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Weekend of Hoops!

It was a sweep of regional rival Clarkson as both women’s and men’s basketball came up with victories in the final doubleheader of 2023 at Burkman Gymnasium Wednesday. The women's team registered their second conference win of 2023-24 with a score of 73-61 over the Golden Knights. The win pushes their record back above .500 at 2-1 and improves their overall record to 2-5. The men’s team never trailed in either of their games this week—they beat Clarkson 73-66 then also took a victory against SUNY Geneseo in non-conference play 79-58. They are now tied for third in the Liberty League with a 6-3 record.

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

102 Years of Candlelight

For nearly a century, Gunnison Memorial Chapel has been a beacon of unity and reflection. The chapel was illuminated by 250 candles and filled with our Laurentian community, who gathered from near and far, for the 102nd Annual Candlelight Service. This beloved tradition marks the end of the fall semester and fills us with hope for the year ahead. Let’s carry on the spirit of togetherness and send out radiant wishes for a bright 2024. View additional photos from the event on the St. Lawrence Facebook page.

Saints Shut Out the Competition, Fall Sports Continue

The scarlet and brown shut out the competition as Saints volleyball topped Potsdam 3-0 with a marathon 62-point second set and Saints men's soccer defeated Ithaca 1-0 last week. At the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Northeast Regionals hosted by Drew University, Nathan Turtledove '23 earned a singles win, and Broderick Pinto '25 and Adam Heilbronner '24 earned a doubles win. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

September at St. Lawrence

It’s that time of the year when even the campus trees sport the scarlet and brown. Take a look back at some highlights of the fall semester so far. View photos on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

On Tuesday, January 24 President Morris sent a message to the community about the passing of Iris Waugh, who worked for nearly 30 years on campus in dining services, then in facilities operations as a housekeeper. Read the Message. 

Peterson '24 Secures Bronze at 2023 Para Nordic World Championships; Skating Saints Sweep Route 11 Rival

It was a great weekend to be a Saint! During the 2023 Para Nordic World Championships Saints Nordic skier Sydney Peterson ’24 secured two bronze medals in the women’s standing 10km and the standing sprint. This marks the second high-stakes competition appearance for Sydney who secured bronze, silver, and gold medals at the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games. Over the weekend, the Skating Saints dominated Clarkson University in back-to-back matchups with a 4-2 win over the Knights at Cheel Arena on Saturday and a 4-2 home ice win on Friday as women's ice hockey defeated Brown 6-1 on the road. The wins for the Scarlet and Brown continued with men's basketball beating Bard 60-55 after defeating Vassar 57-49 while women's basketball beat Bard 79-34, and men's squash defeated Colby 6-3. Saints women's swimming and diving team dominated Utica 194-60 while the men's team beat Utica 95-71 in their final meet before the Liberty League Championships. The women's track and field team won eight events to defend its Saints Indoor Invitational while Zachary Jaworski '25 won both throwing events, and Nick Lyndaker '26 won the 800 meters and the mile to lead the men's team. For up-to-date schedules, news, and scores visit SaintsAthletics.com.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Students and community members recently gathered in Gunnison Memorial Chapel to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. service. Leading with the theme, “It starts with me—the call to transform,” Rev. Dr. Shaun Whitehead was joined by President Kate Morris, University choirs, and members of the Black Laurentian Initiative, as they took the stage through spiritual songs, words of reflection, and moving performances. Watch the celebration.  View photos from the celebration on the St. Lawrence Facebook page. 

Weekend of Winning!

It was a winning weekend for the Saints! Starting on Friday, the Women's Hockey team triumphed over RPI with a 4-1 win, while the Men's Hockey team secured a 5-2 victory against Ferris State University. Saturday the Men's Swimming and Diving team defeated Bard College 57-7, and the Women's team won with a score of 121-49. Women's Hockey continued their winning streak with a 6-1 victory against Union College, and the Volleyball team brought home a 3-1 win against SUNY Potsdam. 

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

Meet Our Theme Houses

Knock on the door of any of our theme houses and you’ll discover a community that’s friendly, artsy, adventurous, curious, caring, and so much more. Every day, members of our 16 unique theme houses celebrate each other and share their passions with St. Lawrence, all while working toward a common purpose—from leading important campus discussions to creating something new to serving in our community. View the full video on St. Lawrence University's Instagram.

(Video Credit: Student Marketing Team)

President Morris sent a message to students on Wednesday, Oct. 13, condemning sexual misconduct, encouraging participation in Purple Week, sharing resources for support, and information about upcoming Advocates Aware Training. Read the message. 

The Smelly Roommate

When Sophie Margola '21 opens the front doors to the Elsa Gunnison Appleton Riding Hall, she is welcomed by the smell of hay, fresh shavings, and arena footing–inspiring a unique nickname and some of her fondest memories. 

CIIS Launches Travel Grant Map

The Center for International and Intercultural Studies (CIIS) partnered with the Digital Scholarship team to  create an interactive map that features personal essays written by travel grant recipients. Users can select countries around the globe to read about St. Lawrence students' funded research experiences.

Volleyball Player Hits Career Milestone; Field Hockey Coach Fran Grembowicz Celebrates 200th Career Win

Last week, Natalie Piper '22 recorded her 1,000th kill for Saints Volleyball as the team beat SUNY Potsdam 3-0 at home. Piper is the quickest to 1,000 in the program's 41-year history. The week's wins continued with Saints Esports securing their second straight win in the ECAC season against Nazareth College 2-0 and defeating New England College 3-0. On Thursday, the volleyball team defeated SUNY Plattsburgh 3-1 on the road.
On Friday, the field hockey team toppled William Smith 2 -1, earning Head Coach Fran Grembowicz her 200th career win, while both the women's and men's soccer teams defeated Bard College 2-1.  On Saturday, Volleyball defeated Hamilton College 3-1 while the Esports team beat Long Island University 2-1. On Sunday, the field hockey team secured a 2-1 win over the University of Rochester at home.

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

Laying the Groundwork for Plastic Degradation Research 

Rae Dunbar '23, a combined environmental studies and biology major, wanted answers to the global problem of plastic pollution. After receiving a stipend to spend eight weeks on campus this past summer as a University Fellow,  she laid that groundwork for future researchers interested in plastic degradation.