News Digest: December 2, 2025

December 2

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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St. Lawrence Fed Challenge Team Earns Spot Among Nation’s Top Performers 

St. Lawrence University’s Fed Challenge team made it to the semi-finals of the 2025 Federal Reserve College Fed Challenge, placing them among the top 18 out of around 150 colleges and universities.

Events

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"Musical Landscapes" by the St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble

- Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall The St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble will play pieces such as "The Black Horse Troop" by John Philip Sousa, "Raging Machines" by Brian Balmages, and "Caravan" by Duke Ellington, among others.

Carnegie 10 International Film Series – Caravaggio's Shadow

- Carnegie 10 In honor of the diversity of films from around the world and in homage to the indispensable Cinema 10 series of Potsdam, the Department of World Languages, Cultures & Media, and the Language Resource Center are pleased to present: "Caravaggio's Shadow" (2022).

Laurentian Singers' Holiday Concerts

- Pickens Hall, Heuvelton, NY and Gunnison Memorial Chapel, St. Lawrence University Join the Laurentian Singers for their Fall 2025 Holiday Concerts.
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104th Annual Candlelight Service

- Gunnison Memorial Chapel Join members of the St. Lawrence community for the 104th Annual Candlelight Service. The service will feature the Laurentian Singers, St. Lawrence Choral Society, and Candlelight Children's Chorus.

Athletics

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Saints Earn Athletic and Academic Honors

Women’s Squash: First-year Eboni Atherley was named conference performer of the week and first-year Katherine Callaway earned rookie of the week after the Saints posted back-to-back 9–0 wins on Nov. 22 to move to 4–0.

Women’s Hockey: First-year Rylan Haslam scored twice, and the Saints put home three unanswered in the third to beat Boston College 4–2 on Saturday in Chestnut Hill and earn a weekend split.

Men’s Squash: First-year Emirhan Sen went 3–0 at the top spot and earned Liberty League Performer of the Week honors as the Saints split their pre-Thanksgiving matches.

Men’s Soccer: Juniors Dennis Argueta, Baker Diaz, and Nicholas Petrone were named CSC Academic All-District for maintaining at least a 3.50 GPA, holding sophomore standing or higher, and contributing in at least half of the team’s games.

Women’s Soccer: Junior Chloe Bourque, senior Kylie Burnett, junior Zoe Davenport, senior Meredith Donahue, and senior Madison King-Thurber earned CSC Academic All-District honors. Donahue advanced as an Academic All-America finalist, with national selections announced Dec. 17.

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

Social Media

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"The Best Decision I Ever Made"

As Matthew Shelton '26 prepares to graduate this Spring, he reflects on his time at St. Lawrence, and how he couldn't imagine choosing to spend his college-years anywhere else. From on-campus internships to adventures in Bangkok, Stockholm, and London, to his home-away-from-home at Commons College, Matthew thinks choosing St. Lawrence was the best decision he ever made. Check out his journey on the St. Lawrence Instagram page

In Memory

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On December 1, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Board Chair Emeritus and Trustee Emeritus Edgar Byron Wilson ’53. "Ed," or "E.B.," served two years in the Army and built a distinguished career in consumer goods marketing, rising to CEO roles that took him and his family across the globe. Ed was also a passionate supporter of the arts and higher-education, a devoted sports fan, and an avid reader. Read the full message here

On November 20, President Morris informed the Laurentian community about the passing of Kirk Fuoss, associate professor emeritus of performance and communication arts. A gifted teacher and dedicated mentor, Kirk was widely regarded as a “teacher’s teacher.” Kirk was also an avid traveler, Broadway enthusiast, and devoted animal lover. He also enjoyed gardening, alpine skiing, tennis, and cooking elaborate meals with loved ones. Read the full message here


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