Mental health researcher awarded honourary degree from St FX University
Dr. Stan Kutcher was presented with an honorary degree at the spring convocation ceremony on the university’s campus in Antigonish, N.S. Continue reading
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St. Francis Xavier University president says he won’t renew contract
President Kent MacDonald announced in a letter Tuesday that he will not be renewing his contract at the Antigonish, N.S., school. Continue reading
Acadia University to appeal suspension of men’s hockey coach after brawl
Acadia University is joining St. Francis Xavier University in appealing a 10-game suspension handed to its men’s hockey coach Continue reading
St. FX plans to appeal suspension of head coach after hockey brawl
In a statement released Wednesday, Leo MacPherson says St. FX respects the review and disciplinary process of Atlantic University Sport (AUS), “including the right to appeal.” Continue reading
More suspensions for players and coaches in wake of St. FX and Acadia hockey brawl
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
AUS men’s hockey sport chair David MacLean handed down a decision on additional suspensions Tuesday afternoon after completing a review. Continue reading
Acadia player involved in hockey brawl said opponent looked like a ‘rapist’: statement
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Acadia Axemen player Rodney Southam admitted he made a comment of a sexual nature toward X-Men player Sam Studnicka. Continue reading
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Atlantic University Sport suspends 15 players, both head coaches after wild hockey brawl
Six Acadia players and nine from the X-Men were handed automatic suspensions that ranged in length from two to five games, totalling 39 games. Continue reading
Hockey teams involved in brawl had ‘agreement’ about on-ice comments two seasons ago: league
Atlantic University Sport officials were aware two seasons ago of an issue with comments made between the Acadia Axemen and St. Francis Xavier X-Men, according to executive director Phil Currie. Continue reading
St. Francis Xavier coach, player allege hockey brawl started after comments ‘shaming sexual assault survivor’
In a statement issued late on Monday by St. Francis Xavier University, the school alleges that the brawl began after one of their student-athletes was the “target of a derogatory comment related to a sexual assault survivor.” Continue reading
St. F.X. women’s basketball coach suspended after player injured during practice
Lee Anna Osei will miss a second straight weekend of games as her team hosts Memorial University on Saturday and Sunday in Antigonish, N.S. Continue reading