Hannah Rudderham

Flower power

Vancouver artist takes an organic approach Fireweed is a tall, pink wildflower that blooms in areas burned by fire. For artist Holly Schmidt, it represents sustenance and resilience. In her residency, Vegetal Encounters, as part of the University of British Columbia’s Outdoor Program, Schmidt planted a fireweed field at the Morris and Helen Belkin Art GalleryContinue reading “Flower power”

STUSU 2022-23 spring election results announced

The current executives of the St. Thomas University Students’ Union gathered on Zoom Friday evening to hear the results of the spring general election – two of whom were waiting to see if they were elected in their respective categories. Shortly after 6 p.m., Tyler Magee, current STUSU president, read out the results. Alex Nguyen:Continue reading “STUSU 2022-23 spring election results announced”

From stage to screen: Cape Bretoner stars in first feature-length film

Born-and-raised Cape Bretoner Sarah Walker was in a practice room at Acadia University preparing for her piano exam for her music degree when she got a call. “I had this exciting news, but I couldn’t say anything,” she said. Before she knew it, she switched to part-time studies at Acadia and moved from Wolfville, NovaContinue reading “From stage to screen: Cape Bretoner stars in first feature-length film”

BREAKING: Dryer fire in Vanier Hall briefly evacuates residents

The fire alarm rang through the corridors of Vanier Hall at St. Thomas University around 5:20 p.m. this evening. Students hurried out of the building, some visibly confused, as rumours spread about the third floor laundry room fire. The Fredericton Fire Department arrived on the scene as students were leaving the building. The Aquinian requestedContinue reading “BREAKING: Dryer fire in Vanier Hall briefly evacuates residents”

BREAKING: GNB decision to lift COVID-19 mandates will not affect STU campus restrictions

St. Thomas University’s George Martin Hall is seen in this photograph in Fredericton, N.B. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. (Aaron Sousa/AQ) All New Brunswick COVID-19 restrictions will come to an end by March 14, said Premier Blaine Higgs in a press briefing on Feb. 24. These restrictions include gathering limits, indoor and outdoor masking asContinue reading “BREAKING: GNB decision to lift COVID-19 mandates will not affect STU campus restrictions”

Senate Briefs – Feb. 24

Academic calendar dates St. Thomas University’s registrar, Karen Preston, put forth the motion for approval of the 2022-2023 academic calendar dates. There were three votes against the motion. Matthew Hayes, Senate board member, said he voted against the motion because the fall semester reading break lands “well into November,” which he argued is not theContinue reading “Senate Briefs – Feb. 24”

Satire: The hidden gems of Fredericton

This piece is a satire. All names and quotes mentioned are fiction, but the locations are all too real. When I first moved to Fredericton, I was told about all of the hot spots — The Cellar for cheap food and drinks, the Coffee Mill for a delicious brunch, Odell Park for its views andContinue reading “Satire: The hidden gems of Fredericton”

Commentary: A once safe city felt unfamiliar

I live in downtown Fredericton. A normally prime location within walking distance of most places and kind people to pass on the street. But this weekend was different. From Feb. 11-13, I felt unsafe in my downtown apartment. I heard horns blasting through the apartment walls and smelled diesel in the air when I steppedContinue reading “Commentary: A once safe city felt unfamiliar”

Neurological rehabilitation centre offers three unique labs at UNB

Inside the Centre for Adaptive Rehabilitative Engineering (CARE) at the University of New Brunswick, a patient walks on a platform, known as CAREN, that immerses them in a world of virtual reality while tracking their every move. This is just one of the capabilities in the three advanced labs in UNB’s new centre, which openedContinue reading “Neurological rehabilitation centre offers three unique labs at UNB”

BREAKING: STU returns to in-person classes on Feb. 7, increased mask restrictions

Two days earlier than planned, New Brunswick will move from Level 3 to Level 2 of the COVID-19 Winter Action Plan on Friday at 11:59 p.m. St. Thomas University announced Thursday around 4:40 p.m. that campus offices will open on Jan. 31 and in-person classes will begin on Feb. 7. Cases spiked last week butContinue reading “BREAKING: STU returns to in-person classes on Feb. 7, increased mask restrictions”