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Leo’s Hockey Report: Kiefer Sherwood becoming major part of the Vancouver Canucks’ offence
This article is a report focusing on Kiefer Sherwood and his importance to the Vancouver Canucks.
Leo Czank
Nov 34 min read


‘Once a Tommie, always a Tommie’: STU men’s rugby team honours grads
This article covers the STU men's rugby grad game and its departing members.

Liam Carleton
Oct 273 min read


All that jazz: The Cap’s Thursday night tradition
Tejiri “TJ” Emore on sax, with Joel Miller (sax, left), John Bailey (drums), and Jason Flores (bass, right) performed during Jazz Night at The Cap. (Jennifer Williams/AQ) Every Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight, The Wilser’s Room at The Cap comes alive with local musicians, students and friends for a pay-what-you-can jazz night. Behind the steady beat of the night is Fredericton drummer Jon Bailey, who has been part of the city’s music scene for years. “I come from a musical

Jennifer William
Oct 273 min read


‘Not everyone understands the struggles’: The cost of belonging for international students
International students at St. Thomas University share stories of resilience, identity, and the challenges of finding a sense of belonging far from home. (Credits: STU Communications) Between rising expenses, cultural adjustment and the federal government capping admission of international students, it has not been easy to attend university as a non-Canadian. Shaun Narine, director of STU’s international relations program, has noticed that the community of international stude

Brianna Lyttle
Oct 274 min read


STU expands environmental program, revamps sustainability focus
St. Thomas University has introduced a new major and honours program in Sustainability and Environmental Studies, evolving from the former Environment and Society program. (Credit: St. Thomas University Students' Union) St. Thomas University has launched a new major and honours in Sustainability and Environmental Studies, reflecting a growing need to prepare students for careers in environmental change and sustainable development. The program, formerly known as Environment an
Polina Kozlova
Oct 272 min read


Local coffee shops and students react to Tim Horton’s price increase
Tim Hortons has announced a nationwide coffee price increase due to rising coffee bean costs and inflation. (Fernanda Sánchez/AQ) For the first time in nearly three years, the beloved Canadian coffee chain Tim Horton’s has announced a nationwide price increase of roughly 1.5 per cent, or 3 cents per cup. The corporation cited inflation, more specifically the increase in pricing for coffee beans, as the reason in a statement to CTV News. MarketWatch.com has reported a pound

Brianna Lyttle
Oct 272 min read


CFL playoff preview: Separating the contenders from the pretenders
This article previews the CFL playoffs and predicts the Grey Cup matchup.
Leo Czank
Oct 275 min read


Tommies volleyball team adds another chapter to rivalry with Sainte-Anne
This article covers the STU men's volleyball team and their growing rivalry with Université Sainte-Anne.
Leo Czank
Oct 273 min read


Photo Essay: STU hosts Sustainability Month
As Sustainability Month wraps up, students reflect on what they’ve learned and prepare to take that energy for the protest on October 29. ( Jennifer William/AQ) Hosted by STU Sustainability, St. Thomas University marked its first-ever Sustainability Month, led by Kamylle Bonenfant, a psychology and environmental studies student. From upcycling workshops and community clean-ups to critter dipping at the Ferris Street Wetland, the month-long initiative encouraged students to l

Jennifer William
Oct 272 min read


Culinary Adventures series takes students to Latin America
Chef Chris Bruce is serving up the various Latin American cuisine to an attendee, Jack Fogarty. (Photo Credit: Peter Gross) Three hundred students, staff, professors, and visitors indulged their taste buds in Latin American cuisine at the dining hall last Friday, Oct. 21. Saa Andrew Gbongbor, cultural diversity coordinator at STU, is the lead organizer of the Culinary Adventures Series. Gbongbor started this initiative in 2023 and said that the goal of the Culinary Adventure
Gisele Gallibois
Oct 272 min read


Photo Essay: A meet and greet around Fredericton
(Photo Credit: Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) In the city of Fredericton, people from all walks of life stroll through the streets. In the daily hustle bustle, we often take for granted the importance of connecting and having conversations with the people around us. At the end of the day, we are walking the same streets of Fredericton and taking a moment to share a smile can change a person’s day. Meet Noah Buote, an undergraduate student at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). Co
Malachi Lefurgey
Oct 272 min read


Explainer: Pavel Durov’s warning amid EU crackdown on social media, claims free internet is dying
(Credit: Patrick Chappatte, Internet and Censorship , published in the International Herald Tribune.) Telegram founder Pavel Durov marked his 40th birthday with a stark message for internet users worldwide: “The free internet is dying.” His warning came just as the European Commission launched formal investigations into Meta and TikTok for allegedly breaching the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) — a sweeping law designed to regulate how large platforms handle data
Polina Kozlova
Oct 272 min read


Commentary: Miss Universe and the changing face of beauty
Harnaaz Sandhu of India reacts after being crowned Miss Universe 2021 during the pageant’s final in Eilat, Israel. (Credit: Miss Universe Organization/PennLive) When India’s Harnaaz Sandhu won Miss Universe in 2021, she told the crowd, “The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing is to believe in themselves … I believed in myself and that’s why I’m standing here today,” according to The Times of India. Her win was more than a victory for India. It marked a shift for a

Suzanne Shah
Oct 273 min read


STU lecture explores aging in sports and intergenerational theatre
Kristi Allan and Stephanie Dotto gave their presentation on how intergenerational performances in theatre can create a better environment and show for everyone. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) Winter’s Tales: A Play About Curling, Hockey, and Old Age was not the typical play to be presented in St. Thomas University’s Black Box Theatre in April 2024. The play was also a research project revisited on Oct. 15 as part of the STU's public lecture series, facilitated by Kristi Allain and St

Brianna Lyttle
Oct 273 min read


Leo’s Hockey Report: Golden Knights hitting the jackpot early in the season
This article cover the Las Vegas Golden Knights and their success early in the 2025-26 NHL season.
Leo Czank
Oct 274 min read


Ken Gould Tournament holds deeper meaning for STU’s basketball community
This article covers the meaning behind the Ken Gould Tournament for the STU basketball community.
Leo Czank
Oct 204 min read


Commentary: The Life of a Showgirl sparks debate, fans calling it her worst album
Album cover of The Life of a Showgirl. (Credits: Taylor Swift via Instagram) Taylor Swift returns from being a tortured poet to embracing her inner showgirl because “baby, that’s show business for you.” On Oct. 3, Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Personally, the album explores the concept of being any sort of showgirl behind the scenes. It embraces a shimmery and glamorous perspective, which is meant to set a fun and playful tone. The L

Maria Fernanda Flores
Oct 203 min read


Tommies volleyball teams back with bigger expectations
This article details both the STU volleyball teams and their goals for the upcoming season.

Liam Carleton
Oct 203 min read


International students host Winter Warm Up amid changes to student services
STU students gathered at James Dunn Hall for the Winter Warm Up initiative. (Suzanne Shah/AQ) One challenge that affects international students coming to St. Thomas University is the cold Canadian weather and the financial hurdles that come with obtaining proper winter clothing. On Oct. 15, the International Office and St. Thomas University’s International Student Association (STUISA) combatted this issue with the Winter Warm Up in James Dunn Hall. This annual event dates b

Brianna Lyttle
Oct 203 min read


New MLB pitch challenge system receives mixed reactions
This article covers the new MLB pitch ABS Challenge System and baseball fans' reactions.

Liam Carleton
Oct 202 min read
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