct 14, 2020

Satire: 7 Fun COVID-19 Hallowe’en Celebration Ideas

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

Andrew Mccullough

Oct 10, 2020

Recognizing Persons Day

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

Oct 14, 2020

MusicUNB Adjusting to COVID-19 Restrictions

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

Oct 10, 2020

Zoom Concert: Sultans of String

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

Oct 10, 2020

Abortion Poem Fuels Controversy Among City Councillors

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

Andrew Mccullough

Oct 10, 2020

Dear Sharkie: The Walking Bridge

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

Oct 10, 2020

Global Day of Climate Action

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

Oct 10, 2020

Satire: Occult Energy Hotspots on Campus

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

Oct 10, 2020

BREAKING: Winter Semester to be blended delivery for undergraduate students

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.

Oct 5, 2020

Ethics of News Sources

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

Oct 7, 2020

NB Snap Election: Conservatives Win, Green Gains, and Liberal Losses

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

Andrew Mccullough

Oct 6, 2020

Black Lives Matter Fredericton - Continuing the Conversation

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

Oct 7, 2020

An American Pickle and the Immigrant’s Dream

Warning: this article contains spoilers for An American Pickle

Oct 7, 2020

Letter from the Editor

Welcome back! Or, not really?

Oct 7, 2020

Community at a Distance: Online Orientation amid COVID Closures

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

Oct 7, 2020

Why The Bruns Matters

“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

Oct 6, 2020

Out on the Town

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

Oct 7, 2020

News Briefs - September 2020

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

Oct 7, 2020

Defining Misogyny Vol. I: Ibukun Keyamo

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.

Oct 7, 2020

New Brunswick’s Forgotten Politics: The Confederation of Regions Party

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

Andrew Mccullough

Oct 2, 2020

Satire: Ghost-In-Residence

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.

Oct 2, 2020

Opinion: The Promise of Choice

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

Oct 1, 2020

The Effects of COVID-19 on Local Restaurants

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

Oct 1, 2020

Mi’kmaq Treaty Day 2020

“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"

Sep 30, 2020

The Flu Shot During COVID-19

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

Sep 30, 2020

Territorial Acknowledgement or Appeasement?

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

Sep 28, 2020

The Sipekne’katik Moderate Livelihood Fishery

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

Sep 29, 2020

An Introvert’s Guide to the COVID-19 Cinema Experience (featuring Tenet)

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

Andrew Mccullough

Sep 29, 2020

Orange Shirt Day Continues Despite COVID-19

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

Andrew Mccullough

Sep 29, 2020

The Fight for Clinic 554

“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."

Sep 28, 2020

Arrows to Nowhere: COVID-19 Resources On and Off-Campus

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

Andrew Mccullough

Sep 28, 2020

UNB Staff Getting Smaller Due to COVID-19

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

Sep 25, 2020

The 2020 Florence Nightingale Corn Maze

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

Sep 25, 2020

A Residence Swan Song

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

Sep 24, 2020

Better Than Your Boyfriend

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

Sep 18, 2020

Review: Netflix’s The Witcher

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

Sep 18, 2020

A Fredericton Vegan Dining Guide

Freddy Beach is flooded with delicious Vegan menu items

Andrew Mccullough

Sep 18, 2020

Fredericton to Open First LGBTQ+ Community Centre

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

Sep 18, 2020

Missing the Cellar? DIY Spin Dip is Here to Help

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

Sep 18, 2020

Sports-Related Travel in a Pandemic

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

Sep 18, 2020

Harvest 29 ½– Harvest Jazz & Blues During a Pandemic

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

Sep 18, 2020

Dune: Then and Now

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

Andrew Mccullough

Sep 18, 2020

The Closing of Clinic 554

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

Sep 17, 2020

International Students Facing COVID-19 Barriers

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

Sep 17, 2020

New Brunswick Green party leader David Coon re-elected in Fredericton South for a third term

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

Sep 14, 2020

Blaine Higgs re-elected in a conservative majority win

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

Sep 14, 2020

Fredericton South Candidate Profiles

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.

Sep 13, 2020

Fighting Racism in Fredericton: “Police Brutality is Just One Way That Racism Manifests Itself”

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

Jun 12, 2020

COVID-19 Impacts on the Environment

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.

Maria Hernandez

Apr 8, 2020

Forestry Students’ Project Aims to Help Wildlife

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.

Maria Hernandez

Apr 8, 2020

Very Basic Recipes for Very Basic Cooks

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

Apr 8, 2020

Yoga and Meditation Tips for Social Distancing from Local Instructor Carolyn Baldwin

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

Maria Hernandez

Apr 8, 2020

Working Out At Home

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.

Maria Hernandez

Apr 8, 2020

Keeping your mental health in check during COVID-19 outbreak

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.

Hannah Rudderham

Apr 8, 2020

Mental Health at UNB

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

Apr 8, 2020

Fredericton Playhouse and the Effects of COVID-19 on the Arts

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.

Hannah Rudderham

Apr 4, 2020

Dear Sharkie: Running Out of Toilet Paper

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.

Apr 4, 2020

Imposed Loneliness

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

Apr 4, 2020

Every Night is Movie Night in Self-Isolation

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

Apr 4, 2020

Satire: Dead rats found in UNB Student Union Building

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

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 31, 2020

Satire: They Came From Nova Scotia! Student Warns of Shark-Human Hybrid Invasion!

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

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 31, 2020

Satire: News Briefs

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

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 31, 2020

Satire: Things to Do (Social isolation edition)

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

Mar 31, 2020

Satire: Séances in the SUB - The Haunted Bathroom

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.

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Experiencing Experiential Learning

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

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Students respond to switch to online learning

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

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Whatever Happened to Matt Gracie

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

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Shrek 2 - Cinematic Masterpiece

Reporter Taylor Chalker reviews 2004 movie Shrek 2.

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Killer Scallops - 30 Years Later

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

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Soylent Green is People!

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

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Welcome to Jurassic Park

Paul Mazerolle is our John Hammond.

Apr 1, 2020

Satire: Uincit Omnia Veritas - Groundherring Day 2020

Classes have been cancelled, and it may seem at first that it was due to a certain little illness that’s been making the rounds. However, that is simply not true. It’s really because Sharkie didn’t see his shadow.

Apr 1, 2020

Milda’s Pizzas and More: A Fredericton Staple Struggling to Survive

Reporter Taylor Chalker discusses the consequences that are affecting a multitude of local businesses, including Milda’s Pizzas.

Mar 27, 2020

The Oland Murder

The entertainment company, eOne, premiered a new limited series, The Oland Murder, on March 4.

Mar 27, 2020

New Group Seeks to Support International Students

Asif Hasan and Alisha Gainforth-Hasanthe created the International Students of New Brunswick COVID-19 support group.

Maria Hernandez

Mar 27, 2020

Positive March News Briefs

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

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 27, 2020

“What We Can Do When We Put Our Minds To It”

The Brunswickan spoke to professors in various faculties to learn more about the process of converting a class, and to understand the measurements taken to induce learning in an online format.

Mar 27, 2020

Dissolve: One Woman Show Promotes Being an Active Bystander

The play covers topics like drug facilitated sexual assault, drink spiking and bystander awareness.

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 24, 2020

Women’s Rights: Where Are They Now?

Reporter Hannah Rudderham gives her opinion on women's rights in Canada.

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 24, 2020

Provincial Politics: Why the interim NDP leader is calling for the premier to resign

The Brunswickan reached out to Thomason to discuss his thoughts on the current state of New Brunswick politics.

Mar 24, 2020

Gallery 78 exhibit highlights female artistry for International Women’s Day

Gallery 78 welcomed two new exhibits in February: The Nine Muses and Sottobosco: The Forest Floor. Both will be on display until March 22.

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 19, 2020

Saying Goodbye: Outgoing Presidents

With the incoming executive teams having been officially elected, The Brunswickan spoke with the outgoing Student Union presidents to discuss their time in office.

Mar 19, 2020

Campus Businesses Work to Reduce Plastic Use

Businesses around campus at UNB have been trying to catch up with the problem, and have implemented incentives to reduce plastic waste.

Maria Hernandez

Mar 19, 2020

The History of Sexual Health in Canada

While methods of preventing pregnancy have been around for thousands of years—actual education on planned parenthood did not exist until very recently.

Samantha McCready

Mar 19, 2020

Fredericton’s Growing Drag Scene

Based on interviews with nine local drag performers, this article seeks to highlight some of the people behind the makeup.

Mar 19, 2020

A Letter From the Arts and Lifestyle Editor

Arts & Lifestyle Editor, Marlowe Evans, writes a letter sharing her thoughts on how her section will look like in the next few weeks.

Mar 18, 2020

February News Briefs

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

Mar 18, 2020

Theatre UNB: Culture is not Costume

Cultural appropriation is a very touchy subject in general, and has become a pressing issue in the performing arts.

Mar 18, 2020

"Something Bigger than Myself": Introducing the Bruns' 2020-2021 Editor-in-Chief

Ally Buchanan, incoming editor-in-chief, reflects on her experiences at the Brunswickan and shares thoughts about her plans for the company.

Mar 18, 2020

Toxic Productivity Culture at University

In 2018, Statistics Canada identified youth aged 15 to 25 as making up 34 percent of the part-time workforce, with nearly three quarters, 73 percent, of that age demographic reporting working part-time because of schooling.

Mar 18, 2020

Letters From Abroad: A Staggering Coronavirus Gamble Sets the UK Apart

Former Arts & Lifestyle Editor, Jack Sparks, gives his insight about the COVID-19 outbreak in Ipswich, United Kingdom

Mar 16, 2020

Creating a Sense of Family Through Burlesque

Reporter Hannah Rudderham gives her opinion about the burlesque show by Saints and Sinners.

Hannah Rudderham

Mar 16, 2020

Student Side-Talent: Reset

The UNB students Gabriel Ibarra, David Williams, and Emmanuel Mat-kay got together to create their own band called Reset, and since then they have been dedicating their free time to creating new songs.

Maria Hernandez

Mar 16, 2020

A Conversation with Thom Vernon

Reporter Taylor Chalker interviews actor and director Thom Vernon

Mar 16, 2020

Invasive Species

Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) have become a threat to the ecosystem in New Brunswick.

Maria Hernandez

Mar 16, 2020

Impending program changes could alter sexual assault support at UNB

Impending program changes to sexual assault support at UNB has many worried that assault specific counselling services will be the victim of funding cuts.

Mar 16, 2020

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