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Established in 1911 at St. Lawrence University

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SLU Buys Out Professors

St. Lawrence University administration announced an early retirement incentive program in March, resulting in the retirement of 16 professors from over 10 departments by August 31, 2024. As far as The Hill News’ investigation, 14 of them

Registration Frustration

St. Lawrence University course registration left many students stressed and frustrated about their schedules for the upcoming school year. Classes are filling up faster than ever, especially in the science departments, causing students to

Over The Counter Narcan Reaches NoCo

Narcan, a drug which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available for free over the counter and online in New York. The drug can be found at select Walgreens and CVS stores, though this varies based on location. The

SLU EMS Training Event

After their happy return to 24/7 service for the spring semester, St. Lawrence University EMS is holding its Mass Causality Incident Drill on April 28. Last semester, SLU EMS had to cut back their 24/7 availability to just

ATO’s Semester Recap

The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity was originally founded by Otis Allan Glazebrook at the Virginia Military Institute in 1865. The original mission of the organization was to facilitate brotherly love and help reunite the torn nation following

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Mental Health in College Athletics

Suicide rates among people of all ages in the United States increased over the past two decades, making it a serious public health problem. Among U.S. college athletes, suicide is now the second leading cause of death after accidents.

St. Lawrence Swimming Steps Up

Starting last week, the St. Lawrence University Swim and Dive team members began their annual swim lessons for children in Canton and Potsdam. The program spans for two weeks for faculty and staff children and other kids in the

2024 NBA Playoffs Update and Predictions

Back in October, I predicted which teams would make the 2024 NBA Playoffs. I’m proud to say that I got 12 out of the 16 playoff teams correct: 6 out of the 8 teams in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. In the East, the two teams

Athlete of the Week: Angelica Aksdal-Jansen’26

Sport: TennisPronouns: She/herYear: 2026 (Sophomore) Hometown: San Francisco, California What is your major?I’m an English in Creative Writing major also minoring in Philosophy and Italian Studies

2024 Route 11 Rivalry Preview

This Friday and Saturday, the St. Lawrence University Men's and Women's Hockey teams will play home and away games against the Clarkson University Golden Knights. Dubbed the "Route 11 Rivalry," the matchups between St. Lawrence and their

SLU’s Salty and Slippery Slope

On a fateful Monday morning last February, I was walking out of my dorm to go to my first class, which was French 102. I hadn’t checked the weather that morning nor was I awake enough to presume that the walkways would be completely iced

Zach’s Book Nook: “The Times” Review

In 1889, Oscar Wilde famously wrote that “life imitates art far more often than art imitates life.” In my eyes, “The Times: How the Newspaper of Record Survived Scandal, Scorn and the Transformation of Journalism” by Adam

Fortniters Erupt After Recent Updates

“Fortnite” took over the battle royale scene in late 2017 and has been on top of the gaming world ever since. Its longevity is unlike any game in its distinct realm or category. While the “Call of Duty” franchise produces one game per year

Java Jams Packs the Spring Semester

A new year, a new you, a new Java lineup. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, marks the first installment of the Java Barn’s first show of St. Lawrence’s Spring 2024 semester. Indie-rock outfit ,My Son The Doctor, accompanied long-time

“Greene” Spaces and Your Health

With today's increasingly digital and industrial environment, it's important to connect with nature. Fortunately, students here at St. Lawrence University are surrounded by abundant outdoor spaces and resources. The importance of these

Habi Houses’s Holiday Hel

Bright and early on a Sunday morning, 10 St. Lawrence University students loaded themselves into a SLU van to head down to Churchville, Maryland. They returned to Canton, New York a week before the rest of campus, ready to hit the road for

Day One Digital: Yay or Nay

St. Lawrence University is now automatically providing and charging students with online textbooks. Instead of searching high and low for the cheapest textbook options, students are now able to access textbooks online. However, not all
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