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The 2026-27 Tommies soccer graduates (Photo Credit: STU Tommies) St. Thomas University's (STU) men's and women's soccer teams played the final games of their regular season last weekend. The Tommies welcomed a pair of Halifax-based teams for an exciting doubleheader. Game one took place on Oct. 24. STU took on the University of Kings College (UKC) Blue Devils. The women's team kicked off the weekend with a 5-1 statement victory. STU's men's team continued the dominance wit

Katie Vidito passes the ball during a game against the Crandall Chargers (Photo Credit: SRM Photography The St. Thomas University (STU) men's and women’s basketball teams are preparing to return to the hardcourt for another exciting season. Last season was a successful one for the program. Both squads made the playoffs. STU's women's team dropped the opening game of the season and proceeded to win the next 17 straight matches. STU ended the season at the top of the confer

E-Scooters across from the Fredericton Playhouse. (Photo Credit: Isabella Pacheco/The AQ) This summer, Fredericton welcomed scooters to the city. The company behind the vehicle, Move E-Scooter, initially operated in different cities across the Maritimes, such as Halifax, Saint John and Moncton. Since then, the company has expanded its operations to Fredericton, offering residents the opportunity to get around the city with only spending $0.38 per minute. However, the new

Devin Cooley with his pet rabbit, Tito. (Photo Credit: Calgary Flames) The Calgary Flames have been on a heater as of late. The team was predicted to be cellar dwellers in the National Hockey League's (NHL) Pacific Division. Calgary started the season by losing five games in a row. However, the team has gotten some solid results from across the lineup. Calgary has won four of their last six games. The hot streak began with a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. From t

Grace Crawford and her father outside the St. Thomas University campus (Photo Credit: Grace Crawford) There's a common phrase uttered in the hallways and classrooms around St. Thomas University (STU). "Once a Tommie, always a Tommie." The phrase means that students who attend the school are not just a number or a name in the graduating class. Instead, you are a permanent part of the school's family and community long after you graduate. Oftentimes, situations arise where

Brady Tkachuk during warmups last Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators (Photo Credit: Kaito Newman/The Canadian Press) Romantic relationships are special. When someone comes into your life who wants to be more than friends, something happens in your brain. You don't want the experience to end. You make plans to spend the rest of your lives together. Nothing prepares you for the inevitable heartbreak when that person wants to "move on" or "take a break." As a result, break

Jackson Chourio runs to third base during game one of the World Series (Photo Credit: Hannah Schroeder/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Major League Baseball (MLB) fans, rejoice. The Fall Classic is finally upon us. This year's series promises to be one for the history books. The Los Angeles Dodgers were victorious in back-to-back World Series championships. Neither the Milwaukee Brewers nor the Tampa Bay Rays have won a title. Now, with baseball’s defending champions eliminated,

Sebby Villeneuve (#20) spikes the ball during a preseason game against the Mohawk Mountaineers (Photo Credit: SRM Photography) Volleyball fans, the wait is almost over. The St. Thomas University (STU) men's and women’s volleyball teams are close to returning to the court. Last season was a successful one for the program. Both teams made it to the playoffs. The men finished the season with 19 wins and one loss. The women’s team ended the year with 15 wins and five losses. The

The 2026-27 St. Thomas University women’s hockey team. (Photo Credit: STU Athletics) The St. Thomas University (STU) women’s hockey season is finally here. Fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to see who hits the next puck. Last year, the team lost in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) playoff semifinals to the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Reds. STU had over seven months to digest the bittersweet defeat. Now, their focus turns to dropping the puck on a new 2025-

New York Dylan Garand (#33) defends the net against Vancouver's Linus Karlsson (#94). (Photo credit: Robert Sabo/ New York Post) Thanksgiving has come and gone. Halloween is on the horizon. Turkeys are replaced with pumpkins. Pumpkin pie becomes a dish of candy and chocolates. Skeleton and graveyard decor is seen everywhere you look. Often, the holiday offers more tricks than treats. Just ask the New York Rangers. They had their first scare of the season early on. Igor Sheste

Blue Jays left Toronto with high hopes. (Isabella Pacheco/AQ) Blue Jays fans' hopes of returning to the World Series faded as the season brought injuries, struggles and inconsistent performances, leaving Toronto out of the postseason. Coming off an improbable World Series run, the Toronto Blue Jays started the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season with enormous expectations. The team finished with a record of 94–68, good enough to clinch the American League (AL) East crown

The Fredericton Express home opener (Photo credit: Owen McIntyre) On Oct. 10. The Fredericton Express returned to the Grant Harvey Centre to a standing only crowd to take on the Miramachi Northmen. The excitement was pouring out the building for their season opener. Three lines of cars wrapped around the parking lot and onto the grass. All seats in the Grant-Harvey Centre this season are sold to season ticket holders. Members of the general public are only able to attend a ga

The Fredericton Golf Course, cold winds ahead. (Bailey Young/AQ) As students return to campus and varsity teams get back into competition, Fredericton’s sports scene is shifting into fall. While soccer, volleyball and cross-country athletes settle into their schedules, outdoor recreation like golf is beginning to wind down for the season. At the Fredericton Golf Club, the changing weather is already affecting when golfers hit the course. With shorter days and winter approachi

Caitlyn Steeves during last years’ game against UNBSJ (Photo Credit: STU Athletics) Thanksgiving weekend has come and gone. For the St. Thomas University (STU) men's and women's soccer teams, there is no better way to welcome the holiday than with a pair of matchups against the University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNBSJ) Seawolves. STU and UNBSJ played a home-and-home series leading up to Thanksgiving weekend. The first game of the home-and-home series is usually hosted in

Spectators gathered around Mary’s tree at last year’s game. (Photo credit: STU Athletics) The St. Thomas University (STU) women’s soccer team is a squad that dedicates its time to giving back to their community. They host a match every season to honour the memory of a former goalkeeper and captain, Mary Cronin. Cronin played with the Tommies for three seasons. Coming to the team right out of high school, she established herself as a leader on and off the field. Cronin was th

The Chicago White Sox are the Cinderella team heading into the postseason (Photo credit: Nuccio DiNuzzi/Getty Images) Buckle up, baseball fans. The post-season is finally here. Fans excited for the beginning of the Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs don’t have to wait much longer. The races to determine each League’s Wild Card series are nearly complete. American League (AL) The AL’s tightest race features a pair of interstate rivals. The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers ar

Defenseman Amber Daley carries the puck through the neutral zone (Photo credit: STU Athletics) St. Thomas University (STU) Women’s Hockey season is on the horizon. Fans got a taste of the action when the team hit the ice for the East Coast Classic tournament to open up the home pre-season schedule. The event brought together STU, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Reds, St. Francis Xavier University (St. FX) and three teams from Central Canada. Those teams were the Winds

Will Boomer at the JB O’Keefe Fitness Centre (Bailey Young/AQ) A new face was brought to the front-facing team of St. Thomas University (STU) Athletics. Will Boomer assumed the role of Sports Information Officer in August 2026. Boomer replaces Martin Carvajal at the organization. Carvajal was in the position for almost three years before leaving the role to pursue other opportunities. Boomer was an assistant coach for the Men's Basketball team last year, when they took home a

Kensea Aaron during a race last season (Photo credit: STU Athletics) The St. Thomas University (STU) Cross Country teams got their season underway last weekend in Truro, with the men finishing third and the women taking sixth. Kensea Aaron was the top finisher for the Tommies men’s team, placing fifth in the eight-kilometer race with a time of 32 minutes and 29 seconds. It was the first race of Aaron’s second season with STU. He made an immediate impact as a rookie last ye

Nathan Peace during a game last season. (Photo credit: STU Athletics) Being a student athlete is demanding. You are required to balance not only weekly practices and games, but academics are thrown in there as well. Finding a medium between the two areas is crucial for success and building skills one can use in the future. Being named a Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA) National Scholar proves you are driven to succeed both on and off the field of play. Last ac