The independent student press of UNB Saint John.
Check out our last piece of the publishing season! Editor-in-Chief Emily Wheaton recaps the year and the amazing things The Baron accomplished ⬇️⬇️
Letter from the Editor Letter from the Editor: End of year recap By Baron Editor - April 17, 2023 2 Reading Time: 6 minutesHello everyone! It is wild to think that this is the last installment of my monthly letters for this publishing year! Wolfgang Düchtel/The Baron I wrote my first Letter from th...
Check out our latest article that highlights the City of Saint John's Artist in Residence Program below ⬇️⬇️
News The City of Saint John’s Artist in Residence program By Kylie Mackenzie - April 13, 2023 2 Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Saint John Community Arts Board has welcomed three artists to participate in the City’s Artist in Residence program, which will see each artist explore and expand upon their...
As the semester comes to a close, we want to highlight our exec team at The Baron! Every staff member plays an integral role in The Baron.
Did you know The Baron is operated by students and makes content for students?
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You've made it to the last day of Winter term, now let's finish strong!
Good luck on all of your exams and final projects this April.
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A reminder from the Environmental Health, Safety, and Security department to removed your locks and locker contents by April 24th!
As we head into the last few days of our publishing season, we want to introduce our amazing staff writers that have been delivering you pieces throughout the year!
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It's over a year into the Russo-Ukrainian war, who are the key actors in this crisis? Read about Ramzan Kaydrov, the leader of Chechnya below ⬇️⬇️
News Ramzan Kadyrov and the Russo-Ukrainian war By Brycen Schofield - April 5, 2023 3 Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat separates a mob boss or cartel leader from the ruler of a nation? A people? Where is the line drawn between the ordered chaos of criminal rule and the institutional governance of law and...
It's been just over three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, where are we now?
Read our latest article below ⬇️⬇️
News The COVID-19 pandemic: 2020 to 2023, where are we now? By Mallory Herrington - April 3, 2023 4 Reading Time: 5 minutesMarch 11 2023, marked 3 years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. A lot has changed over these three years. Here’s a look at the COVID-19 t...
Our latest poem reflects on the glooming cloud of finals and deadlines hanging over the heads of many students at this time of year. Read it below ⬇️
ArtsPoetry The haunting of lateness By Melanie Clark - March 31, 2023 3 Reading Time: < 1 minutesSometimes do you ever feel like Time is going too fast You can’t catch up even if you try hard Your best is only good enough for some people Deadlines fall behind, stress enters in like a bad dream ent...
"The exhibit is an archival exhibit, which features informative panels, historical overviews, and images with descriptions to guide viewers through key moments in the fight for legal protections for le***an, gay, and bisexual New Brunswickers."
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News “The Struggle for Equality” Exhibit at UNBSJ By Kylie Mackenzie - March 31, 2023 2 Reading Time: 4 minutesOn Thursday, March 30, the “Struggle for Equality” exhibit was launched in the Hans W. Klohn Commons at UNBSJ. Wolfgang Düchtel/The Baron What is it? The exhibit is an archival exh...
Learn more about UNB-SRC's end of year event in our latest article below ☀️🦩🌵
News Tropic Like It’s Hot – SRC End of Year Party By Ashley Legacy - March 27, 2023 2 Reading Time: 2 minutesThe UNB Student Representative Council will be hosting an end of year celebration uptown at CRAVE Lounge with special guest DJ Demi, who will be performing all the best hits. UNBSRC/Faceb...
Wednesday marked the beginning of Ramadan, a holy month observed by the Muslim community around the world. See what UNB-SRC is doing for students by reading our latest article below ⬇️
News Ramadan at UNB Saint John By Ashley Legacy - March 24, 2023 12 Reading Time: 2 minutesRamadan is an Islamic celebration that consists of a month long fasting that encourages the Muslim community to come together in prayer to mark their devotion to God and find spiritual healing. UNBSRC/Facebook...
Check out our latest poem below ⬇️⬇️
ArtsPoetry My brain is about to explode By Melanie Clark - March 23, 2023 3 Reading Time: < 1 minutesHave you ever tried to stuff a crazy amount of marshmallows in your mouth all at once? That’s how my mind is working right now Life, family, school, and what I would call “other” are jam packed...
University is an often a financial burden on students. Learn more about how to budget and financial plan in our latest article below ⬇️💸
Features Budgeting and financial planning as a student By Mutale Mubanga - March 20, 2023 2 Reading Time: 5 minutesPerhaps, the most challenging aspect of student life is finance and budgeting. Wolfgang Düchtel/The Baron This applies to both local and international students, especially with multipl...
Happy spring UNBSJ! Learn more about how people across the world celebrate the new season by reading our latest article below ⬇️🌷🌹
Features A warm welcome to spring around the world By Taylor Fennelly - March 22, 2023 5 Reading Time: 5 minutesI, like many people, patiently await the long, drawn-out days of the cold winter in anticipation of the sudden blooms, warmer weather, and general newness of the vernal equinox. Wolfgang D...
Check out our latest Op-Ed ⬇️⬇️
Opinion Op-Ed: Why you should be happy H&M is closing By Kylie Mackenzie - March 21, 2023 3 Reading Time: 5 minutesAs many of us have heard, the H&M in McAllister Place mall is closing. H&M is a very popular store for students, so your initial reaction to this news is most likely sadness. After some...
Today is International Francophonie Day. Learn more about what it means to our Editor-in-Chief by reading our latest Op-Ed below ⬇️⬇️
Opinion Op-Ed: What International Francophonie Day means to me By Baron Editor - March 20, 2023 3 Reading Time: 5 minutesI often reflect on how little people appreciate the Francophone culture not only in New Brunswick but across Canada. Today, on International Francophonie Day, I want to tell you a...
Learn more about the exciting courses coming to the History and Politics department from our latest article below ⬇️⬇️
Features Successful History and Politics course unveiling event By Baron Editor - March 17, 2023 2 Reading Time: 2 minutesThe following article was submitted by a Baron contributor, Lily Van Beek. To learn more about contributing to The Baron, contact us at [email protected]. Just before reading we...
Check out our latest poem below ⬇️⬇️
ArtsPoetry When life doesn’t go your way! By Melanie Clark - March 17, 2023 2 Reading Time: < 1 minutesYou see the hill It’s too far It’s too high You start walking You slip Fall Fall Fall Mudslide Crash into a rock Skin your knee Hair ripped out of places You fall and you can’t get up Well ...
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Learn more about the reason for the celebrations of the day by reading our latest article below ⬇️⬇️
Features The history of Saint Patrick’s Day By Ashley Legacy - March 17, 2023 2 Reading Time: 3 minutesThe holiday of Leprechauns, clovers, luck, and beer has a very interesting history. Saint Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland and was previously used as a religious service and feast to honour ...
Check out our latest article that discusses gas attacks against Iranian girls in school amidst political chaos in the country ⬇️⬇️
News Gas attacks on girls in schools – A violent expression of educational rights violations in Iran By Ashley Legacy - March 16, 2023 2 Since November, thousands of Iranian students have been attacked with toxic gas in Qom and Tehran in Iran. Shargh Daily The deadly attacks have been deliberately...
The results are in! Read our latest article to meet the newly elected UNBSRC below ⬇️⬇️
News UNBSRC election results: Meet your new UNBSRC By Kylie Mackenzie - March 15, 2023 2 Between March 7 and 11, UNBSJ students had the opportunity to vote for who they wanted to represent them in the SRC for the 2023-2024 academic year. New UNBSRC President, Madison Worth (Wolfgang Düchtel/The Bar...
The Baron is excited to announce that our EiC is one of two Atlantic Reps at the alongside David Shuman the EiC of 📰🗞️
Check out our latest Op-Ed below ⬇️⬇️
ArtsOpinion OP-ED: Stop teaching students to study Shakespeare By Taylor Fennelly - March 14, 2023 3 As a future teacher and an English major with a propensity to take many Shakespeare courses, I often think about how, if given the opportunity, I would teach my future students to study Shakespeare.....
The city of Saint John is acting on its new Affordable Housing Action Plan. Learn more about it in our latest article below ⬇️⬇️
News Saint John acts on its new Affordable Housing Action Plan By Ashley Legacy - March 13, 2023 4 The affordable housing conversation has been a topical issue lately – particularly in the political sphere. The new Saint John Affordable Housing Action Plan is an example of a multi-government agree...
Check out our latest poem below ⬇️⬇️
ArtsPoetry I am woman, hear me roar! By Melanie Clark - March 3, 2023 5 I am a woman I am strong I can bite back if you threaten me I can move mountains with just a glair I can do so many things I am adaptive My power is contagious My laugh can heal a wound We are stronger together We have a voice W...
Happy reading week UNBSJ! 🎉📚
The Baron will pause publication until classes resume on Monday, March 13th!
March 8th is International Women's Day. Learn more about the day and the theme of this year's commemoration by clicking the link below ⬇️⬇️
News International Women’s Day – March 8 By Ashley Legacy - March 3, 2023 2 A world free of bias, discrimination, and stereotypes based on gender, allows for global societies to experience a diverse, equitable, and inclusive population. Equality for women is the main mission of the annual Intern...
🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨
UNB-SRC President has resigned. Learn more below ⬇️⬇️
News BREAKING NEWS: UNBSRC President Devin Debly resigns By Baron Editor - March 2, 2023 6 BREAKING NEWS UNB Student Representative Council President Devin Debly has submitted his resignation letter today. Debly sits down for an interview with The Baron in the fall of 2022 (Wolfgang Düchtel/The Bar...
The UNB-SRC is an active member of the NB Student Alliance. Check out our latest feature to see what they're working on! ⬇️⬇️
News What does the NB Student Alliance does for students? By Taylor Fennelly - March 2, 2023 4 The upcoming UNBSRC elections provide ample opportunity for the Baron to highlight the partnership between the New Brunswick Student Alliance (NBSA) and the SRC and, with that, time to delve further into w...
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The Baron had the immense pleasure of attending @nashconference in Hamilton this weekend! There were lots of great round tables, panels, and workshops on all things university newspaper. Did you know The Baron is a member of the worlds largest union of university presses under @canadianuniversitypress? We’re happy to be a part of the community and learn lots from our peers across the country! We’re grateful for all the things we’ve learned and excited to start applying them 😀🎉A big shoutout to @dalgazette for repping the maritimes with us! Keep your eyes out for Emily’s monthly Letter from the Editor where she’ll share all the things her and Tamara learned at Nash85! #nash85 #canadianuniversitypress #CUP #universitynewspapers #university #newspaper #news #studentlife
