January 29, 2016

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

VOLUME CVI, ISSUE 1

President Fox Announces Task Force Agenda for Committee on Diversity and Inclusivity

By BRENDA WINN NEWS EDITOR

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SUNY Geneseo students Kelsey Annese and Matthew Hutchinson were found dead on January 17, 2016.

Geneseo Tragedy Brings Light to SLU Active Shooter Plan

By REBECCA DOSER NEWS EDITOR “We’ve never had any shootings or threats of shootings ever on the St. Lawrence campus whatsoever,” Sergeant Dave Richer of SLU Safety & Security says.

Richer has been at St. Lawrence for nearly 26 years and says that he has never experienced anything of a similar nature to the shootings that took place in Geneseo, NY. “Something like this could happen anywhere but St. Lawrence has a very good active shooter plan as a result of our on-going training and support from the administration,” he says. This support stems from “being involved in the planning system, altering testing systems when needed, securing buildings and being prepared for an event like this if one should occur” he adds.

The shooting at Geneseo was simply an unimaginable tragedy.

Many in the St. Lawrence community continue to watch closely as the neighboring Geneseo community morns the SUNY Geneseo seniors Kelsey Annese, 21, and Matthew Hutchinson, 24 who were stabbed in the apartment where Annese lived off cam-

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pus on the morning of January 17, 2016. Both beloved studentathletes, Annese and Hutchinson were stabbed by Annese’s ex-boyfriend, Colin Kingston, 24 of Geneseo who was upset over their recent breakup, according to Geneseo police. Kingston then killed himself, law enforcement officials confirmed on January 18.

Kingston, a former student at SUNY Geneseo, called his father after killing both students and said he had “hurt his exgirlfriend, Kelsey Annese, and was considering taking his own life,” according to The New York Times. The father then called 911 but when officers arrived to the scene, all three were dead.

FBI highlights from 2000-2013 (the most updated collection of statistics) indicate that of 160 incidents, at least 107 ended before police arrived and could engage the shooter, either because a citizen intervened, the shooter fled or the shooter committed suicide or was killed by someone at the scene.

In 64 incidents where the duration of the incident could be ascertained, 44 of 64 incidents ended in 5 minutes or less, with 23 ending in 2 minutes or less, according to the FBI. “It is clear

from these statistics that even when law enforcement was present or able to respond within minutes, civilians often had to make life and death decisions,” Richer says. “Therefore, everyone should be engaged in training and discussions on the decisions they may face at any time.”

“We have trained over 1,000 community members with the program SHOTS FIRED in which we present the St. Lawrence faculty, staff and some students with an actual video that gives a scenario of what to do, protocols and plans that are in place,” Richer says. Ongoing planning has been in place for live drills for the past 3 years and members of the team ran a ‘shelter in place’ drill using our notification system last spring semester for a five minute duration, which Richer states went very well.

The narrative of the Geneseo case points to signs that Kingston was upset over his three-year relationship that Annese had ended and while no evidence has surfaced that it was an abusive relationship, the incident points to signs of control, jealousy and passiveness, according to the DemoCONTINUED ON PAGE 5

On Monday, January 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President Fox outlined an agenda for this spring semester to “keep faith with the untiring vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. and with St. Lawrence’s recently adopted mission statement on diversity.” The community heard of his intentions via email. With an increasing focus on student diversity, the University’s standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusivity, co-chaired by Dean Val Lehr and Dean Joe Tolliver, has expanded to include Director of Athletics and Recreation Bob Durocher and chairs of two Thelmo committees. President Fox hopes that the four new task areas will add foundational value to the University.

President Fox recognized that that there is far more that has to happen at St. Lawrence than a committee alone can accomplish. He also announced plans to develop a new position for a full-time professional diversity officer for St. Lawrence to begin at the beginning of the next academic year. The committee will help to create a preliminary budget in order to support the diversity officers’ work. There will be a national search conducted. For the interim, President Fox appointed Dean Tolliver to serve as the Chief Diversity Officer while maintaining his role in Student Life. Associate Dean for Student Life Rance Davis will serve as Interim Deputy Chief Diversity Officer. Both will serve until the national diversity officer search is complete.

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A worker snowblows in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Saints in Washington Shovel Through Winter Storm Jonas

By KATIE KULL STAFF WRITER Winter Storm Jonas hit the East Coast this past weekend with traffic delays, flight cancellations, and record breaking amounts of snow.

Impressively, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was able to see this storm from space and tweeted pictures from the International Space Station on Sunday morning, according to USA Today.

Jonas buried Washington D.C. to New York City in more than two feet of snow from January 22 into

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early January 24. The highest accumulated snowfall for this storm was 42 inches, recorded in parts of West Virginia according CNN. After the weekend, the snow totals are as follows: Washington D.C. 17.8 inches, Baltimore - 29.2 inches, Philadelphia - 22.4 inches, and New York City - 27.9 inches, reaching 30.5 at JFK Airport, according to The Weather Channel.

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Dear Dub: New Year, New Feminist

By KRISTEN JOVANELLY COLUMNIST On the first day of this brand spanking new 2016, in the wee hours of the morning, my first meal was a *~reheated~* piece of Elio’s frozen pizza on a paper. In fact, in the first 6 hours of 2016, I managed to shatter three of my three resolutions very discourteously and still have shin splints to suffer for it.

I like New Year’s resolutions, I like the splintering noise they make as they burst into smithereens at 2:00 a.m. on January first.

I do like the idea of evaluation, in whatever interval or way that suits you. However, at the start of the new year, with inundating catalogs and lists of how you should correct all the things you weren’t even sure you were doing wrong, self-reflection can be more daunting than motivational. This year, we can re-center our goals and values without being so hard on each other or ourselves. That being said, 2016 can

be the year of inclusive feminism.

Feminism itself is dynamic and fluid, so what are the modes of which we must try to navigate it? Feminism hasn’t been perfect, and we must face the tough and tender truths of how the movement has failed to rise to our needs and expectations.

No one comedian, politician, or teacher taught us what it meant to be a feminist in 2015.

Womyn of color, queer womyn, and transgender womyn have often been excluded from the f-word. We must face this reality so that we can surmount it together. We cannot ignore it, as resentment will seep into the lines from fake and forced smiles projected when feeling uncomfortable, unrecognized, and silenced, as we grow older. Among those truths that divide us are also the truths that unite us, the

small and large inequalities and injustices structured in our society that seek to diminish womyn.

Feminism has helped me find my voice. Not in its brand, as feminism isn’t a caricature or a political buzzword. No one comedian, politician, or teacher taught us what it meant to be a feminist in 2015. Rather, a cacophony of voices demanded to be heard and we must work to not let ourselves or anybody else obstruct the importance of issues our fellow womyn rally against. Feminism allows lives and ideologies to weave together across oceans, over mountains, and into the dark corners that sometimes go overlooked.

So in 2016, let’s take womyn who identify as feminists off pedestals, as they too will make mistakes. We shall stop trying to tear them down because they like trap music, because they don’t always know the right answers, or because they give blowjobs sometimes. We must understand that we cannot preach what free-

dom or liberty looks like, as it differs across cultural boundaries and to exclude these perception denies us the unity our feminism needs. Our feminism needs different feminisms, it needs to not have a capital F, and it needs us to want more for the womyn next to us. We must not foam at the mouth with envy when our fellow womyn succeed, but struggle to celebrate how wonderful we are in our humanity and fallibility.

We can be bad feminists, as Roxanne Gay beautifully describes in her book of essays by the same name. But let’s not settle with being good womyn because to our society, good womyn settle, are inconspicuous until they’re in a bathing suit, and are content to earn 77% to what men earn.

I’m a feminist and I believe I am trying to do right. I believe I deserve the same as men. I believe on not being too hard on myself or other womyn. I believe in fighting for what we deserve, in doing things that make me feel good and not settling for what we’ve been told we get, and in exploring my flaws.

Cyborgs: The New Terminator

By MATT THIBAULT STAFF WRITER

Well, it appears that we as a species are looking to expedite the evolution process. According to The Guardian, the US Military is currently experimenting with technologies that just may bring us into the next stage of human development. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, has been working hard on a new research program called the NESD, or the Neural Engineering System Design. In short, we’re one step closer to becoming cyborgs.

The word “cyborg” is a portmanteau of the phrase “cybernetic organism.” Typically, when we think of cyborgs, we think of Cookie from Ned’s Declassified, or Arnold Schwarzenegger’s vio-

lent character in The Terminator.

However, in real life, cyborgs are often more or less human. The dictionary definition of a cyborg is “a person whose physiological functioning is aided by or dependent upon a mechanical or electronic device.” As a result, there are many people who fall under the definition of a cyborg simply by having prosthetics such as cochlear implants, robotic prosthetics, and other implants that are less well known.

According to The Guardian, this isn’t necessarily a radically new field of science, but it has been hampered by clumsy, limited control. Many cybernetic prosthetics have been hampered by the limited ability to redirect movement, making it second banana to a genuine arm.

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implants have also contributed to research into interfaces that are hardwired into the brain, making it possible for humans to have some mental interactions with computers. Again, this is hampered in the fact that we can only perform the most basic functions with these computers.

For example, a human can input text on a computer through concentration on a particular emotion, or thoughts of motion.

While these advances are primarily seen as medical, because DARPA is a military institution, the end of goal of these advancements is to have a military application. Imagine two supercomputers working in total harmony to coordinate drone strikes while also attacking a stronghold, that’s the interface I’m talking about.

On the ground, we see the human

brain connected to a supercomputer that coordinates the drones.

The capabilities of this technology are absolutely extraordinary, but also terrifying. With this research, we’re bridging the gap between the slow and ham-fisted connections between the brain and our computers. Cybernetic prosthetics will act just like normal limbs with the capability to restore eyesight, hearing, smell, and even taste. These are all in our future.

I’m all for this, something that can help people who have lost so much regain what should be theirs. Sure, the end goal of this research is military-related, but I think that the medical advancements we will receive will far outweigh the cost of any research.

So, move over Schwarzenegger. Cyborgs are real, and they’re just as human as we are.

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Rocky Roads:

Diversity in the SLU Outdoor Program

By DUNCAN FORT STAFF WRITER The happy-go-lucky world of outdoor sports and outdoor education at St. Lawrence has an alarming lack of diversity, and I am part of the problem. For the past century and beyond, the world of outdoor exploration and adventuring has been dominated by white, European, able-bodied men who have gone out into the world with the mission of discovering, “conquering,” and recording the world’s many non-western wilderness places. This exploration syndrome manifests itself as the competitive need to have the “first recorded” ascent of a mountain, the deepest dive, the most miles run in the fastest time, etc.

Now I am not arguing against competition. Rather I am looking at SLU’s Outdoor Program and Club in the context of the greater outdoor population and realizing that we are (with few exceptions) a racially segregated community.

And I think it is high time to start a serious discussion about why this is occurring and what the Outdoor Program here at SLU can do to encourage and help people from all walks of life access and enjoy the great outdoors.

There are several potential reasons for why the faces of most of outdoor athletes tend to be both white and male. Could one of those reasons be the intentional exclusion of certain groups from accessing our nation’s many wild places? I would hope not, but if so it is imperative for us as fellow citizens to demand an immediate end to what I would deem as both immoral and illegal exclusion.

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SLU Confessions: Use It Wisely

By HANNAH GAUTHIER GUEST WRITER

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The SLU OP logo emblazons the jackets of the student guides that lead myriad outdoor excursions throughout the semester.

OUTDOORS FROM PAGE 2 diversity across America and here at SLU, would be the lack of social and economic incentives for people of color to get comfortable being outside and learning more about enjoying the outdoors. I have had many instructors who looked and sounded just like me throughout my life. Their help and encouragement as they exposed me to a wild world of beautiful and extreme terrain certainly kept me stoked on learning basic principles of weather proofing, Leave No Trace camping, and layering, while also teaching me far more complex hard skills like rolling a kayak, climbing on lead, and making killer turns on skis while tearing down a steep mogul-ridden mountain.

All of this outdoor education was expensive, but I would argue that the social side of this diversity problem better explains why when I go to many of our national parks I see an overwhelming number of Caucasian faces.

Recently, I have seen a surge in females crushing it in the outdoors. The St. Lawrence Outdoor Program and Outing Club do deserve credit for breaking some (but not all) ground on gender. I believe that while fighting for gender equality in the outdoor community, more has to be done to encourage the diversity of outdoor leaders of African, Asian, Latin, and Indigenous decent. Our own University president, Dr. Fox, said in his Martin Luther King Jr. Day email: “At St. Lawrence diversity is no longer a topic of easy relevance that can wait, even with a new graduation requirement of coursework still evolving, but rather, a culture of both diversity and inclusivity must become the preeminent norm on our campus.”

Clearly our Outdoor Program is an integral part of campus life.

Now we must pose the question: How can we as an outdoor department foster an environment of diversity and inclusivity? I acknowledge my own shortcomings when it comes to answering this question. I am a Caucasian male with more opportunity and resources available to me than most.

Certainly the answer cannot come from me for I am not at all in the ethical position to do so. However, I feel as though I can offer a couple of feasible options that SLU can easily pursue. The first most obvious option would be to press for the hiring of a highly qualified female professor of color to the Outdoor Program. A leader like this within the department would attract a broader range of students to participate in Outdoor Program classes, and add credibility to SLU’s mission of diversity. Another option would be to encourage members of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) to take Outdoor Program classes and encourage them to apply to SLU Outdoor Program’s spring guide training class. An increase in the diversity of races and backgrounds of SLU Outdoor Program student guides is certainly welcome and overdue.

I’ve noticed this problem and I hope I have addressed it adequately enough. The floor is open, and I hope to hear more opinions going forward. More so, I hope to see St. Lawrence’s Outdoor Program become a leader in creating outdoor leaders from all races, genders, ethnicities, and financial backgrounds. The days of racial and gender exclusivity are no longer acceptable, and it behooves all of us to make a greater effort to promote inclusivity and diversity throughout all aspects of our life.

Some discussions aren’t meant to happen online, as the tone and subtleties conveyed in spoken language do not come across as clearly on a screen. That being said, some things are a little too cut and dry to claim misinterpretation.

When someone says, “I’m selling this book. No internationals,” what does that suggest to you? Is it really possible to misinterpret that? You’ve probably answered this question for yourself already in the past month if you’re at all involved in the SLU online scene. SLU Confessions, originally a way to tell cuties that you like their booties, has become a forum to air complaints about social justice issues and inequality on campus and hoo-boy are some white people mad about that. Some have suggested that SLU Confessions is not the proper forum in which to discuss these topics but seriously, is there any better way to reach as many people on campus? Isn’t this exactly the kind of forum we need? The latest hot-button SLU Confessions issue stemmed from an unfortunate comment made in the

SLU class of 2017 page, which spread rapidly on Facebook and started a heated debate about race on campus. A rather typical dichotomy has emerged in this argument of people who have the right to decide if this is an issue, namely righteously indignant international students vs. people who do not aka angry white people. White Americans, you do not get to decide that racism isn’t an issue because you have no frame of reference; you do not experience the things that international students experience on this campus, and you shouldn’t even be that vexed about the way international students responded to the situation. The commenter was not crucified, no one threatened him with bodily harm, nor was he slandered in any way. In fact, the international community was amazingly calm and collected under the circumstances. As mentioned in several arguments downplaying the issue and completely missing the point, yes, minorities do exist within the white community.

Gender, ability, and sexuality are all deciding factors in where you fall in our social hierarchy, but the fact remains that there are privileges you

enjoy as a white American that international students do not, and shame on the white minority demographics that refuse to support international students; you should know better. You can’t tell international students that they shouldn’t be so angry and passionate about this issue

“hoo-boy, are some white people mad.” if they actually want people to listen because first off, it’s just terribly condescending, but more importantly they’ve been expressing these ideas for ages and no one’s been listening. So someone finally fucked up in a public forum and they were made an example of. We finally got written proof of the racism that exists on campus, and people still want to justify what was said? Are you kidding? Collectively, we need to stop being mad and petty when this kind of debate is opened, and instead embrace it as a chance to better understand each other.

If you have no desire to support and understand minorities or educate yourself on the struggles they face, I’ll spell this out: You are the problem, not them.

Check your damn privilege.

Sexism in Student Life at SLU

By CELINA PHILLIPS STAFF WRITER I’m not used to being reprimanded, but when I am, it always seems to pertain to the same thing. My one and only high school detention was due to wearing shorts during finals week, when the heat was sweltering past ninety and our one flimsy window unit had puffed out its final, icy breath in the middle of my calc test.

Though I thought the verdict to be grossly unfair, it was understandable from an institution that only three years before, had a campus that served a dual purpose as a nunnery.

Women’s thighs and religious prep schools just don’t mix.

With my transition into a small liberal arts college, I thought being pulled aside and reprimanded for essentially being a woman was a thing of the past. Unfortunately I was wrong. When my roommate and I were called in for a meeting with the administration following Thanksgiving break, we were decidedly baffled. In fear of getting fined we had checked and doublechecked the regulations before leaving, we did not have any alcohol hidden away, and we were sure to dispose of our crack cocaine stash before anyone could find it (haha, kidding). Then, it dawned on us. We looked at each other with the same disappointed grimace and sighed:

it must be the “Fuck It List.”

In a pocket of our free time before break, we had formulated the perfect college bucket list, and to go with the gag, we affectionately named it the “College Fuck It List.” We had a few reasonable goals like “go to Canada” or “wear pajamas every day for a week” but as the list goes down the tasks get a little more racy, including “have sex with someone from every dorm,” “have sex with a girl,” or “have a threesome.” We thought about covering it up before we left, but ultimately decided against that. We were adults

We had just been slut shamed by an administrator. and this was, for the school year, our personal space. We could do as we pleased, right?

The administration had another idea. We headed to the student center with sweaty palms and an inexplicable sense of chagrin, so you would think we would be relieved when the first words we heard were “you are not in trouble.” As the conversation continued, my embarrassment turned to discomfort.

The “Fuck It List” was a problem, but not because it violated any school regulations. The “Fuck it List” was a problem be-

cause, in a rough quote, “it may alter the way people, especially boys, see us.” The “Fuck it List” was a problem, because it might make us more susceptible to being “taken advantage of.”

Upon leaving, my roommate and I looked at each other and laughed, but it was half hearted.

We had just been slut shamed by an administrator and while it was funny, it wasn’t really funny.

Sexism is a strange form of bigotry, because sometimes the proprietors remind you a little of your dad and look you in the eye and say, “my discrimination is for your own good.” It’s hard to counter, to not hang your head in shame and promise to not do it again. Feminism’s biggest enemy is shame. It has sticky fingers that pull at our chins, slump our shoulders, and cover our mouths. It grabbed onto me that day. I should have spoken up, but I let myself be shamed under the guise of good intention. I laughed and pretended it was funny, even when it wasn’t.

The sad truth is that sexism is everywhere. We cannot be lulled into complacency with the expectation of an open minded, liberal arts utopia: such a place does not exist. I call out to my fellow ladies: don’t let yourself be shamed by anyone. It does not matter if you’re more pure than the Virgin Mary or fucked a guy (or girl) from every dorm.

Your sexuality is not taboo and you have no reason to censor it.

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NEWS Facts on Flint: 100,000 Affected by Poisoned Water

JANUARY 29, 2016

Security Blotter Jan 14, 4:52 PM Report of SLU owned laptop stolen at Study Abroad Program in London. London Police contacted

by SLU Security.

Jan. 20, 3:32 AM Officers responded to a call from Dean Eaton. Illegal entry into room.

Jan 20, 10:15 AM Northstar Café theft of a yogurt. Thief caught.

Jan 20, 5:00 PM Report of vandalism to a wall in 58 Park (The Outing Club).

Jan 21, 3:51 PM Student jumped and broke leg at Augsbury climbing wall. Transported to CPH. Jan 21, 10:31 PM Officer observed open container at 25 College.

Jan 21, 11:11 PM Marijuana found in Sykes during a party that was broken up. Drug policy violation.

Jan 21, 11:27 PM Intoxicated student found in Lee Hall lounge. Drug and alcohol policy violations. Subject transported to CPH. Jan. 22, 2:40 AM Report of large hole in a hallways bathroom of 58 Park (The Outing Club).

Jan 22, 3:45 PM Report of stolen wallet at Fitness Center desk in Newell.

Jan 22, 10:48 PM Open container found at 25 College.

Jan 22, 11:20 PM Routine house check officer smelled marijuana and smoke from a room in Commons College.

Subjects were written up for drug policy violation and fire safety violation.

Jan 23, 12:00 AM Northstar Café worker noticed damage to vehicle in B Lot. Jan 23, 12:49 AM Student alcohol violation in Rebert Hall.

Subject transported to CPH. Jan. 23, 1:49 AM Report of student with head laceration in Reiff. EMS arrived at scene and subject was transported to CPH. Jan 23, 3:19 AM Vandalism of exit sign near Sykes.

Jan 23, 9:00 AM H Lot hit and run accident. Suspect was located departing the lot.

Jan 23, 11:42 PM Bike theft outside the BSU. Jan 23, 4:50 PM Individual observed smoking marijuana on back patio of Whitman. Drug policy violation.

Jan 24, 12:48 AM Alcohol violation in women’s restroom in Reiff. Subject signed off.

Jan 24, 2:26 AM Unknown male following students home.

Jan 24, 2:44 AM Individual observed holding a bong at 13 University. Student charged with drug policy violation.

Jan 24, 5:33 PM Light headed student feeling ill arrived in Security Office. Student taken to CPH via student driver.

Jan 25, 9:30 AM Student passed out in Kirk Douglass Hall, non-alcohol related. Subject signed off.

By ANDREW WATSON STAFF WRITER On January 16, President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency for the City of Flint, Michigan.

The reasoning: more than 100,000 had been exposed to contaminated water from the Flint River over a period of two years. The state of emergency might give the impression that this problem is new to the people of Flint. The reality is that there have been complaints about the quality of the water since April of 2014.

In 2014, a “state appointed emergency manager was put in place” to save the state money, according to Yahoo News. One of the austerity measures taken was to switch Flint’s water source from Detroit to a cheaper alternative. The issue is that the new water system would not be ready until 2016 so the temporary solution was to get water from the Flint River, according to Rolling Stone. This is problematic due to the fact that the Flint River has eight times more chloride (a highly corrosive substance) than

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Detroit’s water, according to TIME magazine. Pairing this with old pipes that contain lead meant that the water running into Flint’s system was contaminated with levels of lead and other hazardous material. The water coming into Flint from Detroit was treated with anticorrosion chemicals that, as TIME states, “essentially coated the pipes as water flowed through them.”

This minimized the risk of any contamination.

The effects of lead contamination, specifically within children, are irreversible, according to The WHO. These effects include behavior problems, low IQ, hearing problems, growth delay, kidney dysfunction, memory loss and high blood pressure, as stated by Healthline. Children in the developmental stages are at the highest risk, although adults also suffer permanent damage. The one and a half year exposure is enough to see serious health effects in Flint’s citizens.

So who is to blame? It depends on whom you ask. Many have called on Michigan Republican governor Rick Snyder to resign in the wake

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A Virginia Tech professor compares the Detroit and Flint water after tests.

of what seems like ignorance and nonchalance about the problem.

E-mails that Snyder released to the public reveal an administration that brushed off concerns from citizens and deflected any blame.

The main criticism is that the administration risked the health of citizens to save the state money.

Additionally, requests had been repeatedly made to switch back to Detroit water due to health concerns as early as January of 2015.

The appeals made to the State Emergency manager, whom was appointed by Rick Snyder’s administration, were denied. Rolling Stone revealed that Detroit offered to reconnect the pipelines for free, but this was also denied in order to save money.

Many also blame the EPA for standing idly by; according to NPR they knew of the problems as early as April 2015 but “those concerns weren’t made public”. This mishandling led to the resignation last week of a Top EPA official in the Midwest. President Barack Obama has also criticized the EPA, saying that they could have done more.

Focusing on the present, millions of bottles of water have been delivered by humanitarian organizations, NGOs, private donors, the federal government and others. Snyder has the National Guard present to help with the distribution. Snyder said last Tuesday that he was sorry and “will fix it.” The process of accountability and who is to blame begins now with “multiple class action lawsuits and investigations in place,” according to Yahoo News. Although the problem has come to the nation’s attention, the problems for Flint’s residents have just begun. Despite being the only ones in this mess who deserve no blame, it is clear that the Flint residents are the ones who will unfortunately suffer for years to come.

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This Week’s Issue: Bloomberg Bursts into the 2016 Spotlight

By TOM MATHIASEN MANAGING EDITOR Throughout the past several months, prominent names have been thrown into the conversation about a potential 2016 presidential run. People like Vice President Joe Biden and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, once viable candidates in past election cycles, have expressed no desire to seek the highest executive office in 2016. Recently, however, another name has been thrown into the mix, former New York City Mayor and multi-billionaire Michael Bloomberg.

According to a Wall Street Journal article published last week,

Bloomberg, 73, has been contemplating a presidential candidacy for quite some time now and has even put together focus groups and consulted research firms to determine his electability in a general election as a third party candidate.

Bloomberg is the founder of Bloomberg LP, a privately held, global financial media company based out of New York City, and a three term mayor of New York City elected in 2001. While his name may be more well known throughout New York, the financial industries and much of the northeastern United States, Bloomberg lacks a national name recognition similar to other presidential hopefuls like Ohio Gov-

ernor John Kasich or New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Since leaving the mayoral office in 2013, Bloomberg has continued to serve as CEO to Bloomberg LP and has continued to remain in the political spotlight by attending global conferences, most recently the environmental COP 21 in France last month.

While the decision to throw his name into the race as an independent has not been finalized, it is widely speculated that Bloomberg sees himself as an alternative to Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders. In many ways, the independent mindset of Bloomberg embodies aspects of both

parties and their most vocal leaders. With his business background on Wall Street and progressive approaches to social issues like gun control legislation, Bloomberg seems to be going after the middle, moderate vote, should he make the

decision to run. Whether or not his decision to run and its impact on the two parties, is still up for debate. Some argue that he will draw votes away from Republicans in the general election, others away from Democrats.

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One American dollar is currently equal to 1.41 Canadian dollars.

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Canadian Exchange Rates are Skyrocketing, Eh?

By LAURA GAY STAFF WRITER

in Canada right now! So, if you already need a break from school work and want to get off campus, take a shopping trip to Canada. And for those of you who are already thinking about mid-semester break, a weekend trip to Ontario or Quebec may be a great way to spend the break.

Hailey Wilson ‘18, from Canada, chimed in on the tourism St. Lawrence students could take advantage of. “It’s a good way for them to experience different things at a reasonable price that they would not have the chance if they were to stay on campus,” she said.

Caroline Seelen ’17 spent her mid-semester break in Montreal last school year.

“With a weak Canadian dollar, I definitely plan on taking advantage of it and doing more shopping there,” she said.

Francis Shields‘17 said, “it is definitely not a good thing for the Canadian economy and their currency will continue to be weak until oil prices rebound. It definitely makes going to Canada more attractive because my dollar will go so much further.” Perhaps the only cushion for the Canadian economy is the increase in tourism caused by the recent drop in the exchange rate. According to CBC News, the cur-

rent exchange rate is expected to dramatically increase American tourism in Canada.

This exchange rate is great for us Americans, but what does it mean for our Canadian friends here at St. Lawrence?

Wilson ’18 highlighted how the exchange rate has a huge effect on her and her family.

“Since I have lived here the rate has drastically changed… we never know when to exchange money,” she said.

All students at St. Lawrence have had to deal with the yearly increase in tuition, but for Canadian students, they have to also factor in the significantly weaker Canadian dollar, as well as when the most economic time to exchange money is. All of this has caused their education to be much more expensive.

So what can we do about it?

The exchange rate will not stay like this forever, and being so close to Canada, St. Lawrence students should support the Canadian economy by venturing up North: go on a shopping spree, eat food that doesn’t come from the Pub or Dana, and experience something you can’t here on campus. There hasn’t been a better time to make the short drive across the border and make some purchases.

So, take advantage!

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After a long, relaxing, and fattening winter break, many of us were chomping at the bit to get back to St. Lawrence. We were ready to see our friends, be out of our parents’ control, and even get back to studying.

Though, after just a week full of syllabus reading, never-ending lectures, and the torturous homework assignments, all of these hopeful feelings quickly disappeared. Rather than being the productive students SLU students are, why not procrastinate further and head over to our neighbors up north. At the moment, one American dollar is equivalent to 1.41 Canadian dollars. According to MoneySense, a Canadian personal finance website, this is the weakest the Canadian dollar has been since 2003. In comparison, the American dollar is very strong; meaning that everything in Canada is cheaper for Americans right now.

Often times, people think that Canada is very expensive. A pair of jeans that costs $60.00 in the United States may have a price tag of $75.00 in Canada, but if you pay with American money in Canada those jeans would actually cost about $52.00. That means you save money by shopping

When Officer Kelly gives you relationship advice post-Hoot...

When your SLU Van driver makes a pit stop at the casino... you the real MVP.

Late-February Titus, how Canadian dollar is weak–bad

warm is too warm? for Canadians, good for Winterlude field trips.

When the New-Years-Resolution gym crowds don’t even last until February. Better luck next year!

Skipping the bar because you’re too cold to make the walk.

for providing refreshments to students burning midnight oil during Finals Week in the libraries!

Fire inspectors who overlook your toaster and space heater but bust you on your candles.

The never-ending Dean Eaton Finals Week evac.

The SUNY Geneseo community gathered on January 20 to remember and celebrate the two student-athletes, according to Jeff DiVeronica of the Democrat & Chronicle. The ceremony lasted about 90 minutes with pictures of each victim bordering the podium.

Annese was a Webster Schroeder graduate and a senior on the Geneseo Women’s basketball team. She was majoring in education and Spanish. She also student taught nearby at Livonia Elementary.

One third-grader says of Anneese that she was “nice, sweet and beautiful,” as reported in the Democrat & Chronicle.

Geneseo coaches, faculty members, peers and more are affected by the loss of Annese, including Mikaela Thompson’16, a friend and Webster Schroeder graduate with Annese. Thompson attended Annese’s funeral this past Saturday back home in Webster, NY. “Kels was not only a great student and an outstanding athlete but a friend that you could always count on,” Thompson reflects. “Whenever you needed someone, she was there for you. She was the friend who everyone wanted to be around and although she is gone; I know she will still inspire everyone to be just like her.”

Annese’s basketball coach Scott Hemer says, “None of this will be easy, nor should it be.” Hemer awarded Annese a team captain position this winter due to what he says was her “dedication and commitment to the team event though she was only a backup guard.”

“But like our team, we must all work together to move forward – not because we should or can – but because we choose to,” Hemer adds. “That’s what Kelsey would have wanted,” he says in a Democrat & Chronicle article.

Hutchinson was a senior defenseman on the ice hockey team as well as a member of SAAC. Originally from British Columbia, Hutchinson was a geography major and also a volunteer for the Geneseo Fire Department.

SUNY Geneseo men’s hockey coach Chris Schultz said of Hutchinson, “He was the poster, the symbol and the beacon of light that our entire community rallied around at our games,” according to the Democrat & Chronicle.

Hutchinson’s team defeated Cortland this past Saturday in an emotional match. Members of the Geneseo hockey team wore a “23” patch on their jerseys in honor of Hutchinson’s number and a pre-game moment of silence was held.

Many other sports teams at Geneseo, such as the swim team, also honored Hutchin-

son by writing “23” in sharpie on their arms, according to Jeff Doser, my brother and a sophomore student-athlete at SUNY Geneseo. Doser attended the hockey match with his teammates.

“The atmosphere was unbelievable. It didn’t fell like there were 2,500 separate people in the stadium,” Doser says. “We were all connected. That’s what Geneseo is all about. We’re a family, and we are always there for each other.”

Hutchinson’s presence shown through not only on the ice, but in almost everything he did.

“Matt was really in the upper echelon of our department,” Geneseo Fire Chief Andrew Chanler told CNN affiliate WIVB. “He was trained and qualified to perform all duties as a firefighter. He also held EMT certification, so really there wasn’t anything that Matt couldn’t do with us. So it’s been very difficult for our department.”

SUNY Geneseo President Denis A Battles says that the loss of life, particularly at young ages is “always sad,” according to an article in the Democrat & Chronicle. “But in this case the lights extinguished in this tragedy are felt more keenly because each possessed a sparkling personality and zest for life that drew others to them.”

St. Lawrence University is a secure campus and has an active shooter plan with preparation and training. Every patrol car has detailed building drawings. “We can open those plans up and visually see how the locations of the buildings are set up,” Richer says. “For example, when the chapel fire occurred, we had staging locations set up without any time delay. We also have tech support and phones and such ready to set up a command post.”

“We meet with the law enforcement in the community on a regular basis. Assistant VP Pat Gagnon and the Emergency Planning Team have done a great job doing this,” Richer says. “We continue to educate the community and ourselves. I just did a presentation for the CA’s (community assistants) not too long ago and it’s surprising for them when I give them FBI facts as well. To continue this level of training and awareness is extremely important. We’re trained significantly as officers and we try our best to pass this information on to faculty staff and students.”

The SUNY Geneseo students and community are in our thoughts here at St. Lawrence University and on behalf of the University, we wish anyone and everyone affected by this tragedy the time that is required for healing to occur.

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Try out the GOP Debate Drinking Game at your next pregame or party.

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As If You Needed Another Reason to Drink

By GRACE BODKIN STAFF WRITER I kind of suck at beer pong. I have thrown the ball at the wall upwards of five times despite many attempts to better my skills. While there is not much hope for this coordination goddess, my justification is that while beer pong is #classic it is also kind of dated (rumored to have begun in the 1950s), and 95% of the time it is played with water. So with the New Year, it is time to introduce a slew of drinking games suitable for 2016 crowd, tech and all.

Making A Murderer Game Fire up an episode of this new show and follow these rules. Drink every time there is seemingly undisputable evidence that Steven Avery is

innocent. Drink every time they show the field of cars.

Drink every time they interview Steven Avery’s mother. Drink every time Steven Avery’s hair appears to change.

Tinder Game Because Tinder is basically a joke, swipe right for everyone and drink for every message you get. This is also how you will find your soul mate.

Facebook Uncle Game Flip through your Facebook photos and drink for every classic relative comment.

Ignorant political posts?

Inappropriate comments? A message written in the format of a letter? Take a shot. For every “xoxo,” finish your drink.

GOP Debate Game Whatever your side, drink whenever a candidate does

not answer a question, blames the other party, or mentions the constitution. Drink for every interruption and every statement that has nothing do to with politics. In addition, check out Newsweek’s bingo boards for more specific buzzwords.

Obscure Band Game Using the mystical Spotify, have each player construct a compilation of words that could be a band name. Drink if the band does not exist (or if it does, depending on your luck.)

If there are more than two bands with the same name, finish your drink.

Powerball Game For every ticket you bought and did not win, take a shot.

I am sorry peeps, I hope you survive this one.

Drink responsibly!

Bachelor of the Week: Adam Silverstein ‘16 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Hometown: I don’t really know. I’m more of a wanderer.

Major: I major in you.

What is your spirit animal?

I’ve always identified with a coy fish in front of a hotel lobby. I really like monkeys too. Pigs, I love pigs.

Best traits?

My jawline and I’m a hot rider.

Favorite weekend jam?

I really hate that new Adele song.

I’m a big fan of Trap House. Also, Hustlin’ by Rick Ross.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy making fine wooden tables and metal tables and also I really like to feed pigs in the morning. I enjoy backcountry skiing, mountain biking, outdoor endeavors, photography, and cooking.

What is your favorite drunk food?

Fried pickles.

Grad Student Reflects: Starting New at SLU

By ELIZABETH TAYLOR GUEST WRITER In the last four years I have experienced: domestic violence, an eating disorder, a family break up as well as the resulting poverty that often accompanies it, to name a few difficulties.

Becoming a single parent after being married and dependent on someone for a lengthy period of time, I was faced with an overwhelming sense of “what next?” What I am here to tell you is that all of the uncertainty and worry is gradually becoming a distant memory and I have St. Lawrence University to thank.

When I applied to graduate school at St. Lawrence I truly had no idea what to expect. I knew that I had to go full time or I might be facing retirement before I graduated (okay, I am not THAT old). My first thought was that in the short term it would be tough, but

the rewards would come faster.

Still, that first month I was questioning my ability to juggle kids, life, and school full time.

St. Lawrence is the reason I am thriving.

The SLU bumper sticker, clothing, water bottle, mittens, and key fob are just some of the ways I wear my SLU pride.

Strip all those things away, and anyone will hear about my pride at being part of this community.

I am forever amazed (although less so now because it is the norm here) at the loving and collaborative place that SLU is.

No, I am not the typical SLU student, but that doesn’t take away the pride I feel here or make me feel any less welcome.

I am working towards my Masters in the Mental Health Counseling Program and, with the first semester behind me, I am sure I made the right decision. In addition to classes, I am fortunate to hold

a full time Graduate Assistant position in the Educational Leadership Department. In the graduate studies building I work with many people and we are a family at Atwood. Even people I do not directly work with are helpful and not a day goes by without someone teaching me something new. I am truly grateful to be in the presence of so many supportive and brilliant people. What stands out the most though is their passion for St. Lawrence, and that passion has become part of my own persona.

In my almost five months at SLU I have had countless opportunities just by the St. Lawrence connections I have made. I have edited a professor’s upcoming book, I have started working on numerous creative projects, I have helped educate FYP students on nutrition and exercise, and things just keep popping up. I am utilizing long

dormant skills and talents that SLU has provided and supported.

I truly feel reborn here and with what the university gives to me, I return in effort and enthusiasm.

It is truly a blessing to be part of the SLU community.

I have four children, two of whom are still very young, and they watch everything I do. I cannot use my age, or life circumstances as reasons to give up. I never imagined going to graduate school at this stage in my life, but I still have lots of learning to do and a lot to give.

The St. Lawrence community has helped me from the first stages of the application process, to the present time. I also have had the pleasure of pursuing my masters among many amazing classmates who are as dedicated and committed to St. Lawrence as I. I cannot express enough my love and gratitude for SLU. However, two words in closing will: GO Saints!

Tinder or nah?

Yes. Do you see yourself marrying someone from SLU? I don’t know. I could maybe see that.

Do you have any dating advice for the men at SLU? Don’t act too normal and talk really loud.

Plan a date in Canton.

I would hop on my tandem bike and take her to a nice wooded area where we would have a picnic of fine charcuterie products of salami and homemade cheese and then we would go biking a little bit more and get our ya-yas out and stuff and then we would probably go back to my place once it gets dark.

How can a possible love interest get your attention?

It’s really easy, probably. Fart.

Do you believe in soul mates?

No.

Heard a great rumor?

Want to do some digging?

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Boot n’ Paddle:

Snow or No Snow,We’re Back

By KLARE NEVINS COLUMNIST First off, welcome to spring semester. The OC hopes that you all had a great break, even if it felt too short or too long at times. I hope we all come back a little fuller from the holidays, family, pets, and friends and are able to continue an evolved state of hibernation back on campus where Olympic status building hopping will once again become second nature to us all. Now that we are back, I can feel an electricity (or maybe it’s just the winter static…) as all around me the student body seems to collectively remember why early morning cross country skis trips to the golf course, buses packed with students headed to Whiteface, digging up last winter’s knitting or art projects, and waking up in a warm bed to a glaring whiteout from last night’s snow storm is just so darn exciting.

Recognizing that we all are still adjusting to the realities of a new semester, here’s a formal invitation for you to come by 58 Park and share some of you adventures with us - we would

love to hear about your National Lampoon Christmas Vacationesque family dynamics, that walk in the woods with your dog, the ski run you took that reminded you why winter is worth it, or even if you binge watched Making a Murderer for an entire day. No judgment

“I loved feeling the sense of SLU camaraderie on the hill as I admired my fellow peers shredding down the mountain...” here. In terms of our house members, we were all over the country. Many journeyed out west (Colorado, Montana, Utah) to get back into skiing shape and some really earned their turns by participating in a course to become avalanche response certified (I don’t know about you but that makes me rest a little easier at night). A few belayed all the way to Joshua

Pictured are beets the Green House dehydrated last semester.

Tree in California to send some rad rock climbing routes and get a taste of the winter desert.

I, along with others, stubbornly chose to let winter come to me on the East coast and in the Adirondacks, even if it was only a partially successful tactic. I have to say it was pretty weird hiking the Whites at the end of December without snow on the ground - especially on the 40˚F day when I summited Mt. Moosilauke without needing to pull out my MICROspikes.

We have a lot to look forward to on campus this coming semester, which for me was epitomized this past weekend on the first major school Whiteface trip. I think I speak for everyone who was there that it was one hell of a day. I loved feeling the sense of SLU camaraderie on the hill as I admired my fellow peers shredding down the mountain, making it seem more like a dysfunctional family reunion than anything else. Whether or not you were at Whiteface, I hope you all were able to get outside. Let it be said that the OC is so excited to get out there with you this winter – snow or no snow!

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The Mystery of Wintertime Veggies

By JEFF MOGAVERO COLUMNIST It seems that winter has finally arrived in the North Country after quite the delayed onset last semester. With winter comes so many of our favorite things: ice skating, skiing, hot chocolate, hot

toddies; the list goes on and on.

However, the winter also takes away a few things. But I am not talking about rope swing outings and barbeques. Rather, the winter takes away the food we most often eat. Or at least, in theory it does.

As you peruse Dana this week, take a peek at what the fare is.

Most likely, it will not look all that different than it normally does.

When you load up your plate with salad greens and put lettuce and onion on your burger, you are actually doing quite an odd thing. As you have likely noticed, the ground outside is currently covered in snow, not in fruiting

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Wisdom from Aziz

By SARA MINOGUE STAFF WRITER

“Relationships are like salads, but y’all want skittles.” – Aziz Ansari.

I came across this quote while watching a YouTube clip of Aziz Ansari. For those of you who do not know Ansari, he is a stand-up comedian and stars on the TV show Parks and Recreation. I had the great pleasure of watching Ansari perform live at the Montreal Just for Laughs comedy festival a few summers ago and have been a fan ever since.

In this quote, Ansari humorously commented on the state of modern day relationships. According to Aziz, romantic relationships are healthy and essential to our human lives.

They are good for us, much like a nutritious salad. However, much as in our daily diets, we sometimes crave a less healthier, more sugary or salty option, like a bag of skittles.

As Ansari implies, the skittles in the relationship analogy represent sex. Yes, salads are a healthy option before we eat our dessert, but many of us tend to skip our main meals for the sweet stuff.

At this point, you as a reader might ask, “what’s the big deal?” I know that when I think about relationships and sexual encounters in college, St. Lawrence students tend to open more bags of skittles than containers of salad. Why? Well, there are a

number of reasons. First, skittles are so much more tempting. They are small bags of goodness that, like sex, greatly satisfy a human craving in a short period of time. Additionally, eating a salad, much like starting and maintaining a relationship takes time, effort, and does not always taste the way you want it to. As college students, we are young, slightly lazy, and still have plenty of time before our lack of healthy eating, or healthy relationships, begin to show.

So, where do we draw the line as students? When do we decide that it is time to start eating better? Do we stop eating skittles when we finally develop diabetes? Do we only stop craving sex when we realize how lonely and unsatisfying it can truly be? College is a time to experiment with sex, but it is also a crucial time in our young lives to learn about love, friendships, relationships, and people in general. We might like casual sex now as students, but there will come a point when we will want something more. Thanks to Ansari, I can comfortably give you all this quick advice: enjoy as many bags of skittles as you want, but remember that a consistent salad eater will benefit in the long run. Develop healthy friendships and relationships and give yourself the time to learn about people and about yourself. You might find that the salads in your life are worth more than a bag of skittles.

plants and luscious leafs. So how did there come to be a summer’s bounty spilling off your plate in the dead of a North Country winter?

You largely have long-distance refrigerated shipping to thank for that. Much of this food comes from thousands of miles away, likely California. So how did people eat in the winter, prior to the advent of airplanes and automobiles equipped with giant cooling units?

If you do not ship food from warmer climates, how do you eat vegetables in the winter?

The answer is food preservation!

There are innumerable ways to preserve food and make it through a blustery and cold winter. One of the simplest is the use of a root cellar. Root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions, and parsnips can all be stored throughout the entire winter by keeping them in a cool (not freezing), dark, and dry place. At the Greenhouse, almost all of the vegetables we eat during the winter are of the root variety.

We call it “root veggie season,” as it is the bulk of what we eat for dinner until the first of the spring’s harvest comes in (if you were wondering, yes, it gets a wee bit old after awhile). But root cellars are certainly not the only way to keep veggies from going bad. Canning and pickling are two other great ways to keep your diet varied and healthy when nothing is growing.

Every time you see a canned good in the supermarket, realize that you, too, can can that same food! In the fall, the Greenhouse tries to preserve and can any food from our farm share that we have an abundance of, so we can spice

things up during the winter. Right now, we have a nice load of canned tomatoes, salsa, tomato sauce, apple sauce, and dilly beans. Over at the Sustainability Semester site, students run the garden all summer and fall and have spent much of the harvest season working hard to preserve food so that the current students on the semester have local and organic food to eat all winter.

Another favorite way of preserving food is dehydrating. A dehydrator removes the water content from fresh foods, extending their shelf life tremendously. And better yet, just about anything can be put in a dehydrator. While not a vegetable, you can easily make mouthwatering beef jerky by placing slices of beef in the dehydrator.

Unfortunately (or perhaps not), most people do not have the opportunity to can, pickle, and store all of the food that they will need to consume over the winter. Food preservation takes time, something that seems to be in short supply, especially at college. Next time you are perusing the conspicuously, minimally-changing produce section at P-Chops or indulging in a strawberry-spinach salad at Dana this season, give a big thanks to the wonders of science that have allowed you to eat the foods of the summer during the depths of winter. And do not forget that many resources, such as fossil fuels, were expended to bring that scrumptious food to your plate.

We live in a strange world where our food supply knows no seasons, for better or for worse. Enjoy those fresh tomatoes this winter, and try preserving your own next fall!

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Arts & Entertainment The MoreYou Know:

JANUARY 29, 2016

HitClips Have Brainwashed The 90s Youth

By COLIN KIRKLAND COLUMNIST

due to the growing popularity of MP3s, marking the sudden downfall of HitClips’ timely, innovative vision. The iPod, released in 2001, started to gain popularity, and Macintosh quickly became more than just a type of fruit.

Nineties kids are proud to be 90’s kids. Born in 1994, I would know, succumbing to all the ridiculous ’90’s trends: throwing Beanie Babies across my basement with the neighborhood kids, flicking Crazy Bones down the lunch table in elementary school, trading Charmander for some better Pokemon, (if that is even possible), and breaking up high school pool parties with gigantic plastic water-guns. I can still remember Zack Wilkins trying to choke me with my own Puka shell necklace in the second grade. Rough times. Back then I wanted frosted tips and a chain-link wallet, but my mom never budged.

HitClips was an idea that blossomed at the perfect time, when music needed a new image for the younger demographic.

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HitClips transformed music

Keychain accessory or music player? Or both? HitClips FTW.

into a competitive game for

into, which played ultra low-fi mono clips of current pop songs.

Such gems as Avril Lavigne’s popangst “Complicated,” Backstreet Boys’ mega-hit “I Want It That Way,” and *NSYNC’s “Bye, Bye, Bye,” along with 150 more were teeny-bob favs.

There was a catch, though.

Tiger Electronics, maker of the HitClip, teamed up with prominent labels like Atlantic Records, Jive Records, Zomba Label Group, and Capitol Records. They worked together to sell music but in different ways. The record companies wanted to sell albums, which HitClips did not provide.

All they provided were oneminute clips of each pop song.

Therefore, young listeners would

the masses.

There is another ’90’s trend that we tend to forget about until someone mentions it and we all scream, “OMG! YES!” Does HitClips ring a bell? A bell sounding like teenage Britney and Justin straight out of the Mickey Mouse Club, and smelling like a McDonalds Happy Meal?

For those of you who are not familiar with HitClips, think of what filled the confusing void in between CDs and MP3s, Walkman, and Apple. HitClips was an audio player that you would insert small digital chips

buy or acquire the HitClip player and tracks through McDonald’s Happy Meals or Lunchables, and the tweens would beg their parents for the whole album, simultaneously, trying to collect as many clips as possible. This marketing scheme, genius and manipulative (as the successful ones always are), made Tiger Electronics more than 80 million dollars between 1999 and 2002.

For those years, one would be able to see post-it sized sex symbols such as pics of boybands straddling chairs or Beyonce’s fierce stare alongside childhood icons, like Pikachu, on any US playground. These clips transformed music into a competitive game for the

The Weather Brings Winter Weekend

By BOBBY BAIRD STAFF WRITER If you are reading this article in the student center, you have probably noticed the paper snowflakes and the fancy banner hanging outside in preparation for Winter Weekend, two days of activities ranging from a club fair to hockey games, live music, and even a winter carnival. It is hosted by the North Country Ambassadors, who have promised fun not only for students, but for the whole Canton community.

“The idea here is to improve the relationship between the town and our school. We recognize that there is a divide between these communities.

We think Winter Weekend is going to help bridge that gap,” says Ryan Christopher DiMezzo ’17. DiMezzo noted

that the Ambassadors had more time to prepare for this year’s events, and they will offer even more activities. DiMezzo spoke about a new event sponsored by ACE called “The Money Tree,” a game show which offers a 500 dollar prize.

It is also Whiteout Weekend, which means the Men’s Hockey team will face Colgate on Friday in their race to the playoffs.

Make sure you show up at the arena a bit early to catch the bonfire at 6:30 p.m. and get the chance to win some sweet prizes.

“The bonfire’s the place to be for Saints fans who like to get to games early. Fans can have a place to hang out before the doors even open,” said Laura Lavoie, Assistant Director of Student Activities.

Winter Weekend offers an opportunity for students to

find activities to engage in throughout the semester. The Club Fair, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, will act as a forum for students to come and learn about clubs that they may not have heard about before.

“We’re excited to showcase what we do with some new students like making stone tools, hosting the Atlatl battle, and learning about language creation from guest speakers,” says Simon Day-Roberts ’16 of Anthropology Club.

The weekend will close off with live music from SLU Funk, The Singing Saints, The Singing Sinners, and the Upbeats. “I’m really looking forward to seeing what the other groups bring to the table this semester, and being able to perform along side them,” says Chloe McElligott ’16, a singer in both SLU Funk and the Upbeats.

masses.

HitClips could be attached to backpacks, acting dually as keychains that were traded during lunch and recess.

They were not inexpensive, running at about four dollars a clip, unless you purchased a Kraft Foods’ Lunchables or McDonalds Happy Meal, where they were tossed in for free.

Kids became the main target audience for this music, food, and electronic ménage à trois when Toys “R” Us jumped in on the cluster-f*ck, selling more than just the original product.

HitClips accessories featured a mini HitClip boombox and colorful variations of the simple player. In 2003, Tiger Electronics launched a minidisc version of HitClips, which failed

HitClips was an idea that blossomed at the perfect time when music needed a new image for the younger demographic, better known as the snotty kid hanging upside down in the MacDons PlayPlace while his or her mom stood in line waiting for chicken nuggets. This idea, this new stylized music player combined with golden marketing skills, started a freakishly speedy fad, which may have stayed around longer if not for Steve Jobs and his more futuristic vision. While Tiger Electronics VPs were caught thinking “The i-WHAT?” they should have been proud of not just selling music and manipulating young minds, but of creating pop superstars all 90s kids still hear in their heads. Proud of creating such a unique little device and somehow making it cool. But most of all, they should be proud of featuring Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor,” helping to make Beyonce, Queen B, the superpower she is today.

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Remembering The Greats

By KATIE PIERCE CHIEF COPY EDITOR Each character I play has different dimensions. I’m not interested in words that pull them together.

These words, shared with the world by Alan Rickman himself, could not be a more accurate description of who he was as an actor. Known by all of us as the man who took the character of Severus Snape and transformed him into the true person JK Rowling envisioned when writing the Harry Potter series, the loss of Rickman is a great one. At age 69, Rickman passed away after a long term battle with cancer surrounded by friends and family.

With 68 film credits to his name and 16 awards, there is no doubt of this man’s talent.

Expressing talent at a young age, Rickman made the decision to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art at age 26 after having the chance to experience what he referred to as “other roads that had to be traveled first.” During his time of traveling these other roads is when Rickman met his lifetime partner Rima Horton. The two met when Rickman was only 19 and Horton was 18, but only just married in April 2015 in a secret wedding. Rickman aimed to keep his private life separate from the publics eye and he did just that.

Rickman’s ability to take a character and truly embody every aspect was amazing. He was able to capture every level that defined the roles he took on. Among Rickman’s role in the Harry Potter films, another notable role was that of Hans Gruber in Die Hard.

While it may seem his main roles have been those of villains, Rickman has actually assumed a number of diverse film roles.

Some of his other roles have been in films including Love Actually, Alice in Wonderland, A promise, Lee Daniels’ The butler and many more.

This loss was a big one and the mark that Rickman left will be one that will be remembered for ages. While his role as Severus Snape was not his only one, that will be the role that people will remember. Rickman brought tears to the world with that role and will now forever remain in our hearts. Always.

I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human.

I felt very puny as a human. I thought, ‘F*ck that. I want to be a superhuman.

Nothing or no one could describe David Bowie better than he described himself. He chose to be something new, different, and daring. In a career spanning 51 years, Bowie sold 140 million albums since his first 1967 release and gave the world 111 singles. Bowie not only reinvented himself, but also sound.

After an 18-month battle, the world had to say good bye to this musical genius after he passed away from cancer two days after he turned 69.

Married to international model Iman, she and their daughter, Alexandria Zahra Jones, will forever hold them in their hearts. His son, Duncan Jones, from his previous marriage publicly posted on Twitter saying “Very sorry and sad to say it’s true. I’ll be offline for awhile.

Love to all.” This tragedy brought sadness to not only his family, but an entire community of friends and supporters.

True to his character, Bowie wrote songs about being an outsider. He was able to capture emotion and drama into his songs, bringing the world the music they know and love. Samples of his hits include “Lets Dance,” “Changes,” and “Space Oddity.” Bowie’s last album, “Blackstar,” was released on his birthday. This new album was a collaboration with a jazz quartet and did not let the world down.

On top of a singer and songwriter, Bowie was also a multiinstrumentalist, record producer, painter, and actor. He is recognized for Labyrinth, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and The Prestige. Not only that, but Bowie produced albums for others, including Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, and Mott the Hoople. Influencing the world in multiple aspects, Bowie truly made the most of his career.

Although he was constantly changing, Bowie was always recognizable. His voice was his own and he was his own. The music world lost a great asset, one that will not be able to be replaced. Bowie will be remembered by the people that he had the biggest influence on, performers and fans together. Rock on, Bowie.

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Gorey’s etchings simultaneously evoke childhood and a dark humor.

“E is for Elephants”and Exciting Exhibitions

By OLIVIA RETTSTATT STAFF WRITER

Enter the playful, fantastical, and dark-humored world of the illustrator Edward Gorey (1925-2000).

The works currently on display at the Richard F. Brush Gallery take us through the rich portfolio of the Tony-Award winning set designer, picture book illustrator—Gorey leaves a legacy of over a hundred published titles—and animal advocate.

Gorey’s whimsical prints, sketches, and etchings range in subject matter from beloved, clumsy pachyderms to spooky bats and bizarre yet charming critters.

Exploring both the hall and the inner galleries provides you

with a snapshot of how truly eclectic Gorey was; comical and puzzling quotes accompany the works, coaxing viewers to daydream about the characters and provide a chuckle or two.

Puppets, stuffed animals, and various three-dimensional forms complement the tiny, but ornate works hung on display. Three features that are particularly unique in ‘E’ is for Elephants are the video components.

Visitors are welcome to cozy up and watch a documentary on Gorey which is filled with insightful recollections from his life and work experiences.

A stream of his drawings accompanied by music hypnotize you on one of the flatscreens.

Interaction is encouraged on a small DVD

screen, featuring introductory credits of Gorey’s show, Masterpiece Mystery!.

Further, literature on the artist is arranged throughout the galleries in a homey, inviting manner.

We are very fortunate that this show is with us from now until February 27th. ‘E’ is for Elephants is brought to us by The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, via of a slew of conservation foundations Gorey took part in. Edward Gorey’s legacy is solidified in his one of-a-kind compositions and clear love for animals large, small, trunk-bearing, and nonsensical.

Come join us on a trip through storybooks and find that little kid in you from now until February 27th at the Richard F. Brush Gallery!

The Cure to Summertime Sadness

By CATHERINE FLORES GUEST WRITER Think about this. You may want to reconsider your über expensive spring break plans and refinance your “social” fund towards 2016 summer music festivals. Sound like something you would be interested in? Read on!

Over our winter break, lineups for The Governor’s Ball, Coachella, Bonaroo, and Firefly were released, just to name a few. Whether you want to rock out, vibe to some chill jams, or have an authentic music festival experience, tent included, there’s a summer festival for you.

For the rockers and hipsters,

there’s The Governor’s Ball, frequently abbreviated “Gov. Ball”.

Headliners include alternative rock gods and original hipsters like: The Strokes, The Killers, and conceited badass and almost lovable father Kanye West. Also who could forget The Misterwives, our beloved Fall Fest guests?! This festival is great for anyone who has a wide array of musical preference and a high tolerance for sweaty bearded men who smell like hot dogs (it is Coney Island in June, after all).

To hear a different accent and some lesser known artists, head to Boston Calling. Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend at this festival dancing to SIA, Disclosure, and Miike Snow, or

experience all of the feels with Sufjan Stevens and City and Colour.

If you would like to celebrate the patriotic summer holiday on the West Coast, check out Sasquatch! in Washington. At this four-day concert, you will feel soulful with Leon Bridges, insanely cool with Mac DeMarco, and maybe a little elderly with oldies, but goodies like, The Cure.

No matter what musical artists you have already seen live, are dying to see, or maybe even ones you have never heard of, get yourself and your wallet ready for a summer of incredible and diverse music by following this little taste I have provided. Enjoy!

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The McDonald’s in downtown Canton is now permanently closed.

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Downtown McDonald’s is“De-Arched”

By BRENDA WINN NEWS EDITOR

At the close of 2015, the McDonald’s in Canton permanently closed their doors.

It has been a fixture on Main Street for 37 years.

Immediate plans are not in place to replace the store.

McDonald’s announced that they are not planning on building anywhere else in town.

The McDonald’s corporation is closing 700 stores worldwide due to poor profits in these areas.

The store employed 40 people in Canton, all who were offered work positions in other stores across the North Country.

This doesn’t help the Canton economy though, as the revenue and wages that were generated

by McDonald’s are now more likely to move outside the community.

It is still very unclear what will happen to the plot of land occupied by the restaurant – whether it will simply become a parking lot or if it will become occupied by another diner.

40 years ago, before the McDonald’s chain bought the charter for the land, the Canton Diner inhabited the space.

Locals remember this diner with nostalgia.

There are other food options in the area, with the Hot Tamale and Sergi’s across the street, and The Bagelry, Blackbird, and the new establishment, Buster’s, just up the road. While there are still all these options, for many, none of them qualify in the

same category as McDonald’s.

Many students are having mixed emotions about the “dearching” of the local fast food chain.

“I never went to the McDonald’s on Main Street,” said Kelsey Card ’17. “But now that it is closed, I really want to go.”

It is true that McDonald’s was not a common late night-post bar stop for many Laurentians, but it was always there for those times when cravings struck.

Now, that craving will have to be fulfilled by driving to Ogdensburg or Potsdam.

“By closing this McDonald’s, they are killing my normal diet regime,” said Jack Lyons ’17.

“Or rather helping it I guess, either way, I will miss it.”

far worse winter weather conditions.”

Alum Sean Kelly ’15 chimed in and said, “Everything was shut down throughout the weekend except for the bars but no one had FOMO since no one could go anywhere. St. Lawrence had a lot worse weather; they just don’t have the infrastructure to deal with it here. Basically it’s a huge shit show.”

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency Saturday and issued a travel ban for the city starting at 2:30 p.m. It ended at 7 a.m. Sunday.

Although residents are still urged to use caution and only travel on roads when necessary, New York City emerged fairly quickly from the massive blizzard. Residents and tourists took to the streets again on Sunday morning to dig out buried cars and head to the reopened Broadway shows that were closed Saturday evening under the recommendation of Mayor Bill de Blasio.

This was the second largest snowstorm in New York City history, the record being set in February 2006 according to The National Weather Service.

In D.C., the entire metropoli-

tan transit system remains shut down as of Tuesday, January 27 and there was a travel ban on the roads for non-emergency vehicles, leaving people stranded in their homes while they waited for the snow to melt or be plowed away. The snowy gridlock caused the federal and surrounding local governments to shut down Monday, January 25. People took to the streets to enjoy the day off in the snow. Some people were even reported to have been skiing down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial until security officials moved them on. Despite the snow, cold, and cancellations, members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” stood watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, according to The Hill.

Areas across the East are still recovering with travel slowly getting back on track. Thousands were left without power and any city that received snowfall is subject to refreezing overnight. CNN reports that city officials are planning to review what occurred over the weekend to learn how to be more prepared for any future blizzards of this magnitude.

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roofs collapsing, carbon monoxide poisoning, and dangerous road conditions that lead to multiple car crashes, according to The Weather Channel.

Travel conditions changed throughout the weekend. In Philadelphia, subway-surface trolley routes have now reopened. Flight cancellations, however, continued to pile up in New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and other cities through the Mid-Atlantic region into the week. Since Friday, there have been over 12,854 cancellations, according to CBS News.

Louie Freda ’17 who just moved to D.C. for The Washington Center program in January says, “I am living at the main residential facility at NOMA in NE Washington DC. We got a good amount of snow but for upstate NY standards, it was not very extreme.”

“On Capitol Hill there have been huge snowball fights and sledding events,” Freda adds. “I think it’s really ironic that we get safety emails from SLU advising us to be careful in the extreme winter weather. I appreciate their concern but can’t help thinking in my head of all the times we had class back at SLU when it was

In the email that President Fox shared with the campus; he outlined the four task forces of the committee The first of the subcommittees will focus on curricular and co-curricular programming, by working with campus organizations to develop events, talks, and symposiums around campus.

The second is the intergroup dialogue subcommittee, which focuses on training sessions occurring this February that will discuss how to have important and meaningful conversations surrounding issues.

The third subgroup is pedagogy and classroom issues that focus on recruiting and retaining future faculty, including methods of teaching a diverse class.

The final subcommittee is protocols and community building, which is responsible for campus climate assessments, response plans, and attracting and mentoring a diverse staff.

The committee is also planning to collaborate with neighboring college campuses, in order to understand the specific nature of the North Country, economically and socially. It also hopes to share ideas and activities within the NY6 consortium with the other liberal arts colleges in New York state, as there are countless similarities between all the schools.

As a community, we all recognize the extreme work that has to be done on campus. It is no secret that over the past few years, racial tensions have increased across the U.S., and this strain is now hitting St. Lawrence as well. Any steps that we can take now to create a more welcoming community are steps that will provide SLU with a better diversity foundation for the future.

The email was well received from students all over campus.

“I loved the email from President Fox,” Anna Hughes ’17 says. She believes that it was “extremely well written, discussed issues in many areas all over campus, and owned up to our weaknesses.”

The Black Students Union president Maxime Bost-Brown ’17 believes that a lot of her friends and students on campus knew about the new committee tasks, and they have already started to have meaningful conversations with each other and other community members.

“It is good that SLU is finally doing something about diversity on campus,” Bost-Brown says. “While stats show diversity is increasing, it doesn’t feel that way in the SLU culture.”

She also added that it is unfortunate that public insults of international students are what shed light on the situation, but she is very glad that the word is out now. She is hoping that conversations all over campus will pop up about diversity, race, and our SLU culture.

As soon as students returned to campus, signs of the progressive new task force were seen. The large board often set up in the Student Center was plastered with questions asking students about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This started of the semester with students immediately talking about race on campus and discussing the well-worded email sent out by President Fox. The hope is that the new task forces will also inspire these conversations.

Thanks to President Fox and the new directives for the committee, we are a few steps closer to creating a better campus and a better feeling of belonging for our entire community.

BRENDA WINN/NEWS EDITOR

A board set up in the Student Center inspiring students to begin speaking about race on campus.

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Men’s Hockey Coach Greg Carvel Handing out Coffee at Dunkin Donuts.

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Saints Face Colgate in ECAC Matchup

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Saint’s Call For White Out in Appleton Arena

BY JACK LYONS STAFF WRITER

A cursory examination of the St. Lawrence men’s hockey schedule this weekend would provide any consistent fan a bit of a surprise.

“A highly unusual 8 p.m. ET start for an ECAC hockey matchup with the Colgate University Raiders.” is quite out of place amidst a schedule of 7 p.m. puck drops.

The reason for this irregularity is further unusual: a national broadcast team from American Sports Network

will brave the North Country winters to flaunt the Skating Saints on television on ASN and TSN2 in Canada. For their troubles, they will be greeted with a whiteout, but not in the typical Canton fashion.

Instead of blinding snowfall, ASN will be treated to a whiteout within the confines of Appleton Arena.The word has been spread far and wide by the Skating Saints, asking fans to come dressed in all white to cheer on their team in a crucial league matchup. Saints head coach Greg Carvel ‘93, a former Skating Saint himself, and assistant coach Jared DeMichiel spent Tuesday morning serving donuts and coffee through the drive-thru window of the

Los Angeles Rams anticipated new stadium.

local Dunkin’ Donuts to spread the word. The whiteout has been constantly mentioned on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as well.

The Saints have been mired in a rough stretch in recent games, dropping six of seven contests since the calendar flipped to 2016. There appears no better time for SLU to get back on the winning train than when the eyes of a national audience are upon them– especially with two league points at stake.

SLU hasn’t fared well against the Raiders in recent seasons.

They were eliminated from the playoffs the last two seasons by their northern NY foe, including a heartbreaking 4-3 overtime loss last year in

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the ECAC semifinals in Lake Placid. However, the 2015 half of this season brought the Saints some measure of revenge in the form of a 6-3 win over the Raiders in what was SLU’s final game at Colgate’s Starr Rink.

Now, Colgate pays St. Lawrence a visit with the team’s records looking slightly similar to how they did two months ago. The Saints sit an even 0.500 at 11-11-2 while Colgate is languishing at 7-16-2. This is compared to 9-4-2 for SLU and 5-11-1 for Colgate at the time of the last matchup.

With a heavyweight pairing with Cornell to follow on Saturday night, Friday should provide the Saints a slightly

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easier game in which to continue to find their scoring touch, which had previously disappeared.

Colgate should not be underestimated, with players like Tylor and Tyson Spink, Darcy Murphy and Jake Kulevich providing lessthan-ideal matchups for SLU defenders. But a well played game should yield the Saints a victory, which is much needed after their loss to Yale last Saturday.

All fans of the Skating Saints should be in attendance this Friday at 8 for the whiteout.

Perhaps you’ll even make it on national television broadcasts as part of the best student section in all of college hockey.

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Questions More Than Excitement Surrounds the NFL’s Return to LA

By GRANT HAFFENDEN STAFF WRITER It has finally happened. After more than twenty years, NFL football is returning to the City of Angels, Los Angeles.

On January 12th, NFL owners met in Houston and, after a second-round of voting, allowed for the St. Louis Rams to return to the City of Angels for the 2016 season with an option for the San Diego Chargers to join them in the next year. NFL

Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a press conference after the vote came through that the decision was “bittersweet” for the league as “relocation is a painful process for the league is general. Stability is something we’ve taken a great deal of pride in.” Even with that feeling, Goodell finished by saying that “the Rams are returning home to Los Angeles.” However, more uncertainty surrounds the move than excitement.

Like any other NFL market,

Los Angeles will expect a winner. The Rams have failed to post a winning record since the 2003 season, and while they are still a young team, if they fail to win soon it could drive fans away from the team early.

With a team that has failed to produce on the field, another question that comes up is the attendance of Rams games. It is easy to see the first three of the Los Angeles Rams having good ticket sales due to the excitement in the LA area, but

what happens if they fail to make the playoffs those first three years? Low attendance was one of the main reasons the Rams left in the first place with their last game in LA having worse attendance than some high school games.

A final question is the LA market itself. There are so many options for LA sports fans, from two NBA teams, two MLB teams, an NHL team, and USC and UCLA football that, except for the Lakers, have been highly

successful in recent years. Along with the weather and beaches, there is a lot going on in LA that it could become easy for fans to forget about the Rams.

Maybe the biggest question of this whole scenario is, in a league that is driven by ticket revenue and merchandise sales from fans, why do the fans always seem to lose out? This seems to be the only question that has an answer to it and that is the demand for the NFL and its owners to make more money.

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NORDIC SKI Q & A with Taren McGray ‘16

By KRISSY DI PERNO STAFF WRITER Name: Taren McGray Age: 21 Hometown: Turner, ME Major: Neuroscience

Caroline Dalton led St. Lawrence with 17 points in loss to Union.

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Men’s and Women’s Basketball Split in Away Weekend Matchups

By LAUREN WEEKS SPORTS EDITOR The St. Lawrence University men’s basketball team is currently 8-7 overall and 4-3 in Liberty League play after splitting with Union College and RPI this past weekend.

After scoring just 17 points in the first half against Union, the team came back to score 62 second-half points to get the win. The Saints had four players in double digits, led by juniors Kyle Kobis and Kyle Edwards each scoring 17 points, followed by fellow junior Willie Zachery with 13 points and Ben Crawford with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Kobis added four steals for the Saints, and Zachery finished with five assists.

However, the Saints were not as

Kyle Edwards drives against RPI.

lucky facing RPI the day before, losing by the score of 72-61. They trailed by five at halftime, and were up by 1 with just under 10 minutes to go, but could not hold onto the lead. Kobis and Zachery led the Saints with 14 points each followed by sophomore Riley Naclerio with seven and Chris Miner with six. The Saints continue Liberty League play this weekend at Bard and Vassar before returning home to face Skidmore and Union for a second time.

The Lady Saints also split this past weekend defeating RPI and losing to Union College on their road trip. After almost losing a 10 point fourth quarter lead against RPI Friday night, the Saints held on for the 52-51 victory. Sophomore Cara Waterson led the team with

13 points followed by senior point guard Lauren Quattrocchi with 10 points and 7 assists. Junior Ellie Gonyeau chipped in 9 points and team high 10 rebounds followed by sophomore Jenny Scudder with seven and junior Caroline Dalton with four.

They were not as lucky Saturday afternoon, losing to to Union College by the score of 65-52. Dalton led the Saints with 17 points followed by sophomore Kaelyn Kohlasch with 11, and Gonyeau with 10 points and 9 rebounds.

The Saints are now 12-4 overall and 5-2 in Liberty League play.

They travel to Bard and Vassar this coming weekend for two Liberty League matchups before returning back to Burkman Gymnasium for a three-game home stretch.

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How long have you been skiing?

For about ten years. My siblings did it, which is probably why I got started. They’re older than PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS me so I saw them doing it and thought it looked fun.

What inspired you to join the team here at St. Lawrence University?

It just seemed natural, I love the sport, and I wanted to carry skiing as far as it would take me!

What is your favorite memory of being on the ski team at St. Lawrence University?

There are so many! I think it would be when we went night skiing on Star Lake during winter camp last year. It was a lot of fun. We had head lamps, it was super dark and super cold but we skied on the roads to get there because it was really icy and snow was everywhere then we just went on the lake and skied around the lake a little bit.

Did you play any other sports before committing to skiing?

I did! I played soccer, did track, and also played basketball in high school before I switched to skiing in the winter.

Who is your biggest fan and why?

My mom, she hasn’t missed a race since high school! I’m from Maine so it’s obviously a little bit of a hike for her to get to all of them and she is always there for me.

How do you feel skiing is different from other sports on campus?

For starters, no one really knows what skiing entails. It’s a huge time commitment and is really mentally and physically demanding. When you’re out in a race it’s really individualized, but it’s also a team sport. So it is the perfect balance between individual and team sport.

Do you have any superstitious pre-race rituals?

All of them! Everything I do before a race down to the time that I eat things, what I eat, when I warm up – it’s all organized. Our races are always in the morning or early afternoon so I always have oatmeal with my breakfast. It’s funny, our whole team brings our own jar of peanut butter or own chia seeds and brown sugar and everything.

We have all of the stuff that we bring in a little baggie with us to the hotels!

What is a skill that you have learned from skiing that you have been able to apply in everyday life?

I think the ability to not meet a goal or fail at something and be able to use that to push forward and better for next time instead of just letting it get you down.

Do you have any advice for student athletes?

Always remember to have fun, don’t get stressed out!

Children Respond as MNVikings FansWageWar on PlacekickerWalsh

By EMMA CUMMINGS-KRUEGER EDITOR IN CHIEF

On the afternoon of Sunday, January 10, TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis felt like a movie script with the wrong ending. In the final seconds of the 4th quarter, placekicker Blair Walsh missed a game-winning field goal…from only 27 yards away.

In the Vikings’ first playoff game since 2012, the team faced off with the Seattle Seahawks for Wild Card weekend in the frigid outdoor stadium. At 6º below 0, it was the coldest game ever on record for the Vikings. With 22 seconds left on the clock, the Vikings trailed the Seahawks 10-9 with Walsh up for a final shot at clinching the win.

After having a 3-for-3 record

in the game (from 22, 43, and 47 yards), Walsh’s final field goal seemed to be a lock. The record setting, award winning 26-yearold kicker had an impressive 2015 season, playing a major role in the Viking’s playoff drive earlier this month. Moreover, in the NFL this year, kickers missed only two of 191 total attempted field goals of 27 yards or less, according to ESPN. Walsh himself had a similar ratio, with 30 successful field goals of 31 attempted inside 30-yards over his career, prior to the January 10 game. And yet, Seattle advanced to the final eight.

“It’s kind of tradition that the Vikings field goal kickers miss the easy ones in the big games,” said Minneapolis resident David Krueger P’16, “these same kickers

set league records for accuracy during the regular season, but they are jinxed in the playoffs… it is a Vikings fan’s cross to bear.”

Immediate reactions following the wide left kick (including shocked fans and tears in the locker room, among others) were only the beginning for Walsh.

USA Today quickly added the play to their list of “Worst chokes in [NFL] playoff history,” and Walsh’s family began to receive death threats the following Monday. Only moments after the game concluded, Walsh was bombarded with hateful messaging via hashtags on Twitter and by text message, according to the Star Tribune. Suggestions ranged from fleeing Minnesota to drinking bleach. Walsh even received international emails from

enraged fans in Australia.

Amidst the chaos following Walsh’s playoff failure, a schoolteacher in Blaine, Minnesota saw the missed kick as an opportunity for her first-graders.

In a lesson intended to teach her students empathy, Judie Offerdahl (a Seahawks fan) encouraged her students to write heartfelt letters of consolation to the Vikings kicker, Yahoo Sports reported.

Their letters, including messages of “you have to try again, you can still help the Vikings win the Super Bowl next year, you rock,” and “don’t worry it’s just a game” were sent to Walsh three days following the Vikings loss. Two days later, Walsh paid a visit to the Northpoint Elementary classroom, offering high-fives, autographs, and football

lessons. “He was so touched to hear from children who didn’t know him that he pushed his flight home back a day to make the Northpoint visit,” said Rochelle Olson of the Star Tribune. As the tone of Walsh’s week shifted, national news outlets took notice, subsequently changing the narrative of the Vikings seasonending kick.

Now, after weeks of apologies, Walsh is ready to move forward next season with the Vikings. “I take accountability and ownership [for the kick]” Walsh told KSTP News.

“This isn’t the end,” he said, “and it won’t be a defining moment for me.”

A week later, the Seahawks lost 3124 to the Carolina Panthers in the divisional round. The Panthers will play the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 next Sunday, February 7.