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  1. The men's crew team row together on a boat on a river in Tampa Bay on a warm, overcast day.

    Blood, Sweat, and Oars: The Camaraderie in Hard Work

    Cale Sargent '22

    Being a member of St. Lawrence's rowing team is a formidable physical and mental challenge, but the Saints' collective willpower on and off the water inspires a spirit of camaraderie like no other.

  2. Nicole Stanton, wearing a white Saint Lawrence University lacrosse uniform, cradles the ball and prepares to pass during a home game.

    First Person: How a Birdie Got in the Way of My Goal

    Nicole Stanton '22

    I’ve played lacrosse since I was six years old, and during my first three years at St. Lawrence University, I was an enthusiastic member of the women’s lacrosse team. Competing with a collection of fierce, skilled, and dedicated female athletes has been one of the best experiences of my life. However, my senior year, I made a decision that would shock even myself. I quit.

  3. The brutalist-style library on a snowy northeastern campus at dusk. Lights from inside the library glow warmly.

    First Person: My Lighthouse, The ODY Library

    Emma Arden '22

    At times, I feel I am a ship at sea navigating a tricky coastline. Every assignment I complete is a jagged rock narrowly avoided. Each essay a tumultuous wave forcing a change of direction. With so many obstacles, it seems unavoidable that I would eventually be overwhelmed.

  4. A collage featuring images of five members of the Black Laurentian community.

    Celebrating Black Laurentians

    Passionate campus leaders, creative artists and actors, supportive Community Assistants, and caring students who work to keep the campus community safe; St. Lawrence University celebrates Black History Month by honoring the Laurentians who have a positive impact on our community each day.

  5. Esports Logo with headshots of Josh Lanza and Kyle Jicha

    Scarlet & Brown Stories Podcast - Episode 8: Esports with Josh Lanza and Kyle Jicha

    In this episode, Saints Esports Coordinator Josh Lanza and Overwatch Coach Kyle Jicha share how students’ passion brought their vision for an esports team to life.

  6. Andrew Matthews, Tyler Grochet, and Ben Barba, wearing business attire and hold athletic equipment, stand next to one another on a campus walkway on an overcast day.

    An Ecosystem of Entrepreneurship

    Andrew Matthews ’22 juggles more than schoolwork and co-curriculars during the school year. A business in the liberal arts and economics double major who is also a member of the Saints baseball team, Andrew equally spends his time working on strategy sessions, pitch decks, and public relations for Hoppz, an app he co-founded with friends and brought to life during the pandemic. 

  7. Laura Lavoie, wearing a mustard yellow sweater with a leaf patter, sits in a chair on an outdoor walkway. There are trees with yellow leaves in the background.

    Q&A With St. Lawrence's New Director of Wellness Education Laura Lavoie

    Thao Nguyen '22

    “Holistic” is the first word that comes to mind when thinking about Director of Wellness Education Laura Lavoie’s approach to student wellness. Partly because it’s a word she stresses a lot, but also because her work already embodies it.

  8. A group of students wearing red shirts sit in two rows among booths in a school cafeteria.

    First Person: A Recipe for Cultural Exchange

    Thao Nguyen '22

    My story begins when the white St. Lawrence University van I was riding in came to a stop outside of Madrid-Waddington Central School (MWCS), home of the Yellow Jackets, 20 minutes from campus. Inside the van, 15 St. Lawrence students waited to begin the first-ever cultural exchange mission organized by Common Ground Connections (CGC), a brand new club at the time.

  9. A large group of students gather for a photo at the base of a fire tower atop Mount Azure.

    First Person: How to Get Involved On Campus

    Wesley Dixon '22

    Here at St. Lawrence, there are a lot of opportunities to participate in activities that interest you. When you set foot on campus, one of the first things that you participate in during First-Year...

  10. Two students wearing neon snow pants and jackets ski off of a jump together.

    First Person: 10 Creative Ideas for Your First-Year Packing List

    Olivia Melvin '23

    As a sophomore at St. Lawrence, I remember exactly what it was like trying to prepare myself to live somewhere new. How much do I really need to bring? How do I make my new room feel like home? Most...