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The Spicy Iguana Restaurant Explores Ethnic Roots

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by Chelsea Nuffer

The Club, Hot Tamale and Spicy Iguana. Three new eateries were introduced to Canton over the last few months and one is very unique.
“Authentico Latino and Mexican cuisine,” the sign in the middle of Spicy Iguana restaurant reads. After ordering tacos from another restaurant and hearing the response, “We’re not Latinos,” owner Fernando Patoja knew [...]

Students Benefiting from “Hispanic Week” by Learning Culture

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by Kathleen Kirby

This week La Sociedad Hispana is sponsoring “Hispanic Culture Week” on campus as an important part of it’s mission as a collegiate Hispanic Culture club. All week La Sociedad has put on events including a movie night showing of “Real Women have Curves,” about how a young Latina woman learns how to love and accept [...]

Unseasonably Warm Weather Leads to Allergy Surge

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by Desiree DiIeso

April’s budding spring bloom has brought allergy sufferers to the Diana B. Torrey Health Center early this year. “Allergies came early and suddenly due to the warm weather we’ve been experiencing,” said Patricia Ellis, director of the Health Center. “There has been a high volume of students coming into the health center this past week [...]

“Hispanic Week” Promotes Cultural Awareness Across Campus

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by Dennis Brinkworth

St. Lawrence celebrates Hispanic Week starting with a film on Monday, April 5 and ending with a fiesta on Friday, April 9.   The cultural event organized by The Hispanic Society, (La Sociedad Hispana) invites students and professors to enjoy the diversity of Latin America’s food, films, and fiestas.
“Hispanic Week is a way that a group [...]

Unity Is Only Solution for Economic Hardships in North Country, Economists Say

Thursday, April 8th, 2010 by Daena Moulton

The economy and other related issues the North Country region is facing can only be solved through relationships, mutual trust, and cooperation among its single counties, according to St. Lawrence County Symposium keynote speaker David Brown of Cornell University.
“The goals are not simply economic goals,” said Brown, “and it’s not just jobs that are important.” [...]

Dana Shortens Hours Due To Budget Cuts

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Peter Harrison

Hungry SLU students will have 30 minutes less to grab lunch or dinner at Dana this semester after Dining Services shortened its hours Monday.
Lunch will be served on weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner will run from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., according to Dining Services Director Cindy Atkins. “We had to [...]

Head Trainer Retires After 30 Years of Service

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Daena Moulton

Ron Waske is retiring at the end of the school year. The head trainer served St. Lawrence University for 25 years. Whoever will succeed him has big shoes to fill.
“Ron has been a wonderful department member serving the student athletes’ needs for nearly three decades,” athletic director, Margie Strait said. “His caring, thoughtful approach was [...]

Weather Delays SLU Students, Faculty, and Staff Over Spring Break

Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by Desiree DiIeso

Bad weather conditions at New York City airports delayed three St. Lawrence University athletic teams returning from spring training.
The men’s lacrosse head coach Mike Mahoney said that the team experienced a 48 hour delay in San Diego, Calif. “It was a lengthier stay than we thought, but things could have been worse.”
The lacrosse team was [...]

Men’s Squash Goes Undefeated Over Weekend

Thursday, March 4th, 2010 by Sam Fulmer

Published February 5,2010
The men’s and women’s squash teams took to the courts last weekend to face Hamilton College and the University of Vermont.
A crowd of fans filled bleachers in the Robie Squash Center, watching the men’s team defeat both of their opponents. Now with a record of 11-7, the men defeated both the Continentals and [...]

St. Lawrence Football Players Arrested For Cocaine Possession

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 by Anthony Martin

St. Lawrence University sophomores John Calero and Oscar Rodriguez, both 19, were arrested Tuesday by Canton Police and charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Offensive linemen of the football team, and roommates, Calero and Rodriguez were arraigned in Village Court and sent to St. Lawrence County jail. Calero was jailed on $20,000 cash [...]