UNB Wrestling Head Coach Don Ryan will be inducted into the N.B. Sports Hall of Fame on May 23, 2026. (Submitted: Don Ryan) The New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame has announced that long-time University of New Brunswick (UNB) Reds Wrestling Head Coach Don Ryan will be inducted early next year. He has been coaching at UNB for more than 33 years. He has also won the Atlantic University Sport award for wrestling coach of the year 16 times.   “I’m quite honoured to be inducted int

Zachary Greer, a STU BA'16 alumnus, is an award-winning composer who will join the Fine Arts Department. (Credit: STU Communications). Award-winning STU alumnus Zachary Greer is set to return to his stomping grounds as a part-time instructor in the Fine Arts Department.  He will be teaching the Music for Film and Television course in the upcoming winter semester. Greer graduated from STU in 2016, going on to study for a year at Memorial University of Newfoundland before pursu

A Smart Start table displays study materials and information, marking the shift away from STU’s former peer tutoring program. (Credit: STU Communications) When St. Thomas University discontinued its one-on-one peer tutoring program this fall, many students were left confused about how to seek academic support.  The Smart Start Study tables were introduced as a community-based alternative, but students who depended on tailored, course-specific help say the shift has created ga

First-year students Olivia Christie, left, and Erica Thistle, right, walk across campus. Both say the recent switch to Daylight Saving Time has affected their mood, sleep and motivation. (Credit: Brianna Lyttle/AQ) On Nov. 2, autumn Daylight Saving Time (DST) began, with citizens being asked to turn their clocks back an hour.  Sleep researchers have found negative effects from DST in terms of fatigue and motivation, with the Canadian Sleep Society recommending the abolishment

The Saskatchewan Roughriders celebrate with the Grey Cup trophy after defeating the Montreal Alouettes 28-17. (Credit: CFL.ca ) Once again, the Canadian Football League (CFL) is ruled by the green and white.   The 112th Grey Cup took place on Sunday, Nov. 16. The Montreal Alouettes took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders, marking the first time in 16 years that the two teams met in the Grey Cup.     The game took place at Princess Auto Stadium in Manitoba’s capital. It was the f

Green and red aurora bands break through the clouds, illuminating a quiet Fredericton neighbourhood. (Credit: Sabrina Zabatiero) This month, a rare appearance of the Northern Lights brought students across Fredericton outside as faint streaks of green and red pushed through heavy cloud cover.  The display, brief and partly obscured, was enough to send groups of students toward parking lots, riverbanks and open spaces in hopes of catching a glimpse. For Huzaifa Hameed, a maste

“Buy Canadian Instead” sign stands among liquor displays in a Vancouver store, part of a federal push to steer public spending toward domestic suppliers. (Credit: Canadian Press) Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2025 budget announcement in Fredericton last week introduced a major shift in federal spending, with new measures aimed at making Canada its own best customer. The budget includes $186 million to implement a Buy Canadian policy across federal departments and $79.9 million

A single tree becomes a season’s announcement. (Photo credit: Huzaifa Hameed) Fredericton doesn’t just enter fall — it leans into it. By early October, the air thins, the light softens, and the city begins its slow transformation into a landscape of red, gold, and quiet fire. For students, longtime residents, and anyone who walks the streets with their eyes open, autumn becomes more than a season. It becomes a conversation.

The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with St. Thomas University, delivered Fredericton's Health Care Summit II at the Kinsella Auditorium last Nov. 13. (Credit: STU Communications) On Nov. 13, the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with St. Thomas University, the City of Fredericton and the New Brunswick Medical Education Foundation,   hosted the second annual healthcare summit at the Kinsella Auditorium. The summit was composed of three panels whe

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes during a game against Philadelphia last January. (Credit: Noah K. Murray/AP Photo) National Hockey League (NHL) players are facing a secondary opponent this season.  This secondary opponent is much different from the ones they face on the ice, game in and game out.   For some NHL players, kitchen appliances and everyday household products are wreaking havoc. Last week, New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes cut himself while attending a te

St. Thomas University’s Black Box Theatre, located in James Dunne Hall, is where hopes and dreams are performed live. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) St. Thomas University’s Black Box Theatre is set to open Almost, Maine,  a whimsical, nine-scene play known for blending everyday life with small bursts of magic on Nov. 26. The production features 19 student actors, each leading their own self-contained scene.  For Mallory Thompson, a second-year student who will play the character of G

New Brunswick's Team Rene Comeau with the championship trophy. (Submitted: Rene Comeau) On Nov. 8, a Fredericton team that represented New Brunswick won the 2025 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in Assinobioa, Sask.  Based out of the Capital Winter Club, Team Rene Comeau beat Ontario’s Team Sam Mooibreak 6-5, winning gold for the first time since 2007. “It's surreal. It's something that you dream about and you never really know if you're going to reach that goal,” said tea

Political labels such as “socialist” and “fascist” are seen as divisive among students, but they also fuel political debate on campus. (Credit: Jennifer William/AQ) Buzzwords like “socialist,” “fascist,” and “woke” dominate political discourse, but experts say young voters are often misled by labels that don’t reflect policy.  At St. Thomas University, students and faculty stress that extreme political rhetoric frequently obscures the real issues. “‘Socialist’ is basically a

The opening night and reception of Gallery 78’s newest exhibition with a full crowd of supporters (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ). With Christmas just around the corner and the holiday spirit defrosting, Fredericton locals are looking to start the season with a warm cup of apple cider and a glimpse into Gallery 78.  On Nov. 21, Gallery 78’s newest exhibit showcased two artists with a Christmas surprise from several Atlantic artists.   The first floor was dedicated to the new exhibition

STU runner Kensea Aaron participated in a cross country meet on Sept. 27. (Credit: STU Athletics) Both the St. Thomas University (STU) men’s and women’s cross country teams had their best Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) season in nearly a decade.   The men’s team finished in third overall, while the women’s team came in fifth. This is the first time the women’s Tommies have placed as a team in years, after several seasons affected by injuries.    “Everybody pu

Tony’s Music Box is a family-owned business that opened in 1975. (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) After two generations of supplying musical instruments, tools and repairs to the city of Fredericton, Tony’s Music Box is putting away cords, picks and closing their guitar cases.    Matt Blanchard, a shop technician who has worked at Tony’s for nine years, was sad to see it go.   “None of us wants to close,” said Blanchard.  The store had faced financial difficulties, which worsened when t

Day of the Dead altar in James Dunn Hall, honouring those students who have lost loved ones. (Jennifer Willimas/AQ) In the early morning quiet of the James Dunn Hall building, flickering candlelight danced against framed photos of loved ones, some human, some furry — each glowing with memories.  For many at St. Thomas University, this open community altar became more than a cultural display. It was a shared space of remembrance, love and connection.    From Oct. 29 to Nov. 2,

The Rocky Horror Show makes another appearance at The Playhouse. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) When Tony and Courtney LePage sat down to plan the 2025 Rogue Productions performance season, they knew they had a lot to live up to after two successful runs of Rock of Ages .     The Rocky Horror Show , made famous from the 1975 movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show , is a campy, self-aware, rollicking homage to B-horror and sci-fi movies.     The story follows seemingly ordinary couple Brad

Attendees play a round of Mario Kart during the Bridges of Hope fundraiser, which featured video games, crafts, and food to raise money for children and orphans worldwide. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) Competitive students were in for a treat on Nov. 1 when Islamic Relief Canada’s (IRC) Bridges of Hope event came to St. Thomas University. With a variety of games ranging from Mario Kart to playing cards, shawarma donated by Osmow’s Fredericton, soda drinks, and baked goods, the IRC team

Sochane Campbell, vice president of student life, helped organize the Jamaican Cookout fundraiser (Jennifer Williams/AQ) When Hurricane Melissa hit the Caribbean on Oct. 28, international students at St. Thomas University faced not only concern for their loved ones but also the challenges of coping far from home.  The community quickly mobilized to provide emotional and practical support. Bernie Delgado, a third-year student and campus ministry assistant, organized prayer sp