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<p>The UNB Association of Civil Engineering Graduate Students is holding a forum on energy production in the province on Saturday. The associations said it is doing so to inform New Brunswickers about the science behind these energy sources. “I think there’s a lot to learn. [New Brunswickers] have a basic understanding,” said Laird Ferguson, treasurer [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University formed a residence renewal committee to set plans for major renovations to Harrington Hall. “We need to refurbish the building the building absolutely has to be refurbished,” said Jeffery Carleton, university spokesmen. Plans are not finalized and may not be until the spring, but the committee is tasked with making recommendations to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>STUSU is working with the Capital to host a Elliott Brood concert Nov. 28 at the Boyce Farmers Market. “STU’s Got Talent,” is planned for Nov. 21 and any performance wanting to perform can contact su_oc@stu.ca. STUSU’s Waltzing in A Winter Wonderland is being held Dec. 8 at the Crown Plaza. STUSU says they collected [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The St. Thomas University International Student Association will be hosting an international cuisine dinner on Nov. 21. This is the first year this event will be held. Proceeds from the dinner will go towards an international student bursary. Sarah Kam, president of the association and a fourth year students at St. Thomas University says this [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Over the past few years, on Nov. 1 my social media becomes flooded with the same thing: posts asking people not to put up Christmas decorations until after Remembrance Day. In the spirit of full disclosure, my husband currently serves in the Canadian Forces. I am a proud military wife, I attend Remembrance Day services [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick, who liscences cosmetoligists in the province, hopes to expand its employee training in identifying family violence to Fredericton schools. The association’s executive director Gaye Cail, said they began their relationship with the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre, a research centre on family violence on UNB’s campus, in 2010. “By 2011, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In his lecture at St. Thomas Wednesday, the secretary-general of Amnesty International recounted what one European ambassador told him about how Canada’s recent approach to human rights is viewed by outsiders. “He described us as sometime a champion, often an obstacle, most frequently a puzzle and never predictably a partner,” Alex Neve said. In front [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University ranked 14th on Maclean’s Magazine rankings of primarily undergraduate universities for 2016. This is up from the university standing last year of 15th place, though only through a tie with Université de Moncton. STU did well in the student satisfaction category, where it placed sixth overall; fourth in a survey for where [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University’s chapel held its first mass in its new location on Sunday. Faith community members are excited about their new beginning. “It’s a new chapter. We’ve been moved and that’s okay,” said Michael Pallotto, Campus ministry student liaison. “We have a new place. Will make it our new home. Will make it a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Construction of the chapel at Holy Cross House has raised some complaints from residents. Some are complaining the construction begins too early in the morning, waking residents up early. In residences, such as Holy Cross, quiet hours run from 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on weekdays. However construction crews are beginning their construction as early [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Reproductive Justice New Brunswick spokesperson Hannah Gray said when the Morgentaler Clinic closed and reopened as Clinic 554, people stopped protesting outside the building. “They used to go right up to the fence,” said Gray. “But for whatever reason, they haven’t protested since [the clinic] opened. We think it’s because it’s now a family practice [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas history professor Janet Mullin launched her first book last Friday. The book, A Sixpence at Whist: Gaming and the English Middle Classes, 1680-1830, explores the gambling culture of the English middle class. Mullin said that while gambling was rampant, people overlooked the middle class’ gambling “Everyone played cards in the 18th century, and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When Mandy Richard, a second-year at St. Thomas University, hung up red dresses around campus in early October, she was expecting a mix of reactions. Instead, she was surprised by the number of students who were inspired and moved by the art installation. Mandy was following the footsteps of Jaime Black, the woman who started [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University is looking for a Positive Mental Health Initiative Champion to help with mental health issues on campus. Currently the university only has one on campus mental health counselor, Roxane Morin. Megan Thomson, student union president, said the union is concerned with there being only one on campus counselor. “We do know that [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Pawakin pole that was crafted by Ned Bear a year ago will be installed on the St. Thomas University campus Nov. 09. The pole will be visible from the President and Vice Chancellor, Dawn Russell’s office window facing towards the stage in the upper courtyard. By mid-November a traditional Wolastoqey ceremony will be held [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It’s two weeks after the federal election and Justin Trudeau will soon announce his cabinet. There has been a great deal of speculation as to who will or won’t be included in this first big decision. According to Tom Bateman, political science professor at St. Thomas, part of what makes this decision so fascinating is [&hellip;]</p>

<p>While older voters traditionally have gone to the polls in droves, this year students may have saw their vote share go up extensively. That is at least at St. Thomas. STU held a “Get Out The Vote” campaign and, according to Student Union President Megan Thomson, the campaign was a success. “In the 2011 election [&hellip;]</p>

<p>STUSU still looking for people to join the mental health committee those wishing to join can email su_vpsl@stu.ca STUSU while working with MLA David Coon got the lights fixed on the trail between forest hill and BMO field. NB Power will be maintaining the trail every two months. Yearbook is continuing to work with Jostens [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It’s almost flu season, luckily the UNB Student Health Centre and their Student Nurses have you covered. They will be holding a flu shot clinic on the St. Thomas University campus on Friday Oct. 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the J.B. O’Keefe Fitness Centre. The cost will be $15 for students, $25 for the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Being only roughly one quarter through the school year, some students with medical issues are having issues with the new set-up of the cafeteria. Second-year student Leighia Asbridge is one student unsatisfied with this year’s food selection. “Being diabetic makes the cafeteria experience hard as I am on a carb counting diet &#8230; If I [&hellip;]</p>