On March 17, the provincial government is set to decide on a proposed $35 million to $50 million reduction in post-secondary education funding in New Brunswick. (Credit: STU Communications) Students at St. Thomas University are organizing petitions and outreach campaigns to elected officials after reports that the New Brunswick government is considering major reductions to post-secondary education funding.  These changes could result in higher tuition, fewer services and even

Ahmik Burneo, former 2023-24 STUSU vice-president administration and 2024-valedictorian elect, addressed student crowd during his valedictorian speech at the 2024 spring convocation. (Credit: STU Communications) Every spring convocation, St. Thomas University chooses a graduating student to deliver the valedictory address and bid farewell to students completing their degree, including bachelor of arts, bachelor of applied arts and bachelor of social work.  What was once a dem

Day of the Dead altar in James Dunn Hall, honouring those students who have lost loved ones. (Jennifer Willimas/AQ) In the early morning quiet of the James Dunn Hall building, flickering candlelight danced against framed photos of loved ones, some human, some furry — each glowing with memories.  For many at St. Thomas University, this open community altar became more than a cultural display. It was a shared space of remembrance, love and connection.    From Oct. 29 to Nov. 2,

On March 20, the Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP) event took place in Sir James Dunn Hall (JDH). A tradition that has been running for more than five years, LNAP brings together off-campus and on-campus students.