The Silver Wave Film Festival started at the gallery on Queen before moving to Tilley Hall. (Photo Credits: Josh Eidt) On Friday, Nov. 7, the second night of Fredericton’s Silver Wave Film Festival took place at the Gallery on Queen, where local filmmakers showcased their films to the public.   Though the night began at the Gallery, they moved to Tilley Hall at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). People of all ages and backgrounds attended, from students to seniors.  Some

Lori Neily and Crème Brûlée, therapy Labradors, pose with their trainers, Zahra and Steve Neily, during their visit to St. Thomas University. (Credit: Sabrina Zabatiero) On Oct. 20, Lori Neily and Crème Brûlée, along with their tutors, Zahra and Steve Neily, came to spread some Labrador sparkles to the ordinary and stressful routines of students at St. Thomas University.  The visit lasted one hour, during which students gathered to watch a small fraction of the many tricks th

A quiet exchange from election night in New York City, captured shortly after the results were declared. ( Credit: ABC News / Good Morning America) On election night, speaking to supporters at a rally in Queens — in a speech later published by Newsweek — Zohran Mamdani didn’t pound the lectern; he told a story.  "In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it is done. My friends, we have done it,” said Mamdani. “So hear me, President Trump … to get to any

Global leaders support ceasefire negotiations for the war in Gaza. (Credit: Arab News) As new ceasefire negotiations move forward, Hamas says its fighters in the southern Gaza city of Rafah will not lay down their weapons, signalling the group’s intent to maintain bargaining power, even as humanitarian conditions worsen and international pressure for a truce grows. “The enemy must know that the concept of surrender and handing oneself over does not exist in the dictionary of

Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero flips his bat after hitting a home-run in game 4 of the World Series. (Credit: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Toronto Blue Jays were the underdogs throughout the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs.  Many looked down on Canada’s team, thinking they were not meant to play in the postseason. They were seen as an easy out for their opponents during both the American League Divisional and Championship Series.   This all changed when the squad made it

Western leaders call for an immediate halt to the war in Ukraine, even if this might benefit Russia. (Credit: Financial Times) Western leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for an immediate halt to fighting in Ukraine, signalling a renewed push toward negotiations with Russia. The joint statement, released Oct. 25 from Ottawa, said that the “current line of contact”

Guests fill the dance floor at the Barley Ball, celebrating with swing music and community spirit to support the STU Food Bank and Hearty STU program. (Credit: Sabrina Zabatiero) On Nov. 1, students, staff and community members gathered in the Great Hall at George Martin Hall for the first-ever Barley Ball, a formal fundraiser supporting the STU Food Bank and the Hearty STU program.  The evening paired live swing music, dance lessons and student-led service, offering a celebr

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin celebrating after scoring his 900th career NHL goal. (Credit: Getty Images/Patrick Smith) Alex Ovechkin has created an impressive resume during his 21-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin began his NHL career on the right foot. He took home the Calder Memorial Trophy in his first season. The honour is given to the NHL’s top rookie. Ovechkin remains the only player in Capitals history to win t

"Who Killed the Montreal Expos" features celebrated members of the MLB's former team the Montreal Expos. (Credit: Netflix) On Oct. 21, Netflix released a new documentary looking into the history and downfall of the first Canadian Major League Baseball team, the Montreal Expos. Directed by Québécois filmmaker Jean-François Poisson, “Who Killed the Montreal Expos” is a fast-paced documentary that interviews former players, sports journalists, owners and fans telling the story o

This article focuses on the UNB Woodsmen and the remainder of the lumberjack sports season.

Chelsea Winters and Shayne Lake at their booth, showing the beauty in weird and strange art at the Esoterica Market. (Credit: Elizabeth Pellerin) On Oct. 5, Fredericton’s Capital Exhibit Centre hosted the Esoterica Alternative Market – a recurring event dedicated to promoting unconventional arts often overlooked in mainstream communities. By curating an environment that takes pride in the unfamiliar, the market draws in artists from across the Maritimes who look to share thei

This article is about both STU volleyball teams and their home openers against the Université Sainte-Anne Dragons.

This year, the Freddy Fright Fest took place at Officer's Square in downtown Fredericton. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) During a chilly October night in Officer’s Square, a balloon entrance way and scare actors chase people around with roaring chainsaws. It was official, Freddy Fright Fest had made its fearsome return.  Freddy Fright Fest has just wrapped up its fifth annual iteration. The event consisted of a haunted tour with regular and low scare options.  Despite attempts to intimi

STU students hold signs in support of the environment and the Fredericton community in front of George Martin Hall. ( Jennifer William/AQ) Students at St. Thomas University gathered outside George Martin Hall on Oct. 29 to protest the arrival of Starbucks on campus, saying the multinational chain goes against the university’s values of sustainability and local support. The protest was part of a broader climate action campaign titled "Now or Never, " organized by STU Sustaina

Barbara Marshall, emeritus professor of sociology at Trent University, delivered the Dr. T. LeRoy Creamer Memorial Lecture. (Credit: Gisele Gallibois) Students, faculty, staff and members of the Fredericton community gathered at the Kinsella Auditorium on Oct. 28 for the annual Dr. T. LeRoy Creamer Memorial Lecture. The lecture was presented by Barbara Marshall, emeritus professor of sociology at Trent University, and it was organized by Janet Durkee-Lloyd, acting chair of St

Thousands of people gather along the banks of the St. John River in Fredericton for Canada Day fireworks. (Submitted by: City of Fredericton) The City of Fredericton is considering replacing traditional fireworks with drone light shows — a move praised for its environmental benefits but questioned for its cost and emotional impact. At a recent Economic Prosperity and Growth Planning Committee meeting, councillors heard that drone shows could offer a quieter, more sustainable

The most recent truck crash on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge occurred on Friday, Oct. 17. (Photo Credit: CBC Fredericton) The Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge on Waterloo Row has seen a series of transport trucks get stuck under the overpass due to wrongfully estimating the maximum height. Two of these crashes occurred within the same week, leading to the situation becoming a Fredericton-wide joke that was capitalized on by businesses and social media influencers. Kane “Kaner” Fit

President Nauman Farooqi cooked alongside students from Hearty STU, Kaitlyn Hamming, Rebecca Osmond, and STU’s Campus Minister Claire Morrison. (Credit: Gisele Gallibois)  Students at St. Thomas University swarmed Holy Cross House (HCH) to get a taste of President Farooqi’s Pakistani homeland cooking on Oct. 23.  The lunch menu offered Tahiri, a rice dish with potatoes; raita, a yogurt-based side with vegetables; and Chicken Karahi curry. Farooqi said he “loves to cook,” and

Rawia Mokhtar, standing next to a picture of Saleh al-Jafarawi, a Palestinian journalist who was killed in during the war in Gaza. (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) On Oct. 27, Manarat Fredericton, led by Rawia Mokhtar, ran its 11th halal fundraiser in support of humanitarianism for Gaza at the Cultural Centre.     Mokhtar, an immigrant from Egypt, has dedicated herself to bringing multicultural exposure to Fredericton.   “I heard about the idea from a friend in Ireland. When the war sta

Express player David Brewer and Northmen Denver Dunfield battle along the boards near the end of the third. (Credit: Tyler Farrer/Tyler Farrer Photography)   The Fredericton Express were defeated by the Miramichi Northmen 4-3 in a tight game on Oct. 25 at the Grant-Harvey Centre. The sold-out crowd was passionate throughout the game, cheering on the new Fredericton franchise. The first period began with a fight eight seconds in. Express player Travis Fullerton took on Northme