Top 5 Best:
Augsbury Center, near the vending machines:
This fountain is why I applied to St. Lawrence. With the simple press of a button, its ice-cold water comes rushing out to bless you and satisfy even the most unquenchable of thirsts.
Newell Field House, near the main entrance:
I’m consistently taken aback by this fountain. Not only is it colder than Stone Cold Steve Austin, it has the water pressure of a firehose. No matter what you’re doing, stop to enjoy this true gem of a water fountain.
Student Center, 3rd floor:
If you ever need a blissful break from studying in the Student Center, look no further. Although there are quality fountains on every floor, the climb up to this fountain sets it a step above the others.
Sauna:
To fully appreciate the beauty of this fountain you have to sweat for it. Only after you’ve soaked for a minimum of 10 minutes and made at least one new sauna friend can you truly appreciate what this fountain has to offer.
Near Gulick Theater:
Not the coldest, tastiest or best-looking fountain, but there is something that gives it a spot on this list: phat slurps. There’s truly no better feeling than the globs of hydration this fountain allows.
Top 5 Worst:
Valentine Hall, 1st floor:
This fountain frustrates me to say the least. Barely managing to crest, I am consistently forced to get uncomfortably close to the metal.
If I could, I would have this fountain removed in order to save future Laurentians from its horrors.
Whitman South, 1st floor:
Another water fountain that can’t get it up, the water that is.
I truly feel sorry for anyone that uses this fountain regularly. You’d have a better time drinking out of a sink.
Lee East, 1st floor:
A fountain near and dear to me, and yet one that lets me down so often. Its warm, metallic taste is only compounded by how hard you have to work for a quality drink.
Hepburn Basement:
This fountain earns a spot on this list not because of its taste, temp, or pressure. It’s here because of its design. A big unwieldy button virtually prohibits long drinks. Additionally, you’re forced to turn your head at a weird angle to get a quality drink. Overall, it’s a wonky water fountain and it deserves to be on this list.
Bewkes, 2nd floor:
Is it asking too much to want to be a little dazzled by a water fountain? Apparently so. The only thing that sets this fountain apart from others is how aggressively average it is.
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