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Catalexit?: The Fight for a Referendum in Spain
On October 1, the Spain we know today, as well as the EU, could see a major shake-up. The Government of Catalonia- which is the wealthiest state in Spain and home to cities such as Barcelona- plans to vote on whether or not to become an…
Save the Planet and Frack Away
As high global CO2 levels and rising temperatures continue to pose environmental and economic risks, action must be taken to reduce emissions. World Bank data shows U.S. electricity consumption per capita has remained relatively flat over…
Trump Issues “America Scores!” Executive Order
America is in trouble. With the World Cup looming, the United States Men’s National team (USMNT) is struggling to qualify for the prestigious competition. Only 2 games remain and the USMNT sit 4th in the group, stuck at a meager 9 points.…
The Problem with America
The other day an article from The Odyssey popped up on my news feed on Facebook. While I’m not normally the type to read them, this article grabbed my attention and I followed the link. It was by a young woman from my hometown who wanted to…
Basic Decency
Recently, President Donald Trump decided that the program known as DACA needs to come to an end. DACA is a program that allows undocumented children to stay in the U.S. This program provides them with protection from deportation, allows…
Letter From the Editor
In certain respects, St. Lawrence is a microcosm of America. We are a small liberal arts university in one of the poorest counties in New York State; poverty and privilege sharing the same geographic space. Some of us can afford full…
Letter to the Editor
Welcome back to SLU everyone. I am replacing Drew Watson as the Editor of Opinions, and am very excited to bring together engaging and thought-provoking content from a variety of students. After a very intriguing summer of news, I am…
Dear Dub: The Next 100 Days of Trump
There were many unforgettable lines in Angela Davis’ keynote last week, but my mind keeps returning to one in particular, circling back and back like it’s stuck in the rinse cycle of a washing machine. I keep thinking about when she said,…