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Anti-riot police in central Tehran in front of a state building covered with a billboard depicting the destruction of a U.S. aircraft carrier. (Credit: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) In the early hours of Feb. 28, explosions were reported across Tehran and the U.S. confirmed they were not just watching; they were involved.  In an eight-minute video posted to Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the American military had begun “major combat operations in Iran,”

Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, members of the Fredericton community gathered in front of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick to honour those lost and call for continued support for Ukraine. (Polina Kozlova/AQ) About 100 people braved the winter cold, wrapped in blue-and-yellow flags and holding handmade signs. For many attendees, the rally was both a public demonstration and a personal act of remembrance. (Polina Kozlova/AQ)

St. Thomas University granted Sandra Irving an honorary degree in 2017 to recognize her significant contributions to society, higher education and support to students across Atlantic Canada (Credit: STU Communications) On Feb. 17, St. Thomas University (STU) announced that Sandra Irving, the widow of late oil tycoon Arthur Irving, was appointed chancellor by the university’s board of governors. The news came in as Hon. Graydon Nicholas, the first Indigenous judge to be appoin

On Feb. 25, Nauman Farooqi, president and vice-chancellor at St. Thomas University, sent a mass email confirming that Premier Susan Holt had no intention to close or merge STU. Despite this, students are still speculating about the university's long-term future. (Credit: UNB Communications) As the New Brunswick government considers structural changes to post-secondary education, students at St. Thomas University (STU) are asking what a potential merger with the University o

On March 17, the provincial government is set to decide on a proposed $35 million to $50 million reduction in post-secondary education funding in New Brunswick. (Credit: STU Communications) Students at St. Thomas University are organizing petitions and outreach campaigns to elected officials after reports that the New Brunswick government is considering major reductions to post-secondary education funding.  These changes could result in higher tuition, fewer services and even

Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who represented Ukraine in skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (Credit: Ombudsman of Ukraine Dmytro Lubinets) The 2026 Winter Olympics and upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympics have revealed how fragile and contested the idea of political neutrality in sport has become.  While the games are meant to celebrate athletic excellence, global conflicts, geopolitical debates and media scrutiny are increasingly shaping both competition and per

Bad Bunny performed during the Super Bowl half-time show at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California. (Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation) When Bad Bunny took the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this month, the performance quickly moved beyond music. The Puerto Rican global superstar delivered a largely Spanish-language set celebrating Latin culture, identity and community. His performance drew widespread praise, sharp political criticism

Alex Neve with Shannonbrooke Murphy at the Kinsella Auditorium in St. Thomas University. (Credit: Peter Gross) On Feb. 17, Alex Neve delivered the 2026 Lodhi Lecture in Human Rights on “Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World," at St. Thomas University’s Kinsella Auditorium.  Neve is an adjunct professor in international human rights law at the University of Ottawa and Dalhousie University, as well as an officer of the Order of Canada.  The lecture was organized

A February 2000 photograph shows Donald Trump, then-girlfriend Melania Knauss, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. (Credit: Davidoff Studios/ Getty Images) Content Warning: This story contains mentions of rape or sexual assault that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. The newest release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein did what every release seems to do: it made everyone pause, scroll, argue and repost. Names resurface

Avi Lewis is a two-time NDP federal candidate. He also teaches climate justice and documentary film at the University of British Columbia. (Credit: Avi Lewis Official) “It’s time for the NDP to fight for the many, not the money.”  That’s how Avi Lewis sets the tone for his campaign to lead Canada’s New Democratic Party, a message amplified through bold graphics, vibrant social media clips and a website that reads more like a movement hub than a policy manual. The filmmaker, a

A post on Moltbook, an online network for AI agents, shares a message about human creators and artificial intelligence. The site launched Jan. 28 and is designed primarily for interactions between AI bots. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly abundant in everyday life, an online network specifically made for bots to interact with each other has officially launched. Moltbook, created by Octane AI, is intended for agentic AI to connect with e

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell accept Song of the Year at the Grammys' ceremony. (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Content Warning: This article mentions immigration enforcement, detention and explicit language used in speeches at the Grammys. Every year, the Recording Academy celebrates artists and their music at the Grammy Awards.  This year marked the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. For many artists, it was a celebration of their work, but for others, it was an opportun

Melania Trump arrives for the premiere of her movie “Melania” at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) The rollout of the documentary Melania  was meant to spotlight first lady Melania Trump’s return to Washington. Instead, it has unfolded as a study in political polarization, awkward optics and renewed scrutiny of its director. The film, directed by Brett Ratner, follows the 20

Dr. M. Nauman Farooqi, President and Vice-Chancellor, with Sidnel Longuma at the Black History Month opening ceremony.   (Photo credit: Gisele Gallibois) Sidnel Longuma traveled from Entebbe, Uganda, to Canada in August 2024—a nearly 20-hour plane ride she took alone for the first time.  She came to St. Thomas University (STU) to pursue a double major in human rights and sustainability and environmental studies. On Monday, Feb.1, Longuma served as the emcee (MC) for the openi

Camila Baquerizo, Alex Ryan, Charlotte Boulting and Kyra Lustig, members of STU moot court team, holding their prizes for the Dow Cup competition. (Credit: Dalhousie University) St. Thomas University’s moot court teams delivered a standout performance at the Dow Cup competition hosted by Dalhousie University, sweeping all four awards presented and marking a major milestone for the program. The team of Kyra Lustig and Camila Baquerizo claimed victory in the final round of the

Finance and National Revenue Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne looks on as Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks outlines new affordability measures at a grocery store in Ottawa. (Credit: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld) Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new federal package on Jan. 26, designed to reduce the cost of groceries and other essential goods for Canadians, part of a broader push to make daily life more affordable amid persistent price pressures. The initiative

Ahmik Burneo, former 2023-24 STUSU vice-president administration and 2024-valedictorian elect, addressed student crowd during his valedictorian speech at the 2024 spring convocation. (Credit: STU Communications) Every spring convocation, St. Thomas University chooses a graduating student to deliver the valedictory address and bid farewell to students completing their degree, including bachelor of arts, bachelor of applied arts and bachelor of social work.  What was once a dem

N.B. government opens a new anti racism office in response to report. (Polina Kozlova/AQ) The New Brunswick government has launched a new anti-racism office and released its response to the province’s systemic racism report, but critics say the plan leaves unanswered questions about how systemic racism in policing will be addressed. The new anti-racism office will operate within the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, transforming New Brunswick into t

Car., unidentified. Canadian Private Post Card. Knowles & Co. London Ont. Circa 1907/09 (Credit: An Encyclopedia of Canadian Animation, Cartooning and Illustration) Canada is entering 2026 facing what global risk analysts describe as its most precarious relationship with the United States in decades, a moment that is forcing Ottawa to rethink long-standing assumptions about trade, security and economic dependence. In its Top Risks 2026 report, political risk consultancy Eura

Mark Carney at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Credits: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse) In a headline-making speech at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 20, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney called on “middle powers,” countries with moderate global influence, to work together in response to shifts in the global economy and growing pressure from major economic rivals. For business and international relations students at institutions such as St. Thomas University, the speech highligh