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Archive for October, 2009

3 Way Race for NY-23 District

Friday, October 30th, 2009 by Colin French

When Barack Obama selected Republican Congressman John McHugh from New York’s 23rd district as the new Secretary of the Army, upstate residents knew that the upcoming election would be heated. As a representative of 17 years, he clearly had the incumbency advantage over any opponent in recent elections. The choice of McHugh by Obama was [...]

President Fox to be Inaugurated as SLU’s 18th President

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 by Emily Gowdey-Backus
President Fox

William Fox’s inauguration on October 23rd installed him the 18th president of St. Lawrence. Fox, a former professor and minister, spoke about the value and lifelong impact of a liberal arts education. Maine Senator Susan Collins, his classmate at St. Lawrence, spoke at the ceremony and likened the new president’s religious and educational versatility to that of Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher.

Pay for Print Program Has Supporters, Detractors

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 by Anthony Martin

It’s a common sight by now, students swiping their cards in the ODY computer labs to facilitate printing. As part of the university’s new “Pay for Print” program, the Information Technology department keeps track of how many sheets each student prints out. Once you reach 400, you’re charged six cents for every additional piece of [...]