What Do We Call Our Professors?
William Shakespeare prompts the question, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet,” in Romeo and Juliet. For the average St. Lawrence University student, they refer to their professors by…
Trump Wins the Presidency
Republican Donald Trump has defeated Democrat Kamala Harris to become the 47th President of the United States of America. His victory caps a historic political comeback following a defeat during his first bid for re-election in 2020 by…
SUNY Potsdam’s The Racquette Newspaper: How Is It Run and Who Runs It?
It's a normal Tuesday night in November, although the temperature is abnormally warm, and the wind is howling in excitement for this break from the usual rainy cold. The top floor of Sission Hall is pretty quiet, the old lights stream a…
Halloween Highs: Fluke or Fact? Students Worried What This Could Mean for the Climate
Students of St. Lawrence University emerged from their dorms to an unprecedently warm Halloween evening last Thursday. Although the weather boaded convenient for those dressed in less insulated costumes, it is plausible that these…
Students and Canton Mayor Share Views on Party Culture
“Students of St. Lawrence and the Mayor of Canton analyze the issues surrounding the university’s party culture”
The party culture at St. Lawrence University has become a major issue in recent years. Students’ partying habits have…
Election Day Reflections on Voting: Voters Highlight Important Election Issues They Believe In
Election Day has rolled around again and people in Canton have recently raced to the polls to cast their votes. In a presidential election year with such high stakes, everyone is eager to let their voice be heard. The Canton Fire House was…
Brewer Bookstore Stuffy of the Week
Welcome to the Brewer Bookstore Stuffed Animal of the Week! Here we will be sharing our favorite (fake) furry friends from none other than SLU’s own Brewer Bookstore. This week we have a llama! This llama spends most of its time grazing…
The Perils of Endless Scrolling on Social Media: How Doom Scrolling Shapes Our Perception of Reality…
Is ignorance truly bliss? Is turning off our phones and shutting the world out for a few hours really a negative thing? With the impending election on Tuesday, it feels nearly impossible to escape the constant buzz of political discourse,…