News Digest: February 25, 2025

February 25

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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Making a Difference One Plate at a Time

Every week, nearly two dozen St. Lawrence students come together to prep, cook, deliver, and serve food to local community members in need. These volunteers are part of one of the University’s most unique and impactful student organizations, Campus Kitchens, whose mission is twofold: reduce food insecurity as well as food waste on campus and in the greater Canton community.

News from Around Campus

Neuroscience students publish research article summaries

Students in Dr. Ana Estevez’s Fall 2024 "Current Topics in Neuroscience" course recently published article summaries in Sciworthy.com.

Events

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Exhibition: Mulyana-Fragile Ecologies

- Richard F. Brush Art Gallery Explore the final week of the "Fragile Ecologies," exhibition featuring two life-size, hand-knit and crocheted costumes, several Mogus (monster) creatures, and a series of sumptuously knit coral islands.

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 Clinch Liberty League Playoffs 

  • Men’s Basketball: The Saints secured a Liberty League playoff berth with a Friday night victory over Skidmore. Junior Adam Dudzinski led the team with 18 points, while junior Dan Anderson added 10. St. Lawrence now turns its focus to tonight’s first-round matchup against third-seeded Vassar on the road.
  • Women’s Basketball: St. Lawrence closed out the regular season with a commanding 62-40 win over RPI, clinching the fifth seed in the Liberty League playoffs. Junior Jackie Malley drained five three-pointers en route to 17 points, while sophomore Elizabeth Flynn contributed 10 rebounds and nine points. The Saints will travel to RIT on Tuesday night for a win-or-go-home first-round game.
  • Women’s Tennis: The Saints extended their winning streak to three with a 5-2 home victory over Rochester on Sunday afternoon. A sweep in doubles play and strong singles performances from junior Molly Jesperson and first-year Eleanor McDermed led the way in a complete team effort.
  • Men’s Hockey: Senior captain Mason Waite has been nominated for the 2025 ECAC Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award, as announced by the conference on Thursday. The award recognizes the male ECAC student-athlete who best exemplifies leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement. Waite, a three-time ECAC All-Academic Teamselection, is set to earn the honor for a fourth time when the 2025 recipients are announced.

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

Social Media

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What Makes Snow, Snow?

At St. Lawrence, we embrace the wonder of nature—one snowflake at a time! Associate Professor of Geology Alexander K. Stewart breaks down the fascinating process of snow crystal formation, from the water vapor in the clouds to the intricate flakes that blanket the ground. Watch him discuss the science of snow on the St. Lawrence Instagram page. 

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.