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Nick Hillary Verdict: Not Guilty
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On Wednesday morning, police cruisers and news trucks filled the streets of downtown Canton anticipating the announcement of the verdict of Oral “Nick” Hillary, SLU ‘00. Hillary was charged with the 2011 murder of 11-year…
First Year Program and Community Based Learning Relocate Offices to 11 Hillside Drive
Photo credit: Ali Price
It is official: this fall, the First Year Program (FYP), Community Based Learning (CBL), and Caribbean and Latin American Studies offices have moved! Their new location is at 11 Hillside Drive, which is located…
Verdict Reached in Tense Nick Hillary Trial
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In the most recent development in the Oral Nicholas Hillary case, Judge Felix Catena deemed the defendant “not guilty” of the 2011 murder of twelve-year-old Garrett Phillips. NCPR reports that, after the ruling,…
After the Final Bows
Photo courtesy of Will Mayer'17
Whether it be the two feet offered by Java’s plywood or the twenty feet of an outdoor venue, the extra height of a stage has power over the impressionable minds of an audience. We crave stardom, and revel…
St. Lawrence Family Weekend: A History of this Special Tradition
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Parents and grandparents, siblings and cousins, aunts and uncles: on behalf of The Hill News, I welcome you to St. Lawrence University for the 63rd annual Family Weekend! A diverse number of events are…
Outside The Bubble: Spain Marks Eight Months Without Government
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Since December of last year, Spain has dealt with an ongoing stalemate in their political system. In last year’s elections, a new parliament was voted in that resulted in neither major party winning a majority of…
9/11 Bill Faces President’s Veto
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Today, President Obama is expected to veto a piece of legislation that would enable the families of 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The president faced increased pressure from families to pass the…
Farewell Papi: Remembering the Legacy of David Ortiz
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David Ortiz, famously known as “Big Papi,” is arguably one of the most clutch players in not only Boston Red Sox history, but in Major League Baseball history. His career has been a rollercoaster ride with more…