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The 2014 midterm elections are no surprise; however the Democrats hand over the Senate with bitterness, while the Republicans do victory laps as if they weren’t expecting a clean sweep. Considering it is Obama’s sixth year in office…

As I am sure that at least a few of you have heard, the proposed merger between the Canton and Potsdam high schools was voted down last week. If you have not heard about it, I highly recommend that you take a look at our…

Recently some critics of the term “feminism” have been suggesting that the name be changed to either “egalitarianism” or “humanism”. Supporters of the switch argue that it would create a more inclusive movement, however I am not quite sold.…

1. Republicans edged out Democratic candidates in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, and North Carolina to secure the Senate majority and bolster their majority in the House. 2. The Obama administration just suffered the worst midterm election…

On a rainy and cold Saturday afternoon, the St. Lawrence Men’s Soccer team took on SLU rivals, the Knights of Clarkson University, at Sandy MacCallister field.  The rivalry matchup brought out the best for the Saints’ offense and a solid…

A series of racist Yik Yak posts angered some students on campus earlier this fall,. Known for its often controversial messages, Yik Yak is a site where members can post anonymously to people nearby. “Under the cloak of anonymity,…

By Sheila Murray Guest Writer A local farmer recently accused St. Lawrence University for failing in their commitment to buy local food. The open allegation raised controversy over the…

On Thursday, while children within the Canton and Potsdam schools busily prepared their Halloween costumes, the proposed merger between the districts was voted down. With an incredibly high turnout (almost 1,900 votes in Potsdam…