News Digest: February 11, 2025

February 11

News Digest collects news releases & feature stories from the St. Lawrence website. Visit stlawu.edu/news for up-to-date news and information. Submit Your News.

University News & Stories

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Dining Services Staff Savor Cooking Competition Success

Four staff members from St. Lawrence’s Dining Services took home the bronze earlier this month at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Conference and competition hosted by Skidmore College.
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Who Are Our Sustaining Saints?

Sean Kelly ’15 has made a gift to St. Lawrence University’s annual fund every year since graduating. Here, he shares his memories of St. Lawrence, his reasons for giving back, and how he keeps the spirit of community alive in some surprising ways.

News from Around Campus

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"Re-Writing the Streets 2.0" Sticker Exhibition on Display at PA College of Technology

Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Director Catherine Tedford has been collecting stickers since 2003, and her collection numbers over 15,000 stickers from around the world. A portion of her collection is currently on display in Pennsylvania.

Events

Bribe, Inc.: Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Peter Klein Presents a Riveting Documentary on Global Corruption

- Hepburn Auditorium 218 Join three-time Emmy Award-winning director and producer Peter Klein as he presents "Bribe, Inc.," his latest investigative documentary.

Letter-Writing Event: “Dear North Country”

- Ireland Lounge, Noble Center The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery and the English department are hosting “Dear North Country,” an in-person letter-writing event. The event is part of an international project called "Make Visible"–an ongoing, community-led project developed by New Zealand artist, curator, and activist Shannon Novak.

Athletics

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Saints Secure Liberty League Title, Sweep Opponents

  • Women's Squash: The Saints secured their fifth Liberty League title on Sunday against Denison, overcoming a 4-2 deficit. Key performances from senior Meg Pruett and first-years Mariam Dodd and Angel Otshabeng propelled the team to their first championship since the 2021-22 season. Otshabeng was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
  • Men's Squash: The men's team advanced to the Liberty League title match after defeating Bard 6-1 and sweeping Haverford 9-0 on Saturday. First-year Grégory Malsang earned the Most Outstanding Player award for the championships, marking the second consecutive year a Saint has received this honor.
  • Women's Hockey: The Saints achieved a weekend sweep by defeating No. 9 Quinnipiac and, on Senior Day, No. 12 Princeton. These victories secured them a first-round bye and home-ice advantage in the best-of-three quarterfinals beginning February 28. Additionally, ECAC Hockey announced senior Taylor Lum as a nominee for the Mandi Schwartz Student-Athlete of the Year award. Junior Emma-Sofie Nordström was selected as one of nine semifinalists for the Hockey Commissioners Association Goalie of the Year award and is representing Team Denmark at the Olympic qualifiers.
  • Women's Basketball: Over the weekend, the women's team went 2-0, edging RIT 55-52 and then delivering an offensive showcase to defeat William Smith 81-59. Sophomore Elizabeth Flynn and junior Caelan McHarney scored in double digits in each game. The Saints have won four of their past five contests.
  • Men's Hockey: The Skating Saints secured a 4-4 tie and shootout win over Princeton on Saturday night. Junior Tyler Cristall led with two goals, while first-year Isaac Tremblay and sophomore Jan Olenginski each contributed a goal. Goaltender Dominic Basse clinched the shootout by stopping three of the Tigers' attempts.
  • Swimming and Diving: Both the men's and women's swimming and diving teams were recognized as CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams for the 2024 fall semester, each achieving a collective GPA over 3.3 to earn this academic distinction.

For up-to-date scores and information, visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Social Media

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Ski Lessons With the Outing Club! ❄️⛷️

Nothing beats fresh snow and a ski lesson on the Quad! With help from the Outing Club, students picked up new skills, gained confidence on their skis, and had a blast in our campus winter wonderland. View the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

News Digest is a weekly compilation of news releases and web feature stories created in the past week. It is released, generally, every Tuesday. Please submit news items from your department or news regarding student events and achievements using the University Communications news form.