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Violence in Thailand Surges, SLU Students Not Affected

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Kathleen Kirby

Thailand Within a month tensions in Thailand have increased dramatically as protests by the “Red Shirts” (The United Democracy against Dictatorship) have increased in volume and intensity. The violence over the past few days has warranted immediate travel warnings from countries including Canada, the UK and the [...]

There is More to Graduating Than Simply Leaving

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Johnson Joshua

While Senior Week and Commencement may sound like a lot of fun, there’s a lot more to being in the last year of college.  The thought of getting a job, getting into graduate school, and paying off loans is often an intimidating thought for those leaving their university lives behind.
Cait Sullivan ‘10 says she’s starting [...]

St. Lawrence Seaway, a Hidden Gem

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Daena Moulton

The St. Lawrence Seaway one of the best-hidden jewels of the North Country, recently opened it’s 51st season. Many St. Lawrence students have little or no knowledge of this important water transportation route connecting the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes.
“Since its inception in 1959, over 2.5 billion tons of cargo valued in excess of [...]

Job Market Back in Swing for Graduating SLU Students

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Peter Harrison

Seniors can expect the job market to transition back to full strength after the last two years yielded below average placement results, according to Sarah Coburn, assistant director of Career Services. “This year I’d say it’s a much more positive feel. Students are letting us know every couple of days that they’ve landed something,” Coburn [...]

Local Restaurants Gear Up for Graduation

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Desiree DiIeso

The Partridge Café, Blackbird Café, The Club and the University Inn talk preparation strategy for dealing with the masses on St. Lawrence University’s graduation weekend on May 16. Plans include staying open on that Sunday, drafting condensed menus, ordering more food, and mentally preparing for the post-commencement rush.
Co-owner of the Partridge Café, Sarah Manning, explains [...]

First Year Program Changes For Nest Year

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Molly Lunn

With St. Lawrence suffering campus-wide budget cuts in a national recession, the First Year Program will be losing its mentors next year. Cathy Crosby-Currie, Associate Dean of the First Year, faces the difficult task of increasing efficiency while maintaining the quality and purpose of SLU’s essential First Year Program.
“Next year is a year of conversation [...]

The Tradition: Moving Up Day

Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Chelsea Nuffer

Cam Wheeler, brother of Morganne Wheeler ’10, visited St. Lawrence campus this past weekend for the Admissions Visit Day and his sister’s Moving Up Day ceremony. He felt the strong sense of community that SLU offers. Cam was especially struck by a professor who sat in front of him applauding loudly for every award recipient.
For [...]

North Country Drug Trafficking

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 by Peter Harrison

Popping pills, sniffing lines, or dealing pot are risky in any setting, but Laurentians who get involved in taking and trafficking drugs on campus are risking more than their health and freedom, according to Rance Davis.
Drug violations make up one-third of J-Board cases, and the vast majority of those are for pot, he said, adding [...]

Volcano Causes Problems For SLU Students Abroad

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 by Molly Lunn

The ash clouds covering Europe after Iceland’s volcanic eruption provided unexpected benefits to SLU students studying abroad. With over 100,000 flights grounded in the past week, Jolie Roetter, St. Lawrence Director of Off-Campus Programs, shares her optimism on the positive side of this international fiasco.
“Honestly, I think it’s really nice because it gives students a [...]

April Showers Bring May Flowers to Ottawa

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 by Daena Moulton

The Canadian Tulip festival will draw between 600,000 to 700,000 people from around the world to Ottawa during its two-week period starting May 7. While the typical visitors are middle-aged people, this year the organizers are trying to bring in a younger demographic, targeting the ages 19 to 38.
“We have brought back music to the [...]