Two actors, Megan Murphy and Circe Caine, sat centre stage in the Black Box Theatre at St. Thomas University and mourned the loss of their “fat, fat” cat, named Shoebox. They were performing in a play called Shoebox, written by STU grad Anthony Bryan. His play was part of the Act of Kindness Festival that took place on MarchContinue reading “Playwrights donate their time to help the homeless”
Author Archives: Hannah Rudderham
Students determine the greatest book
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams was dubbed the greatest book of all time at a Great Books student-run debate on March 29. First-year St. Thomas University student Chandler Gard, arguing for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, battled third-year student Wasiimah Joomun, who fought for Les Belles Images, in the final round of debating. Gard only read The Hitchhiker’s GuideContinue reading “Students determine the greatest book”
Emerging artists showcase their work for audience feedback
Sometimes all that’s needed is a fresh pair of eyes to produce a new opinion or add the final touch to a time consuming project, something two St. Thomas University students decided to do with their art pieces. A Night of Emerging Artists was co-produced by Naomi McGowan and Dustyn Forbes to give themselves andContinue reading “Emerging artists showcase their work for audience feedback”
For the hate of Valentine’s Day
While in high school, Haley Beatty was on her student council when they planned a Valentine’s Day event where students could wear red or pink in support of the day – or black in opposition. Beatty, a first-year student at St. Thomas University, planned an all-black outfit to show her dislike for the day, and atContinue reading “For the hate of Valentine’s Day”
Behind the scenes, plays come alive
Chris Saad, the technical director and light and sound designer for Theatre St. Thomas, knows the ins and outs of a theatre’s backstage. Saad is going on his 13th year working lights and sound for St. Thomas University. He said there’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes of a show like TST’s TheContinue reading “Behind the scenes, plays come alive”
An earnest play in a comedic way
St. Thomas University students have been busy preparing for their next production by rehearsing comedic, witty dialogue. Theatre St. Thomas’ production of The Importance of Being Earnest opens in the Black Box Theatre on Jan. 30. Third-year student Ben Smith will play lead character Jack Worthing. He’s been acting with TST since his first year at STU. “IContinue reading “An earnest play in a comedic way”
Getting back in the groove
A Caper’s View Christmas is a great time for college students. They’ve been working so hard throughout the semester, they finish their exams and then most of them get to visit their families for the holidays. Then they get home just to realize they’ve come down with a cold or flu and all they canContinue reading “Getting back in the groove”
Students share stories to inspire the internet
Three St. Thomas University students have one big thing in common. They use the internet as an outlet to discuss personal challenges and goals. Victoria Deveau, a fourth-year student, started a blog about a year and a half ago where she talks about depression, seasonal affective disorder, emotions and tips on how she deals withContinue reading “Students share stories to inspire the internet”
Review: Get energized while studying at The Affirmation Lounge
For most university students, coffee shops are a great place to finish assignments, get some reading done and study – all while enjoying a coffee or tea. But in August, Tianna Colpitts opened The Affirmation Lounge, a non-alcoholic herbal tea bar in downtown Fredericton, breaking away from the common café atmosphere. Located on Mazzucas LaneContinue reading “Review: Get energized while studying at The Affirmation Lounge”
Isolation U: What got you through 2020?
It’s been a year of living remotely, and for many, a year of living lonely. In the final episode Isolation U, hosts Hannah Rudderham and Aaron Sousa ask students what helped them get through this annus horribilis, and we even give you a surprise guest appearance at the end. This is an episode you won’tContinue reading “Isolation U: What got you through 2020?”
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