St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) in Antigonish, N.S., sent out a letter to its students on Thursday saying they have decided to move forward with the COVID-19 waiver, despite weeks of controversy and backlash from students.“StFX Board of Governors’ Executive determined that the new Student Community Protocols and the legal waiver remain the best way forward and a necessity in order for the University to welcome students to campus in the fall,” the letter read.The waiver, which was sent to StFX students in the first week of July, aimed to absolve the school from any legal responsibility should students contract COVID-19 while attending classes or activities.The legal document asked students to agree the college isn’t liable for “loss,.