Established in 1911 at St. Lawrence University
Established in 1911 at St. Lawrence University

Dana Dining Hall Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts

Dana Dining Hall is the most wonderous place ever known to humankind. Each time you swipe your card, you gain access to a wonderful spread that nourishes your body and soul. However, some don’t know how to properly navigate Dana each day.  The worst thing someone can do in Dana is not acknowledge the staff that works there: they do their best
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Ramadan Reflections: How SLU Fell Short

Eid-al-Fitr this year was on Wednesday, April 10. Before the big day rolled up, an email was sent saying

April Fools: SLU to Cut Down Enchanted Forest

St. Lawrence University's Board of Trustees has vowed to cut down the Enchanted Forest by May 1. The move comes as

April Fools: Light Insights on “Campus Life”

Doge Marino GrimaniJust come outside for the night (yeah) Take your time, get your light (yeah) Johnny

Embracing Diversity Everywhere: The Importance of Difference…

I love where I live; I have family and friends, opportunities to explore my interests, and a great academic

News

SLU Buys Out Professors

St. Lawrence University administration announced an early retirement incentive program in March, resulting in the retirement of 16 professors from over 10 departments by August 31, 2024. As far as The Hill News’ investigation, 14 of them

Registration Frustration

St. Lawrence University course registration left many students stressed and frustrated about their schedules for the upcoming school year. Classes are filling up faster than ever, especially in the science departments, causing students to

Over The Counter Narcan Reaches NoCo

Narcan, a drug which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available for free over the counter and online in New York. The drug can be found at select Walgreens and CVS stores, though this varies based on location. The

SLU EMS Training Event

After their happy return to 24/7 service for the spring semester, St. Lawrence University EMS is holding its Mass Causality Incident Drill on April 28. Last semester, SLU EMS had to cut back their 24/7 availability to just

ATO’s Semester Recap

The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity was originally founded by Otis Allan Glazebrook at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865. The original mission of the organization was to facilitate brotherly love and help reunite the torn nation following

Sports

Mental Health in College Athletics

Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States increased over the past two decades, making it a serious public health problem. Among U.S. college athletes, suicide is now the second leading cause of death after accidents.

St. Lawrence Swimming Steps Up

Starting last week, the St. Lawrence University Swim and Dive team members began their annual swim lessons for children in Canton and Potsdam. The program spans for two weeks for faculty and staff children and other kids in the

2024 NBA Playoffs Update and Predictions

Back in October, I predicted which teams would make the 2024 NBA Playoffs. I’m proud to say that I got 12 out of the 16 playoff teams correct: 6 out of the 8 teams in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. In the East, the two teams

Athlete of the Week: Angelica Aksdal-Jansen’26

Sport: TennisPronouns: She/herYear: 2026 (Sophomore) Hometown: San Francisco, California What is your major?I’m an English in Creative Writing major also minoring in Philosophy and Italian Studies

The Importance of Greek Life

I’ve made a lot of good decisions in my life, but probably just as many that I regret. As I head into the latter half of my last semester of college, probably ever, I can’t help but reflect on the things I regret doing, and the things I’m

Happy Daze: Sex Museum and Carnival

Did you stop by the Sex Carnival on April 6 in the Winston Room or the Sexual Positivity and Empowerment Museum up all week in the Crandell Room? Well, if you didn’t, you missed out! The Sexual Positivity and Empowerment Museum was founded

Anybody Got a Smoke & a Light?

“Can you pass me that?” asks Dom. “And shut that fucking door.” “Sure, just let me get my share of it first,” Tony reaches behind his back to close their dorm room’s door. The walls are beige, with an American

The Undeniable Truth About Sports Betting

In 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 violated the Constitution, ultimately overturning the federal ban on sports betting. People residing in the United States can now bet

Kayla Minst Leaving a Legacy at SLU

Flashback to 2008, when six- year-old Kayla Minst ’24 put on her softball uniform. Sporting a pink tank top jersey, pink shorts, and a black visor with a pink paw print on it, Kayla was ready for her first game as a Pink Panther. After

Beth Nguyen, Global Treasure

On Thursday, March 28, nonfiction author Beth Nguyen visited the St. Lawrence University campus for her Spring 2024 Writers Series event. She is the author of two memoirs, “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and “Stealing Buddha’s Dinner,” and two
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