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Let’s talk about it. The prison system in this country is f***ed (flawed). It’s been manipulated by politicians such as Presidents Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Bill Clinton to oppress people of color. There…

Last month, Suzanne Smith, the president of SUNY Potsdam, made a difficult decision regarding the future of the university. With tears in her eyes, she announced the elimination of 14 academic programs across a wide variety of subject…

The Canton Farmers Market provides St. Lawrence University students with the opportunity to shop for fresh produce, delicious meats, and a variety of craft goods while being able to support local businesses. At the farmers market, you also…

You may have heard the chatter in Dana Dining Hall or could tell by the changing of the leaves. It's that time of year again when the campus comes together to take on the same challenge it has attempted for 41 years. This past weekend, St.…

With multiple theme houses on probation, many students have been upset with the administration over their choices. However, many students do not understand how or why these decisions were made. There are two different types of probation:…

From Oct 16th to the 20th, St. Lawrence University will see the return of the Advocate's purple week. This is a time committed to recognizing survivors of sexual assault as well as domestic violence. The Advocates is a student resource on…

Last month, the Thelomathesian Society hosted the contentious Trivia Night. For those of you who couldn’t attend, you missed a great event! Before trivia even began, the Winston Room was roaring. The main floor filled up immediately,…

The title of this article comes from a quote by an elderly Armenian woman seeking asylum in Armenia from Azerbaijani forces that invaded her homeland in the Caucasus mountains last week. While the typical assumption upon reading this…