“It” Reminds Us Just How Fun It Can Feel To Be Terrified
Based on the widely-acclaimed novel by Stephen King, “It” follows a group of young misfits as they are haunted – and hunted – by a shapeshifting demon that feeds on fear and children’s flesh. “It” assumes many forms (at one point a…
The Problem with America
The other day an article from The Odyssey popped up on my news feed on Facebook. While I’m not normally the type to read them, this article grabbed my attention and I followed the link. It was by a young woman from my hometown who wanted to…
Basic Decency
Recently, President Donald Trump decided that the program known as DACA needs to come to an end. DACA is a program that allows undocumented children to stay in the U.S. This program provides them with protection from deportation, allows…
2024 and 2028 Olympics Announced
The 2024 and 2028 Olympics have officially been given to Paris and Los Angeles respectively. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) made the announcement after a vote which took place in Lima, Peru on Wednesday.
The shortlist of host…
Dining Staff Shortages Cause Closures and Questions
The Northstar Cafe (the pub) is currently operating at limited hours due to the lack of temporary workers who returned to campus. Many part-time employees have decided to work at companies in the surrounding area, which has forced Dining…
Letter From the Editor
In certain respects, St. Lawrence is a microcosm of America. We are a small liberal arts university in one of the poorest counties in New York State; poverty and privilege sharing the same geographic space. Some of us can afford full…
St. Lawrence Welcomes Record High First-Year Class
This year, St. Lawrence welcomed the largest first-year class in recent history. Totaling just over 700 students, the class represents a marked increase in the number of students SLU accepts.
This increase in accepted students comes at a…
Athlete Profile: Megan Kellogg Striding Into Senior Year
Megan Kellogg is a senior at St. Lawrence, competing for the cross country and track team for the fourth consecutive year. Her running career began when she competed in 7th grade for her middle school’s modified team, that is, if you don’t…