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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]