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Cuomo Proposes Legislation to Protect Abortion Services in NYS
Further distancing New York from the national drift to the right, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo called for a state constitutional amendment to safeguard abortion rights in the case that Roe v. Wade is overturned. This proposal came…
SLU-dents help make History in Women’s March on Washington
Last week’s Women’s March on Washington brought hundreds of thousands of protesters to America’s capital and sparked multiple sister protests worldwide. A group of approximately 60 St. Lawrence students attended the D.C. protests on a bus…
Feminists take action in Canton
Last Saturday, January 21st, over 100 people marched through the slushy streets of Canton, NY in solidarity with similar women’s marches across the globe. Despite poor weather, spirits were high. Supporters carried signs that protested the…
Third Annual Leaders Among Laurentians symposium draws current, former Saints
The third annual Leaders Among Laurentians symposium took place in Eben Holden on January 17, the day before classes began this semester. The theme of this year’s conference was “Your Leadership Journey.” The conference was open to all St.…
NoCo Airport Offers 2-for-1 Tickets
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As finals week is upon us, Ogdensburg International Airport is offering a refreshing deal that will help students escape the snow-filled streets of St. Lawrence County. In November, the airport announced a two-for-one deal…
Adirondack Lands in Contention for Wilderness
Photo via the Adirondack Park Agency
Back in May of this year, New York State purchased the Boreas Ponds Tract, a parcel of land located in North Hudson, from The Nature Conservancy. According to Governor Cuomo, the 20,758 acres of land…
Outside The Bubble: Miss. Minnesota Contestant Competes Wearing Hijab
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This weekend, Halima Aden took historic strides across the stage of the Miss Minnesota USA beauty pageant. The 19-year-old Muslim woman was the first ever contestant to compete while wearing a hijab. She also chose to wear…
New Meal Plan Proposals Hope to Satisfy Students
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St. Lawrence University is in the process of redoing the current meal plan offerings for the upcoming academic school year, 2017-2018. The university has contracted an independent consulting firm that…