The Aquinian

08/03/2023

Attention all writers! ✍️

As the semester approaches, The Aquinian is looking for pitches for its four main sections: news, features, arts & culture and sports. If you have a story idea, please email us at [email protected].

You can also write the article you pitch, no prior experience is needed!

08/02/2023

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04/21/2023

Two current staff members of The Aquinian, as well as former editors, were recognized Thursday night for their contributions to journalism at the Atlantic Journalism Awards.

Jacob Moore, Hannah Rudderham and Giuliana Grillo de Lambarri accepted awards for their contributions to student and professional journalism during a ceremony at St. Thomas University.

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Two current staff members of The Aquinian, as well as two former editors, were recognized Thursday night for their contributions to journalism at the Atlantic

04/06/2023

To wrap up The Aquinian’s 2022-23 season, its section editors chose their top favourite stories.

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Editor’s note: this list was compiled in the order in which they originally published on The Aquinian’s website.

04/05/2023

As Giuliana Grillo de Lambarri prepares to take on her role as the editor-in-chief for the 2023-24 academic year, she reflects on her journey with The Aquinian and the people who helped her along the way.

“Working alongside an exceptional group of individuals has been an absolute privilege and continues to be so,” she wrote.

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I remember my first-ever story for The Aquinian.

04/04/2023

Aaron Sousa, outgoing editor-in-chief of the Aquinian, writes an emotional farewell that encapsulates his experience as a student journalist at St. Thomas University.

“Being a journalist is a tough gig; being a student journalist is a whole other beast,” he wrote.

Read more here: https://theaquinian.net/a-letter-from-the-outgoing-2022-23-editor-in-chief/

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03/30/2023

The documentary 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘺: 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯, produced by former Canadian Olympian Phyllis Ellis, highlights the impact “s*x testing” has on female athletes and women of colour.

“What is fair play, if it is not inclusion, prevention of harm, non-discrimination, human rights and bodily autonomy?” said Ellis.

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A new documentary by a Canadian Olympian highlights the impact “s*x testing” has on female athletes and women of colour.

03/29/2023

Members of Enactus STU recently travelled to Halifax to present their project in the annual Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. The Aquinian’s video producer, Ian Curran, spoke to them about their experiences.

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Presenting their “Spring Up” project at a regional competition in Halifax, find out how STU’s Enactus team placed in their first in-person event.Like our Ins...

03/28/2023

For his last review of the school year, Connor Campbell reviewed the latest installation of the 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 franchise.

"It’s fun and has some great tense moments and for the first time in 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 history, it introduces a one liner that isn’t impossibly cringe-worthy,” he wrote.

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Why did Scream need a sequel? Beyond that, why did it need five?

03/27/2023

A St. Thomas University committee expects to announce in May whether or not it will revoke Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s honorary degree after recent allegations that she made false claims to Indigenous identity.

“To use that as a way to get honorary degrees, not just from STU but other institutions, takes the legitimacy away from actual Indigenous students and professionals,” said Jonah Simon, board of governors representative for the St. Thomas University Students’ Union.

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In the wake of a CBC investigation from last fall, universities across Canada are revoking honorary degrees bestowed upon Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, citing her

03/26/2023

Six students from St. Thomas University travelled to Boston to compete in the Harvard National Model United Nations. The Aquinian’s video producer, Ian Curran, spoke with two of the students about their experiences.

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The Aquinian’s Video Producer Ian Curran sits down with Hanna Mercier and Sydney Gallibois, members of this experiential learning trip to Boston representing...