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<p>Enactus STU’s sustainability project, Spring Up Fredericton, is bringing back a bi-weekly clothing swap to improve sustainability within the campus community. On Sept. 27, the first clothing drive of the year took place in James Dunn Hall. At the event, students can trade in an old piece of their wardrobe for ones on display, or [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A passionate group of seniors gathered in front of the Fredericton legislature on Oct 1. to help push for a greener future. Louise Comeau is the national spokesperson and project coordinator for Seniors for Climate, which is the national movement of older persons joining the fight against climate change.  “The goal was to demonstrate to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Pat Armstrong, professor emeritus at York University, gave a lecture titled, ‘Where is the Joy in Nursing Homes?’ at St. Thomas University on Oct 3. The lecture delved into what Armstrong believes are areas where Canadian nursing homes are lacking.  Armstrong noted the specific need for interpersonal relationships between patients and workers and the ability [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Students came together on Sept. 17 to protest against a police force recruiting event at the University of New Brunswick. The ‘No Cops on Campus’ protest was a success, as the recruitment event hosted by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) moved off UNB campus to the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Fredericton. The UNB Student Organizing [&hellip;]</p>

<p>People gathered for a peaceful counter-protest filled with music, speeches and community art projects at Fredericton’s legislature on Sept. 20. The counter protest was a success for organizers. It was arranged to combat a 1 Million March for Children rally that was scheduled on the same day. Nicki Lyons-MacFarlane was one of the organizers of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University’s Student Union is working with Community Food Smart to provide quality food bags with fruits and vegetables to students at an affordable price. The program aims to provide healthy and affordable meals to students, ensuring that nutritious options are accessible to all. Community Food Smart is a local bulk food buying club [&hellip;]</p>

<p>New Majority aims to increase the number of new and first-time voters in elections across Canada. They’re focused on encouraging young people to vote in New Brunswick’s general election. New Majority is a national, nonpartisan, non-profit organization that has working teams in Fredericton and Moncton in efforts to make the voting process easier for students [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Students who rely on public transit are excited about a potential increase in bus route frequency. The change was proposed by the city’s head of transit Charlene Sharpe at the city council meeting on Sept. 3. The current proposal hopes to increase the number of routes to the half-hour service for the entire duration of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University recently unveiled the framework for their new strategic plan for 2025-2030 which outlines future goals for the university and their commitments to students. This announcement was followed by a public gallery walk on Sept. 10 that gave students the ability to provide feedback on the plans for the university. Students were also [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Over 100 participants ran in Fredericton’s annual Terry Fox run on Sept. 15. Terry Fox runs were organized in over 650 communities across the nation. Contributions to the Terry Fox foundation surpassed over $22,000 from over 290 separate donors in the Fredericton region. Terry Fox is a beloved figure nationwide for attempting to run across [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Premier Blaine Higgs met with Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy this morning to formalize the dissolution of the legislature which calls for a general provincial election.  Higgs, the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick, is seeking his third re-election. He has served six years as the Premier of New Brunswick. The general election date [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As St. Thomas University enters a new academic year, students see yet another noticeable increase in tuition for the Bachelor of Arts program. STU students saw a four per cent increase in tuition costs for the university&#8217;s Bachelor of Arts program for both domestic and international students. Tuition costs have increased by approximately 18.1 per [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University has decided to remove the 10 and 14 meal’s a week plan options for students. STU will move forward with just an unlimited meals plan or ‘freedom plan.’ This is a decision that has made some STU students uneasy about their financial situation.  Shikshit Singh, a second-year criminology student, said that he [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Every September since 1991, downtown Fredericton comes alive with musicians and artists. They bring together the city for the Harvest Music Festival. However, last year the festival was cut short for the last two days due to Hurricane Lee. This event not only stopped people from enjoying performances, but it also hurt the non-profit festival [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University’s Student Union President Ellie Namit lists increased engagement and affordability assistance as two of their top priorities for the academic year. Namit is ready to lead the union through what they describe as a ‘building year.’ The union&#8217;s executive team is going to set their priorities on setting a foundation for the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Did you know that $179.50 of your full-time tuition fees was allocated to STUSU this year? For part-time students, the union fees were $30.80 per credit hour course, according to the STU website. This resulted in a total of $302,988 collected by the union. That, plus a capital transfer from the university, leaves the union [&hellip;]</p>

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