FREDERICTON – Representatives from the University of New Brunswick’s variety of clubs and societies set up in the student union building atrium to recruit volunteers for the second half of the school year. “We’re here at the Winter Clubs and Societies Fair so all students, staff, and faculty know that we are available for themContinue reading “UNB clubs seek volunteers for winter season”
Author Archives: Hannah Rudderham
University survival guide
It is the beginning of February and for university students, that means less than three months left of the semester but at least six months is needed to get everything done. I was thinking about what this time of year was like when I was in Grade 12. I was writing this column, but with aContinue reading “University survival guide”
Review: ‘Parasite,’ a stunning look at classism
Warning: Contains major spoilers for Parasite. With six Oscar-nominations, Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, undoubtedly deserves to make history and be the first foreign film to win Best Picture. The Korean film is also nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film and Best Production Design. To me it’s obvious why. Its shockingContinue reading “Review: ‘Parasite,’ a stunning look at classism”
“The sparkle in our eyes is gone forever”: UNB holds vigil to honour victims of Iranian plane crash
In the rubble of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, a book was found belonging to a victim of the Iranian plane crash, Forough Khadem, that she was supposed to give a talk on nine days later. Khadem’s name in Persian means sparkle in the eye or candlelight. “The sparkle in our eyes is gone foreverContinue reading ““The sparkle in our eyes is gone forever”: UNB holds vigil to honour victims of Iranian plane crash”
Petting more dogs should be everyone’s 2020 resolution
Picture this, it’s early January, you are lounging on the couch trying to convince yourself to follow through with your New Year’s resolution. You pull yourself up and go to the gym, that counts as completed, right? Bet you didn’t have too much trouble picturing that one, we’ve all been there. Very rarely will weContinue reading “Petting more dogs should be everyone’s 2020 resolution”
Online shopping no match to Christmas craft fairs
Online shopping has taken the world by storm while large department stores also clean up this holiday season. But not all hope is lost for local vendors. Christmas craft shows are popular among the crowds. They help local business owners who are trying to support their families. “It’s a great place to sell your product,Continue reading “Online shopping no match to Christmas craft fairs”
Making SHT up
What do you get when you mix three teams, some random prompts, a panel of judges and only 24 hours? A “SHT” show – but not the bad kind. Fredericton’s Spearhead Theatre’s first annual 24 Hour SHT Show was held at the École Sainte-Anne Theatre from Nov. 29 to 30. During the competition participants assembledContinue reading “Making SHT up”
Students are fa-la-la-la-la-la-falling apart
The holiday season is rapidly nearing. Jingle bells are jingling and carollers are singing. But only the carollers are singing, definitely not the students — the only singing us students are doing is actually screaming because we are overwhelmed, stressed and have about 20 assignments due in the next week. That’s right, while most peopleContinue reading “Students are fa-la-la-la-la-la-falling apart”
Former STU student wins lieutenant-governor’s award
Former St. Thomas University student Wayne Curtis began his writing career while working in Ontario factories General Motors and Kimberly Clark. While there, he wrote letters to his girlfriend who lived in Blackville, Miramichi. When other workers in the factory’s boarding house noticed Curtis was writing these letters, he said they admired his work andContinue reading “Former STU student wins lieutenant-governor’s award”
Canadian authors share personal debuts
Content warning: This story discusses two books that both deal with difficult subject matter like sexual assault, abuse, death and racism. This story also contains spoilers. Poet Douglas Walbourne-Gough and author Rebecca Fisseha shared passages from their debut books, both with subject matter strongly connected to their family and personal lives, as a part ofContinue reading “Canadian authors share personal debuts”
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