Oh what a lovely war – Theatre Review

WWI propaganda poster, included in the program for TST's production of "Oh What a lovely war" that ran Jan 25-28 in the Black Box Theatre.

WWI propaganda poster, included in the program for TST’s production of “Oh What a lovely war” that ran Jan 25-28 in the Black Box Theatre. “Ye Gods! What’s that?” A man dressed in Allied army garb asks his Lieutenant. He’s been in the trenches speaking to the troops. “Oh, it’s a Jerry, sir.” Jerry is [...]

Bon Voyage Acadian Lines

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If you’re going to be one of the many people trying to get home  for the holidays don’t count on Acadian Lines, you’ve got a better chance of hitching a ride with Santa and his reindeer.Workers have been on lock out since 6: 30 Friday morning. Many people who rely on the bus line will have to find other [...]

Movie Review: Breaking Dawn Pt.1

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  It starts with a half naked Taylor Lautner, but it goes downhill from there. It’s time for the vampire-human wedding of the millennium. It’s super cheesy with long, dramatic shots of the dress and the vows. The camera pans and the guests disappear as the couple kisses. When they leave for their honeymoon, a [...]

Cultural Capitals: Not a definite article

Fredericton was 'a' Cultural Capital of Canada in 2009

Walking through the streets of Fredericton you may have noticed banners around town pictured above. You may have said to yourself  “my gosh, self, I live in the Cultural Capital of Canada. This is it. This is the place for culture in my country,” and in a fit of feverish screaming excitement you exclamed “I [...]

Why Canadian Elections are Better Than American Ones

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(Polls suggest young people will turn out in record numbers for the The federal Monday, May 2.  Traditionally, they haven’t and no one knows whether the polls will prove correct or be another disappointment to parties hoping young people will support them. The following is the opinion of one  St. Thomas student about  how Canadians approach the business [...]

Just Dance 2 just doesn’t cut it for workout

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It’s a new year and another promise to get active. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions usually but this Christmas I got  ‘Just Dance 2’ for the Wii and maybe it will be the fun, indoors activity I need to get me motivated while avoiding the cold. ‘Just Dance 2′ was released back in October [...]

A year’s worth of change

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When tonight is over and the ball has dropped and the corks have all been popped, people will strap themselves in and get ready for another year. But starting tomorrow morning they will receive a strong reminder that while the calender has turned, 2010 isn’t quite done with them yet. They will awaken with the [...]

The Faceless Book

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Recently I updated my profile picture across all my online accounts. I switched to a more professional headshot done by theAQ’s Tom Bateman. It was a picture done for the paper originally, but I liked it so much I put it everywhere from Facebook to Twitter to my Google account. It’s nice using it.  I [...]

Katy Perry inappropriate for Sesame Street?

The 41st season of Sesame Street kicked-off with controversy. Pop-singer Katy Perry filmed a guest-spot for the children’s series. However, the clip never made it on the air due to parents’ outrage.

For more on this story, here are Adam Wright and Alicia Yvonne .

Animal cruelty laws in New Brunswick

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Canada is one country with the worst animal cruelty laws in the world. Jody Carr, PC politician, says New Brunswick is one of the “best places to abuse an animal.” What is anyone doing about this?

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