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Computer thefts plague UNB

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Six laptops and two desktops reported missing since Aug. 23 FREDERICTON (CUP) — Several laptop computers and two desktop computers have been stolen from the University of New Brunswick in several instances. The first desktop was reported missing from a lab on Aug. 23; another desktop went missing shortly after. Both were secured to the [...]

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For students rationalization overrides risk when it comes to texting and driving Aaron Noel knows what it’s like to lose a friend. Six months ago, Noel’s friend died in a car accident in Mirimachi. The culprit? Texting while driving. Texting and driving kills New Brunswickers every year, many of them young adults. Just three weeks [...]

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Bell Aliant takes over from Point of Presence Kassandra Mattice wasn’t impressed with the wake-up call she received after returning to St. Thomas University this September. Up until this year, she could c all home from her residence phone. However, since the university changed service providers, from Point of Presence to Bell Aliant, that perk [...]

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The tale of two teams

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Rugby fans were treated to back to back games, on Sunday, when the St. Thomas men’s and women’s teams hosted Mount Allison University. The women opened the action and did not waste time proving that they were the better team. Ten minutes in, the game was tied at seven, but that was as close as [...]

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Late surge seals win

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The third period was the difference maker, for the Tommies, in Saturday’s pre-season match against Universite de Moncton; held in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. After the first two periods, the game was tied 2-2 and the momentum seemed to be swinging Moncton’s way. Early in the third, Tommies forward Mike Reich took a high-sticking penalty, [...]

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Winless road trip

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The St. Thomas University women’s basketball team travelled to Montreal on Sept. 17 to compete against three teams from the Quebec league. It would turn out to be a tough road trip for the Tommies. The Tommies kicked off their pre-season with a game against the Dawson College Blues on Friday night. Turnovers by STU [...]

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How to beat sketchy feet

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Peggy Currie has some horror stories from looking at feet for 16 years at Quality Shoes in downtown Fredericton. “The worst I’ve ever seen was an elderly lady that came in,” she says, “and her toes, from her big toe on, were all piled on top of each other, just like little stairs. It was [...]

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International students look for work in Canada

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MCAF helps students find jobs after graduation “Finding a job right out of school was really tough for me especially because I’m in a foreign country” says graduate Nikhita Kujur. However, international students must meet certain requirements to qualify for a post-graduation work permit. Through its International Students and Spouses Employment Services program, the Multicultural [...]

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Politicians use freebies to win votes

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Has campus campaigning gone to far? Last Wednesday afternoon, Greg Byrne painted the STU courtyard red. The Liberal candidate in Fredericton-Lincoln parked a classic red Chevy truck, complete with a Byrne campaign sign in the flatbed, in the middle of the courtyard and lined the trees with cardboard Liberal signs. Byrne and supporters were there [...]

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Parties promise not to reduce PSE funding in province FREDERICTON (CUP) — As political parties in New Brunswick handed down their platforms in the wake of the looming provincial election, student leaders in the province are calling on politicians to make post-secondary education a central issue. “No one is taking as strong a stance as [...]

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STU’s beat-boxing b-boy

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Daniel Blais’ movement is his message The sweat is dripping off his face as he slides across the dance floor. His body is filled with energy as he flips into the air and lands perfectly on his feet. He rocks back and forth to the rhythm as if there are no bones in his body. [...]

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