The Grad House is known to students, professors and loved ones in the Fredericton community. (Credit: Jennifer William) Before it was a bar, it was a home. Before it was a home, it belonged to a poet. 676 Windsor Street has been many things: a writer’s residence, a research centre and Windsor Castle. Today, most people just call it the “Grad House.” But whatever name you give it, the feeling inside stays the same, as if you’ve stumbled into somewhere you’re allowed to just be

Course registration is officially open and different programs at STU don't offer enough options to students. (Credit: STU communications) As students log in to STU's self-service to register for the coming year, many find themselves adding courses to their schedules that don’t interest them. Course registration for the 2026-27 academic year opened to students on March 17, giving them the chance to review and choose courses for the upcoming year. Ambar Vasquez, a second-year s

Both the men's and women's Tommies basketball teams celebrate their ACAA championship wins. (Credit: STU Athletics) On March 8, the St. Thomas University (STU) Tommies women’s and men’s basketball teams each claimed an Atlantic Collegiate Athletics Association (ACAA) championship at the A. Garnet Brown Memorial Gymnasium. The women defeated the Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) Mystics 63-46, the men following with a 91-73 win over the same opponent hours later. The wome

From 5 to 11 p.m., students participated in a variety of activities, with good food to catch up on their studies (Credit: Sabrina Zabatiero). On Thursday, March 19, STU students had the opportunity to catch up with their assignments and get rid of procrastination for a night. Long Night Against Procrastination combined academic support with interactive and relaxing activities, which promoted a safe environment for productivity and well-being. What could have been just another

The Tommies men's volleyball team with their championship banner at the the Lady Beaverbrook Gym. (Submitted: STU Athletics) The St. Thomas University (STU) Tommies didn’t drop a set in the finals. On March 1, the Tommies swept the Université Sainte-Anne Dragons 3-0 at Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium, claiming the Atlantic Collegiate Athletics Association (ACAA) Men’s Volleyball Championship in front of a packed home crowd. The first set was competitive. The two sides were tied 8-

The winners and judges of STU's short film festival. From left to right, André Loiselle, Alisa Los, Faith Vandermeer , Isabela Pacheco Rosales , Mariana Veneziani and John Muise. (Polina Pozlova/AQ) From intense board game battles to deeply personal stories about life as an international student, St. Thomas University’s second annual Short Film Festival brought a wide range of student voices to the big screen on March 18. Organized by the STU Production Society, the festival

Bernarda Delgado, third year human rights and international relations student at St. Thomas University from Ecuador. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) A pilot food security initiative has begun at St. Thomas University, in collaboration between the Campus Ministry, the STU Food Bank, and Sustainability Services. The program involves a designated student food security coordinator who manages volunteers to recover leftover food from Aramark events to be safely stored and frozen. This food

Nauman Farooqi stands outside his office at Margaret Norrie McCain Hall. (Polina Kozlova/AQ) Nauman Farooqi, president and vice-chancellor of St. Thomas University, said that the province’s latest budget will put continued pressure on universities, even without an immediate reduction in funding. “It’s a zero per cent increase, but effectively it is a cut because it’s not keeping pace with inflation,” he said, following the release of the 2026–27 provincial budget. The gover

Colby Leblanc is the incoming STUSU president for the 2026-27 academic year. (Credit: STU Communications) The St. Thomas University Students’ Union held its annual general election on March 9 and March 10. Fifteen candidates ran in total, a number chief returning officer Thomas Hamilton described as “on the higher end” compared to previous years. Colby Leblanc won the race for president, defeating fellow candidate Gabriel Prah. Leblanc, a human rights student and current at-

The Student Research and Ideas Fair provides a space for students to share independent research and engage with the academic community. (Credit: STU Communications) Students and faculty gathered in Brian Mulroney Hall at St. Thomas University on March 13 for the 22nd annual Student Research and Ideas Fair to present students’ findings and research over the academic year. Some students made formal presentations in classrooms, while others opted for making poster presentation

From left to right, Director Vienna Martin, Ollie MacLeod as Kristen, Martina Chaffey as Aunt Beth, Finn Forand as Megan, Sidney St. Amand as Charlie, playwright James Lockyer and Aidan Steeves as Scott. (Submitted by James Lockyer) Of the many challenges that young transgender people face, communicating their gender identity to family members with limited understanding is a fairly common one. Year End Reflections, originally presented at Braver Stages Festival, is a poigna

Two Beyblades spin and duel in their plastic arena at St. Thomas University. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) Following their success in Moncton, Beyblade Atlantic recently brought the Capital Spark Beyblade X tournament to Fredericton, which took place in St. Thomas University’s (STU) Margaret Norrie McCain Hall on March 7. Beyblade, based on an ongoing manga and several anime series of the same name, is a game involving spinning tops called Beys competing in a small stadium to knock the

St. Thomas University granted Sandra Irving an honorary degree in 2017 to recognize her significant contributions to society, higher education and support to students across Atlantic Canada (Credit: STU Communications) On Feb. 17, St. Thomas University (STU) announced that Sandra Irving, the widow of late oil tycoon Arthur Irving, was appointed chancellor by the university’s board of governors. The news came in as Hon. Graydon Nicholas, the first Indigenous judge to be appoin

Tamika Gideon, a first-year student at St. Thomas University, shows a direct message from Premier Susan Holt clarifying that the province is not pursuing a merger or closure of STU. (Suzanne Shah/AQ) Even after New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt assured students that St. Thomas University would not close or merge, some say the uncertainty surrounding proposed post-secondary funding cuts has already left a mark. For third-year student Zachary Girard, the initial reaction was imm

Alisa Los presented her short film, Memorabilia, at the Voices for Ukraine community gathering. (Credit: Peter Gross) On Wednesday, Feb. 25, a small community group gathered at St. Thomas University for the first Ukrainian-focused event since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The evening was filled with short documentary screenings by Ukrainian students with reflections and perspectives. It also included an informal discussion. The event was hosted by the Inte

Alex Neve with Shannonbrooke Murphy at the Kinsella Auditorium in St. Thomas University. (Credit: Peter Gross) On Feb. 17, Alex Neve delivered the 2026 Lodhi Lecture in Human Rights on “Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World," at St. Thomas University’s Kinsella Auditorium. Neve is an adjunct professor in international human rights law at the University of Ottawa and Dalhousie University, as well as an officer of the Order of Canada. The lecture was organized

STUISA and the International Office organized the “International Love Party” on Feb. 12 in the Dawn Russell Lounge, James Dunn Hall. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) With Valentine’s Day having just come and gone, various student societies at St. Thomas University planned festivities for students. For many international students, being away from their families and other loved ones during this time, Valentine’s Day, coupled with winter blues, can feel like an isolating time. To bring stud

The Indigenous Career Fair allows Indigenous students to be able to network their futures with local employers. (Malachi Lefurgey/AQ) Maritime employers lined up in the Great Hall at St. Thomas University, eager to recruit Indigenous students transitioning from graduation to full-time employment. On Jan. 19, Chelsea Harris-Carr, alongside Sonya Perley, organized STU’s second Indigenous Career Fair, welcoming institutions such as the CBC, North Shore and the RCMP, among ot

Black Box Theatre's upcoming plays are scheduled for the 2026 season. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) From Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, Black Box Productions’ season will present The Jellyfish Show , written and directed by STU alum Samuel Crowell. The show explores themes of human connection and chosen family, comparison and finding peace in oneself. What set The Jellyfish Show apart from others in its lineup was its devised theatre process, inviting the actors in the production to build the st

The Black Student Association's official Black History Month picture. (Credit: BSA) The St. Thomas University Black Student Association (STUBSA) is a student-run society known for encouraging resilience, community and pride in providing multicultural identity to STU. Gabriel Prah, a third-year social work student from Ghana, is this year's president of STUBSA. Prah came to Canada alone, hoping to build a higher education that would strengthen his future. But his arriva