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Feminist Friday: Don’t Make This About You
Never having spent much time on public transportation before, I was thrown a little off-guard by the gender dynamics of the metro when I spent my semester abroad in Rome this past fall. I never quite knew how to respond when a chivalrous…
Liberating Undocumented Dairy Farmers
Despite formally banning slavery in the 13th Amendment 154 years ago, an informal version of enslavement exists in Upstate New York. Undocumented dairy farmers are working demanding hours (4 a.m.-4 p.m.) in dangerous conditions and are paid…
Pay to Play
The stability of our democracy is in jeopardy. Congressional approval ratings near an all time low, while our executive branch lacks transparency and accountability. The integrity of our elections also remains uncertain as we approach the…
Feminist Friday: Feminists Use Gillette (Sometimes)
When I think of Gillette, I think of men. My dad, my brother, your dad, your brother--they probably all use their products. Of course, you can’t forget about the Mecca of masculinity, Gillette Stadium--home of the New England Patriots and…
Reflecting on the Women’s March
Stepping off the Metro, I fumbled with my bright pink poster, doing my best to not agitate the Washingtonians trying not to be blinded by the swarms of pink. I took a moment to throw on, yes, my pink beanie. I was ready to take on the…
A Youtuber, a Politician and a Gorilla Walk Into a Stream
It’s not a joke and it really happened. Leftist Youtuber Hbomberguy (real name Harry Brewis) livestreamed himself playing Donkey Kong 64 for 57 hours between Jan. 19th and the early hours of Jan. 21st.
He ended up raising more than…
Unconscious Censorship of Latino History
My interest in understanding why Latino History was missing from my education is due to John Leguizamo’s performance in “Latino History for Morons”.
In returning early to St. Lawrence University for Indoor Track, I tried to find a…
Letter from the Editor: Promises
Dear Fellow Members of the St. Lawrence Community,
I want to take this time to introduce myself to you all and express openly what my vision for The Hill News is going forward. This semester, I am beginning my tenure as…