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The worst question you can ask a St. Lawrence University senior is what their plans are for after graduation – at least for those of us in the humanities. However, this seems to be the only thing people care to ask about! What happened to…

This past weekend, St. Lawrence U was hit with one of the worst snowstorms we’ve seen in years. Classes were canceled on Monday, and a travel ban was put in place for St. Lawrence County. But even with these extreme conditions, many…

The Absense of SLUs President Is More Noticeable Than Ever St. Lawrence University is a small school that prides itself on fostering a close-knit, supportive community. Given its size, it’s expected that students should be able to…

This Week’s Question: Is Valentine’s Day Overrated? For this very special edition of THN, we are bringing you a very important query: Is Valentine’s Day Overrated? Valentine’s Day at St. Lawrence brings a mix of celebration and…

Every Tuesday night at St. Lawrence University, students over 21 (even though it’s technically a senior tradition) head to the Hoot Owl bar and indulge in Tuesday Blues. I started going my junior year after my friend Quinn Meyer ’25…

With the North Country winter upon us, wildlife and SLUdents alike are spending as little time outside as possible. The trek from Dana Dining Hall to your dorm in the dark during a snowstorm is probably your least favorite part of the day.…

Trump’s Grant Freeze Undermines Checks on Executive Power When someone tells you who they are, believe them. Trump said he would be “a dictator on day one,” and while he may have been a few days off, it certainly seems like his vision…

Independent Research Warns That Risks From Dairy Products Are Downplayed by Industry Influence. Independent peer-reviewed literature including that provided on the websites of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and…