Brittany Douthwright, 4th Year

The reason I chose journalism as a career is because I want to make a difference in the world.

My name is Brittany Douthwright and I am a fourth year journalism student at St. Thomas University.With this degree, I will do my best to give a voice to the innocent and to those who are unable to speak for themselves. I am extremely passionate towards people and animals, especially when it comes to injustice.

There is nothing I want more in life then to make this world a better place, and I will use journalism to reach this goal.

Fredericton falling behind? (Transcript)

Cassidy-Smallbusiness In: “Aeriol Liera has spent… Runs: 3:16 Out:…I’m Jason Cassidy.” Intro A study which ranked Canada’s Top Entrepreneurial Cities was released last week and Fredericton saw a noticeable drop from 2009. Although Fredericton isn’t renowned for its booming economy, the city prides itself on supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and small business. As Jason Cassidy finds [...]

Starving in silence part two

  In part two of this series, I venture deeper into the silent world of eating disorders. Although there are many different contributing factors to eating disorders, I am focusing on one that is most tangible to society, the media. The media is everywhere around us; from advertisements in magazines, commercials, billboards, we are in [...]

Fredericton falling behind?

A study which ranked Canada’s Top Entrepreneurial Cities was released last week and Fredericton saw a noticeable drop from 2009. Although Fredericton isn’t renowned for its booming economy, the city prides itself on supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and small business. As Jason Cassidy finds out, some business owners were surprised….others, not at all.

STU student Michael McCabe sheds light on Gerontology

Seniors are usually viewed in a stereotypical way: they’re old, retired, and find it difficult to keep up with the ever-changing and fast-paced society of today. However, some elders take small steps to connect with the advancing world, and few take the big leap. Michael McCabe is a 66-year-old St. Thomas University student from Australia. [...]

Lily Boisson, 4th Year

I’m a fourth year journalism student at STU. I’m originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and I hope to one day earn my living as a journalist.  I’ll be producing TV, print and radio reports throughout the year.

Roundabouts: A little bit of Europe in Fredericton

Roundabouts: A little bit of Europe in Fredericton

It’s no fun losing

Most Liberal MLAs were defeated on Sept. 27 as PCs swept to power. They may find leaving politics and finding a new job is difficult.

Emma Smith, 4th Year

I’m a fourth year journalism major from Kelowna, BC.  I’m concerned with searching out the social justice and human interest stories in my community.  When I graduate I hope to follow my love of writing and work at a magazine or newspaper. You can check out my work at http://esmithblog.wordpress.com

Evan Bower, 4th Year

I’m in my final year at St. Thomas, finishing off majors in Journalism and Great Ideas. I was born in Greenville, South Carolina, but grew up in Canada on the south shore of Nova Scotia. I enjoy the writing of John McPhee and Kurt Vonnegut. I also enjoy video games. You can check out some [...]