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<p>On Nov. 7, recently elected New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt repealed Regulation 84-20, the legal restriction that limited the public funding of procedural abortions outside of hospitals.  This unique regulatory restriction to New Brunswick has been in the province for over 40 years and now that it has been lifted, advocates for reproductive rights hope [&hellip;]</p>

<p>St. Thomas University&#8217;s Wall of Flags celebration acknowledges international students once again during the ceremony to celebrate its multicultural community. On Nov. 19, students, faculty, staff, as well as members of STU’s International Students Association (STUISA) and STU’s Student Union gathered in Sir James Dunn Hall to commemorate the international community and the additions to [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Over 60 people were seated in St. Thomas University’s Kinsella Auditorium on Nov. 21 to take in a lecture by the New Brunswick Child, Youth and Seniors Advocate Kelly Lamrock on governance flaws that impact social programs in the province. This lecture follows the recently opened physical Frank McKenna Centre on campus, which Jamie Gillies, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Nov. 5 Republican leader Donald Trump claimed presidential victory for the second time, beating Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris. Trump, the former president, won 312 electoral votes, including all seven swing states. He also won the popular vote with over 74 million ballots cast in his name. St. Thomas University communications professor Jamie Gillies [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Nov. 6, St. Thomas University’s Sustainability Club organized a rally for climate change awareness. The club emphasized the link between the Earth’s health and humanity’s well-being.  Participants gathered on campus at 11 a.m. before marching down to the New Brunswick Legislative Building with the theme “Health to the Earth, health for all.” Ivory Gadsden [&hellip;]</p>

<p>For the past few years, the Fredericton Region Museum has hosted a Remembrance Day exhibit through the York-Sunbury Historical Society to honor service members who died in service to their country. This August, the museum utilized their exhibit centered around stories that came from New Brunswick’s involvement in the liberation of Italy during the Second [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Come July, up to 80 grade school students will be arriving on St. Thomas University’s campus to participate in a program that will give them opportunities to work with the university. Recently announced as the 26th university partner with Shad Canada, STU is going to offer students who are heading into grade 11 and 12 [&hellip;]</p>

<p>While children across Fredericton put on their costumes and grab their treat bags on Halloween, a group of St. Thomas University students put on costumes of their own in preparation for this year’s Trick or Eat event. The event that takes place annually on Halloween night, is a food drive organized by STU&#8217;s student union [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Léo-James Lévesque, a St. Thomas University education professor and author, had his book Aux pinceaux, Domino! chosen for an animation story-time project. Lévesque wrote the book in 2002. It is one of ten children&#8217;s books that he has composed.  It was one of ten books chosen for a project by Canada’s largest pediatric health center, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Oct. 19 Fredericton was recognized for the city’s commitment to strengthening green spaces and environmental initiatives. The city is already making progress on a new environmental strategy.  Fredericton won three international awards at the Communities in Bloom awards ceremony recognizing its commitment to strengthening green spaces and environmental initiatives earlier this month.  STU’s sustainability [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Since 2008, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) has named Fredericton as one of its annual Top7 communities four times, including in 2024.  To reward the city, the ICF licensed the opening of a new institute through New Brunswick Community College’s (NBCC) Fredericton campus after the post-secondary institution proposed the idea.  Simon Potter, the director of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Every year, the International Student Office collaborates with the St. Thomas University International Students Association (STUISA) to bring unique experiences to the international student community.  On Oct. 19, students had the opportunity to participate in STUISA’s Fall Fest, which included adventuring into River View Orchards to pick apples from the trees, harvest fresh pumpkins and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Over 100 people filled seats in St. Thomas University&#8217;s Kinsella Auditorium on Oct. 18 to watch Nauman Farooqi get installed as the fourteenth President and Vice-Chancellor in the university&#8217;s history. Joining Farooqi on stage was the Chancellor of STU Hon. Graydon Nicholas, the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick Brenda Murphy, chair of STU’s board of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Many gathered in James Dunn Hall at St. Thomas University on Oct. 17 to witness the announcement of a new program called the Centre of Best Practices. The program will be facilitated through the university&#8217;s newly renovated Frank McKenna Centre for communications and public policy.  McKenna himself made an appearance to speak at the announcement. [&hellip;]</p>

<p>On Oct. 17, associate professor and director of the great books program Matt Dinan led a public talk at St. Thomas University on how Christians should think about politics. Around 20 faculty, students and members of the community gathered around a table to listen in on the lecture.  To preface his talk, Dinan said that [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Susan Holt&#8217;s Liberals won a convincing 31-seat majority government in Monday night&#8217;s provincial election. The win will make her the first female premier of New Brunswick. At the end of the night, the Progressive Conservatives won 16 seats and the Green Party won two. Holt and Green Party Leader David Coon won their home ridings [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Current N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs visited St. Thomas University on Oct. 16 to participate in a CTV election roundtable. Following the roundtable, Higgs shared how he could help students if re-elected in the Oct. 21 election. Higgs, the N.B. Progressive Conservative leader, participated in the roundtable alongside Liberal Leader Susan Holt and Green Leader David [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Aquinian News Editor Jonas May sits down with N.B. Liberal Party Leader Susan Holt to discuss issues affecting students. Related: Election Feature: David Coon responds to student concerns Holt discussed issues such as health care, a rent cap, tuition controls and how she wants to improve the cost of living for students.</p>

<p>Canada’s average rent for residential properties increased by 2.1 per cent year-over-year in September, the smallest annual rent growth since Oct. 2021 according to a report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. These monthly reports include data from the listings on Rentals.ca with help from the real estate research data firm Urbanation to help refine the figures [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It is not uncommon for students to struggle with academic writing when making the jump from high school to university. Luckily, students at St. Thomas University have a new resource available to help them.  Along with STU’s Writing Centre and peer tutoring sessions, professional editor and writing coach Allana Walker is now offering one-on-one sessions [&hellip;]</p>