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Review: Welcome to the Future (Season 1), Baby FuzZ
<p>Brandon Lowry, known by his stage name Sterling Fox, released an album under the artistic name Baby FuzZ on Feb. 5. Lowry, who was already a household name in the music industry, proved through the release of Welcome to the Future (Season 1) that his talents as a musician and producer go far beyond writing […]</p>

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Feb 14, 20212 min read
Review: Anyone who hated Hillbilly Elegy missed the point
<p>I’ve been a fan of the book Hillbilly Elegy by J.D Vance for a couple of years. The book hit home for me in many ways. I was raised in sometimes chaotic situations and now I’m trying to navigate my way through the world of academia. And as someone who watched my father struggle with […]</p>

STU
Nov 29, 20203 min read
Commentary: PS5 versus Xbox Series X, the choice of the decade
<p>Though 2020 is deplorable for everyone, a glimpse of hope shines for gamers. The release of the next generation of consoles is upon us, which usually happens every seven years. Sony dropped the Playstation 5 on Nov. 12 while Microsoft released the XBox Series X two days later. But the question is, what console do you […]</p>

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Nov 22, 20203 min read
Review: Borat’s sequel released at the perfect time
<p>When 2020 sank into a shit-show, I asked myself, “how can this year be any more insane?” The second the words left my lips, Sacha Baron Cohen said, “hold my beer” and released Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Cohen is notorious for his eccentric characters like Ali G and Admiral General Aladeen. This film brings the glorious return of […]</p>

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Nov 8, 20202 min read
Non-Halloween movies that give off Halloween energy
<p>Hello there. I’m teen-heartthrob, Matthew Daigle. You’re probably wondering, “how is he so handsome?” But more importantly, “what am I going to do for Halloween since parties are cancelled because of this stupid virus?” Have no fear friend, I’m here to help. Today, I’ll show you another path. A path to a catalog of five movies […]</p>

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Oct 21, 20203 min read
Review: How Schitt’s Creek won the hearts of Americans
<p>As the 2020 Emmy awards wrapped up, I noticed a little Canadian show somehow swept the comedy category. CBC’s Schitt’s Creek won the best comedy award, while Eugene Levy, Daniel Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy won all of the acting awards. Why this show? This show somehow stole America’s heart and is praised as the […]</p>

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Oct 4, 20202 min read
Review: Tenet, ‘delightfully confusing’
<p>It’s been two months since Cineplex re-opened their doors in New Brunswick due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s an eerie experience. I sat and gazed over a sea of empty seats. It was strange being by myself, but I realized this is a movie lover’s dream. No chatty Kathy’s, no screaming kids, just myself, a young […]</p>

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Sep 13, 20202 min read
Review: Ria Mae lights up stage, hearts in Fredericton
<p>One of Atlantic Canada’s musical gems stopped by to pay Fredericton locals an awaited visit. Halifax-born Ria Mae took to the stage at the Delta Marriot Hotel on March 11 to host the second half of her Stars tour to promote her newest EP of the same name. She opened with her hit song “Clothes […]</p>

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Mar 21, 20202 min read
Heat $heets ‘breaks the rules of music’ with debut EP
<p>Squeezing into a small basement like a ’70s game room, the four members of Fredericton rock band Heat $heets conduct a Wednesday evening rehearsal in preparation for the release party of their first EP. The band’s self-titled EP was released March 5 on local Fredericton label She Said Feck Records. During their release party on […]</p>

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Mar 8, 20203 min read
Review: nîpawistamâsowin a heartbreaking yet important watch
<p>Content warning: This story mentions murder. A family from Red Pheasant Cree First Nation discusses how systemic racism and injustice allowed the man who killed one of their own to walk free in Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard’s nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up. The film originally debuted at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in […]</p>

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Feb 24, 20203 min read
Review: Leroux tours the ‘magical’ side of Fredericton
<p>Correction: An earlier version of this story was published stating the tour ended at Wilmont United Church. It actually ended at the 1950s federal building on the corner of Queen and Regent Street. In addition, an earlier version of this article implied the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick was built in the 1950s. It was […]</p>

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Feb 3, 20202 min read
Review: New Kill Chicago well worth the wait
<p>Just over four years since the release of their first studio album The Grey, Fredericton rock-quartet Kill Chicago make every second their fans have waited for worth it with their stunning sophomore album The Fix. The band celebrated the release of the album on Nov. 8, with another memorable set at The Capital Complex alongside […]</p>

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Nov 25, 20193 min read
Review: Quinn Bonnell’s Wonder both colourful and cohesive
<p>Fredericton’s Quinn Bonnell has grown immensely as an artist in the two years since his first release The Night EP. He has found a clearer identity in his writing and a more intriguing palette of sound in his first full-length album Wonder. Bonnell debuted his new record at The Capital Complex with a release show […]</p>

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Nov 25, 20192 min read
Review: Howling at the night with Matt Mays
<p>In an almost sold-out theatre on Nov. 12., Matt Mays walked out on the Playhouse Theatre stage dressed in jeans and a t-shirt and sat down at the piano, opening the evening with an acoustic rendition of “Howl at the Night.” Setting the stage with a calm demeanour is not the norm for this rock […]</p>

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Nov 18, 20193 min read
REVIEW: Through the eyes of James Baldwin
<p>Disclaimer: The Aquinian does not endorse the word “n***o”. We decided to review this movie, despite its title, because we believe its content is important and can bring value to our readers. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Medgar Evers are the names of three of the biggest icons and leaders of the civil […]</p>

STU
Nov 3, 20193 min read
REVIEW: Concord Floral overflows with teenage emotion
<p>Theatre St. Thomas’ latest production Concord Floral, which ran from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in St. Thomas University’s Black Box Theatre, has the terror horror movie junkies crave, but also the emotion not many horror movies provide. The play, written by Jordan Tannahill, is about the greenhouse, where the neighbourhood teens go to smoke, […]</p>

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Nov 3, 20192 min read
Food review: Tokyo Ramen
<p>Ramen is a signature dish for any university student. When you’re broke and hungry, it’s cheap and easy to rip open a packet of Mr. Noodles and throw them into a pot of boiling water. But after eating at Tokyo Ramen, I don’t know if I can eat packaged noodles again. Located at 502 Forrest […]</p>

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Sep 23, 20193 min read
Review: Sexists hate Captain Marvel, and Marvel loves that
<p>When I entered the cinema to see Captain Marvel with my friend who had already seen it, he said “You’re gonna love this film, it has so much to say.” But when I left the movie, I felt like they definitely had lots to say – but they didn’t know how to say it, or at […]</p>

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Mar 26, 20193 min read
Review: Motherhood returns with another new sound
<p>Brydon Crain, Penelope Stevens and Adam Sipkema from the band Motherhood have reminded everyone they are the fun parent of Fredericton’s music scene with their fourth album Dear Bongo. The band reinvents their sound with each project they release. They’re a demonstration of how Fredericton’s arts community operates outside conventions. Crain, Motherhood’s guitarist and lead […]</p>

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Mar 12, 20193 min read
Review: Grab some grub at the Cellar Pub
<p>Within the depths of the Student Union Building, the Cellar Pub is a popular place for students to enjoy a meal, drink a pitcher and relax with friends. Established in 1994, the Cellar offers classic pub food like wings, burgers and fries. Their drink menu ranges from tap beer to mixed drinks and shooters. Their […]</p>

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Feb 4, 20193 min read
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