Issue 1, Vol. 152, The Brunswickan

VOLUME 152, ISSUE 1, SEPTEMBER 2018

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Editor-in-Chief Book K. Sadprasid

The Brunswickan, in its 151st year of publication, is Canada’s Oldest Official Student Publication.

While we endeavour to provide an open forum for a variety of viewpoints and ideas, we may refuse any submission considered by the Editorial Board to be racist, sexist, libellous or in any way discriminatory.

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Include your name, since letters with pseudonyms will not be printed or posted online. Letters must be 500 words at maximum. Deadline for letters is Friday at 5 p.m.

Business & Creative Manager Maria Nazareth Araújo News Editor Alexandre Silberman Arts & Lifestyle Editor Isabelle Leger Features Editor Brad Ackerson Marketing & Sales Coordinator Samantha McCready Multimedia Editor Cameron Lane Copy Editor Natasha Williamson

Staff Reporters Diana Chávez Disha Bisto Lacey Shillington Patrick Donovan Photographer Book Sadprasid Cameron Lane Maria Nazareth Araújo

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News Briefs

by Brad Ackerson

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Waking Up in Seoul

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by Book Sadprasid

by Alexandre Silberman

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Youth Voter Turnout

Five Things I Wish I Knew in First Year

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by Brad Ackerson

Meet Fredericton South Candidates

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My Summer in India

by Cameron Lane

by Alexandre Silberman

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Summer Institute Entrepreneurs Redefining Success

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by Patrick Donovan

by Isabelle Leger

Meet UNBSU Executives

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New Mural Embodies Spirit of Makerspace

by Brad Ackerson

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Student’s Guide to Grocery Shopping

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Sex, Sexuality, and Sexual Health Resources in Fredericton

Things to Do in Fredericton this month

by Natasha Williamson

by Brad Ackerson

Sport Stories to Watch

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by Brad Ackerson

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Book Sadprasid

Maria Nazareth Araújo

Alexandre Silberman

Editor-in-Chief

Business & Creative Manager

News Editor

Born in Bangkok, Book lived in six countries before moving to Fredericton in 2012. She loves traveling the world with her camera and notebook. Capturing people’s stories and their unforgettable moments is her hobby (and sometimes her job). Book graduated with journalism and communications from St. Thomas University in 2017 and she is now hoping to pursue another bachelor degree in computer science. Last year, Book was The Bruns’ art director who led the creative team of the organization. With her passion for design and technology, she spends most of my time sketching, creating things on her computer and researching about user experience.

Nazareth (most people in the office call her Maria), is a third year honours student in the media arts and cultures department. She is from the northeastern city in Brazil called Recife. She loves photography and film producing. Last year, Nazareth was the assistant art director for The Brunswickan. She loves to travel and her first language is Portuguese (NOT SPANISH). Feel free to say hi! When not in The Bruns’ office, she can be found in the media lab at Marshall D’Avray Hall producing cool projects and sometimes… you can find her at Regent Mall spending all of her money on things she doesn’t really need.

Alexandre is a second year student at St. Thomas University, studying digital journalism and new media, political science and communications. He is originally from Burlington, Vermont, where he has worked for VTDigger.org, a statewide, non-profit news and politics website, and the Burlington Free Press, the region’s largest daily newspaper. In April 2017, he was named a finalist for a Mark of Excellence Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, for a story on allegations of a harmful work environment for high school counselors. Outside of the newsroom, you can likely find Alexandre on the ski slopes or enjoying the outdoors.

Brad Ackerson

Isabelle Leger

Natasha Williamson

Features Editor

Arts & Lifestyle Editor

Brad is a third-year student from Fredericton who is majoring in film production and history.

This is his second year with The Bruns and first as the Features Editor. He is passionate about storytelling in all its forms and hopes to use his new position to share a wide variety of the most compelling stories from campus and around the city.

In his spare time you can often find him hanging out at The Cellar, checking out local bands downtown or binge-watching Black Mirror for the millionth time.

Born in Fredericton, Isabelle Leger is a fourth year journalism and communications student at St. Thomas University. She is the Art’s Editor for the 2018-19 academic year and hopes to do the Brunswickan justice throughout her time here.

Isabelle is passionate about spreading positivity and telling others’ stories. She feels she has learned a lot over the last three years and is excited to enhance her experience and knowledge at the Brunswickan. When not in the Bruns’ Office, she can be found reading and spending time with friends.

Copy Editor Originally from the small town of Coninsgby, England, Natasha is finishing up her fourth year studying leadership and sociology. Natasha prioritizes inclusion and diversity in her work; she is also passionate about LGBTQ+ advocacy, geocaching, reading, and swimming. She has been involved in several campus initiatives and societies, previously working as a proctor in Harrison House, as secretary for the UNBSU, and currently as Qmunity UNB’s co-president. No matter the time of day, there’s a good chance Natasha is either eating strawberry wafers or taking a nap.

Samantha McCready

Marketing & Sales Manager With Samantha’s passion for the human mind, she is a third year psychology student, and is planning to enter the honors program in her fourth year. Samantha is hoping to work in the mental health field, performing psychological research, and also spending time travelling. When Samantha is not studying at the HIL, she spends most her time writing poetry, journaling, reading books and articles. She also loves being with her family and friends. Samantha has strong interests in self-help novels. Samantha is also interested in various psychological topics such as conformity, human sexuality and nonverbal communication.

Diana Chávez

Disha Bisto

Reporter

Reporter

Diana is a second-year international student at St. Thomas University pursuing a double major in journalism and great books with a minor in creative writing. She loves to write if you can’t tell by now! She is a big fan of talking all things Ecuador (the country she is from), dogs, literature and philosophy, Harry Potter (Slytherins, where you at?), and good Netflix shows. Whenever she is not writing her feelings out on paper, she is either meeting people from all over the world at the STU Cafeteria or just listening to some Latin-American music.

In 2014, Disha travelled many miles from Mauritius island to pursue her studies at UNB. Going in her last year of Chemical Engineering, she is passionate about projects related to energy efficiency and waste elimination. As a reporter she wants to bring out diverse stories to empower individuals. She loves super spicy food and is always open to try different cuisines. When she is not working, you’ll find Disha ‘painting/drawing’, editing videos, watching movies and planning to do yoga on a less busy day.

Patrick Donovan

Lacey Shillington

Reporter

Reporter

Patrick is a part-time reporter and second year student at UNB pursuing an honours undergraduate degree in History, after which he plans to pursue either his master’s degree, a law degree, or both! He is originally from Hampton, New Brunswick, a small town about twenty minutes outside of Saint John. With a high school English teacher as a mother, he developed an understanding and appreciation for writing at a young age, and has been loving it ever since!

Mostly writing for the arts and lifestyle section, he is still fascinated by many other topics.

Lacey Shillington is in her third year at St. Thomas University. Born and raised in Saint John back when a good idea for a field trip was cleaning up syringes and roadkill from the beach. She loves meeting new people and being outside in nature. If you have any unusual experiences you would like to share feel free to approach her for a listening ear.

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News Briefs Words by Brad Ackerson | Photo by Maria Nazareth Araújo New Kinesiology building opens its doors On Aug. 1 UNB officially cut the ribbon on its new home for the Faculty of Kinesiology. The 60 000 square-foot, three-storey building cost a total of $36 million, of which the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick invested $25 million. According to a UNB press release announcing its opening, the building is intended to “create a nationally significant research cluster focused on health, wellness, physical fitness and health promotion that will establish New Brunswick as a leader in preventative health care.” In the release, Fredericton MP Matt DeCourcey is quoted as saying, “Through the opening of UNB’s brand new Kinesiology Building, our city and province will continue to be leaders in innovative health research that will provide a greater sense of well-being for all Canadians.”

UNB constructed the new building to replace the decommissioning Lady Beaverbrook Gym. After opening in 1940, the gym has not been able to 6

keep up with the needs of the school’s growing and modernizing kinesiology faculty. The university said that efforts to build the new Centre for Healthy Living first began in 2004 while construction on the building started in fall 2016. This past May it was announced that the Lady Beaverbrook Gym will remain open for at least three more years in order to preserve the Max Aitken Pool housed within it, which is currently the city’s only competition-sized aquatic centre.

Campus cannabis policy announced With cannabis set to be legalized nationally on Oct. 17, UNB created a cannabis working group to consider the implications of legalization on its Fredericton and Saint John campuses. The office of UNB president Eddie Campbell revealed the details of the updated policy for recreational cannabis in late June through an e-mail sent to students. The revised policy states that, in accordance with provincial laws, consumption of marijuana will be restricted to “private dwellings, va-

cant land and prescribed locations.” Smoking of any kind will remain banned from residences and smoking cannabis will not be permitted anywhere on campus. Edible cannabis products may only be consumed by individuals over the age of 19 and must be done in private residence rooms and “designated residence common rooms or lounges.” Additionally, the cultivation of cannabis plants anywhere on campus will not be permitted and intoxication or impairment from cannabis use while working or in class will be addressed through “internal policies and procedures.”

Campbell also noted that, despite these policies, the university must still accommodate the use of medical marijuana and will formalize the details of such accommodation in consultation with Human Resources and Student Services.

Board of Governors approves tuition increase UNB is moving ahead with its plan to increase tuition for each of its faculties, undeterred by concerns and criticisms voiced by students, staff and faculty members. The Board of Governors voted on the issue in mid-May despite Senate’s recommendation that the decision be delayed until October. The tuition hike, which is set to take effect in fall of 2019 and will only apply to incoming students, will introduce differential fees for each faculty; the Faculty of Law is set to experience the steepest increase.

In a statement reacting to the announcement, the UNB Student Union called the Board of Governor’s decision “profoundly disappointing.”

“The timing of the vote is particularly disconcerting as many students are away for the summer term,” the statement said.

Specific rates for each faculty are still not set in stone and will not be ratified until the spring of 2019.

Dr. Sharon Wahl named Dean of Education In late June, UNB announced the appointment of its new dean of education, Sharon Wahl. The position had been vacant since the passing of Ann Sherman, the preceding dean of education, in the summer of 2017. Wahl has previously served as a professor and associate dean of education at Vancouver Island University and has more than 30 years of teaching experience.

In the press release announcing her hiring, Wahl expressed her desire to further establish the faculty as a leader in the field of education.

“Research tells us that the nature of learning is changing as our societies continue to evolve. I believe we are in a prime position to facilitate that evolution,” she said. “The faculty of education at UNB has a strong and vibrant position in the community and I am eager to continue that good work.”

Wahl’s five-year term as dean began on July 1, 2018.

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Student campaigns seek to boost youth voter turnout Voting officials hope to make casting a ballot as easy as possible for young people this provincial election.

Only 44 per cent of registered 18-24 year olds voted in 2014, more than 20 per cent below the overall rate, and the lowest of any age group.

Paul Howe, political science professor at the University of New Brunswick, said that number is likely closer to 20 per cent, once factoring in low voter registration for that age range.

Howe said there has been a gradual decline in voting rates since the 1960s.

“People who were raised around World War II had a strong sense of voting as a civic duty, and that has become weaker and weaker over time,” he said.

Elections NB has teamed up with student unions across the province to run special early polling stations and fund “Get Out the Vote” campaigns. Students will be able to cast ballots for their home or university riding at 18 campuses across the province.

Over 2,000 voters turned out to these polling stations for the 2014 provincial election.

Chief electoral officer Kim Poffenroth said the campus voting program began in 2010 and has significant8

ly expanded its number of locations in recent years.

This year, Elections NB has launched a microsite with information on student voting, and is helping student unions hire campus election ambassadors.

Providing funding for ambassadors is a pilot program; ambassadors seek to communicate voting information to students by answering students’ questions and handing out flyers and promotional material.

“Our goal is provide as much access and awareness to the students for voting as possible,” Poffenroth said.

While the province is actively promoting student participation, Howe said the largest non-voting segment of the 18-24 year old demographic is people without a university education.

Poffenroth said Elections NB is therefore working on several initiatives to raise awareness among youth below the voting age, and increase civic engagement for the next generation.

Such initiatives include hiring high school students to work at the polls and partnering with non-profit organization CIVIX and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to provide a student voting programs for grades 4-12 in over 160 anglophone and francophone schools.

“I’m really excited, that’s the first time we’re doing this in New Brunswick in partnership with the provincial election,” Poffenroth said.

Where do low numbers stem from?

Howe has extensively studied trends in turnout and wrote the 2011 book Citizens Adrift: The Democratic Disengagement of Young Canadians.

He said voting has shifted generationally from a civic duty to something viewed more as a choice.

Howe also attributes low youth turnout in part to the changing media environment, and engagement in politics.

“It used to be the case you’d watch the TV, and at a certain time of day the news would be on, and there wasn’t really any other choice,” he said.

Tom Bateman, a political science professor at St. Thomas University, said some youth may be engaging with politics in other ways, including social media.

“I would not be surprised if student demonstration and protest activity substitutes for electoral activity,” he said.

Howe said he doesn’t buy the argument that young people are choosing activism over voting.

“When you look at survey numbers the people who say they like to take part in demonstrations and petitions also have a high rate of voting,” he said.

While it’s unclear how many eligible student voters live in Fredericton South, turnout in the riding for the 2014 election exceeded the provincial average; nearly 68 per cent of electors cast ballots province-wide (not including eligible and unregistered voters).

The percentage of votes cast in New Brunswick provincial elections has been gradually declining since nearly peaking in the 1980s, according to statistics from Elections NB. The all-time high was just over 82 per cent in 1967.

Barriers to the ballot box Poffenrath said obstacles to student participation can vary.

“In some cases they’re just not aware of the process of when and where to vote,” she said.

Dayna Muzey, a fourth year student at the Université de Moncton, is the youth outreach coordinator for Elections NB. Her role includes communicating with student unions on the implementation of election ambassadors on campus.

“We do think it’s important to have a presence on campus to allow that person to engage with students directly,” Muzey said.

The province will have “selfie walls” at campus polling stations where students can take and post photos with an official campus hashtag to win a prize.

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Emma Walsh, vice-president education of the St.Thomas University Student Union, said the biggest obstacle is education around who is eligible to vote.

“I think there’s also a little bit of a responsibility barrier,” she said. “People really do want to vote, but they don’t feel they can actually make an educated vote, or a vote that’s good for New Brunswick.”

The New Brunswick Student Alliance is addressing that concern through compiling infographics on first time voting, and comparing the political parties’ post-secondary education platforms.

The St. Thomas University campus will have a “Dotmocracy” wall where students can place stickers and write comments on the issues most important to them. STUSU volunteers will walk around with “vote” foam fingers and encourage students to bring a friend with them when they go vote on campus.

“In a big federal system like we have in Canada, it’s really easy to forget, yes my actual every day-to-day life is easily affected,” Walsh said.

STUSU President Brianna Workman is the chair of the New Brunswick Student Alliance’s “Get Out the Vote” committee. Workman said a knowledge barrier also exists for students.

“I think one thing that is a misconception, is feeling like you need to be an expert to vote,” she said. “’Get Out the Vote’ is one of the best opportunities we have to really engage students in something that is exciting, educational and really important.”

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UNB Student Union vice-president advocacy Simal Qureshi said election ambassadors are working to excite students and create “hype” around the concept of voting. The union is also running social media campaigns.

“We’re here to show that students do care about voting, about elections, because ultimately the government is going to affect them in some way shape or form,” Qureshi said.

Strong sway in student-heavy riding Bateman said incumbent Green Party MLA David Coon’s success in Fredericton South can be attributed to the two universities in the riding and a high concentration of students.

He said the Greens have taken the place of the NDP in the riding, capitalizing on student animation around climate change.

“It’s pretty easy for them to vote for tax-supported windmills, and such, because they’re not paying taxes,” Bateman said.

Howe doesn’t expect any specific issues will drive turnout, particularly among young voters. He said controversial issues or a charismatic leader tend to have more of a pull.

Bateman expects 2018 to be an easier re-election bid for Coon than 2014, when Coon narrowly won a four-way race.

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servation Council of New Brunswick.

If re-elected, he plans to work to double the provincial budget for mental health and create more jobs for nurse practitioners.

Coon said he is supportive of the “initial steps” taken by the Liberal government’s free tuition program, but said the province must strive to make post-secondary education universally accessible.

“I’ve been the one voice in the legislature who has repeatedly said that the level of student debt is unaffordable and crushing on students,” he said.

The party leader has been actively engaging with constituents throughout his riding, holding town hall-style meetings in each of the four main neighborhoods of Fredericton South with local municipal councilors.

He also holds youth and senior roundtables and informal officers hours on campus.

The Green Party’s leader and sole MLA is seeking re-election after a historic win in 2014.

Fredericton South narrowly elected David Coon as the first Green Party member to sit in the New Brunswick provincial legislature – and the fourth in the country.

“We’re at a point in our history where we’ve got to make some fundamental changes to address the challenges we’ve got,” he said.

Coon said the Greens are the only party putting forth proposals on several issues, including mental health, deforestation, the environment and green energy.

Before holding elected office, Coon worked as an organizer, environmental educator and activist. A biologist by trade, he spent 28 years with the Con-

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During his time in the legislature, Coon led the successful creation of a “Code of Conduct” for MLAs and introduced bills that would lower the voting age to 16 and eliminate political donations from corporations and trade unions.

Coon said he is interested in improving co-op programs to make sure work experiences are more accessible for young New Brunswickers. He said Green Party’s proposed health care reforms and increased support for small businesses would boost the economy and create jobs for graduates.

Coon is also looking to establish a regional aquatic centre in Fredericton South, address provincial funding issues for St. Thomas University, improve recycling programs, and revise legislation to improve tenants’ rights.

Susan Holt said she aims to bring her experience in technology and civil service to the legislature.

“I have an idea about the change in politics that I want to see, and I’ve developed the skills and experience to advance that change at the negotiating table,” she said.

Holt said politicians need to adapt to the modern political landscape by being more collaborative and open, holding public forums for policy development, and working with experts, researchers, and stakeholders.

The Fredericton South riding was created during the 2013 redistribution of electoral boundaries; if elected, Holt would be the first woman to represent the area in the legislature.

Raised in Fredericton, Holt moved away to work for several Canadian and international companies in the technology and IT sectors. Her resume includes experience with Xerox, Research in Motion - Blackberry, HP and Cognos/IBM. Holt is a self-described “big proponent” of open data, and said her time in the tech industry showed her that change does not have to be a gradual process.

“You can develop an initial policy and try it, and learn from citizens’ experiences with it, and tweak it again,” Holt said.

She has served as a board member for several community organizations, including Harvest Jazz and Blues, the Playhouse and the NB Lung Association.

Holt said voters will find her to be “someone who speaks her mind”; she maintains a certain amount of independence, brings evidence and data to issues, and asks a lot of questions.

Holt has worked with students through UNB’s International and Business and Entrepreneurship Centre, the PondDeshpande Centre and the Loran Scholars program.

She said accessibility and affordability of post-secondary education, economic opportunities for young people, a diverse, thriving economy and mental health resources are the top issues that

must be prioritized for young New Brunswickers.

Liberal initiatives to address these issues include the free tuition program, which was recently expanded for households with a combined income of $70,000 or less, the elimination of interest on provincial student loans and sliding-scale subsidies for middle-class students.

Following allegations from St. Thomas University last spring concerning unfair provincial funding, Holt said she wants to address “inequity” in the formula through a collaborative process with universities. Other local issues on her mind include the closure of Sir Max Aitken Pool and maintaining abortion services at Clinic 544.

“Right now the people of Fredericton South are not represented at the decision table, and I’m really looking forward to bringing the student voice of this progressive riding to the decision table and budget meetings,” Holt said.

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Scott Smith was looking for a way to support his community when a notice in the mail about an open position on the local board arrived.

He lived in the small, rural community of Rusagonis-Waasis, about 20 minutes outside Fredericton.

Everyone in the town had various skills and helped each other out frequently.

Smith wanted to return the favour. He ran and won a seat on the board, where he served as chair several times and worked on various issues including recreation agreements and recycling programs.

After serving on the regional service commission with area mayors, Smith decided running for MLA would be his next step. Smith wants to tackle provincial debt and get involved “before it’s too late.”

“I have some real concerns with the direction of this government,” he said. “I see us taxing fewer and fewer people, more and more, for no benefit.”

New Brunswick’s provincial debt is rising faster than expected, and is [projected to reach just under $14.5 billion] by the end of next March. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-debt-deficit-cathy-rogers-1.4758259 Beyond debt and spending management, Smith said he is a strong proponent of the Progressive Conservative senior care and age-in-place proposal. For New Brunswick youth, Smith supports bringing back the tuition rebate program, which provided subsidies for students who remain in the province after graduation.

The Liberal government replaced the rebate system with free tuition for low-income New Brunswickers and a middle-class sliding-scale subsidy program.

Smith said these Liberal systems benefits substantially fewer New Brunswickers.

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“We want every person in New Brunswick to have the right to attend a secondary education institution, and have that open to them,” he said.

Outside of politics, Smith is a longtime member of the UNB/Fredericton Judo Club and served on the board of Judo New Brunswick. He graduated from UNB in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Smith said he is approachable, will talk with anyone and is “all about inclusivity, equality and diversity for everyone.”

If elected, Smith intends to work with constituents in Fredericton South to find a permanent solution for the Sir Max Aitken Pool closure, preserve city heritage sites and ensure a fair provincial funding formula for UNB and St. Thomas University.

Smith said he tries to use “imagination”, creativity, and collaboration with constituents to solve problems.

“There’s people on our doorstep who have amazing ideas, backgrounds and experiences,” he said.

Chris Durrant said he’s running to represent the majority-student population in Fredericton South.

“This is the university riding in the province, and it should have a young representative,” he said.

Durrant, a 31-year-old lawyer, said he is still shouldering student debt and understands the perspective of students in a way other candidates cannot.

Originally from Lennoxville, Quebec, Durrant first moved to New Brunswick to attend Mount Allison University. He is a board member of Fair Vote Canada, an organization that promotes proportional representation, and has worked locally with the Save Officers’ Square Movement.

Durrant seeks to increase funding to home care, which he said would keep seniors out of hospitals and nursing homes, save money and decrease the provincial deficit.

“The two old line parties haven’t served the province well,” Durrant said. “New Brunswick needs fresh ideas, and the NDP is the party to provide them.”

The NDP last won a seat in the legislature in 2003,

when leader Elizabeth Weir represented her riding of Saint John Harbour.

The party platform contains a plan to reduce tuition by 25 per cent through an additional subsidy by the provincial government, and would retain the tuition access bursary and other programs put in place by the Liberal government.

The NDP’s plan to compensate for the subsidy includes raising the corporate tax from from 13 to 15 per cent and eliminating “tax breaks” for wealthy New Brunswickers.

“Getting post-secondary education is beneficial to society; even if a student doesn’t end up using their degree, they are better democratic citizens for it,” Durrant said. “Our society benefits from people who are knowledgeable and curious about their world.”

The McGill law school graduate said he is very aware of Indigenous issues. He has worked for the Truth and Reconciliation Committee and taken courses on economic development in First Nations communities.

After completing his law degree, Durrant worked for the Ontario ombudsman’s office to deal with citizens’ government-related issues.

“I think I bring a unique perspective on effective government from that experience, and how to make the government deliver on what’s promised to citizens,” he said.

Durrant has pledged to bring additional local health centres into the provincial system to improve access to care. Situated in downtown Fredericton, Clinic 554 is the only place where people can access abortion services in New Brunswick outside Moncton or Bathurst, and is the only clinic that provides transgender-specific healthcare. Durrant said the clinic is struggling financially because the provincial government doesn’t fund abortions outside of hospitals.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/peoples-alliance-new-brunswick-election-kris-austin-1.4804233 [Current polls] project the People’s Alliance will win over 6 per cent of the vote. h t t p s : //n e w s i n t e ra c t i ve s . c b c . c a /n bvo t e s / poll-tracker/ Clark’s plan for improving health care in the province includes eliminating “bureaucracy” in the system, consulting professionals in the field and increasing staffing.

“I feel that the doctors and nurses, all of the people together, need to become a voice, and we need to listen to what they say, and we need to start implementing it,” she said.

Clark, a Fredericton local, holds Bachelor of Education and Master of Education degrees from the University of New Brunswick. She also taught a criminology course at St. Thomas University and worked at the university’s Centre for Youth at Risk.

Bonnie Mae Clark’s dissatisfaction with the provincial healthcare system was the driving force behind her decision to run for office.

Her perspective derives from her extensive experience with hospital work, as a lab technician, as a founding member of the New Brunswick Cardiology Technicians Association and training health care professionals.

“I think they all need to be on a level playing field and universities need to come together to discuss issues with students and how to address them,” Clark said.

“I see the deterioration of healthcare and the burnout of staff, and how we’re being cut back,” Clark said.

Specific to the riding of Fredericton South, she would like to address wait times at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.

The first-time candidate said the People’s Alliance of New Brunswick’s values of independence and democracy were what aligned her with the “common sense” party.

Polls show the People’s Alliance has garnered solid support for its leader, but lacks notable support in other ridings. However, Clark said the popularity of the party goes beyond the recognition of local candidates.

The People’s Alliance is one of the province’s newest political parties, and is gaining traction after spending nearly a decade as a small populist group on the fringe. The party has yet to win a seat in the legislature, though party leader Kris Austin [narrowly lost in 2014] by 26 votes in his riding of Fredericton Grand Lake.

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The People’s Alliance candidate said she would like to see a cap on tuition for post-secondary students, and a “safety net” consisting of information on stress management and other student supports.

“I’m thinking that people are so hungry for change, they aren’t saying who’s this and who’s that,” Clark said. “They’re saying People’s Alliance, it’s time for change.”

President Richard Du is a fifth-year mathematics student who has plenty of experience in leadership roles within the UNB community, including in his previous role with the UNB Student Union as Marketing Manager. He has also served as UNBSU’s Orientation Chair, Co-Chair of TEDxUNB and as President and co-founder of the UNB Math Society.

Having run for the position of UNBSU President on a platform centred around ‘redesigning’ the university experience for the entirety of the UNB community, Richard hopes to unite the student body through spirit and community while focusing on inclusion and positivity.

In his spare time he enjoys playing music, cooking, cycling, playing badminton and listening to Kendrick Lamar.

Vice President Advocacy Hailing from Newfoundland, Simal Qureshi is working towards a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a double minor in sociology and biology. She has plenty of experience in on-campus involvement in her roles as Co-President of the UNB Mental Health Association, Speakers Lead for the RED Awards Team and as an Educational Proctor for Neville-Jones Residence.

In her role as VP Advocacy, Simal aims to “empower, educate and excite” students by striving for equality for all, addressing the mental health epidemic and working towards making UNB more sustainable implementing open education resources and improving waste management on campus.

She enjoys reading, socializing and meeting new people.

Vice President Internal Alison Balcom is a native of Fredericton who boasts a diverse educational background. She is currently completing a minor in Sociology after having already completed a Renaissance College degree with a minor in Business.

She has worked with the student union in the past as Marketing Manager and has also served as an Orientation BlackShirt.

Alison hopes to use her role as VP Internal to strengthen the UNB community through a variety of initiatives such as academic advocacy and the UNBSU Book Buy and Sell.

She enjoys spending time at her cottage canoeing, hiking and relaxing on the beach.

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Vice President Finance & Operations Emily Meagher is a fourth-year student from Truro, Nova Scotia who is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Her history of involvement on campus includes marketing for TEDxUNB, working with the Campus Food Strategy Group and serving as a proctor while living in residence.

In her election platform for the role of VP Finance & Operations she stated her desire to support the creation of student-focused events and initiatives, to work towards creating more student jobs within the Student Union, to increase access to UNBSU resources for clubs and societies and to focus the budget on important issues such as mental health, sustainability and diversity.

Emily lists learning, teaching and meeting new people as some of her passions.

Vice President Student Life A long-time Frederictonian, Benjamin Palmer is a third-year student pursuing an honours degree in marketing and a minor in economics. His record of serving the student community includes sitting on UNB Senate committees, working as Director at the New Brunswick Teachers Association Credit Union and serving two terms as President of the Business Administration Undergraduate Society.

Benjamin aims to use his position as VP Student Life to help revitalize the UNB student experience through innovation and a determined work ethic.

His passions and interests include marketing, technology and education, and he frequently spends his free time cycling or planning events such as conferences and concerts.

Associate VP Communications Sydney Rankin is a third-year medicinal chemistry student who was born and raised in St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia. She has a history of helping fellow students through her work as a Community Advisor for students living in residence, as well as serving as a TA and a Peer Mentor. She has also previously worked as Logistics Director for the 2018 TEDxUNB conference.

She is passionate about student engagement and often spends her free time running or visiting local coffee shops.

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The clock said 4 a.m. when I loaded my suitcase into a cab. From looking at the size of my suitcase, the cab driver knew I wasn’t planning on coming back anytime soon. He asked a lot of questions about my plan, just like anyone would if they discovered a young teenager traveling alone.

I kept the answers short, hinting that I wasn’t in the mood to talk. I spent the whole ride looking out the window and holding tightly to my passport, boarding pass and a map of Seoul. My heart pounded faster and faster as we neared the airport. I breathed in and out slowly in an attempt to calm myself down; I had never felt such fear before.

I had absolutely no plan. I didn’t know what I wanted to get out of the trip, I didn’t know how long it was going to be, and I didn’t know where I would stay. I left home not really knowing what was out there. I just knew there was something I needed to see, something I needed to learn.

I grew up in Bangkok, the city of eight million lives and mine was just one of them. I lived and breathed trying to compete with other people. I had to get up at four in the morning to beat the traffic to get to school; afterwards, I traveled for an hour to go to tutoring classes.

I only lived life as a normal kid after 10 p.m. when I would arrive home. I needed to yeild straight A’s so that I’d get into a decent, affordable school. I always had plans.

I woke up to an announcement saying we had arrived in Seoul. It was pouring, but on the other end of the city the sun was trying its best to shine — reminding me that the rain won’t last forever. I breathed in fresh Seoul air and realized that for the first time in my life, I had no clear path.

A couple of days later, I managed to secure a gig at a travel agency owned by a Thai couple.

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Seoul. I worked the morning shift so I had time in the afternoon to study and learn Korean.

Seoul offered me a different life. I had the chance to sit down and peacefully eat my breakfast while reading the papers. Every other day, I would have time for a long morning run — a luxury I never thought I would get in my teenage years. For the first time, I was living a life undefined by grades or the amount of extracurricular activities I did. After awhile, being lost - physically and mentally - wasn’t such a big deal anymore.

I let it all go.

I am an overachiever and I suffer if I’m not on top of my game. Before I packed my bags and ran to Seoul, I spent half of my life mapping out where I wanted to go. Letting go of plans was never my thing.

The life I had in Seoul made me realized that “success” can only truly occur internally because it’s rooted in emotion. At the most basic level, success is your relationship with yourself. Most people are living a lie. They purposefully ignore and distract themselves from what they truly want out of life - defining success in a way they don’t truly understand.

The thing is, I can’t blame myself in Bangkok for not being able to find my purpose in my life.

The city you live in influences your lifestyle and behaviour, but it doesn’t define you. For me, who you are and what you live for is all about the ability to create a purpose for yourself, regardless of your surroundings.

I don’t travel to find the best place on earth and fantasize about living a perfect, more impressive life there. I travel to see the world and better understand myself and my happiness in its reflection.

The more you go, the more grow.

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My first year at UNB was a fairly typical experience– a near equal mix of excitement and stress. It was ultimately a positive period in my life, but hindsight is 20/20: there are several things I wish I would have grasped back then that would have enabled me to get the most out of that year. Until someone in Head Hall makes a working time machine to send me back to my first year, the best I can do is share what I’ve learned in the hope that you can avoid some of my mistakes.

So, in no particular order:

First year is the best time to get involved For someone who entered university with big plans to get involved in everything I could, I did absolutely nothing with my spare time during my first year. Because I thought first year was meant to be the most enjoyable year of university, I didn’t want to commit to anything that may encroach on my social life. However, now I see why this was a ridiculous excuse to not get involved. Simply put, joining even one of the many clubs, societies and groups on campus is the easiest way to meet like-minded people who host social events of their own. The earlier you get involved, the more people you will meet and the more opportunities you will gain from it.

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Grades are important, but not the most important part of university Above all, university is a networking opportunity. Yes, your grades are important – especially if you are trying to land scholarships or are working towards more than a bachelor’s degree. But the most valuable thing you will gain for your career is your connection to a network of smart and successful people. Like it or not, who you know plays a massive role in deciding whether you land a job. Most positions are never even advertised because companies either hire from within or offer the position to people they already know. So, while you should still strive for good grades, make sure you are also doing your best to connect with as many people as possible. Chat with the people sitting around you in class, take part in social events that interest you and join clubs and find jobs on campus when possible (shameless plug: The Brunswickan is always looking for volunteers!)

Education should never come at the expense of health Although I just explained why grades may not be the most important aspect of university, we all still stress about exams or assignments from time to time. It’s important to recognize and address when this stress is having a negative effect on your mental or physical health.

Nerves before an exam are normal and to be expected, but not sleeping the night before because you were too anxious or studying all night is not. There are endless ways students risk their well-being for the sake of their education, including skipping meals to save time or relying on substances to help them fall asleep or stay awake. These habits are not only unhealthy; they are also predominantly ineffective. Odds are the exam you take after pulling an all-nighter will not go any better than if you went into it underprepared but well rested. Instead, you can avoid these situations through effective planning and time management while making your health your top priority.

Professors want you to do well Even with the best laid plans and most efficient time management skills, things will still happen that are out of your control and affect your ability to succeed. However, such circumstances should not cause undue stress or jeopardize your health. Keep in mind it is in professors’ best interests that their students succeed. If you encounter any issues that you think may hurt your grades or impact an assignment, talk to your professors about it. I have never had a professor refuse to grant an extension on an assignment if I had a justifiable reason; sometimes they are even willing to do more than that. Once, a professor allowed me to reschedule an exam for a later date!

You just have to be willing to ask for help and be honest about your circumstances. As long as you are putting in the effort and aren’t abusing their generosity, the vast majority of professors will do what they can to help you.

There are resources on campus to help with nearly any problem Perhaps the most helpful thing I’ve learned about university is just how many resources are available to students - if you know where to find them. Support for students goes far beyond the great medical and counselling services offered on campus.

Having money problems? Financial Aid offers job placement programs for students in financial need and can help with tricky things like applying for student loans. The Student Accessibility Centre offers numerous types of supports and services for students with disabilities, medical conditions, or mental health issues. The UNB Student Union also offers many resources to students, from peer support initiatives to dog therapy rooms. Another underrated resource offered on campus is the Writing Centre, where you can have an experienced writer go over your written assignments with you before you hand them in; this is practically guaranteed to help you catch simple mistakes and boost your grade.

The services I have mentioned are only a small portion of what is offered to all full-time students. You have already paid (a lot) for these services in your student fees, so do not hesitate to seek them out and take advantage of them whenever possible.

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Words by Isabelle Leger The Summer Institute program at UNB is defining success for entrepreneurs like Estelle Doiron.

Financial branch manager Estelle Doiron founded Koffee Skrub in 2016. Two years later, her business, now Koffee Organics, has more than doubled in size and is helping people take care of their skin.

Doiron has had keratosis pilaris, a dry skin condition that leaves red dots on the arms and legs, her whole life.

“I tried prescription creams, every moisturizing lotion there is and nothing worked,” said Doiron. She discovered coffee scrubs through her attempts to find relief, but there were no organic or natural options available in Canada. As such, Doiron decided to make her own.

“All my friends wanted to try it and it just went from there.”

Doiron debuted her product at a trade show in Moncton; when they quickly sold out, she realized her organic coffee scrub was in high demand. “That’s where we decided to keep going,” said Doiron.

When Doiron decided last year to pursue her business full-time, she applied for the Summer Institute program at UNB and was chosen as one of seven participants.

“Every participant will say [it’s] overwhelming, but you learn so much that you need through the next three years of your business growth,” said Doiron.

The Summer Institute program first launched at UNB in 2016. According to Melissa O’Rourke, manager of the Summer Institute, the idea for this program came in response to the negative societal reputation of arts degrees. “There was an article in the Globe and Mail that said something like ‘stop getting arts degrees, you’ll just work in coffee shops’,” said O’Rourke.

O’Rourke believes arts students to be critical thinkers.

“They’ve got amazing ideas and they can be excellent entrepreneurs,” she said. After a trial year of accepting only arts students’ applications, the program opened applications to everyone. “We recognize entrepreneurship isn’t exclusive to students. We want to make sure that our program is inclusive to all,” said O’Rourke.

The Summer Institute program is now responsible for the success of 24 businesses over four short years.

Wear Your Label, Vertiball, Earthwalk and Stash Energy Storage are just a few businesses who found success through the program.

Once selected for the program, participants receive approximately $17 000 in funding to help grow their busi-

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ness. O’Rourke says the only requirement is that participants are passionate about what they’re pursuing; “We pay it forward to the entrepreneurs and we don’t really expect anything in return.”

10 designated mentors help participants through the 13-week program; their areas of expertise range from finance and legal matters to branding and design. Because the program now allows anyone to participate, they’re able to help young entrepreneurs like Doiron.

“They redesigned my whole business and it was an absolutely amazing experience,” said Doiron.

Koffee Organics is hoping to expand their product line over the coming months. They offer their original 8oz coffee scrub for $18.95; they further added $7.95 bath bombs in 2018 and expect to launch a body cream this fall. Doiron says she has big plans for the company and wants to move into cosmetics. “The caffeine is actually great for your skin, great for your hair.”

O’Rourke said the ultimate goal of the Summer Institute program is to maximize businesses’ potential. “We take them through all of the steps to give them the skills they need to succeed in business.” O’Rourke says she’s in the best position to help anyone with an interesting idea strive; “It’s a pretty cool program. I’m very lucky with what I do.”

When talking of the program, O’Rourke said “you get to define your own version of success.” Whether you want to have a small business in your hometown or “you want to be an international company that takes over the world, you can do that,” said O’Rourke.

Doiron defined her success by translating her love for coffee and skincare into a thriving, organic business.

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Engineering student Bruce McDonald has been creating things his whole life. Sure, the childhood doodles he drew on his desk in his hometown of East Vancouver were far less serious and organized than the graffiti-style paintings and projects he has worked on since 2010. However, for creative types like him, the desire to create may change and evolve over the years but never goes away.

This persistence of the creative spirit is not only one of the driving forces behind the UNB Makerspace; McDonald also reflects the feeling in the Makerspace’s new 250 square-foot wall mural. There is always need for a space where students can create without restrictions, regardless of how technology and society evolves.

McDonald’s idea of adding art to the Makerspace came to him soon after moving to Fredericton from UNB Saint John. Drawn to the Makerspace by his interest in 3D printers, he began looking for opportunities to get involved.

“A couple summers ago I saw a job posting to work at UNB Makerspace. Despite not getting hired for the job I attended a meeting in the [then empty] old Makerspace and asked if they would consider putting some art on the wall. It was as easy as that,” said McDonald.

Faculty granted McDonald the go-ahead to begin his painting after multiple meetings, in which McDonald discussed what he had in mind and sketched his proposed ideas directly onto the wall.

“Once given approval I did the background with roller paint and just went through each feature one by one, from left to right, until I was satisfied with each one. I finished by doing the trees. The trees were fun.”

The painting process took nearly two months.

According to McDonald, the mural symbolizes “the spirit and history of ‘making’ at UNB.” It illustrates the evolution of the UNB Fredericton campus with new structures being built alongside the university’s historic buildings using modern technology.

While the creative methods used by students today are often very different from those used in the past, the spirit of creativity and innovation remains the same.

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Things to Do in Fredericton This Month Words by Brad Ackerson Editor’s Note: Here you will find our recommendations for things you can do over the upcoming month to experience the best Fredericton has to offer. While this is far from a complete list, we try to provide a well-rounded mix of everything from shows to attend, places to go and things to try.

Sept. 11-16: Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival One of Atlantic Canada’s top music festivals returns this month with another strong and diverse lineup of performers. Among this year’s headliners are Grammy Award winner Sturgill Simpson, former Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle, The Sheepdogs, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mavis Staples. A plethora of local talent will also be on display, including The Hypochondriacs and Grand Theft Bus. If you were not lucky enough to get your hands on main show passes, have no fear! There will be several free shows and activities open to the public so you can explore why Harvest is one of Fredericton’s most highly-anticipated annual events.

Downtown, Various Locations.

Sept. 12-16: Any Given Moment Any Given Moment is a premiering co-production between Theatre New Brunswick and Nova Scotia-based Ship’s Company Theatre. Written by New Brunswick playwright Kim Parkhill, it tells the story of three strangers from diverse backgrounds who are trapped together during a police lockdown. Assumptions are challenged and dangers of the outside world are debated in this timely tale which aims to present “a touching, hilarious and unexpected look into the culture of fear”.

Tickets are available through The Playhouse box office and cost $31 for the general public and $15 for students. There will also be a “pay what you wish” performance on Sept.

12 at 7:30 PM. For more information on the play, check out the Theatre New Brunswick website.

TNB Open Space Theatre, 55 Whiting Road.

Sept. 16: New Brunswick Open Farm Day Each year, many farms across the province open their doors to the public and offer a first-hand look into the operation of modern farms. Regardless of your dietary choices, everyone can benefit from becoming further informed on how our food is sourced and produced. By taking advantage of N.B. Open Farm Day, you will have the opportunity to discuss issues related to food production with farmers while observing the steps being taken to address those issues.

You can find the full list of participating farms and their open times on the Agricultural Alliance of N.B. website.

Various locations.

Corked Wine Bar, 83 Regent Street, 8 p.m.

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Sept. 20: Pavilion Sessions: Womb to Tomb In celebration of the organization’s 10th anniversary, Feels Good is hosting the Pavilion Sessions: a series of events featuring live music, beer provided by Graystone Brewing, dessert specials from Chess Piece Café and art workshops. The fourth and final session will take place this month with music by Womb to Tomb, an alternative folk group from Saint John. The best part? Admission is free!

Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 703 Queen St.

Sept. 20-22: Sister Act Local theatre company Branch Out Productions is bringing the musical adaptation of Sister Act, one of the highest-grossing comedy movies of the 1990s, to Fredericton in a production that promises “catchy disco beats and nonstop laughs.” With a cast led by Kayla-Renee Ossachuk as Deloris Van Cartier, this musical tells the story of an aspiring musician who is forced to flee to a covenant after witnessing a murder.

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Westminster Books or at BranchOutProductions.ca. They can also be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to the show.

Tom Morrison Theatre (Fredericton High School).

Sept. 22: Football – UNB vs Dalhousie Looking for a chance to show off your school spirit? Gather some friends and watch the UNB Red Bombers play their first home game of the season! The defending Atlantic Football League champions will face off against the Dalhousie Tigers in a rematch of last year’s incredible championship game. Even if you aren’t a sports fan, it’s still a good opportunity to get a little rowdy with your fellow students and keep the party going after the game.

Entry is free for all UNB students with the presentation of your student ID..

BMO Field, 7:00 PM

Delish Gourmet Rolled Ice Cream Make the most of the final days of summer by treating yourself to rolled ice cream. Despite being a new business to the city, Delish has quickly established itself as one of the most popular dessert locations in Fredericton. Part of their success may have something to do with their convenient location in The Tannery near several drinking establishments, but it is mostly because their ice cream is really, really good.

Delish offers a wide variety of flavours ranging from unique and interesting combinations (such as Canadian Maple Bacon or Crispy BBQ) to new takes on ice cream classics (including Cookies and Cream and Banana Blitz). It’s also interesting to see how rolled ice cream is made, especially if you are coming from one of the aforementioned drinking establishments!

Open daily, 11:00 AM–10:00 PM 349 King St. 33

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Words and photos by Cameron Lane I recently returned from a three-month trip to India. I worked for a non-profit organization for the first two months in the south, then spent the remaining five weeks backpacking. Starting in Delhi, I moved through Rajasthan along the typical backpacking route, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer, before finishing the trip in the Himalayan foothills of Manali and Tosh.

My time in India was incredible and I left with a boatload of amazing, life-changing experiences that I will never forget. The mix of ancient cultures, traditions, and religions form a truly unique and often overpowering experience for the western mind. Embracing the chaos quickly becomes the norm. However, it is easy to wrongly idealize a picture-perfect India, the kind of India that you see on Instagram.

When your own privilege is staring you in your face, it changes your most rudimentary thought processes. It is impossible to visit India without witnessing poverty that is on a different level from almost any other country in the world. In my short 20 years as a broke student, I have seen more money than most of the people in India, simply because of which country I was born in.

Despite this fact, the people I met in India were some of the most kind and generous human beings I have ever met. The focus on family and friends trumps all other responsibilities. They lead a lifestyle that differentiates between money and wealth, a fact that we westerners seem to disregard.

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Grocery shopping: it can be mildly bewildering and overwhelming at best, and absolutely daunting at its worst. University students are handed this confusing task from their parents often without guidance, so you have every right to be a tad intimidated.

The sheer number of products in every aisle can be a lot to consider before even getting to the products themselves. Whether it’s 50 different brands of dish soap or 10 different kinds of canned tuna, you have some serious navigation ahead of you.

However, there are plenty of ways to grocery shop efficiently and navigate all those choices without breaking the bank! As university students (generally) aren’t rolling in cash, you’ll have think smart to get as much as possible out of your limited budget.

Luckily UNB’s wonderful Financial Aid team have some tips and tricks for you (nine to be precise), and I have a few more myself! Improving your grocery shopping can be as simple as selecting the right day to make the trip, so take advantage of the Tuesday 10% discount at Sobeys and Atlantic Superstore (don’t forget your student ID!).

The Boyce Farmers Market downtown on Saturday mornings is a great opportunity to get produce and vegetables straight from farmers; the delicious options available may suit your tastes better than supermarket fare. Another time-dependent way to save cash is the serious art of couponing.

A single coupon might not make a world of difference, but massing coupons every time you shop can result in substantial long-term savings. The easiest and most effective way to coupon is to use couponing apps.

Apps like Checkout 51 and Snapsaves will give you money back on particular items each week by taking photos of your receipts. The RedFlagDeals app does post its own deals, but it’s a predominantly forum-based service where “RFDers” share their coupon-hunting research. Flipp is another coupon-sourcing app which compiles weekly coupons for a certain product in your area, so all you need to do is perform

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a search of your desired item and scan through the potential offers.

Loyalty cards with certain retailers are also a surefire way to pinch some pennies. For your department store needs, the Walmart Savings Catcher program will refund you in “Rewards Dollars” by however much more expensive the Walmart item is than its competitors’. The Circle K Easy Rewards program has any quick gas station stops covered, giving you 20 points per dollar; 2000 points then translate to two dollars in savings. Even better, their pump program grants you 10 points for every dollar.

If those programs aren’t enough, there’s the PC Optimum program too! Formerly the PC Plus and the Shoppers Optimum Programs, these retail giants merged their programs to form an even better loyalty program. Not only does the program run weekly specials, but you’re also awarded an allotted amount of points for each purchase. Once you’ve racked up enough points, 10 000 points equals $10.00 and can be redeemed at any time.

Another good “before you purchase” tip is to always have a firm list prepared when walking into the grocery store. By planning ahead of time, you can keep yourself on track and avoid purchasing anything and everything that looks tasty. That being said, there are many tasty things in grocery stores with very attractive packaging, so I strongly advise against grocery shopping on an empty stomach. No matter how prepared you think you are, your stomach will overpower your brain and your wallet’s going to pay for it!

When considering the items themselves, there are a few factors you need to take into consideration. First and foremost, convenience will cost you dearly if you hate cooking. Convenience items like microwaveable foods are not only more expensive for what you’re actually buying, but typically higher in salt, fat, sugar, and everything else you will regret ingesting 10 years down the line.

Even items with “pre-peeled” or “pre-shredded” labels will have additional factory costs bumping up

their prices. Whether you like it or not, going through the process of peeling and mincing every single clove of garlic you use will cost you much less than a prepeeled and pre-minced jar. However, if you think the time you’ll save is worth the price, then by all means!

Another consideration is the quantity of food you should buy at one time. If you’re someone who likes to eat chicken (a.k.a. not a vegetarian, vegan, or a chicken hater), maybe you should buy larger quantities for a cheaper price. Doing so obviously requires your own discretion in terms of quality, but you’ll be able to freeze that chicken and portion it per meal or include it in a weekly meal plan.

One final consideration is understanding which products are fine to purchase as cheap, off-brand replacements, and which products you’ll regret skimping out on. Generic items that are small, one use, or non-essential can certainly be found in the knock-off section with the same quality as brand name products. However, it is worth paying a little more for those foods essential to your diet, palate, or sense of childhood nostalgia.

No matter who you are, how important healthy eating is to you, or how much time you’re willing to devote to preparing meals, knowing how to grocery shop effectively is a lifelong skill. This lifetime activity might still seem a bit tedious to you; if it doesn’t seem complicated at all, you’re already on the right track! However, if you’re still a bit anxious about the aisles and aisles of options, hopefully you now have a few tools to ease your transition into adulting.

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Fredericton Sexual Assault Centre (FSAC) fsacc.ca The Fredericton Sexual Assault Centre (FSAC) provides information and counselling services to those who have been affected by sexual assault, sexual abuse and dating violence. Their 24-hour support number is (506) 454-0437.

FSAC is always looking for volunteers! For more information about FSAC or to volunteer, visit fsacc.ca. Counselling services are also available on campus at Counselling Services in CC Jones. Maggie Forsythe, UNB’s campus sexual assault support advocate, is located on the 2nd floor of CC Jones and is available to support anyone affected by sexual violence.

Pleasures N’ Treasures 558 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB info@pleasuresntreasures.com Pleasures N’ Treasures is an adult store that sells sex toys, lingerie, adult DVDs, and more from a variety of different brands. Pleasures N’ Treasures is open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Sexuality Qmunity UNB facebook.com/QmunityUNB/ Qmunity UNB is the most active LGBTQ+ student group on the UNB Fredericton campus; their purpose is to unite, support, and provide visibility for UNB’s LGBTQ+ community. Through monthly open meetings and many other events and activities, they create space and social opportunities for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and community members. Almost all their events are free!

The 203 Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity Room #203 in the Student Union Building facebook.com/the203UNB/ The 203 Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity provides support to the UNB’s LGBTQ+ community. The 203 hosts open hours for students to study, socialize, and relax in their space alongside monthly events and programs.

The centre is always looking for volunteers! Visit their Facebook page for more information about upcoming events and how to volunteer.

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UNB EngiQueers facebook.com/UNBEngiQueers/ UNB EngiQueers aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community. They raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community within the Faculty of Engineering and provide resources to LGBTQ+ engineering students.

Imprint Youth Association facebook.com/imprintyya/ The Imprint Youth Association is an LGBTQ+ youth community that hosts many events and fundraisers around Fredericton. They are currently fundraising to secure a friendly, all-ages LGBTQ+ space downtown. Visit their Facebook page to donate and find out how to get involved!

Fredericton Gender Minorities facebook.com/FGMFredericton/ info@frederictongenderminorities.com Fredericton Gender Minorities is a support and action community for transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals in the Fredericton area. Fredericton Gender Minorities performs outreach and support activities to help support the gender minority community and raise awareness. They also host weekly events and get-togethers around the city.

Sexual Health UNB Student Health Centre CC Jones Student Services Centre, third floor (506) 453-4837 The UNB Student Health Centre aims to provide primary health care to full-time UNB and STU students.

The Student Health Centre can provide a variety of services, including Papanicolaou (pap) tests, sexually transmitted infection tests, pregnancy tests, and more. Free condoms are also available here.

AIDS New Brunswick 65 Brunswick Street Aidsnb.com AIDS New Brunswick is an organization that provides support to those affected or living with AIDS. The organization also aims to provide information to reduce the spread of AIDS, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Visit their website for more information!

Clinic 554 554 Brunswick Street Clinic554.ca Clinic 554 delivers patient-centred care with a focus on inclusivity, compassion, and respect. Not only is Clinic 554 the only private abortion clinic in the province, they also provide transgender and gender variant healthcare services that may be difficult to secure elsewhere.

Reproductive Justice NB Rjnb.org Reproductive Justice NB works to increase abortion access and create awareness about reproductive justice in New Brunswick. Detailed information on how to access abortion services, plus information on

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For sports fans and non-sports fans alike, attending collegiate sports events is one of the best ways to increase school spirit and get the full ‘university experience.’ However, sports are far more enjoyable when you have some idea of why you should care. To that end, here is a brief rundown of some of the most interesting UNB sports storylines to follow over the upcoming year.

Return of women’s hockey Varsity women’s hockey will make its long-awaited return to UNB this fall, ten years after the administration downgraded the team to a sports club. While they cited funding issues to justify the cut, former player Sylvia (Bryson) Dooley argued gender discrimination and filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. The administration agreed to reinstate the team mid 2016 after the New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board ruled in Dooley’s favour.

UNB hired Sarah Hilworth as head coach in June 2017; she has spent the past year building the team’s coaching staff and roster from scratch. While the team is likely to face challenges considering the roster is made up entirely of rookies, Hilworth stated she believes the team is capable of reaching the playoffs this season.

The team will play its first regular season game on Oct. 13 against Mount Allison at the Aitken Centre. The following afternoon will mark the return of the ‘Battle of the Hill’ as UNB hosts rival St. Thomas.

Men’s hockey aiming for third national title in four years UNB men’s hockey suffered a heartbreaking semi-final loss to St.FX this past March, dashing their dreams of winning a third straight U Sports championship. Despite this painful ending at nationals, the team experienced a dominant season and will likely return to the ice stronger than ever. Nearly every core player from last year’s team is returning and will be joined by another strong class of rookie recruits.

Headlining the team’s incoming rookies is Philadelphia Flyers draft pick Sam Dove-McFalls. Joining him are Mark Rassell – a forward who scored 50 goals last year as captain of the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers – and former Kamloops Blazers defenseman Joe Gatenby, who made his professional debut last season with the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL. Rounding out the Varsity Reds new recruits are forwards James McEwan and Matthew Boucher; Boucher is the son of long-time NHL defenseman Philippe Boucher. Former Toronto Marlie Patrick Watling is also making his debut on Aitken Centre ice after sitting out the entirety of the 2017-18 season for his redshirt year.

team would struggle in the wake of their departing veterans.

How will men’s basketball fare without Javon Masters?

Mere months after claiming their first Atlantic University Sport (AUS) conference championship since 1967, UNB varsity men’s basketball team appear to be entering a rebuild year due to the departure of fifth year guard Javon Masters. Masters closed out his legendary U Sports career in fitting fashion last March, as he played a key role in ending the team’s 51-year championship drought and became the all-time scoring leader in the history of Canadian men’s varsity basketball. He was also named AUS MVP for the third time in his career.

Certainly, it is unrealistic to expect any player to fill the shoes of a once-in-a-lifetime star like Javon Masters. The team’s fitness and depth, which Masters credited for their title win against St.FX last March, will become critical factors for the 2018-19 season.

The Varsity Reds have also brought in Jaden Matthews, a 6’1” point guard hailing from Edmonton, to help fill the void left by Masters. Matthews is considered a versatile and hard working player; he once scored an incredible 71 points in a single game in high school.

Women’s volleyball looks to rebound after winless season 2017-18 was a season to forget for UNB varsity women’s volleyball as they finished in last place in the AUS conference with a record of 0-20. The team’s head coach of six years and former AUS coach of the year, Jilliane Portelli, then announced her resignation in order to focus on her family. Former University of Alberta Golden Pandas assistant coach Christine Biggs was announced as Portelli’s successor in early June. Biggs’ past experience includes working as assistant coach with the Canada women’s sitting volleyball team during the 2016 Paralympic games and serving as head coach of Team Alberta’s silver medal-winning U18 team at the 2017 Canada Summer Games. She will now take on the challenge of shaping up a team that has finished last in their conference for the past three seasons.

The team does have significant reason for optimism after successfully recruiting fifth-year veteran Siobhan Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick is transferring from University of British Columbia Okanagan, where she proved to be an important player for one of the top teams in the country. The team also added to the roster rookies Katie MacDonald of St. John’s, NL and Frederictonian Catherine Burns.

The greatest reason for optimism this season is the likelihood that key players from last year’s team, such as Kris Bennett, Tristan Pomerleau and Tyler Boland, will continue to improve after a year of U Sports play. Their performance last season played a major part in UNB’s dominance, despite the belief that the 47