Hannah Rudderham

BREAKING: N.B. to move to Level 3 tomorrow, STU to remain online until Feb. 7

The Government of New Brunswick announced in a press conference at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday that the province will enter Level 3 of the COVID-19 winter plan at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 14. The province sits at a record-high of 104 hospitalizations. Premier Blaine Higgs said the move to Level 3 was made due toContinue reading “BREAKING: N.B. to move to Level 3 tomorrow, STU to remain online until Feb. 7”

BREAKING: STU moves to online classes for first two weeks of winter semester

In an email to students on Dec. 22, St. Thomas University announced classes will move online on Jan. 10 and resume in-person on Jan. 24 due to the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. Jeffrey Carleton, associate vice-president of communications, said the decision was made over the past few days. Kim Fenwick, vice-president of academic and research,Continue reading “BREAKING: STU moves to online classes for first two weeks of winter semester”

Senate Briefs – Nov. 25

Note: The president’s report remains in-camera, meaning in private, as per Senate’s Feb. 11, 2021 decision. Because of this, The Aquinian is unable to cover the contents of the president’s report in these briefs. VP finance and administration retirement Dawn Russell, St. Thomas University president, announced on Nov. 26 that Lily Fraser, STU’s vice-president finance andContinue reading “Senate Briefs – Nov. 25”

Twillingate tales: East Coast festival focusses on digital arts

The Unscripted Twillingate Digital Arts Festival in Newfoundland and Labrador reached international audiences when they mounted a hybrid festival last year—a successful feat they hope to repeat this September. Wilma Hartmann, co-chair of the board and one of the founding members of the festival, says they had to make quick decisions when COVID-19 hit lastContinue reading “Twillingate tales: East Coast festival focusses on digital arts”

Mei Eimotieg – We Are Still Here

This mini-doc was originally published in The Aquinian on Nov. 21, 2021. This story was the recipient of a John H. McDonald Award for Excellence in Student Journalism in the Indigenous Reporting – Multimedia category.

University Insider: St. Thomas University

The 411 Best place to live: Downtown! Best place to study: Coffee & Friends downtown is a personal favourite, but when studying in a group, the top floor of Sir James Dunn Hall Best campus events: Shinerama! In first year, you go for the day to different locations around town and raise money for cysticContinue reading “University Insider: St. Thomas University”

‘The people have spoken’: Week of CUPE strike action in New Brunswick

A week of striking and back and forth between the Government of New Brunswick and the N.B. Canadian Union of Public Employees will continue after Premier Blaine Higgs has yet to agree to sign CUPE’s counter employment offer proposed on Nov. 5 at 4:03 a.m. “We’re in the middle of a pandemic. [Higgs] continues toContinue reading “‘The people have spoken’: Week of CUPE strike action in New Brunswick”

Senate Briefs – Oct. 21

Note: The president’s report remains in-camera, meaning in private, as per Senate’s Feb. 11, 2021 decision. Because of this, The Aquinian is unable to cover the contents of the president’s report in these briefs. New scholarships and bursaries Dawne Clarke, chair of the St. Thomas University admissions and academic standing committee, moved a motion to approveContinue reading “Senate Briefs – Oct. 21”

Commentary: Chronically ill and unsupported

It’s expensive to be chronically ill. In a country where we have “universal healthcare,” I don’t think able-bodied people realize how pricey a chronic illness can be. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Lupus, when I was 16. My family spent years buying medication, medical equipment and driving to appointments. When I came toContinue reading “Commentary: Chronically ill and unsupported”

Fredericton-born actor plays starring role in filmed production of Come From Away

Tony LePage was driving with his fiancé when he got the call from the director of Come From Away on Broadway, Christopher Ashley. He was told he scored the role of Kevin T/Garth in the Apple TV filmed production. “I just immediately sort of burst into tears,” said LePage. LePage looked at his fiancé and told herContinue reading “Fredericton-born actor plays starring role in filmed production of Come From Away”