Top 5 Best:

Augsbury Center, near the vending machines:

This fountain is why I applied to St. Lawrence. With the simple press of a button, its ice-cold water comes rushing out to bless you and satisfy even the most unquenchable of thirsts.

 

Newell Field House, near the main entrance:

I’m consistently taken aback by this fountain. Not only is it colder than Stone Cold Steve Austin, it has the water pressure of a firehose. No matter what you’re doing, stop to enjoy this true gem of a water fountain.

 

Student Center, 3rd floor:

If you ever need a blissful break from studying in the Student Center, look no further. Although there are quality fountains on every floor, the climb up to this fountain sets it a step above the others.

 

Sauna:

To fully appreciate the beauty of this fountain you have to sweat for it. Only after you’ve soaked for a minimum of 10 minutes and made at least one new sauna friend can you truly appreciate what this fountain has to offer.

 

Near Gulick Theater:

Not the coldest, tastiest or best-looking fountain, but there is something that gives it a spot on this list: phat slurps. There’s truly no better feeling than the globs of hydration this fountain allows.

Top 5 Worst:

Valentine Hall, 1st floor:

This fountain frustrates me to say the least. Barely managing to crest, I am consistently forced to get uncomfortably close to the metal.

If I could, I would have this fountain removed in order to save future Laurentians from its horrors.

 

Whitman South, 1st floor:

Another water fountain that can’t get it up, the water that is.

I truly feel sorry for anyone that uses this fountain regularly. You’d have a better time drinking out of a sink.

 

Lee East, 1st floor:

A fountain near and dear to me, and yet one that lets me down so often. Its warm, metallic taste is only compounded by how hard you have to work for a quality drink.

 

Hepburn Basement:

   This fountain earns a spot on this list not because of its taste, temp, or pressure. It’s here because of its design. A big unwieldy button virtually prohibits long drinks. Additionally, you’re forced to turn your head at a weird angle to get a quality drink. Overall, it’s a wonky water fountain and it deserves to be on this list.

 

Bewkes, 2nd floor:

Is it asking too much to want to be a little dazzled by a water fountain? Apparently so. The only thing that sets this fountain apart from others is how aggressively average it is.

 

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