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 Saints Earn Liberty League Recognition and Shutout the Competition

• Men’s Soccer: Sophomore Henry Brown was named Liberty League player of the year in end-of-season awards. Brown, who was named the league's Rookie of the Year last season and is an all-Liberty League first team member, emerged as the league's top player this season, scoring 12 goals through 17 games and had an assist for 25 points.  
  Elsewhere, senior Max Mogul and sophomore Baker Diaz joined Brown on the first team. Fifth-year Sam Pijpers, sophomore Nicholas Petrone, and senior Will Baker made the second team, and sophomore Gustav Schiebler qualified for the third team. The win for Brown came after the Saints went to the Liberty League championship game and fell to Vassar in penalty kicks. They battled to a 0-0 draw with the Brewers before losing 4-3 in the final game’s penalty shootout. 
• Women’s Soccer: Senior captain Mia Cence and sophomore midfielder Madison King-Thurber were named to the all-Liberty League second team for the Scarlet and Brown. 
• Volleyball: Sophomore Kori Meissner, senior Kate Gardner, and sophomore Araiza Acum-Santos all set career-highs as the team lost in four sets to the SUNY Potsdam Bears, but then downed the SUNY Poly Wildcats 3-1 in their season-ending triad Saturday. 
• Women’s Ice Hockey: Junior goalie Emma-Sofie Nordstrom registered a shutout for Saints women’s hockey as they downed Union 3-0. That improved their record to 8-4-2 on the season. Junior Kennedy Wilson had two goals and senior Abby Hustler tacked on another. Puck drop for the non-conference matchup between St. Lawrence and Clarkson will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 13 in Appleton Arena. The Route 11 rivalry game is part of a Field Trip Day that will bring over 3,000 local school kids to the arena for the game. The game will be broadcast live regionally on SportsNet New York (SNY). 

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

Outdoor Classrooms and Wild Encounters

Immersed in the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, our students on the Adirondack Semester are getting hands-on experience that goes far beyond the ordinary classroom. From analyzing fungi with biologist Claire Burkum to learning about birds of prey with Mark Manske of Adirondack Raptors, they’re discovering the magic of nature and science up close. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.

On Friday, Sept. 2, President Morris sent a message to the community sharing news of the passing of devoted Laurentian, Richard “Dick” Hewitt, an avid outdoorsman who worked in Facilities Operations at St. Lawrence. Read the message.

Saints Fall Sports in Full Swing

The fall sports season is well underway as Saints women's soccer shut out the competition this weekend with a 1-0 win over Colby-Sawyer and a 7-0 win over SUNY Potsdam. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued as Emma Palumbo '25 and Timmy Boyce '25 each won the Cardinal Classic 5K during the men's and women's cross country meet in Plattsburgh, and Jimmy King '26 claimed the individual title for Saints men's golf while the 'A' team secured a win to open the season. First-year Molly Jespersen secured the 'B' Flight Singles title during the opening weekend for the women's tennis team while Jenny L'Hommedieu 23 scored her first goal of the season to lead the field hockey team to a 1-0 win over Oneonta. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Building Connections at the Club & Organization Fair

More than 95 student clubs and organizations recently came together for the Club and Organization Fair. Whether they're looking for a place to harmonize with other vocalists, toss a disc with Ultimate enthusiasts, or influence change as a campus leader, this on-campus event is a place for students to share their passions, hobbies, and budding interests. View photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Instagram account. 

The President's Office, Academic Affairs, and Student Life sent a message to the community on Saturday, Sept. 11, with updated information about the campus operating status (Orange–higher risk) and adjustments to some restrictions.  Read the message.

Saints Fall Sports Continue
Several varsity teams continued their fall seasons this weekend. In their first home game, Football defeated Norwich 37-7 in the Hoffman Cup contest on Saturday at Leckonby Stadium. The weekend wins continued with field hockey defeating Lebanon Valley and Manhattanville at the William Smith Tournament. Volleyball emerged from a 4-0 weekend celebrating wins against SUNY Canton, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, and SUNY Plattsburgh at the North Country Classic. Men's Tennis hosted the St. Lawrence University Fall Classic while Women's Golf hit the links at the Hamilton College Invitational on Sunday. Both the men's and women's cross country teams participated in the Hamilton College Short Course Invitational while the men's and women's soccer teams competed against Nazareth College and SUNY Oneonta. 

Spectator Policy Update
St. Lawrence Athletics shared their commitment to adhering to CDC, St. Lawrence County, NCAA SSI, and St. Lawrence University COVID-19 recommendations and protocols. Face coverings are required for all spectators at indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and tailgating is prohibited. Visit SaintsAthletics.com. 

On Saturday, we honored all Sept. 11 victims and their families, especially Laurentians Robert J. “Bobby” Coll ’88, Catherine Gorayeb ’82, Christopher Morrison ’89, Michel A. “Mike” Pelletier ’88, and Richard H. “Richie” Stewart Jr. ’89. In addition to the hundreds of American flags displayed on the Brush Quad, this year’s campus flag installation also included flags from the more than 90 countries that also lost people 20 years ago. Thank you to the SLU Democrats and International House coordinators for organizing the tribute and to the many students, faculty, and staff who played a role in making it happen again this year. (View photos taken by Sarath Novas ’23 on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

Academic Affairs and Student Life sent a campus health message to the community on Friday, Dec. 10, sharing a campus health update on recent test results and clinic information. Read the message. 

Prepare for the Unexpected: Stormy Skies, Claustrophobia, and the Art of Pinhole Cameras

Using cardboard boxes, tape, and aluminum foil, students built cameras to create small aperture to allow for exposure of chemically treated paper housed in the chamber of the box. Their unique results included a 32-pinhole lens camera used to make self-portraits; a 360-view multi-lens camera, and a floss container repurposed as a pinhole camera held in the student’s mouth during the exposure.

Saints Basketball Teams Top Clarkson; Winter Sports Return Dec. 29

Women's Basketball ended the semester undefeated after dominating Clarkson, 62-38, to improve to 8-0 on the season, while Men's Basketball improved to 6-1 with a 65-59 win over the Golden Knights. Saints Athletics will continue their winter schedules on Wednesday, December 29, with Men's Hockey facing off against UMass Lowell at Appleton Arena. 

Visit SaintsAthletics.com for up-to-date news and scores.

A Look Back at 100 Years of Candlelight Service

Laurentians gathered in Gunnison Memorial Chapel last week to raise their candles as part of the 100th Candlelight Service. See how the beloved St. Lawrence tradition has evolved over the years with photos dating back to the 1960s, courtesy of Special Collections.  View the photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.

Saints Skate to Victory, Winter Sports Continue

Women's ice hockey skated to a 5-2 victory over Mercyhurst last week. Following the Thanksgiving break, winter sports will continue later this week. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Laurentian Gratitude 

Family, friends, health, and the Scarlet & Brown. Laurentians were recently asked what little things about the St. Lawrence community make them smile—and they answered! Watch the video on the St. Lawrence Instagram account.

Here's We Go Saints!

This past week the women's soccer team secured a 3-0 win against Utica University, while the women's hockey team celebrated a thrilling 2-1 victory over RIT. In the world of esports, St. Lawrence's League of Legends and Super Smash Bros teams showed their digital dominance with 2-0 wins against Howard Community College and Hood College, respectively. The women's swimming and diving team outperformed Clarkson University with a score of 170-103. Meanwhile, the men's soccer team had a resounding 4-0 win against Skidmore College on their home field.

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

The Kenya Semester Program is Underway!

Students in the Kenya Semester Program recently ventured out on the Amboseli component of their experience. For just under a week, they stayed at Sopa Lodge in Amboseli region—a national park spanning 394 square kilometers with a collection of six group ranches—sighting views of Mt. Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. Each day consisted of different experiential learning activities like visiting the local village to interview farmers to roaming Amboseli National Park on safari, and so much more! View photos and read more about the student’s Amboseli experience on the Kenya Semester Program’s Instagram.

(Photo Credit: Kenya Semester Program [@sluksp])