diff --git a/ruthesis.sty b/ruthesis.sty
index 0884479..ccba017 100644
--- a/ruthesis.sty
+++ b/ruthesis.sty
@@ -76,7 +76,6 @@
 % Standardized STIX2 fonts that print well, display on
 % e-readers/screens clearly, and have compatible licensing
 % requirements
-\RequirePackage{stix2}
 % allows UTF encoding, needed for Icelandic and other accented characters
 \RequirePackage{fontspec}
 \RequirePackage{unicode-math}