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‘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 27, 20254 min read


STU lecture breaks down Donald Trump’s first nine months in office
Attendees who filled the room watched as Tom Bateman, Connor Barry, Amanda DiPaolo, Shaun Narine, Jamie Gillies and Laura Levick (left to...

Fernanda Sanchez
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Explainer: What does Poland’s drone incident mean for NATO, war in Ukraine?
On Sep. 9, 2025, Russian drones entered Poland's airspace. (Credit: Wojtek Radwanski/AFP/Getty Images ) On Sept. 9, a wave of...

Polina Kozlova
Sep 15, 20252 min read


‘It’s one of the great crimes of the 21st century:’ STU prof reacts to Israel breaking ceasefire with Hamas
On March 18, Israeli forces killed over 400 people in Gaza in overnight attacks, which officially broke the ceasefire agreement the nation signed with Hamas that began on Jan. 19.

Jonas May
Mar 31, 20253 min read


STU professor calls Trump's comments a ‘horrific violation’ of international law
While Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting Washington, President Donald Trump said he wants the United States to take ownership of the Gaza Strip, displacing all of the Palestinians in the region. “The Gaza Strip would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of the fighting,” said Trump in a press conference.

Jonas May
Feb 17, 20253 min read
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