Category: Journalism Work
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New Promising Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease Arises
Focused Deep Brain Stimulation of Parkinson’s Disease Patients can improve motor symptoms Parkinson’s Disease (PD), characterized by the resting tremors, bradykinesia, rigidity and postural instability caused by the loss of dopamine cells, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder due to aging and the most common movement disorder (Mhyre et al., 2012). Around 60,000 Americans…
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Student Documentary Filmmakers on Visual Storytelling, Activism, and Worlding
Seemingly endless applause graced student filmmakers Daniil Kim and Sara Christensen when the projection screen turned black. Their documentary, presented in a class showcase, brought to light the reality of international student employment on St. Lawrence University campus. Using artistic elements and creative camera angles, the duo gave voice to a campus issue that, before…
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Hippocampus: A Narrative Bridge between Distant, Separate Events
Synopsis: A functional brain imaging study by Cohn-Sheehy and colleagues from the Center for Neuroscience at the University of California, Davis looked at people’s ability to learn and recall fictional stories with either a coherent narrative or overlapping yet unrelated narrative. Results showed that the hippocampus preferentially supports the integration of distant, separate events into…
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“My Buddha is Punk” Film Screening: A Collaborative Fight for Justice
On Monday, February 21, “My Buddha is Punk,” an Andreas Hartmann production, will be shown at 6 pm in Carnegie 010 at St. Lawrence University. The film highlights the journey of a young Burmese punk and his peers in their incredible quest to create a peaceful and just system in Myanmar. The film screening and…
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Did I hear you say Bobcats?
“And look at what I saw! A bobcat!” my St. Lawrence University professor said, excitedly showing a blurry photo of a bobcat camouflaged in heavy white snow as I turned my Zoom camera on for our discussion. Hmm a bobcat, I thought, a little perplexed. What is a bobcat? It should then come as no surprise…
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First Person: A Recipe for Cultural Exchange
My story begins when the white St. Lawrence University van I was riding in came to a stop outside of Madrid-Waddington Central School (MWCS), home of the Yellow Jackets, 20 minutes from campus. Inside the van, 15 St. Lawrence students waited to begin the first-ever cultural exchange mission organized by Common Ground Connections (CGC), a…
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SLU Welcomes Its First-ever BIPOC Student-run Magazine
Last summer, amidst the fights for racial equality, Shedrack Bogonko ‘22 found himself wondering what he could do beyond protesting and sharing resources on social media. He wanted something that lasts. He recalled seeing artworks celebrating Black students on the first floor of the Student Center, his heart full of appreciation. Yet, such sites were…
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Study Abroad is Canceled. What’s Next for Students?
On October 13th, St. Lawrence University released the decision to cancel all off-campus programs for the Spring semester of 2021. According to the Associate Dean of the Center for International and Intercultural Studies Marina Llorente, this decision is made to ensure that students’ safety remains the top priority. Since March, the Student Safe Travel Committee…
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Dean and Director of Admissions Respond to Recent Concerns About Data Privacy and Campus Tour Safety
Since the beginning of October, The Hill News has received several anonymous complaints towards the Admissions Office from students on campus. These concerns include students’ data privacy and the return of campus tours. This Tuesday, The Hill News had the chance to sit down with the Dean and Executive Director of Admissions to hear their response and to provide…
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McCarthy and Mindfulness
“Pain is inevitable in life,” says Erin McCarthy, professor of philosophy at St. Lawrence University, “but suffering is optional.” McCarthy’s view on mindfulness is now being tested after being injured in a car accident in January, and she finds herself relying on mindfulness in her healing process. “When walking, I am aware of my heart…
Thao Nguyen 