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<p>The way Premier Brian Gallant explained it at his state of the province address Thursday, New Brunswick’s priorities don’t always add up. “As New Brunswickers, we spend more on interest payments on our debt than we invest in universities, colleges and financial aid for students combined,” said Gallant. “This startling fact, I think, best illustrates [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Kimberly Fenwick, dean of social sciences, has temporarily been appointed as St. Thomas University’s vice president of academic and research until a replacement is found. Barry Craig, who previously filled the position, announced last December he had been hired as the president of Huron University in London, O.N. and took a leave of absence, which [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I don’t like suits. I’ve never been able to shake the feeling that I’m impersonating an adult every time I wear one. But it was State of the Province night, and that&#8217;s what people wear to those things. I immediately understood the absurdity of my situation as I realized the entirety of my outfit was [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As editor of the Aquinian, I feel it’s my responsibility to promote the widest possible exchange of opinions and ideas.  Everyone who works here believes that every member of the STU community should have a voice.  Students have a natural interest in the quality of teaching at St. Thomas and should be allowed to express their [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Students looking into getting a slick new phone this year may be shocked at the pricing of new service plans. The three major telecom providers and their subsidiaries recently raised the subscription rate for new cellular contracts by around $5 a month. “You really need a phone now. A few years ago when I didn’t have [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Students could see a rise in tuition if the government freezes or cuts St. Thomas University’s operating grant, says STU’s director of communications Jeffrey Carleton. “If the government freezes our operating grant, our costs still go up,” said Carleton. “We don’t know yet the magnitude of what we’re facing.” Earlier this month, the provincial government [&hellip;]</p>

<p>This Thursday St. Thomas University will celebrate the feast day of its patron saint, Thomas Aquinas. Vivien Zelazny, the university’s campus minister, hopes students will turn out to the events planned. “From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. we’ll be in the Great Hall. We’ll have cupcakes and hot chocolate,” said Zelazny. “Then at 11:30 a.m. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>After contacting an infectious disease specialist in Moncton, Public Health has informed UNB it is unlikely the tuberculosis case on campus was ever contagious. Public Health will continue with their investigation as a precautionary measure. The student, diagnosed early last week, has been responding well to treatment according to St Thomas’ communication director, Jeffrey Carleton. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University and Memorial University of Newfoundland are boycotting Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company in support of workers who have gone on strike. The Hartland, N.B. based company refuses to pay workers more than minimum wage or recognize seniority. The workers have been members of United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) for more [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Anyone who has driven by the Algonquin resort in St. Andrews can attest to both its size and opulence. In many ways it’s the crown jewel of the scenic resort town. A reminder that those who wish to live or play there, by in large, need have deep pockets. This is where Justin Trudeau’s Liberals [&hellip;]</p>

<p>  Last Thursday Layla Rahmeh gave a lecture updating the Syrian refugee crisis, the events that led us to where we are today, and the changes the Syrian culture has undergone through its mass exodus. Rahmeh’s pride of her heritage and culture shone through her lecture. Her story also allowed the audience to hear a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Fredericton Transit workers and the city talked for two hours last Tuesday about the proposed contract, but couldn’t reach a settlement. As of Sunday afternoon, Ralph McBride, CUPE’s national representative for the Maritimes, couldn’t say when the union might go on strike but said they can do so with 24 hours’ notice. Nathalie Sturgeon is [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University’s Live and Learn lecture series doesn’t see many students. The series, organized by the STU Administration, with help from the student union, aims to provide students with the skills to succeed not only at university, but later in life. However, many students have never heard of the series. Rachel Slipp, a second [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke all kinds of records over the break. The movie awoke all kinds of embers in the inner fan boys sending droves to theatres to see the seventh installment of the space opera. And that’s just what St. Thomas university was hoping for. “We’re thrilled that Star Wars broke all [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Last term, Barry Craig and his wife, Sara MacDonald, drove to the Fredericton airport on his way to a job interview with Huron College in London Ont. “This is it,” thought the vice president of academic and research at St. Thomas. “If I get on this plane… I knew we were committed.” He spent 13 [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When 16-year-old Ros Guggi first walked into the St. Catherine’s Standard newsroom in St. Catherine’s, Ontario, she fell in love with journalism. Guggi began working a summer job as a clerk at the paper while she was in high school. When she first began working for the paper Guggi was doing wedding write-ups, obituaries, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Two St. Thomas university students were the only undergraduates attending the St. Nicholas of Myra Conference on Catholic Social Thought last month at Providence College in Rhode Island. “We were endlessly fascinated during the ongoing lectures and discussions, many topical issues and questions were addressed surrounding the environment, pollution, animal rights, and poverty,” said Adam [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Suwen Xu, a second-year student at St. Thomas University, used to be the manager of The SG home-made bakery, which opened one year ago. In the beginning, she just enjoyed making desserts for herself and to share with others. People praised her desserts and suggested she open a restaurant. However, she didn’t realize she needed [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In spite of St. Thomas’ plan to offer four full scholarships to Syrian refugees back in November, it is uncertain if any refugees will be taking advantage of the offer. Jeffrey Carleton, STU’s director of communications, told The Aquinian in an email, “I am not sure that there are any [refugees] coming to STU at [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The low Canadian dollar doesn’t necessarily mean St. Thomas has a new recruiting tool when recruiting students outside the country. Jeffrey Carleton, the director of communications at STU, said the university has to be wary of the low cost of the education coming off as a lower quality education. Carleton said international tuition is around [&hellip;]</p>