Satire: The hidden gems of Fredericton

This piece is a satire. All names and quotes mentioned are fiction, but the locations are all too real. When I first moved to Fredericton, I was told about all of the hot spots — The Cellar for cheap food and drinks, the Coffee Mill for a delicious brunch, Odell Park for its views andContinue reading “Satire: The hidden gems of Fredericton”

Satire: Drunk man escapes with condom dispenser after dinner at The Cellar Pub and Grill

This story is a satire piece based on the theft of a condom dispenser and a pitcher at The Cellar Pub and Grill last week. None of the sources used are real people. It was all a blur, according to the witness washing his hands in The Cellar Pub and Grill bathroom on Friday night.Continue reading “Satire: Drunk man escapes with condom dispenser after dinner at The Cellar Pub and Grill”

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

You may have heard the news over the last few years. If climate change continues to steer its course, within 15 to 20 years, the Isthmus of Chignecto—the narrow strip of land that’s the only connection between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick—will flood, completely cutting Nova Scotia off from mainland Canada.  And if I’m beingContinue reading “Satire: They Came From Nova Scotia! Student Warns of Shark-Human Hybrid Invasion!”

Satire: Dead rats found in UNB Student Union Building

This story has been updated with new information   Dead rats were found all over the Student Union Building last week. “I was on my way to my shift at Tim’s on Wednesday morning and there were rats everywhere. I screamed and immediately left the building,” Sodexo employee, Patricia Rattus, said. The Student Union Building (SUB)Continue reading “Satire: Dead rats found in UNB Student Union Building”

Satire: News Briefs

Fredericton sells out of wine Fredericton liquor stores and grocery stores have reported selling out of white, red, rosé and even Boone’s Farm “wine.” ANBL representatives report that this increase in sales can be attributed to Fredericton’s large student population.  “They’re coming in at all hours of the day,” said one liquor store cashier. “TearsContinue reading “Satire: News Briefs”

Satire: Think of men this Galentine’s Day

This is a satirical article.  Don’t have a partner to celebrate this Valentine’s Day with? Upset that you won’t be receiving a heart-shaped box of chocolates or a teddy bear today? Need validation and someone to take you out to a fancy dinner? Well, I would say to get over it, but according to theContinue reading “Satire: Think of men this Galentine’s Day”