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

On Feb. 25, Nauman Farooqi, president and vice-chancellor at St. Thomas University, sent a mass email confirming that Premier Susan Holt had no intention to close or merge STU. Despite this, students are still speculating about the university's long-term future. (Credit: UNB Communications) As the New Brunswick government considers structural changes to post-secondary education, students at St. Thomas University (STU) are asking what a potential merger with the University o

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

Tommies guard Evan Valanne attempts to block a shot in his own end against an opposing player. (Credit: STU Athletics) On Feb. 15, both St. Thomas University (STU) basketball teams closed out their season home schedule with defensive grit and a grad game crowd that was both loud and sentimental. Hosting the Holland College Hurricanes, both the men’s and women’s squads secured victories to solidify their spots at the top of the standings. The women’s team earned a 60-52 win to

The young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. Pippin the musical will run from Feb. 18 to Feb. 22 at the Black Box Theatre in St. Thomas University. (Credit: Cameron Rouse) Upon entering the Black Box, students are running through choreography, writing down cues and painting sets for the opening of their 2026 production of Pippin.  From Feb. 18 to Feb. 22, St. Thomas University’s musical theatre class will showcase Pippin , a musical th

Tommies centre Raph Fiset has had 26 kills so far this season. (Submitted: Raph Fiset) Both St. Thomas University (STU) Tommies volleyball teams have a strong chance at winning the Atlantic championship on their home ground.  From Feb. 27 to March 1, STU will be hosting the 2026 Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Volleyball Championship at the Lady Beaverbrook Gym for the first time since 2019. Raph Fiset, fourth-year men’s centre, believes that playing in their

The Tommies women's hockey team have won seven of their last ten games. (Credit: STU Athletics) The St. Thomas University (STU) women’s hockey team have clinched a playoff spot with under a month left in the regular season.  The Tommies are in third place overall in the Atlantic University Sport standings with a 15-7-0-2 record. After a shaky start to the season, Head Coach Peter Murphy said that a shootout win against St. Mary’s University in late October was the catalyst fo

Rick Westhead's new book, We Breed Lions, examines the systemic failings in Canada's favourite sport. (Credit: Liam Carleton/AQ) On Jan. 21, The Sports Network’s Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead delivered the St. Thomas University annual Endowed Chair in Criminology and Criminal Justice Lecture in the Kinsella Auditorium. Titled “From Hockey Rinks to Courtrooms: Hockey and the Public Interest,” the speech covered the culture of silence that exists when dealing with abuse an

Tommies post Charlee Connors scored 13 points against the Seawolves on Jan. 10. (Credit: STU Athletics) Both St. Thomas University (STU) basketball teams played the University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves (UNBSJ) on Jan. 10, starting the second half of their seasons. The women’s Tommies were 6-1, while the men’s hadn’t lost a game yet this season.  Tommies fan Sheila Graham comes to games regularly. She said she’s happy to see the large and enthusiastic crowds at the

STU runner Kensea Aaron participated in a cross country meet on Sept. 27. (Credit: STU Athletics) Both the St. Thomas University (STU) men’s and women’s cross country teams had their best Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) season in nearly a decade.   The men’s team finished in third overall, while the women’s team came in fifth. This is the first time the women’s Tommies have placed as a team in years, after several seasons affected by injuries.    “Everybody pu

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

This article covers the STU men's rugby grad game and its departing members.

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

This article covers the STU men's volleyball team and their growing rivalry with Université Sainte-Anne.

This article details both the STU volleyball teams and their goals for the upcoming season.

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

The 2025 New York City trip has been cancelled, the second time since its inauguration in 2001. This year would have been the 25th anniversary. (Credit: Brad Cross) Every year, as fall reading week approaches, fine arts and history students trade their notebooks and midterms for MetroCards and Broadway tickets. It’s not your typical fall road trip — it’s a 10-hour van ride filled with sing-alongs and When Harry Met Sally . However, the annual New York trip will not take place

The Saint John String Quartet performed at St. Thomas University on Oct. 2. (Brianna Lyttle/AQ) The Saint John String Quartet (SJSQ)...

Tommies midfielder Avery Scott throws the ball into play at Grant-Harvey Turf. (Josh Eidt/AQ)  On Sunday, Sept. 28, the STU soccer men’s...

Members of the No Ice Plz intramural soccer team. (Submitted: Rafaella Ortega) Many St. Thomas University (STU) students take the...